Prohibition Debate Letter Responds to Open Bar
A reader from Ashburton challenges an opponent named Open Bar over prohibition policy. He urges Open Bar to verify facts on liquor trade, sly grog shops, and police records, and to sign his letter. The correspondent argues No-license and Prohibition histories, urges accountability for local liquor traffic, and cites past licensing era beer and whisky movements.
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Ashburton
Dominion
Guardian
Junko
Harris
Devoto
Pater
the Guardian
Merst
Working Man’s Club
Tavanty
Tne
Aly Vroyesellors
Christchurch
Xpresses
Commercial Hotel
Somerset Hotel
Central Hotel
Royal Hotel
Bridge Hotel
Open Bar Debate in Ashburton Letter to the Editor
Jim Harris defends open bar in Ashburton under No license and criticizes anonymous writers. He argues prohibition would be better and urges residents to sign their names in public defense of their position, calling for brevity in future letters.
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Ashburton
Gaya
Middlesex and Lancashire Win as Yorkshire and Sussex Fall Short
Middlesex posted 240 with Tarrant scoring 107 as Yorkshire made 231 and 431 for eight. Tyldesley reached a thousand runs. Lancashire beat Notts by two wickets while Sussex defeated Surrey by a wicket.
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London
Middlesex
Ato
Tarrant
Yorkshire
Tyldesley
Lancashire
Notts
Sussex
Surrey
Johnson-Jeffries Bout Heads to Goldfield Nevada
Advices from New York state say the Johnson Jeffries fight will take place at Goldfield Nevada with no local magnate guaranteeing 120000 dollars. National boxing interest centers on the heavyweight clash as promoters seek funding and venue confirmation.
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London
New York State
Goldfield
Nevada
Langsford Kaufmann Fight Sparks Militia Readiness
London reports Governor Cilletke orders two militia companies to be ready to halt the Kaufmann Langford match as promoter vows to proceed. San Francisco notes the bout delayed to next Saturday after troops called off. police to stop it. New York coverage questions California governor’s interference rights. Training quarters for the Johnson fight secured at 10.
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London
Cilletke
San Francisco
New York
L. Blot
California
Lunatic Letter from Sunnyside Inmate Details Solitary Confinement
Lionel Terry now at Sunnyside Asylum sends a public appeal to The Dominion detailing eighteen months in a cage with high walls. He alleges cold, bad drainage, and restricted correspondence, urging exposure of alleged outrages and racial views while officials call his claims exaggerated and say special quarters are necessary.
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The
Dominion of Saturday
Lionel Terry
Sunnyside Mental Hospital
Terry
Haining Street
Wellington
Sunnyside Asylum
Dominion
Sunnyside Lunatic Asylum
Sir
Chanicls
Noties
Westport Boxing Tournament Results
Westport Boxing Association held its third tournament. Winners: novice B Coster Westport, bantam K Lynch Westport, feather Quilligan Westport, lightweight J Bowers Denniston, welter G Booker Westport, heavy H Wallace Millerton. Kerr beat White in five rounds. professional: Tracey New Zealand lightweight champion defeated Mullins Sydney in two rounds.
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Westport
Picton
Kerr
White
T. Tracey
New Zealand
B. Mullins
Sydney
Mullins
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Offer Kidney Relief
A testimonial from G Pritchard of Marawiti near Ashburton describes long standing backache and sleepless nights cured after using six bottles of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to watch their kidneys and buy the remedy at chemists and stores for 3s per bottle with postal options.
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Dean
G. Pritchard
Marawiti
Ashburton
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
London Lawn Tennis Championship Final Results
Wilding defeats Ritchie 6 4 4 3 in the final before Ritchie retires at 2 0. In Open Doubles, Richie and Wilding overcome Mavrogordato and Dixon 8 6 6 2 6 0.
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London
Wilding
Ritchie
Richie
Mavrogordato
Dixon
Parker Defeats Rice In NSW Singles Championship
In Sydney on June 19 Parker won the New South Wales Singles Championship over Rice with scores 6-3 4-6 2-6 8-6 9-7. The match showcased a dramatic rally as Parker claimed the title in a five set thriller.
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Sydney
Parker
Rice
New South Wales
Boxing in Berlin Shows Police Deck, Blood, and Band
Berlin hosts amateur championships amid police rules forbidding hard hits and public blood. Englishman Tom Alasson wins the heavy weight title as spectators watch in a beer hall with a staged platform and marching band.
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Germany
Pall
Mull Gazette
Bex
Berlin
Tom Alasson
Captain Alasson
England
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a universal remedy for stubborn coughs and breathing troubles. It claims the first bottle offers the best value and promises relief by the next day.
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Baxter
British Expedition Claims Discovery of Pigmy Tribe
An expedition of British explorers reports discovering a tribe of pigmies on the Snowy Mountains in Dutch New Guinea. The dwarfs average 4 feet 3 inches in height and were previously unknown to science.
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Snowy Mountains
Dutch New Guinea
Baxter's Lung Preserver Promises Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Baxter's Lung Preserver as a permanent cure for coughs and colds. It emphasizes instant relief and best value with a large bottle, urging immediate purchase for sufferers.
Man in Street Wears George Davies Suit to Order
Public notice-style ad touts tailor-made suits by George Davies with guaranteed quality. Highlights price points 53/-, 63/-, 51-, and promises satisfaction or money back.
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George Davies
George Davies Ltd The Monern Tailor
George Davies Ltd operates The Monern tailor shop at The Arcade Ashburton offering bespoke alterations and ready to wear menswear with a focus on formal attire and alterations services.
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George Davies, Ltd
the Monern
the Arcade
Ashburton
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