Peace Treaty Expected to be Signed by Catholic Centre Party
Copertiagen June 19 reports the Catholic Centre Party in Germany is ready to sign the peace treaty. The government majority opposes the pact and, with President Ebert, may resign if the Assembly accepts it. A coalition government excluding Roske Herman Muller and Richtenhofen seems likely thereafter.
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Copertiagen
Catholic Centre Party
Germany
Ebert
Roske
Herman
Muller
Rich- Léhofen
Allied Troops Ready to March into Germany
London reports the concentration of British and French troops completed with artillery moving across the Rhine, signaling readiness to advance into Germany. Coordinated action appears imminent as forces prepare for deployment.
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London
Germany
Rhine Ceitry
Italian Cabinet Resigns Amid Political Shakeup
Paris correspondent reports that the Italian Cabinet has resigned signaling a major political shift. No further details available on successors or timing.
Russia Deniken's Progress Noted by British Report
London dispatch reports General Deniken making gains toward Tsaritsin and along the Monetz River in the Bakbout regions. The article notes his acknowledgment of Admiral Keltchak as the supreme commander of the Russiag armies.
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London
Deniken
Tsaritsin
Monetz River
Bakbout
Keltchak
Cabinet Resigns Over Pro Japanese Members
Despatches from Pekin report the cabinet's resignation amid a popular movement opposing pro Japanese members. Tokyo dispatches say Japanese officials view anti Japanese demonstrations in Shanghai with concern, fearing Bolshevik influence.
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New York
Pekin
Tokio
Shanghai
Holyhevik
Gallipoli Graves Controversy Over Turkish Cemeteries Revealed
Lt Keising reports from Gallipoli that Turks kept Beach and Shrapnel Village cemeteries in order adding mounds and stones to graves. Australian Grave Detachment mapped locations and found metal crosses and carved stones with names in Morse code, while wooden crosses were destroyed for firewood.
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London
Keising
Sydney
Gallipoli
Shamen's Spruce Seamen Strike Settlement Rejected
Melbourne reports Mfr Watt rejects Trades Hall proposals for seamen's strike settlement. He declines to indicate the nature of any terms.
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Melbourne
Mfr
Watt
Trades’ ‘Hall
Shortage of Food Strikes Northern Ports Amid Seamen Tieup
Brisbane reports a serious food shortage at northern ports due to a seamen's strike. Police in several towns are issuing flour rations.
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Brisbane
Labor Federation rejects party plan in reconstruction program
The American Federation of Labour rejected forming a political party but approved a revised program aiming for a higher standard of living across the industry. Willard Dempsey fight halted by Ohio Lower House vote on June 19.
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New York
Americanfederation of Labour
Willard-Dempsey
Ohio
Leas Describes Elephant Skin Sensitivity Amid Curiosities
A fragment notes that despite thickness the elephant skin remains highly sensitive. The remark emphasizes curiosity about the animal’s hide and its tactile responsiveness.
Constipation Dangers Advertised Cure Claim
An advertisement warns that clogged bowels let poisons into the blood causing headaches and illness. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as safest constipation remedy that gently fortifies bowels without harsh purgatives. Sold by chemists and storekeepers with publicity in The Guardian.
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Nature
Chamberlan
Ll Chemista
Staretespers
Influenza Causes Postponement of Lord Jellicoe Arrival
Sydney reports influenza delays the arrival events for Lord Jellicoe on Thursday. Schools will remain closed for another week as public health measures continue.
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Sydney
Jelleca
Government vows drastic influenza measures in Sydney
The government warns of drastic steps to conserve medical resources if influenza cases rise. A daily toll reports twenty eight deaths and two hundred fourteen new cases as the Moeraki with stranded New Zealanders faces delay.
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Sydney
Moeraki
New
Outbreak Toll Declines in Queensland
The influenza outbreak in Queensland shows a slowing death toll with no new deaths since Tuesday, bringing total fatalities to 270 so far.
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Brisbane
Victoria and South Australia Influenza Death Rates Fall
The influenza position in Victoria and South Australia has greatly improved with the death rate greatly fallen, indicating easing severity of the outbreak.
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Melbourne
Victoria
South Australia
Manuka Arrives in Auckland as Niagara Debates Passengers
The Manuka from Sydney enters Auckland harbor with thirteen cases of infirmary suspect illness aboard. A medical examination is planned for tomorrow, and Niagara's departure for Vancouver hinges on actions to be taken regarding Manuka passengers feared to be Vancouver bound.
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Sydney
Niagara
Vancouver
Vessel Quarantined After Influenza Case Aboard Manuka
Auckland reports the Manuka inspected by the Health Officer with a mild influenza diagnosis. Twenty five cases since leaving Sydney led to quarantine and planned landing of invalids at Motuihu. Remaining passengers barred from joining Niagara and shore accommodations being arranged if further removal is needed. All cases expected to recover within a day or two.
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Auckland
Manuka
Sydney
Motwhi
Niagara
Influenza Figures From South Africa Week Ended June 1
The Minister of Public Health received a cable from the Interior Minister for South Africa reporting 1701 influenza cases for the week ended June 1 including 72 pneumonic cases and 134 deaths. The figures show a substantial increase from the previous week.
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Christchurch
South Africa
South African Union
Afr
Russell
Labor conference calls for 18 year old franchise in Sydney
The New South Wales State Labour Conference resolved to grant the franchise to all persons aged 18. It also endorsed a pledge to abolish the Senate as part of party policy.
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Sydney
Te Fnur
Tax
Senate
Assembly backs push to remove New Hebrides joint control
The Presbyterian General Assembly urged the Commonwealth and Imperial Governments to press for abolition of joint New Hebrides control and transfer of the group to Britain on terms acceptable to the Fregehebvims.
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Sydney
Presbyterian General Assembly
Hebrides
Vickers Vimy Flight Heads for England Amid Hazardous Conditions
The St Johns correspondent reports the Vickers Vimy aeroplane departed for England in a gale strong as half a whale. Alcock won permission after Stuker barred the start, the craft rose to 100 feet, struggled to gain altitude, then headed to sea. Brown, armed with an American flag from his fiancée, carried two mascots and wore electrically heated gear. They had brandy, sandwiches, coffee, and water, and initially tried cigarettes but stopped to avoid fire.
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New York
St. John’s
New York ‘Times
England
Stuker
Vickers Aviation Department
Alcock
John
Brown
HAWKER TRIBUTE TO VICKERS VIMY FLIGHT
New York Times London correspondent quotes Tranker praising the Vickers Vimy flight as a very fine performance. Aleachk and Brown are lauded for reaching a 16 hour time, with better weather than rivals Grieve. Alcock and Brown's quick voyage prompts notes on wireless and a pocket lamp for cockpit lighting.
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New York
New York Times
London
Tranker
Aleachk
Brown
Talon
Grieve
Alcock
Atlantic
American Minister's Praise for Naval Aviation Funding
New York June 16 The New York Times Washington correspondent reports that Hon J Daniels sent a letter to the Senate Naval Committees urging an appropriation of forty nine million dollars for naval aviation. Daniels notes Britain has allocated 320 million for aviation and praises Alcock and Brown for the Vickers-Vimy flight as a sign of future aviation advances.
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New York
New York Times
Washington
J. Daniels
Senate Naval Committees
Senate
Daniels
Britain
Alcock
Brown
Navy plans trans Pacific flight with lighter aircraft
Washington correspondent reports Mr Daniels revealed a proposed lighter than air craft flight across the Pacific. The plan faces budget cuts by the Trouse Naval Committee which may halt the project.
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New York
Washington
Daniels
Navy
Trouse
Naval Committee
Market Quotes for Oats Barley Potatoes and Onions
Commercial reports from Sydney and Adelaide on June 1 provide price ranges for oats at 1d in 6s Sd missing 5s 6d Tasmanian 6s barley Cape 1s to 5s 3d maize 7s to Ts fr potatoes Tasmanian 14 to 15 pounds onions 15 to 16 pounds Adelaide oats 6d to 7d ds 6d barley English malting 5s 6d to Sy Od Cape 8s Lid to 48 1d oats milling 4s 7d to 4s 8d feed 4d to 5d potatoes 9 to 9 10s onions 13 10s to 14 pounds.
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Sydney
Tasmanian
Adelaide
Melbourne
Napier Park Racing Club Opens With Large Attendance
June 20 at Napier Park Racing Club in fine weather a large crowd attended opening day events. In the Moteo Handicap Hurdles Movement won by two lengths with Kohn second and Rio third after scratches including Teka Reformation Hytrend and Mount Victoria. Time 4 min 15 4Beach. In the Beach Steeplechase Master Webster won by two lengths with Torchy second and Manawapatgai third after scratches Guawale Juan and Taki hana. Time 1 min 16 4-5ser.
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Napier
Tia Napier ‘Park Racing Club
Movement
Kohn
Rio
Teka
Reformation
Hytrend
Mount Victoria
Smin
Petana
Master Webster
Torchy
Manawapatgai
Guawale
Juan
Veterinary expert probes Mayfield livestock mortality
A Department of Agriculture surgeon arrived in Mayfield to investigate the cause of deaths in the district's livestock, aiming to determine a disease source and preventive steps.
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Department of Agriculture
Mayfield
Entre
Ascot Gold Cup Race Report and Placings
The Ascot Gold Cup report lists horses Jingo 1 Air Raid 2 Roamer 3 with times noted as received June 20 at 10 a.m. in London. The June 19 update names the top finishers in the event.
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London
Ascot
Roamer
Inaccurate Nostalgia Ad Mixes Warship Numbers and Remedies
The notice blends speculative claims about U S destroyer counts with quirky product chatter. It references a nonmedical substance MAZOL and quotes World War era ad rhetoric, weaving nautical and pharmaceutical fantasies into a single dubious item.
Boots Soles Costs Rise Amid Leather Quality Concerns
A guardian report cites leather quality issues from tanning as causing quick wear in boots. A woman paid 4s 6d for child shoe repairs and found a sole worn through in two weeks. Local ropers note leather prices may climb by 1d per inch, threatening extra charges for small repair jobs.
When Winter Strikes and Colds Beset the City
In tough midwinter weather with gales rain and cold, residents seek relief for sore throat and cough. The verse touts Wands Peppermint Cure as a trusted remedy for these ailments during harsh winter days.
Palmerston North Liberals defend Ward from election campaign claim
In Palmerston North on June 19 Sir Joseph Ward is defended against a Dominion suggestion that he hurried back to spark party strife. Hon W D MacDonald, at the Binnawatu Show, calls the accusation a clumsy joke and notes possible editor cleverness in spreading the tale.
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Palmerston North
Dominion
Joseph Ward
W. D
MacDonald
Binnawatu
Wellington
Masseyained remarks at Palmerston North dairy meeting
Dairy farmers at the National Dairy Association annual gathering in Palmerston North heard speakers attack Mr Massey over the butter equalisation scheme and price levels in England. Delegates urged electing a statesmanlike representative and avoiding political blame during a period of hardship.
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Palmerston North
National Dairy Association
Massey
Agar
Tai Tapu
Masseyite
Masseys
England
Lin
Massay
Association
A. Morton
Cow
Sinclair
Opotiki
Coal shortage discussions in Wellington disrupt shipowners plans
A conference between Hon A Myers and the Overseas Shipping Committee and New Zealand Federated Shipowners Association focused on coal shortages. Ministers urged more vessel deployments from Newcastle and other ports to secure bunker coal for overseas ships en route to New Zealand and Australia, with calls to utilise steamers controlled by local shipowners if needed.
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Wellington
A. of. Myers
Overseas Shipping Committee
New Y Zealand Federated Shipowners' Association
Newcastle
New Zealand
Calle
Myers
Lecal Shipowners’ Association
Australia
James Findlay
Overseas Shipping
Mirster
Peterson
Chyners’ Association
Zenland
Disputes Endings At Pukemiro And North Cape Mines
In Auckland on June 19 officials inspected Pukemiro Colliery and found noxious gas absent. Workers were advised to seal off sections while resuming likely next week after meetings. In Nelson on June 29 North Cape Colliery miners, after a three week strike over a dismissal, returned to work with forty miners affected and management prevailing.
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Auckland
Pukemiro
Ttia
Nelson
North Cape
Milking Shorthorn and Ayrshire Meetings Set Rules
At half-year Milking Shorthorn Assn meeting judges are to be instructed not to award prizes to dehorned animals born after June 1919. Ayrshire Breeders Assn closes entries to animals over one year old after the Eighth Herd Book. Dairy factory managers discuss constitutional changes with provincial executives to Dominion oversight. The next annual meeting will be in Hamilton during the Waikato Show. A dairy instruction school for managers is proposed at Buakura. Clydesdale Horse Society officers are elected with a long list of island delegates and officers. A bill push to mirror Britain on veterinary examination of Clydesdale stallions is approved.
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Palmerston North
Ayrshire Breedars
Hamilton
Waikato
Buakara
Clydesdale Horse Society
J. D. Wylie
Sefton
North Island
Messrs
Brewer
Okarawa
Harding
Waipukurau
Gascoyne
Waikakaho
Night
Longburn
South Island
Giew
Mosgiel
Taylor, Jun
Oamaru
Shearer
Ashburton
Watson
Welcome Discovery at Wolmangaroa Coal Seam
A twelve foot seam of coal was struck at Wolmangaroa on the flat near Westport. Mulligan's party has lodged an application for rights over one hundred acres.
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Westport
Wolmangaroa
Mulligan
Negative Album and Enlarger Offered by Totty
Amateur photographer plans to organize a Negative Album and index his prints. Totty stockpiles Albums and Enlargers and can explain how to improve photos. He invites customers to bring photographic troubles for help and better results.
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Eastman
Totty
Regulation Proposals From Board of Agriculture on Cattle and Noxious Weeds
The Board of Agriculture discussed ticks on cattle and recommended inspection before shipping from North to South Island. It considered shifting Rabbit Nuisance Act contributions to per acre and allowing joint payment for rabbit-proof fences. It urged amending blackberry control under the Noxious Weeds Act and explored exporting stud stock to South America with a possible Argentine steamer service to resume stock shipments.
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Wellington
Board of Agriculture
North Island
South Island
Texas
Dominion
South America
Argentine
Hunger germ discovery and medical ads in Vienna scene
Viennese doctors propose a hunger germ finding while warning of famine victims' bones. The ad section pitches NAZOL to clear throats, Chamberlain's Tablets to cleanse stomachs and bowels, and Woods' Peppermint Cure for winter coughs, targeting families and public speakers.
Returning Soldiers Arrive in New Zealand Transport Details
Transport ships Almungunai Canterbury North Island troops heads for Port Chalmers with units to Christchurch and Dunedin. Waimana due in Auckland Monday carries 1676 troops including 78 for the South Island. Distributions include North Canterbury Christchurch South of Christ church Dunedin and a list of transports up to July 27. Mua pelu carries 200 women 60 children and 432 soldiers aboard.
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New Zealand
Ackiors Am Board
Almungunai
Port Chalmers
Canterbury
North Island
Waimana
Auckland
South Island
North Canterbury
Christchurch
Chiristchurch
Dunedin
Muapelu
Cargo Thieves Plague Pacific Shipping Ports
The article reports widespread cargo thefts from ships docking at San Francisco and other ports. Masters describe organized gangs swapping high value goods for rubbish or lighter loads, with cases of firearms and silk missing after loading.
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New Zealand
San Francisco
Sydney
Juteopolis
Atkinson
Capisin Ib
Mauuritius
Howard Smith
Mauritius
Minster
E. and A. Company
Hongkong
Automobile Census Shows One Vehicle for every 18 People
The latest census finds one motor vehicle for each 18 residents in the United States, reflecting wide car ownership. It highlights pervasive mobility and rural usage trends across regions.
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United States
Fragmentary Health Note Mentions Nazol On Sugar
A garbled fragment references Nazol used on sugar to prevent headaches and describes effects as marvelous. Unclear context and missing details prevent full interpretation.
Landru's Victims Mystery Unfolds In French Village
Paris police pursue a chilling case likened to Bluebeard. Georges Dupont, alias Andre Deside Laudru, housed at Gambais near Houdan with several women vanishing. Bodies of two women found. Lau den's flat reveals hair, lingerie, and a trunk linked to Cecile Lacoste. He admits identity and is arrested for murder.
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Paris
Gambais
Bambouillet
Georges Dupont
Houdan
Dupont
Natier
Crutchet
Fremier
Mlle, Lacoste
Worhes
de Rivoli
Segret
Zeandra
Cambais
OC. L
Lauden
Carles Landra
Charles
Cecile’ Licoste
Bayonne
Landra
Cecile Lacoste
Landru
Leudru
Alantes
New Zealand Troops Evacuation Timetable Announced
Official notice states that New Zealand troops in the United Kingdom are unlikely to be interfered with and should be evacuated by end of August and reach the Dominion before October. Also, Egypt-based troops are to return by the end of August. A separate shopper-like passage notes a worried woman seeking help for a sick child with croup and praises Chamberlain’s Great Peppermint Care Diarrhoea Remedy as widely trusted and sold by chemists and stores.
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New Zealand
United Kingdom
Dominion
Egypt
Press Association
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New Hebrides
Atlantic Flight
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Hawker’s
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Pacific
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Baxter
Matthew Falboy
Elsthorpe
Hawke's Bay
Hgard
Nazol
Don
Maungenudl and
Wafmana
Port of
Maungbasi
P. Chalmers
Wairoa
Audelland
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