Body of Miss Sigel Found in Trunk Near Chinatown
The body of 22 year old Elsie Sigel, a missionary worker in Chinatown New York, was found in a trunk above a Chinese restaurant. It is believed the murderer fled toward Vancouver via Colon on the 11th. She was the granddaughter of General Sigel.
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Per
Press Association
New York
Elsie Sigel
Chinatown
Vancouver
Colon
Sigel
General Sigel
Carthage
British naval affairs report from Middleton speech at Lancashire
London June 19 Reginald McKenna First Lord of the Admiralty urged a special effort noting Britain has eight large ships laid down while Germany has ten. The government expects three German battleships in the 1909 programme already begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
London
Middleton
Lancashire
Reginald McKenna
Admiralty
Great Britain
Germany
McKenna Foresees Delays in St Vincent and Collingwood Project
London report states Mr McKenna responding to Mr Middlemore said delays may occur in finishing the St Vincent and Collingwood schemes, originally due next December and February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
McKenna
Middlemore
Biewen North
St. Vincent and
Collingwood
Skull of Midhat Pasha Found in Yildiz Guard House Cellar
Reports from Stamboul say a box with what is alleged to be Midhat Pasha's skull was found in a cellar of the Yildiz guard house. The article notes that his head was previously sent to Hamid in a similar box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Stamboul
Yildiz
Midhat Pasha
Hamid
Tait
Duma and Council of Empire Headed to England for Goodwill Tour
In St Petersburg on June 20 the Duma and the Council of the Empire depart for England with M Homikoff, amid a large reception planned in London. Cholera reports show eighty seven fresh cases in St Petersburg as the epidemic worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
ST. Petersburg
Duma
Council of the Empire
England
M. Homikoff
Lonon
North Sea Blunder Cripples Woodburn During Czar Cruise
Reports from London June 18 20 and 32 describe a Russian torpedo boat firing blanks and two shells at the British cargo steamer Woodburn near Bjorko while guarding the Czar. Fireman Boynes was wounded in the leg and treated at Viborg Hospital. Observers note heightened tension and nerves among Teussian crews as ships maintained strict precautionary measures.
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Per Press Association
Copsright
S.m
ST. Petersburg
Woodburn
Novo Vremya
Reuter
London
The
Daily News
British Board of Trade
Innish Skerries
Bjorko
Robertson
Friedrichsham
Helsingfors
Boynes
God
Viborg
Froedburn
Boyne
Australians Beat Scotland by Innings in England Test
In London on June 11 the Australians dominated as Scotland were dismissed for 144 in their second innings, giving Australia a victory by an innings and 188 runs.
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Press Association
London
Lancashire over Kent by 312 runs with Brearley figures
Gloucester faced Hanta as Jessop struck 129 in 93 minutes in the second innings while Brearley took 12 wickets for 117. Lancashire defeated Kent by 312 runs in a dominant display.
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London
Lancashire
Kent
Brearley
Gloucester
Hanta
Jessop
Opposition plans direct motion on Ministry policy debate
Melbourne reports on a planned direct motion or amendment to challenge the Federal Ministry and push broader policy debate. Brisbane notes a mine accident at Mount Morgan where six workers were affected by an explosion after slipping on water. Commonwealth silver coin deal: Imperial Mint to coin 150k–160k pounds yearly with Australian head on obverse and local design on reverse.
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Melbourne
Brisbane
Mount Morgan
Commonwealth
John Forrest
Imperial Mint
Imperia Treasury
Letter to the Editor Explains Council Arbitration Row
A Borough Council member explains the dispute over a summons to the Arbitration Court. He notes an anonymous attack on Councillor Stewart, defends his jocular remark, and details the Conciliation Council settlement with the General Labourers Union. One who was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Stewart
Arbitration Court
Bordough Council
Labour
General Labourers’ Union
Australian Cargo Sold Atdds 1034 In London Market
A June 19 London market report notes an Australian cargo sold at dds 1034. Details on buyer seller quantity and freight terms are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Par Press Association
London
Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry Sale Prices Reported
The Canterbury Co operative Egg Poultry and Produce Company reports a strong sale day with good attendance and keen competition, especially for utility poultry. Prices reached hens 6d, ducks 6s 6d, roosters 6s 6d, geese 6s 6d to 7s 6d, turkeys 16s 6d per pair, with pedigree poultry at higher figures. eggs 1s 5d to 1s 5d or 1s 5d, butter 8d to 10d, cheese 5d to 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury Co-operative Egg, Poultry and Produce Company
Tam Street
Christchurch
Wool and pelt sale at Ashburton yards on Monday
Wool fat and skin sale at Ashburton auction yards on Monday June 21 drew steady buyer attendance. Prices ranged with hides 7s 6d to 24s, calf skins from 1s 0d to 6s 6d, horse hair 11d per lb, rendered fat 11d to 14d per lb, bag fat 1d to 2d, various skins and wool types traded from 6d to several shillings per lb depending on grade.
Two Lads Arrested After Break-In At Bicycle Shop
In Christchurch on June 20 two youths aged 18 and 16 named Dale and Fisher broke into Kiddey’s Bicycle Shop. They fled to a nearby roof then hid in a hay loft before police found and arrested them after about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Dale
Fisher
Kiddey
World sculling match between Arnst and Webb eyed with mixed interest
Public interest in the Arnst versus Webb race remains tepid after a prior fiasco. Webb, praised by supporters, concedes doubts about his chances while Arnst’s form and recent trials suggest a memorable contest. Lloyd Fogwell and others back Webb’s conditioning despite doubts.
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Wanganui
Arnst
Webb
Wanganus
Hoe
Lloyd
Fogwell
New Zealand Defeats Queensland in Brisbane Match
New Zealand beat Queensland 40 to 25 in Brisbane. The visitors led 18 to 5 at half time and held the advantage throughout. Sullivan of New Zealand suffered a broken leg during the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
New Zealand
Queensland
Sullivan
Nominations Open for Officers and Committee Members
Nominations for one President two Vice Presidents Treasurer three Committeemen and ten Stewards close by 5 p.m. Tuesday June 29. Papers must be signed by the proposer and consequent. A. A. Fooks Secretary.
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A. A, Fooks
A. A .Fooks
Wool sales clash in New Zealand sales schedule
A Christchurch wool broker said Canterbury wool packing is sound and buyers are satisfied. He noted packing may have been poor twenty years ago but growers are educated now. Crashing sales were largely unavoidable due to hub-like scheduling among distant regions.
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Per
Press Association
Christchurch
Auckland
Canterbury
New Zealand
North Island
South Island
Nominations Open for Local Elections Ashburton 1909
Nominations under the Local Elections and Polls Act 1908 may be delivered to the Returning Officer or the County Council offices at Ashburton by 12 noon on July 4 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
John Feros
Hackthorne
West Street
Orders Against Slaughter Men Seize Wages for Fines
Per Press Association today Mr Bishop M. A. issued orders absolute for attaching the wages of six slaughtermen to satisfy fines from the slaughtermen's strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Bishop
Resignation of Mr Hogg Sparks Wage-Earners Support
A Napier meeting condemns the Cabinet for dismissing Mr Hogg, praising him as a friend of workers and a capable statesman. The gathering urges Dominion workers to back Mr Hogg's policy to destroy land monopoly and promote fair national earnings distribution.
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Napier
Napier Brotherhood
Hogg
New Zealand Agents Offer Grain and Produce Marketing
AAS announces arrangements with principal centres in New Zealand to guarantee disposal of grain and produce at best markets. They seek samples for prime malting barley, oats, wheat, chatty, potatoes, and more with strong demand. Auction sales occur every Saturday at Havelock Street Mall featuring pigs poultry cattle horses furniture and sundries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAS
New Zealand
Havelock Street
F. H Cheat & Co
Tancre Street
Ashburton
Clearing Sale Auction of E Gaulter Property Stock and Implements
A complete clearing sale of Mr E Gaulter’s live and dead stock and farm implements will be held on site at 11 o’clock sharp following instructions from Messrs Gould Beaumont and Co. The catalog lists 1550 sheep including Corriedale ewes and hoggets, fat lambs, wethers, rams. 2 draught geldings and 3 mares. 8 milch cows. 2 Jersey bull calves. numerous ploughing, grinding, milling, threshing and farming implements. gear, fencing, tools and carriage equipment. plus furniture and household items. A drag will leave offices at 5 am for transport. luncheon will be provided. Auctioneers NZ Farmers’ Co-op.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs Gould
Beaumont and CO
Gaulter
Corriedale
Brabner
Storry’s
Tyne
Blackstone
Andrews and
Beaven
Gig
Donald's Wool Press
Lost policy notice for William Beach life policy 152424
Government Life Insurance Department in Wellington gives notice of intention to issue a copy in place of the lost policy 152424 on the life of William Beach of Hinds Canterbury. Objections must be lodged before July 6 1909. J H Richardson Government Insurance Commissioner June 21 1909.
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William Beach
Hinds
Canterbury
J. H. Richardson
Wellington
Ladies Ber Maline Cup won by Mrs E B Crisp at Ashburton
The afternoon event ended with Mrs E B Crisp taking the Ber Maline Cup. Results show Mrs Crisp 15 handicap, Mrs Wood 15, Mrs Allan Denham 12, Miss Murison 15, Mrs Seymour 2 down. The first medal and a prize by Mrs Crisp were won by Mrs G H Buchanan from scratch. Dignan offers a mixed foursomes prize. Herd the professional will coach in Ashburton starting Monday for two weeks to aid clubs with upcoming matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Crisp
All Square
D. Wood
Ake
Allan Denham
Murison
CG. W
Seymour
Herd
Ashburton
Curtis to Begin Second Term on Saunders Buildings
Curtis begins second term on Thursday July 1 at Saunders Buildings. Residence announced for Wednesdays on Cass street.
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Nrs
Curtis
Saunders Buildings
Cass Street
Alfred CG. Jonassen
Chas. Ward
Cass and
Moore Streets
Ritchie Triumphs In Lawn Tennis Championship Final
Ritchie defeated Parker in the final with scores 11 13, 6 4, 6 1, 6 0 to win the lawn tennis championship at Sydney on June 20. Gore and Barrett beat Quin and Parker, New Zealanders, in the doubles final 6 38, 6 2, SL.
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Pot Press Association
Sydney
Ritchie
Parker
Gore
Barrett
Quin
Police Force Enquiry in Wellington and Christchurch
District Judge Haselden will act as Stipendiary Magistrate at Christchurch while Mr Bishop probes charges against the police force in Wellington and surrounding district during June 21 proceedings.
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Wellington
Haselden
Christchurch
Bishop
Noted butcher offers heavy price cuts on mutton and beer
E J Gox the noted butcher announces lower cash prices on mutton sides hindquarters forequarters loins and necks with further cuts on wether mutton and a penny per lb on hooks. He offers a two discount month payment and promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking cough at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Gox
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cable News
British Naval Affairs
MR McKenna
Turkish Affairs
Prass Association
Russia
North Sea
Cricket
West Scotland
County Cricket
A.s
Los
Rancitata Bridge
Binds
Umbrella
Henry Acland
G. Smith
Arcade
Stephenson
Bleak House
Allenton
Ards
Chapman
Lkr
Sinti
J. Jackson
Kermode Street
Omerset
Waterloo
Fou Sele
Guardian Office
Chas. Thomas
East Street
Percy
Ocking
the Lord
Maurice Quesnay
Tarkington
Kate Garvice
Richardson
Fraser
H. M. Jones
Thomas Bros
JOR Sale
Milner and Thompson
Llewellyn Owen
Arcade Chambers
Wish Io
Shearman Bros
Priday
Ernest Grave
Moore Street
Aguidests and
Beaths
Edward Dillon
Jane Thomas
Kilmore Street
Dunedin
Tomahawk
Miss Meade
South Dunedin
Navy League
the League
Thos, M. Morrissey
Ashburton County “Racing Club
Ashburton Trotting Club
Mellor
Boot Importer
Tancred St
Wool Sales
Ashburton County Council
F. Mainwaring
Westport
Pelawmain East Greta Aberdare
Newcastle Hetton
Mount Somers
Westport Nuts
Bec
J. Argyle
Beath
MR Hogg
W. Slade
Bates
Ashburton Trafic
Dalgety and Co., Limited
Tinwald Yards
Forwar
AVING
Edison Records
Sterling Clarion
Columbia Records
A. T. H. Williams
Phonograph
Fletcher Bros
Itc
W.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
Speirs and Wilson
Land Laprence Estate
Dominion
Burnett Street
Apply Mail and Guardian Office
Henry Stephenson
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Co
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
Mayfield
King's Bird Traps
Farmers’ Co-Op
Wil
Ercy
Morepork
Fletcher Bros.’ Cash Supply Stores
Upper Ashburton Road Board
John Davison
Friedlander Bros, Limited
Tinwald
J. A. Clothier, Tinwald
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Friedlander Bros, Ltd
Government Life Insurance Department
EB. G. Crisp
Més
Ana
F. H. Ghoat and CO
Barker
TIMES
Huse
Gent
Strange's
Tancred Street
St. Kew
Karake Bay
Friedlander Bros
Ashharton and
T. J. Kennedy
Ordinst
Rios
Co. Frost
T. d. Kennedy
Amelia
Juno
Havelock
Erby
Golden Eagle
Red Funnel
Old Judge Cigarette Tobacco
Perth
Myrtle Grove
Vanity Fair
N.Z
Highlander
Japan
Wea Ashburton
Aaa Harlin
Coburg
Andrew Orr
Gol
Saunders’ Buildings
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