Body of Auditor Found After Walk Near Paritutu
In New Plymouth the body of Government Auditor R. A. Gray was found on Paritutu Sugarloaf after he disappeared while walking. A man named Maskew attacked his own arm with an axe near West Wills Street, was injured, and taken to hospital. A third incident involved T. Armstrong breaking a collarbone in a third grade football match at Ashburton Domain.
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New Plymouth
R. A. Gray
Paritutu Sugarloaf
Maskew
Wills Street
H. A. Lloyd
Kidd
Ashburton Domain
T. Armstrong
Railway Slip Blocks North Island Line Near Te Kuiti
A slip at Poro Otarao south of the tunnel blocks the North Island Main Trunk. The Taumarunui to Auckland passenger train was delayed and later crawled past the slip. A four foot slip required a long deviation with trains and mails to be transshipped. Mangaokewa River at Te Kaiti floods the eastern road, leaving passengers uncomfortable.
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North Island Main Trunk
Te Kuiti
Poro Otarao
Taumarunui
Auckland
Mangaokewa
Te Kaiti
Express delayed sixty four hours after line slip near Horopiti
TE KUITI June 21 The Wellington Auckland express was delayed 64 hours. Passengers were transhipped and mails left behind, coming later. Railway officials advise a slip on the line at Horopiti with passengers transhipping there as well.
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Per
Press Association
TE Kuiti
Wellington
Supreme Court reports blanked gaze on mercy and misdeeds
In Blenheim a 25 year old, Charles Colin Walter Wilkin, was found guilty of stealing a cheque and forging an endorsement with a mercy recommendation due to lack of understanding of the offence. The judge deferred sentence. Other charges against Edwin John Walsh and John Vernon Binley include conspiracy to defraud via telegrams. The case encountered a jail visit by a jury foreman and an inquiry into whisky in custody. Wilkin was discharged on repaying £8 10s.
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Blenheim
Supreme Court
Charles Colin Walter Wilkin
Scott
Martindale
Oss
Bradshaw
Edwin John Walsh
John Vernon Binley
Walsh
Binley
Frank Clarke
Clarke
Dominion
Argus Prosecution Over Unsigned Werriwa Election Article
Melbourne June 21 The Argus is being prosecuted on the charge of publishing an unsigned article commenting on candidates in the Werriwa election and political parties. The case is proceeding.
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Press Association
Melbourne
Argus
Prime Minister Seeks Imperial Council Visit Plans
The Prime Minister was entert ained by the Wanganui Caledonian Society and received an illuminated address. He pledged to pursue a visit to New Zealand by British Army representatives and a shooting team during the battleship New Zealand’s Dominion visit. He also backed forming an Imperial Council to discuss imperial matters.
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Wanganui Caledonian Society
Mackenzie
New Zealand
Dominion
Imperial Council
Reform Party Solidarity Emphasized at Dargavilla Meeting
Messrs Massey Fisher and Bradney attended a complimentary supper after a public Dargavilla gathering. Speakers stressed Reform Party unity now thirty eight strong, future confidence, and growing Reform support nationwide. Mr Coates said he would remain independent despite calls to align with a party, defending voting by conviction.
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Messrs
Massey
Fisher
Bradney
Dargavilla
Reform Party
Reform
Coates
Magistrates and Trade Law at Masterton Courthouse
The Hon. J. A. Hanan opened the new Supreme Courthouse in Masterton and urged attracting top talent to the magistracy by higher salaries. He called for amendments to the Companies Bankruptcy and Copyright Acts to align New Zealand law with English and Australian standards.
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J. A. Hanan
Masterton
New Zealand
Australia
Conciliation Act Support and Reforms Discussed in Christchurch
The Hon. G W Russell stated in Christchurch that workers oppose suspending the Conciliation and Arbitration Act for strikes and that about 80 percent favor the Act. He urged a simpler Arbitration Court with more conciliation and fewer technicalities. He foresaw if Parliament remodelled the Act with a first class conciliator, opposition would fade. He also mentioned forthcoming Bills on medical practitioners, preferential voting, and plumbers registration. Statistics on the last election and licensing polls would be released when the session opens.
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G. W. Russell
Christchurch
Arbitration Court
Russell
Methodist Unions Set for United Church in New Zealand
June 21 reports from Dunedin and New Plymouth state the British Conference grants separation and union with the Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist Churches. The Dominion Conference president notes ministers funds questions go to special committees as the Wellington Conference plans the United Church next January.
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Dunedin
Knowles Smith
Thomas Jackson
Wesleyan
Primitive Methodist
New Zealand
Wellington
New Plymouth
Primitive Methodist Church Union Committee
Wireless station ready for long range tests in Pacific
The Petinant Hills wireless station in Sydney has been completed. Tests show a daily range of 1260 miles and communication potential up to 9000 miles. Night links to San Francisco expected after further testing.
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Sydney
Petinant Hills
San Francisco
Australasian Trade Leaders Call for Expanded Inter Imperial Trade
Sir George Reid the High Commissioner for the Commonwealth presided at the Australasian dinner in London and urged an extension of inter Imperial trade. He noted growing European interest in relaxing restrictions on Australian and New Zealand trade with the world.
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London
Dinie
George Reid
Commonwealth
Trocadero
New Zealand
Australians vs Somerset Opens Under Showers in England Match
In London on June 20 heavy rain left the wicket wet and attendance small as Australia faced Somerset. Minnett and Matthews dominated with six and four wickets respectively, while Daniell and Robson provided key early dismissals. Somerset bowled out for 184 with Greswell taking three and Robson seven. in second innings Somerset reached 15 without loss.
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Somerset
Daniels
Minnett
Matthews
Bisgood
Daniell
Robson
Sutton
Macartney
Emery
Hardy
Cone
Greswell
Jor
South Africans Open With 352 In First Innings
South Africans posted 352 in their first innings as South Wales struggled, being 34 for 2 at stumps. The report lists the batting figures for the South Africans and notes the early position of South Wales.
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London
South Wales
Roosevelt Bolts After Tumultuous Convention Clash
At the Chicago convention on June 20 Roosevelt supporters threaten to bolt after a contested credentials vote. Taft forces gain influence as Roosevelts backers clash with disorderly demonstrations and calls for Hadley or Hughes as alternative leaders. The credentials committee then recommends Devine, splitting Taft and Roosevelt factions.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Taft
Bolt
Elihu Root
Deneen
Credentials Committee
Hadhey
Teddy
Root
Hadley
Justice Hughes
Devine
Hunger march from Barking to Tower Hill sparks strike glare
A hunger march by men women and children traveled from Barking to Tower Hill London. Marchers collected 80 in copper coins and blamed the Government for breaking the strike. Ben Tihlett warned of protest and a Dead March if no settlement is reached during the King visit to the new Albert Dock.
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London
Barking
Tower Hill
Ben ‘TiHlett
Albert Dock
Government plans extended session to pass key bills
The Daily News reports the Government intends Parliament to rise August 10 and resume October 10. The House of Commons would sit into 1913 if needed to pass Home Rule Welsh Disestablishment and Franchise Bills.
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London
Daily News
House of Commons
Strikers Resume Work Amid Labor dispute at London Port
Southampton strikers resume work unconditionally. many permanent workers rehired cannot find immediate jobs. One hundred thirty four vessels operate in London as barge traffic grows. Port officials demand returns to work before talks resume. permanent staff may lose sick pay holidays and pensions. Strike Committee withdraws from negotiations and seeks union funding as Trade Union Congress backs appeal to support unions.
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Southampton
Lord Devonport
Industrial Council
Port of London Authority
Trade Union Congress
Government Budget Surplus to Be Allocated Monday
The Times reports the government will reveal the Budget surplus on Monday. It is understood that three to four million pounds will redeem part of the National Debt, with the remainder directed to outlined Budget purposes including the Navy.
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the Times
Navy
House of Commons rejects single Chamber for Ireland
The House of Commons votes 288 to 199 against creating a single Irish government chamber. The Opposition backs the motion, arguing the proposed Senate is unnecessary if local government is conceded, making a second Chamber unnecessary.
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House of Commons
Government of
Ireland
French repulse attack on Gourand camp in Morocco
June 20 dispatch reports native forces attacking Colonel Gourand’s camp at Juanen Valley. French artillery and cavalry repelled the assault with heavy losses to the attackers. French casualties cited as eight killed and twenty five wounded.
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Paris
Gourand
Juanen Valley
Alleged Molestation Claim at Docks Sparks Commons Debate
In the House of Commons Mr Hunt alleged thousands of men were hiding at the docks afraid to go home as gangs waited to assault them. Mr McKenna denied the claim, saying police were protecting workers and their wives. Mr Crooks denied workers were being molested.
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House of Commons
It. Hunt
McKenna
Will Crooks
Labour
Cuba Revolt Sees Insurgents Destroy Amerian Manganess Plant
In Santiago on June 20 insurgents destroyed a building owned by the American Manganess Company as government forces fought to defend it. An amnesty from the government is prompting many rebels to surrender.
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Santiago
Cuba
American Manganess Company
Roosevelt boom seen as busted by Chicago advices
Report from Chicago quotes Rooseveltians anxious for a compromise candidate while Taft supporters remain aloof, confident of victory. The brief notes party tensions and shifting strategies as June 20 reports reach New York.
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New York
Chicago
Roosevelt
Chamberlain argues labour unrest stems from government policy
Mr Austen Chamberlain speaking at Sheffield warned the unprecedented labour unrest threatens the constitution and church, blaming ministers for class war and inexact rhetoric. He said the Budget campaign and high living costs fuel discontent while opposing the view that capital is labour's enemy and faulting government for imperial preference offers.
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London
Austen Chamberlain
M.P
Sheffield
Dominions
Ashburton Trotting Club Farewell Handicap Result
Yesterday's meeting saw totalisator investments of £7632 with gate receipts at £137. The Farewell Handicap over 2 33 or better secured Ariel driven by R McDonnell securing a two length win from Alice Maud with Princess Myra close behind. time 2.05 1 5? seconds. The field included Azile Crown Prince and others.
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Ariel
Prince Imperial
R. McDonnell
W. J. Baxter
J. Grice
J. H. Rule
Brankin
Alice Maud
Imperialwood
Crown Prince Ssec
Clotah
Hazelfield
Grace Darlington
Lyonette
Bombay
Golconda
All Gold
Roosevelt Declares Independent Bid After Convention Row
In New York on June 20, Mr Roosevelt repudiates the Republican Convention and vows to pursue an independent nomination. A dramatic clash with Colonel Flynn ends with Flynn resigning from the committee after declaring that Roosevelt should have bolted earlier.
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New York
Roosevelt
Flynn
Love and death by own action in Vienna carriage
In Vienna on June 20, Countess Alice Alberta, Longay's niece, and Baron Buerthy, aged disparity, married against age norms. Both committed death by their own action with a revolver in a railway carriage.
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Vienna
Alice Alberta
Longay
Baron Buerthy
Hawke's Bay J C Winter Meeting Results
Hastings June 21 fine weather heavy course fair attendance Bandalero won Kidnappers Hurdles ahead of St Toney and Bravest. Master Stead fell. Time 2min 54sec. Havelock Steeplechase Makiri won by a half length over The Chief with Longhoat third. Wirihana scratched Rosegrove fell. Time dmin 20sec.
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Hastings
Robber killed after river launch hold up near Stockton
An armed robber with a blackened face boarded a Stockton pleasure party's river launch and robbed the passengers before forcing a landing to pursue another craft. Engineer Rees knocked the robber overboard and passengers beat him to death. the bandit’s body was recovered.
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New York
Stockton
California
Rees
Murder of nine year old girl found near Forrest Hill
Brisbane reports outline the murder of a nine year old girl named Wilson whose body was found with the throat cut near a bush road side at Forrest Hill. The pony returning riderless helped locate the victim and no suspect has been found yet. A suspect later attempted suicide by razor wound when approached by police.
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Wilson
Forrest Hill
Brisbane
French Strike Slows Marseilles Steamers Amid Crew Walkout
In Marseilles a ship strike by crews who gave one day notice prevents several steamers from sailing. The Maritime Prefect orders blue jackets from Toulon to push mail departures as disruptions affect service.
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Paris
Marseilles
Toulon
Women protest high meat prices in Philadelphia
A women’s demonstration in Philadelphia erupted over rising meat costs. Protesters sprayed kerosene on meat, damaged butcher shop windows, and organized a boycott. Numerous arrests followed the actions.
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New York
Philadelphia
Australian Labour Rural Amalgamation Seeks Unified Union
The Australian Workers' Association of Queensland rural workers rabbiters and carriers unions representing 68 000 members confirms an amalgamation to unite bush workers and labourers across South Australia and all classes at the conference.
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Sydney
Australian Workers’ Association of
Queensland
Rural Workers, Rabbiters, and Carriers’ Unions
Bush Workers and United Labourers of
South Australia
Swiss bank scandal shocks Bulach bank leadership
In Berne on June 20 prosecutors charged the directors of a savings bank at Bulach near Zurich with liabilities totaling 28 000 pounds. The manager Mueller allegedly gambled away funds for almost twenty years and has died by suicide.
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Berne
Bulach
Zurich
Mueller
Deakin Moves Censure Over Government Missteps
In Melbourne on June 20 the House heard Mr Deakin condemn the Government for failure to realise constitutional obligations neglect of industrial peace and order maladministration of public departments partisan appointments and reckless financial action. The House adjourned until tomorrow.
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Melbourne
Deakin
House of Lords dismisses Canon Thompsons appeal
The House of Lords unanimously dismissed with costs Canon Thompsons appeal in the Norfolk communion case.
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London
House of Lords
Canon
Thompson
Ex‑Chief Justice Melius de Villiers Tops Crime Commission in Capetown
Capetown June 20 Mr Melius de Villiers ex Chief Justice of Orange Free State has been appointed chairman of the Commission to investigate the prevalence of assaults by natives and means for their suppression. Three women will serve on the Commission.
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Capetown
Melius de Villiers
Orange Free
Aviation Fatality in Dense Douai Mist
In Paris on June 30 a dense Douai mist led to a fatal air collision. Officers tried to avoid it but both planes climbed and crashed their wings locked. Lieutenant Poigiman died instantly while Captain Dubois perished at the aerodrome as his wife arrived.
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Paris
Douai
Poigiman
Dubois
Colorado mine disaster death toll rises to twelve recovered
New York July 20. Reports state that the bodies of twelve victims from the Colorado mine explosion have been recovered.
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New York
Colorado
Imprisoned for Life in Boulogne Bombing Case
Paris reports Patacilli an Italian man sentenced to life penal servitude for blowing up a jeweller's shop at Boulogne sur Seine with a bomb in February last.
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Paris
Patacilli
Boulogne-sur-Seine
Railway Collision Kills Three in Saxony
Three men died and twenty were injured in a railway collision near Gasche in Saxony, according to reports from Berlin dated June 20.
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Saxony
Berlin
Gaschewits
Lanterns for Cadets After Randwick Parade Incident
Sydney reports cadets will receive lanterns for night parades after a motorized incident in Randwick. The order targets front and rear ranks and other forces to improve visibility during future displays.
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Sydney
Randwick
Costly failure doom for Perth graving dock
A graving dock in Perth, under construction for three years at a cost of £200,000, is said to be doomed to failure. Water surges up in a growing cave near the site, and attempts to fill it have failed.
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Perth
Clarke v Norton cross examines Canon Nash allegations
In Melbourne Jane Clarke, 20, questions Archbishop Clarke during a lengthy cross examination. He provides details of his inquiries in England and elsewhere into serious allegations against Canon Nash.
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Clarke
England
Nash
General Bridges Reports Sentiments in Germany Against Britain
General Bridges, back from his tour, notes hospitable reception in Germany but detects a strong under current of feeling against Great Britain, likely fueled by recent alarming events.
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Sydney
General Bridges
Germany
Great Britain
Too Much Cricket Dampens English Public Interest
Correspondence in the paper notes waning public attendance at cricket matches in England. The general opinion voiced is that there is too much cricket and the sport dominates public life.
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London
England
Tremendous Wave Hits Warship Encounter Off Auckland
The warship Encounter left Auckland on May 24 and by 10 PM the next night faced an extremely heavy sea. A giant wave flooded the after part, wrecking the ward-room and galley, with other damage as the sea nearly swept men off the bridge. The commander blames a submarine volcanic disturbance coinciding with a seismic event in New Zealand.
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Bho
Auckland
New Zealand
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