The Lost Liner Stationary When Struck
At Ottawa on June 18 George Smart a passenger on the Empress of Ireland corroborated Captain Kendall that the liner was stationary when the collision occurred. Second engineer Brennan corroborated engine room signals received from Captain Kendall. Lord Mersey after Smart’s testimony thought further passenger examination unnecessary.
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Ottawa
George Smart
Ireland
Kendall
Mr Brennan
Lord Mersey
Smart
Startling Statement at Inquiry Over Empress of Ireland Collision
A startled statement at the inquiry into the Empress of Ireland disaster alleged the steering gear jammed before the collision. Lord Mersey ordered Galway to attend and explain. Captain Kendall denied the claim while Walsh of the Canadian Pacific denied any attempt to induce Galway to leave Canada.
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Mraight
Walsh
Marina
Canadian Pacific Company
Galway
Canada
Quartermaster Evidence On Empress of Ireland Improper Helm
Quartermaster Galway testified that the Empress of Ireland failed to answer her helm properly on the last westward voyage. He admitted asking questions to Mr Haight in the presence of an unknown fireman connected with the Firemen's Union. The examination suggested the Empress Ireland was steering badly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Galway
Trelan
Galay
Haight
Empress Ireland
Movement of Empress of Ireland Chief Officer Before Collision
Quebec June 17 Chief Officer Jones of the Empress of Ireland testifies he saw the Storstad masthead light six miles away and signaled as the Storstad answered. He says under Captain Udall’s orders the Empress slowed and then went full speed astern from three miles off. Murphy corroborates, witnesses describe lifebelts and rescues, and Morsey notes reversing Storstad’s engines might have prevented the calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Jones
Emsg of
Ireland
Siorstad
Storstad
Udall
Ens
Murphy
Ftness
The
Star
Rd Morsey
Turmoil Between Greece and Turkey Deepens New Promise Made
Constantinople reports the Turkish Grand Vizier promised a complete restoration within a few days as Servia remains solidly aligned with Greece. Athens notes Turkish efforts to secure the cessation of persons amid mounting alarm over the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Rviats
Greece
Turkey
Servia
Grand Vizier
Orin
Athens
Jalih
Bey Hay
Naszol praised by reader for influenza relief
A reader reports using Naszol for influenza and fever symptoms with rapid relief. The letter claims lasting sleep and gradual recovery after trying the product despite prior ineffective cures.
Bomb Explodes Under Czar Train Derailed
London dispatch reports a bomb exploded under the Czar's pilot train near Kishineff injuring several. The engine and carriages derailed as the royal party traveled to Kishineff.
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London
Kishineff
Czar and Family Reach Tsarskoe Selo in Secrecy
In St Petersburg on June 18 the Czar and his family arrived at Tsarskoe Selo amid strict secrecy surrounding an explosion on the mail train that preceded the royal train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Tsarskoe Selo
Albanian Rising Forces Crush Government in Raschtul
A combined Mirdites and Malissori army defeated government troops at Raschtul and annihilated about 1000, as Durazzo defense is reorganized. The Prince of Wied observed the battle while the insurgents press an assault toward Durazzo. Matissori retreating. reinforcements are expected to break the siege. The Queen attends to the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durazzo
Prince of Wied
Raschtul
Nationalists alleged gun running reported on Connemarra coast
Police received word that large quantities of the latest pattern American rifles and ammunition for Nationalist volunteers were landed at Connemarra. Coastguards spotted a mysterious vessel during the week and torpedo boats are patrolling the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Connemarra
Norddeutscher Lloyd Steamer Buelow Goes Afloat Ashore
The Buelow, a Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer bound from Japan, ran ashore near land during a fog. No lives were lost and all passengers and crew are safe.
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London
Norddeutscher
Lloyd
Buelow
Japan
T Land
Gaelic League condemns volunteers backing to Redmond
The Gaelic League in Dublin deplores the volunteers submission to Mr Redmond and argues he will not likely begin a national fund to arm the volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Gaelic League
Dublin
Redmond
Fire damages Kingston Dock area in Glasgow blaze
A daytime fire at Kingston Dock Glasgow caused enormous damage with 860 yards of south side quays and 60 yards of east side wharfage collapsing. Two hundred barrels of seal oil were destroyed and four schooners along with a steam yacht burned. Three sailors are missing and several houses caught fire but were soon put out. Estimated damage ranges from 150000 to 260000 pounds. Fire is under control.
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London
Kingston’ Dock
Glasgow
Vessel saved by water tight doors in fog
The Kaiser Wilhelm encountered fog when doors were sealed watertight. This precaution saved the vessel from sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kaiser
Wilhelm
Churchill Seeks £2 Million Oil Control Fund in Commons
In the House of Commons Churchill moved to obtain £2,000,000 from the Consolidated Fund to acquire control of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. He argued Persian oil, shale, and Trinidad/Egypt supplies were inadequate for Navy needs, and the plan would secure oil via the Cape route to defend Suez. The motion passed 254 to 18.
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London
House of Commons
Winston Churchill
Consolidated Fund
Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Churchill
Trinidad
Egypt
Admiralty
Persia
Cape
Edward Grey
E. G. Pretyman
Pretyman
Ramsay MacDonald
Spithead collision amid fog cripples Kaiser Wilhelm II and Inchmore
In dense fog at Spithead the Kaiser Wilhelm II was nearly still and holed below the waterline with one bulkhead flooded. The Inchmore sustained a crushed bow, but there was no panic among those aboard.
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London
Spitheads
Kaiser Wilhelm’ IL
Inchmore
Massacre of Mirdites at Shiak Attack
On June 18 near Shiak in Dubazzo province 1500 Mirdites were attacked by insurgents with a rapid fire. The defenders fled and many drowned after jumping into a lagoon while others were slain. Insurgent forces halted on the plain, as panic spread in Shiak over a feared breakout.
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Dubazzo
Shiak
Debates on Peace Bill End in Committes at Capetown
In Capetown on June 18 the committes finished discussing the Preservation of Peace Bill. Eleven domire applications and sixty four divisions were recorded yesterday amid Opposition protests against deportations without a Judge's order. Sir Lionel Phillips and Sir George Farrar were noted as potential deportees under the retrospective bill. General De Wot denied January deportations harmed South Africa. The Motherland may adopt similar measures for semi political offenders.
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Capetown
Lionel Phillips
George Farrar
General de Wot
South Africa
Motherland
Mexican Crisis Report Says Villa-Carranza Settlement Reached
Official dispatches report that Villa and Carranza have settled their differences and Villa moves against Zacatecas. The Huerta delegation to the Peace Conference accuses the United States of pressuring for a Constitutionalist to be named president, alleging fraud and violence in elections.
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Washington
Villa
Carranza
Zacatecas
Huertan
United States
Labour Caucus approves Railway Amendment Bill
The Labour Caucus in Sydney on June 19 adopted the Railways Amendment Bill to abolish the system of control obtaining for years. It provides readjustment of powers for commissioners and creates a Board of Control giving the Cabinet power to determine and carry out railway policy distinct from administration.
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Sydney
Labour
Board of Control
Senate Adopts Address for Referendum on Constitution Bills
Melbourne June 19 The Senate adopted a further address to the Governor General asking submission to a referendum at the elections for the six Constitution Amendment Bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Senate
New Hebrides Partition Mention Shaped by Melbourne Debate
In Melbourne on June 219 the Federal Minister for… Delve Affairs Glynn said there had been no mention of partition of the New Hebrides as a solution to the difficulty. The remark framed parliamentary questions about colonial policy and potential settlement approaches.
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Melbourne
Glynn
New Hebrides
Labour troubles warning to employers in railway unions
The Railwaymen's Conference at Swansea approved an alliance with the miners and transporters. Mr Thomas, M.P., warned that the alliance offered vast possibilities but dangerous risks if its power is misused. The alliance should be a last resort, not at employers' beck and call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Swansea
Thomas
Wakatipu Returns After 36 Hour Sea Battle At Port
After 36 hours in the storm the Wakatipu limped into port badly damaged. Its rudder was broken lifeboats and deck fittings smashed. A baby was born aboard during the voyage while ships grounded at Newcastle Harbour remained aground. The ship fought a six hour out of control ordeal before repair and sheltering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Newcastle Harbour
Australian Postmaster General Opposes Penny Postage
Melbourne June 19 The Postmaster General Hon Agar Wynne proposes the next Postal Conference be held in Australia and resists foreign pressure to reduce postage to a penny. The Commonwealth now loses between £50 000 and £100 000 annually and cannot afford further reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Agar. Wynne
Australia
New Zealand Should Not Send Money Home for North Sea Fleet
Auckland Mayor C J Parr said most New Zealanders oppose sending funds to Britain for naval strength in the North Sea. He warned a £250,000 contribution would cut Lloyd George's estimate and not improve Pacific defence. He urged unity of Australia, New Zealand and Canada for naval defence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
C. J. Parr
Auckland
New Zealand
Lloyd George
Australia
Canada
Meat Trust Enquiry Opens in Melbourne
Mr Justice Street opened the Federal Royal Commission inquiry into the Meat Trust in Melbourne. Dr Johnston testified that over the past year the export trade to America diminished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Justice Street
Federal Royal
Johnston
America
Edith Walker donates Yaralla for Governor General home
Miss Edith Walker places Yaralla at the disposal of Sir R. Munro Ferguson. It is understood she desires to present the estate to the Government as a permanent home for the Governor General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Edith Walker
Yaralla
R. Munro:Ferguson
Royal Ascot Opens Under Tight Militant Precautions
The King and party travel from Windsor to Ascot on a sunny day marked by fashionable summer styles. Guests wore badges as detectives surveilled arrivals and police guarded stands against suffragette activity, while spring guns were reported.
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London
Windsor
Ascot
Gale Subside Returns After Rain Continues
The gale has subsided but rain persists as weather conditions linger. The report notes ongoing precipitation and reduced wind intensity after the prior storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sun Yat Sen Appeals to Japan for Aid Against Yuan
In Tokio on June 17 Sun Yat Sen appealed for Japan to aid against Yuan Shi Kai. The Kai government promised extraordinary political advantages, virtually amounting to a suzerainty, in return for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Sun Yat Sen
Japan
Yuan Shi
Kai
Government to discuss Hindu question with Home Government
Ottawa reports the government will send two representatives to discuss the Hindu question with the Home Government and seek a solution.
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Ottawa
Home
British airmen prepare trans Atlantic flight plans
New York report says Lieutenant Porte and four British airmen plan to fly across the Atlantic likely via the Azores. Assistants have gone to the Azores to set up a supply depot. Route not fixed until final tests with the Wanamaker flying a boat, expected to finish in about a fortnight.
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New York
Porte
Tov
Atlantic
Azores
Wanamaker
Suffragettes halt violence as movement retools
Tris expects suffragettes to stop violence after achieving peak effect. The group will enter a period of calm, focus on reorganizing the movement and rehabilitating hunger strikers and those with nervous breakdowns.
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London
Tris
New Zealand's Naval Adviser Arrives in Sydney
Captain Hall-Thompson reached Sydney and denied Fremantle interview claims. He said the piece carried distortions and that he had not used the word chaotic or criticized New Zealand's defence policy. He stated he had never met New Zealand or its Ministers and leaves for New Zealand on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hall-Thompson
Fremantle
New Zealand
Wireless time signals points from observation stations
In the House of Commons on June 18 Mr F P D Acland Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs said British delegates at the Paris International Conference recommended transmitting wireless time signals from observation stations. Cape Town Colombo and Hong Kong sought cooperation with Australia and New Zealand in this effort.
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London
House of Commons
F P. D. Acland
Paris
Cape Town
Colombo
Hong Kong
Australia
New Zealand
Collision near Isle of Wight halts steamer traffic
The Copsewood Hug collided with the Hambure Amerika off the Isle of Wight in fog. The Copsewood Hug steamer headed toward Newport while emergency services responded. No injuries are reported and conditions delay further travel.
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London
Copsewood Hug
Cowesa
Hambure- Amerika
Imer
Riruria
Che
Isle of Wight
Newport
Nelsons Letters Sell At Christies Reflect Love Marital Bond
Two hundred thirty two Nelson family letters to Lady Nelson go on sale at Christies on July 14 showing a love marriage. The correspondence notes Lady Hamilton intervention and Nelsons wife vainly seeking to win his affections.
Defence minister demands full term for artillery unit amid camp liquor ban
The Defence Ministry insists Major Thonard's field battery, resigned after his dismissal, must complete its term of service. He moves to exclude liquor from the encampment to force compliance.
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Ottawa
Minister of Defence
Thonard
Sylvia Pankhurst Released Over Chronic Ghost Complaints
Sylvia Pankhurst has been discharged for Chronic Ghost Complaints from Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The note records a 6d 2s GH charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Pankhurst
Cure Your Rheumatism With a Rational Remedy
An advertisement promotes RHEUMO as a cure for rheumatism gout relation and lumbago by neutralising excess uric acid in the blood. It claims the remedy works through the circulatory system and can cure longstanding cases. Endorsed by John Sullivan of Timaru with testimonial about its efficacy and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raeumo
John Sullivan
Mara Bottling
Timaru
John’ Sullivant
Prevention Advice and Cold Remedy Note
A short note advises keeping two bottles of Nazol and taking early action at the first sign of a cold. It mentions a price or code "5 885" and stresses prevention over illness.
Empire League Postage Debate on Penny Rate Declined
Mr Hobhouse rejected the Empire League delegation proposal to cut newspaper postage to a penny per pound for Australia New Zealand and South Africa. The policy would cost about £27,000 annually and add £80,000 in yearly expenditure.
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Empire League
Hobhouse
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Struggle for Food Foreseen by Statistical Society
Mr Eden Crammond told the Royal Statistical Society that within eighty five years Britain the United States and Germany will face acute food competition unless fresh supplies are developed.
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Eden Crammond
Royal Statistical Society
Britain
United States
Germany
Barricades Defied in Paris Disarm Trial
In Paris on June 18 a trial of a new method to disarm barricaded individuals succeeded. A mad woman firing with a revolver at approaching officers led to two policemen using shields and smoke helmets. fumes from a pistol created a hole in the door. The woman was removed unconscious and sent to an asylum.
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Paris
Induction Service for Rev Wilcox at Mayfield Church
From Our Own Correspondent describes the induction of Rev P Wilcox of Albury to the Mayfield Presbyterian Charge. The ceremony at the church included welcome by Moderator Rev Todd and remarks by Rev Blair Rev Miller and Rev Mill. The congregation signified acceptance of Wilson as minister and many officials offered greetings and support.
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Wilcox
Albury
Mayfield
Steragon
Todd
Rakai
Ge. Miller
Ashburton
Blair
Wakanui
Mill
Flemington
W. C. Blair
Churhad
Forsyth
P. Wilson
Wilson
G. Miller
Jigson
Gs Murdoch
Palate
C. W. Withell
Syndicalists Rally in New York Clash with Police
Disorded crowds of syndicalists clash with about 400 New York police in near neighborho od area. The demonstration aimed to protest jailing of a unionist leader and test government tolerance as police block Fifth Avenue and nearby streets.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Wnin
New Anarchy
Palive
Tannen
Kauni
Neubaum
Hallands
Haal
Bertie and Gertie Echo in Peppermiit Care Scene
Fragmentary lines reveal a tense scene with Bertie and Gertie. Nearby, a reference to Wood's fire at Peppermiit Care hints at a local incident impacting characters and mood.
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Moud
Bertie
Gertie
Bert Hed
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Naszol
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Control OF Irish
Volunteers
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NAVAL
Par Presa Association—Copyright
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Commonwealth
Labour Caucus
Per ‘Press’ Association
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Defence OF the Pacific
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General Cable News
Royal Ascot
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Flight
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GFP
Press Association—Copyright
Nelsons Letters
Per Press
Association—Copyright
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Mayfield Presbyterian
Churer
Syndicalists
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