Inquest Sees Accidental Death of Lynnford Man
An inquest into the death of Mr Albert Butterick of Lynnford, Hinds, found accidental death after he was shot while loading a hay dray. Witnesses described a discharged fowling piece near the body and a defective gun likely dropped causing the discharge. Deceased leaves a wife and eight children.
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Albert Butterick
Lynnford
Hinds
WV. G. Day
S.M
Wmerson
Margaret Butterick
Lloyd Miller Noble
Perceman
Lyon
Ashburton
George Lyon
Willowby
Orning
Indrabarah Edges Toward Departure Amid Strike Tensions
Wellington telegram reports the Indrabarah near departure with limited movement since Monday as workers strike over wages. Beach remains littered with jettisoned cargo including casks of talow bales of wool and gum. Wanganui crew resent company bringing Wellington stevedores. locals say they deserve a share of work at the Tyser Company port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association
Wellington
Indrabarah
Aemawee HI
Wanganui
Tyser Company
Thadstead
Lightermen at Bulls and Jettison Rumors
Palmerston North June 19 reports say a 932 strike incident near Bulls drew 25 lightmen from Wellington to lighten the Indrabarah by jettisoning meat carcasses. Police were absent during part of the event causing concern, with temporary law coverage arranged from Marton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmerston North
Wellington
Awain
Cignien
Bulls
Coussbie Wilson
Palmerston Show
Marton
Indrabarah Refloating Hindered by Low Tides
June 20 report from Marton says tides are too low to refloat the Indrabarah. Vessel remains in place with cargo to be jettisoned. Fourbulls firm advertises for ten four horse teams immediately as relief efforts proceed. Sea calm and weather favorable.
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Marton
Marconi Report Ministers Admissions In House Speech
The House of Commons crowd gathers as Mr Cave moves a reluctant amendment on Marconi transactions. Ministers deny personal corruption while admitting shares profits by Sir Rufus Isaacs and others, with Lloyd George and others defending disclosures and the October debate. The debate adjourns amid mixed ministerial explanations and attribution of sole blame to no one.
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London
House of Commounia
Cave
K.C
Kingston
Surrey
Marconi
Rufus Isaacs
Godfrey Isaac
Helmsley
Rufus, Isaacs
Lloyd George
Godfrey
Rufus Isaanes
T. Burt
W. Essex
Herbert Samuel
A. Lyttelton
Stock Exchange
Lord Grey
Minority Report Defended in Parliament Probe
Lont on June 19 reports detail Cave defending a minority report on ministerial stock dealings. Sir Rufus Isaacs Lloyd George and Lord Robert Cecil clash over whether American Marconi shares bought with party funds were for investment or profit. Buckmaster moves an amendment urging caution against future corruption.
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Marconi
Cave
Godfrey Isaacs
Rufus Isaacs
Marcor
Lloyd George
Robert Cecil
Buckmaster
Suffragettes Protest Burn Parish Church in Rowley Regis
The Women's Social and Political Union prepared a memorial to Mr Asquith claiming £100,000 in property destroyed since December in protest against women's rights. The Rowley Regis parish church was burned down, with damage estimated at £6,000 and suffragettes suspected.
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London
Women's ‘Social’ and ‘Political Union
Asquith
Rowley. Regis
Labour Unrest Ends in Fatal Shooting in Glasgow
In Glasgow a melee between rival unions led to the killing of James Martin, Seafarers Union member. Among those arrested is Albert French, secretary of the National Union of Sailors and Firemen.
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London
Glasgow
James Martin
Seafarers’ Union
Albert French
National Union of Sailors and Firemen
Japanese envoy visit to Bryan on Californian question
Four Japanese commercial unofficial envoys visiting Mr. Bryan discussed their views on the Californian question. President Wilson will receive them later as they conduct an inquiry on behalf of Japanese business interests.
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Washington
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Shipping Casualties Near Brisbane
The schooner Norma, swept past Masthead Reef while seeking the Yongala wreck, was wrecked near Brisbane. The crew were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Norma
Bryan appeals to German envoys over Panama Exposition
Mr W. Jd. Bryan has asked the German Ambassadors to persuade Germany to take part in the Panama Exposition. He fears European nations may boycott the event due to Panama tolls and possible tariff discrimination in new legislation.
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Washington
W. Jd. Bryan
Bryan
Panama
Dramatic Speech Sparks Liberal House Rally
Sir Rufus Isaacs spoke in manly tones and with emotion as rumours and slander were described. Lloyd George admitted investments frankly and delivered a powerful closing appeal. Liberals cheered as Isaacs and Lloyd George retired, while Ministerialists offered repeated demonstrations.
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Rufus Isaacs
Hauke
Lloyd George
Indian Plot Trial of Conspirators Opens in Calcutta
In Calcutta the trial of Indian conspirators began as the prosecution seeks clemency for two approvers. The case outlines murders and outrages tied to the Barisdal and Dacca sections and claims sedition was spread mainly through religious services.
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Delhi
Calcutta
Barisdal
Dacca
The Hamburg American Liner Arrives to Grand Reception
The Hamburg America liner Imperator arrived in New York on June 19 after a voyage at an average speed of 22 knots. The ship measures about 900 feet in length and 50 000 tons register, noted as one of the largest vessels, rivaled by the Cunard Aquitania at 900 feet and 47 000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hamburg-Amerikan
British Mercantile Marine
Cunard Company
Sergeant Hickey Murder Trial Details In Sydney
During Brown's trial for the murder of Sergeant Hickey on May 1, arresting constables testified Brown admitted shooting in self defense. Brown claimed Hickey grabbed his revolver and fired, it misfired, and Brown struggled to stop a second shot.
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Syydney
Brown
Hickey
GABLE CHARGES NECESSARY FOR THE COMMONWEALTH
Melbourne reports on the Commerce Congress motion to press negotiations with Britain Canada and New Zealand to jointly acquire and control a trans Atlantic cable from Canada to the United Kingdom. Senator Findlay says charges still require Commonwealth action, despite Britain deeming reductions enough since Coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commerce Congress
Sydney
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Cable
Atlantic
Canada
United Kingdom
Findlay
Britain
Electric cars collide in California port crash
Eleven people were killed and many injured when electric cars collided head on at Vallejo on San Pablo Bay. The cars were described as telescoped. Officials attributed the disaster to mistaken orders.
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San Francisco
Vallejo
San Pablal Bay
Debate Reviews Cite Public Duty and Muddy Ministers
The Daily Mail notes Cave's resolution was vindicated and public duty upheld. The Times comments ministers fail to understand how conduct affects the public, arguing accountability lies in facts over motives and that ministers shared blame for avoiding a clear puddle of responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Cave
Times
Wise
Engineer Purtnall Aims For Long Range Wireless Telephony
The London Standard reports engineer Purtnall claims to have invented a generator producing heavy currents of high and variable frequency. He predicts wireless telephonic communication over hundreds of miles and the creation of large centers for wireless distribution of correspondence.
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London
Purtnall
Throttling Meat Trade Impacts Australian Imports
The Department of Agriculture issued an order requiring complete inspection of all meat imported from Australia, replacing prior random sampling. The change delays unloading by about three days and raises costs. the Ventura has arrived in San Francisco with 1200 packages of meat.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Thas
Australia
Ventura
San Francisco
Chambers demand direct Vancouver Australia steam service
The Sydney Chambers of Commerce Congress urged the Federal Government to re establish a direct Vancouver to Australia steamship route to boost growing Canada trade. J Paxton warned Australia funded routes help New Zealand gain, noting a NZ firm holds a limited contract and the government backs it.
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Sydney
Chambers of Commerce Congress
Vancouver
Australia
Canada
J. Paxton
New Zealand
Farm labourer remanded for murder of girl Ivy Mitchell
Ernest Austin, a farm labourer, is remanded on a murder charge at Samford for Ivy Mitchell. He claimed blood on his clothes and a finger cut came from calf killings. His employer testified he left work three days before the alleged murder and had not killed any calves.
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Brisbane
Ernest Austin
Ivy. Mitchell
Samford
Supreme Court actions report from Hamilton New Plymouth
In Hamilton five defendants face sentences for horse stealing with Brain jailed for twelve months hard labour and Adams for twelve months reformative treatment. A divorce case awards £260 to Willian Lancaster against Ada Lancaster’s co respondent A J Symons. In New Plymouth Henry Francis Smith charged with indecent assault sees common assault verdict and deferred sentence, while Charles Pearce convicted for breaking and entering and Alan Brown discharged. Two youths of about sixteen receive sentence for theft and breaking and entering with a note on lack of suitable detention. Joseph Caulfield treated for theft of a parrot and cava from his employer after wage dispute.
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Charles Pearce
Alan Brown
Stratford
Brown
Pearce
Wellington
Supreme Court
Ohakane
Ghict
Joseph Caulfield
Council Officers Fight Leads to Shooting Charge
James Parker Footecray Municipal Council engineer was arrested on a charge of attempting to murder James R Knox Acting Town Clerk. Relations between Parker and Knox have been strained. Knox was previously assistant engineer. A stand-up fight occurred last week and Knox lies seriously injured after being shot in four places.
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Melbourne
James Parker
Footecray
James R. Knox
Footscray
Knox
Parker
Commerce Congress urges closer world trade union
The Commerce Congress resolves that the Commonwealth Government should take steps to attain closer commercial union with Canada New Zealand and South Africa in the interests of trade.
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Sydney
Commerce Congress
Commonwealth
Canada
New Zealand
South Africa
Tangistani gun runners attack Dubai pearl boat
In Teheran on June 18 Tangistani gun runners killed eight crew aboard a Dubai pearling boat and looted pearls after Dubai seized guns from the Sheik. British cruisers pursued Tangistani dhows in a clash, losing one seaman dead and five wounded.
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Teheran
Persian Gulf
Dubai
Leprosy on the Rise Says Dr Rupert Blue
Dr Rupert Blue told American medical men in Minneapolis that leprosy is increasing alarmingly in the United States. He urged stricter laws and the discovery of a preventive method.
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New York
Rupert Blue
Minneapolis
United States
Revolt News: Federal Forces Massacre Prisoners in Mexico
Reports from New York dated June indicate ongoing massacres and outrages in Northern Mexico. Federal trains carrying women and children were attacked after rebels seized a train, with thirty prisoners executed in revenge and further killings in the ensuing fight.
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New York
Trebail
Mexico
Rheumo Promises Cure for Uric Acid Diseases
Testimony from New Zealand users claims Rheumo cures gout, rheumatism, sciatica and lumbago. Advertises inexpensive bottles at 9s 6d or 4s 6d with wide reader impact and urges trials through chemists or storekeepers. Also promotes Regent Cigarettes free gift scheme with forty presents.
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Myr
Matt Crannitch
Tomuka Hotel
Canterbuy
Regent
Children’s Biactrr cough care tips and remedies
Guidance for caregivers on common childhood coughs including at home care steps and when to seek medical advice. Tips cover hydration rest humidified air and over the counter options while noting red flags such as fever breathing trouble or persistent symptoms.
Camp Coffee Delights Troops Amid Military Chat
A brief exchange at a military camp shows officers praising the camp coffee that keeps troops rested and in good fettle. Meer asks about complaints and Seone confirms there are none.
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Meer
Seone
Pain Balm Aids Rheumatic Pain Relief In New Zealand
Mr Robert Cochrane of Waimaka New Zealand describes severe leg pains diagnosed as rheumatism. After trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm from a friend's bottle the relief was swift and he purchased his own. The product is sold by chemists and storekeepers.
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Robert Cochrane
Waimika
N.Z
Chamberlain
Genuine Sander Extract Promoted Amid Medical Endorsements
An advertisement touts the Genuine Sander Extract as a safe, non injurious remedy for headaches fevers colds lung and stomach troubles and wounds ulcers burns and sprains. It claims instant relief and anti septic protection with endorsements by medical authorities. The piece also references New Zealand inventors and Henry Hughes Ltd offering a free booklet Advice to Inventors.
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Sander
New Zealand
Henry Hughes Ltd
Henry Hughes LD
Hereford Street
Christchurch
Tacnut wreckage found along Cornwall coast
Further debris connected to the TacTacNUT disaster washed ashore on the Cornish coast near London, with investigators tracing additional wreckage and confirming ongoing search efforts.
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London
Cornwall
Repairs on Turakina works largest yet in London
The Turakina project in London progresses with repairs described as the largest undertaking hitherto undertaken at the line. Fines noted for delays and cost overruns.
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Lonton
London
Sagamore Arrives With Olympia Crewmates After Collision
The liner Sagamore reaches Boston with eight Olympia crew members rescued or saved after the schooner sank off Sable Island. The captain and five sailors drowned in the collision.
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New York
Sagamore
Boston
Olympia
Sable Island
Butter and grain prices rise amid shortages in Australian states
A severe shortage across New South Wales Victoria and Queensland triggers predicted butter price hikes. Wheat ranges 3s 74d to 8s 73d with flour at £8 1s 0d in Adelaide and other grains showing varied gains. Potatoes and onions command higher Tasmanian and local prices as oats barley and maize list modest shifts.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Adelaide
Melbourne
Australian ram sale sets record with 1700 guineas bid
A two year old Wanganalla stud ram was bought by Mr Hawker of South Australia for 1700 guineas, a new record in price. The sale was reported from Sydney on June 20.
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Sydney
Wanganalla Stud
Hawker
South Australia
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Credibly Prove Help
A Ashburton reader testifies after ten years of kidney trouble. Backache giddiness and headaches vanished after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The doctor blamed indigestion but the pills cured her, leaving her well for a decade. Available from Foster-McCullan Co. at 8s per bottle or 16s 6d for six. postpaid from Sydney.
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Dean
LockHard
Coz Street
Ashburton
Doan
Dean's
Foster-McCillan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
Martyr for years seeks remedy for sickness
Ballarat resident Corlett of 112 Clyde Street reports years of dread headaches and poor appetite. He tried doctors with little help until Chamberlain's Tab Jets restored his health. Regent Gizaretles praised for purity and quality. Send for Free Gift Catalogue from Regent, Box 831, Wellington.
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Martyr
Telivercomplaint
Corlett
Clyde Street
Ballarat
Vic
Chamberlain's
Beneft
Regent
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Commons
Minority Report
Per. Press Association
Per Press Association
Ameriva
Japan
Por Press Association
Press ’ Association—Copyright
Press Association—Copyright
Per. Prass Association
Sergeant Hickey
Gable
Copsright
Pex Press Association
Turakina
Commercial
A .Regord Price
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