Cruel Poultry Transport At Auction Mart Sparks Debate
A farmer delivered ten live fowls in a sugar bag to a local auction mart and, though alive entering, one died and others neared death before exit. The incident prompts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals scrutiny. At Hawera Winter Show inmates exhibits included Maori timber urns and a clever patent grindstone. Needlework by prisoners also showcased.
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Society For the Prevention of
Hawera
New Plymouth
Weather update with hail shower and improving skies
A sharp hail shower occurred around 5 am with light rain some hours later. By 9 am skies cleared, sun shone, and conditions warmed. For the 24 hours to 9 am two rain points were logged at Domain. Forecaster Bates predicts freshening southerly winds, cooler changeable weather, heavy showers, a front tonight as pressure rises.
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Domain
Heavy Snow Falls in Central and Southern Otago
Report from Dunedin on June 22 notes a heavy fall of snow across Central and Southern Otago, canceling travel and blanketing roads and hills. Weather authorities warn of continued wintry conditions with plunging temperatures ahead.
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Dunedin
Otago
Accidents and Deaths: George Muskew Committed to Sunnyside
George Arthur Muskew injured himself with an axe yesterday and was brought before Justices White and Lloyd on a charge of unsound mind. Based on doctors certificates he was committed to Sunnyside Mental Hospital. He previously exhibited eccentric behavior and attacked his arm at multiple posts along Cameron Street. He was found weak with blood loss near the water tower and then transported to hospital. A constable stayed with him overnight. At court he appeared normal aside from his injuries.
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George Arthur Muskew
W. W. White
H. A. Lloyd
Messrs John ‘Orrand Co
Lyon
Lyons
Cameron Streets
Mir G. Brown
Christchurch
Kidd
H. A. Gloyd
Rail slips disrupt Main Trunk trains to Auckland and Wellington
The June 21 slips on the Main Trunk line delayed the Wellington to Auckland express, arriving near 1 PM instead of 7 AM. Carriages were muddy and passengers walked to navigate obstacles, with mails pending arrival. bookings remained strong. In Wellington, the Auckland train reached at 8:50 PM after Te Kuiti delays, affecting southbound mails and ferry connections.
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Auckland
Wellington
Te Kuiti
Maunganui
Sydney
Germany to take over first naval Zeppelin in October
Berlin reports authorities will move the first naval Zeppelin to Hamburg for temporary housing in October. The crew includes three officers and twelve trainees. A secret trial will test three Germans two French women and an American on espionage charges.
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Berlin
Hamburg
Offigans
Death of Sir John Campbell Former Auckland Leader
An Auckland telegram reports Sir John Campbell died peacefully in his sleep at 95. A grandson of Sir James Campbell, he was born in Edinburgh on November 3 1817 and rose to prominence as a lawyer, politician, and benefactor in Auckland including mayoralty in 1900, education initiatives, and the Cornwall Park gift. The telegraph also notes royal, government, and regional movements and other notices from Wellington to Rangiora.
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John Campbell
James Campbell
Edinburgh
Brown and Campbell
House of Representatives
Auckland City
Stafford
Executive Council
New Zealand Volunteer Rifle Corps
Education Board
Press Association
Wellington
Sir Joseph Ward
Empire Trade Commission
Coming Session in Christchurch Hints at Barmaid Ban
In Christchurch on June 22 Minister for Internal Affairs and Immigration G W Russell foreshadowed legislation to prohibit employing barmaids. A deputation urged stamping reforms for bills of lading and inward insurance policies with adhesive stamps. Russell promised to raise the issue. He said parliamentary franchise expansion to country districts was unlikely but favored uniform district elections. He returns to Wellington tonight.
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G. W. Russell
Russell
Wellington
Chauffeur Charged With Manslaughter In Remuera Crash
Auckland June 2 The Remuera Road crash of March 8 that killed Mrs Amelia Prouse and seriously injured Mrs Jordon led to the chauffeur Garnett Campbell appearing in Police Court on a manslaughter charge. He reserved his defence and was committed for trial.
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Auckland
Remuera
Amelia Prouse
Jordon
Canon Jordon
Garnett Campbell
Australia win by ten wickets in topsy cricket match
Australia chased 80 to win with no loss, Mayne and Kelleway pacing 65 minutes for the stand. Somerset in their second innings were all out for 204 after Bisgood 59 and Robson 40 plus solid lower order. Emery led with four wickets for 53 as Aussies dominated bowling figures.
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London
Australia
Somerset
Bisgood
Robson
Daniels
Webster
Mayne
Kelleway
Emery
Minnett
MacLaren
Matthews
Lede Hardy
Daniell
C Matthews
Bajana
al Round
Emery Tillard
Kiselleway
South Africa vs South Wales Ends Stumps at 168 for 6
South Africa trail at stumps in the second innings after being 168 for 6. In the first innings South Wales were 192 with Nourse taking 5 for 50 and Pegler 5 for 55. The article lists the detailed bowling figures for both sides.
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London
South Wales
Nourse
Faulkner
Carter
Pegler
Cox
South Africa
Anoed
Taylor Faulkner
Nourse Snooke
Stricker
Mitchell
Wee Bee
Sundries
Great Jewel Theft Report From London Hotel
Diamonds and jewellery valued at £25,000 stolen from French merchant Rheimold at the Richelieu Palace Hotel while away from his room. Reward of £2,000 offered for information leading to recovery.
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London
Rheimold
Richelieu Palace
ASQUITH ON LABOUR UNREST AND CONCILIATION
The Prime Minister told a Chambers of Commerce deputation that the government should only act as conciliator in last resort. He will consider adapting the Canadian impartial investigation act to Britain to handle lockouts and strikes.
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London
Chambers of Commerce
British Strikes Threaten Nationwide Action Over Wages
The Federated Employers reject eight hour day and higher piece-work pay. A ballot may trigger a mass stoppage involving up to a million workers. transport strikes hinge on Sir G R Askwith’s actions. An Orient liner sails. New Zealand Shipping Co operates normally. employers consent to resume on August terms.
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London
Brett
Shipping Federation
Transport Workers
G. R. Askwith
Orient Boat
New Zealand Shipping Company
Union fund collapse halts transport strike relief
The transport workers union has exhausted its funds while lightermen and stevedores still draw small weekly sums from the General Federation of Unions. Reports of violence against strike breakers prompt hospital visits and an imminent Home Secretary inquiry led by Mr McKenna.
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London
General Federation of Unions
House of Commons
McKenna
Liberal Churchmen urge generous Welsh Church aid
The British press reports Liberal churchmen and English Nonconformists urging more generous treatment of the Welsh Church. Mr Asquith acknowledged the Irish Church is richer and promised careful consideration. The Daily News questions if the Disestablishment Bill will pass amid lukewarm support.
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Asquith
Daily News
Roosevelt supporters face split as convention nears
In Chicago Roosevelt backers fear loss of offices and a split party. Delegates from Illinois Wisconsin California Iowa and Ohio hint at new party moves while Roosevelt hints at accepting nomination on any ticket. In New York Taft gains, Bryan stirs opposition to Parker’s chairing, and Parker looks likely to win.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Wisconsin
Hadley
Hoe
New York
Taft
Bryan
Parker
Dutch Defences Withdrawn by Government
The Hague reports June 21 that the Government has withdrawn the Coast Defence Bill, halting planned fortifications at Flushing and related fortifications as part of defense measures.
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Flushing
Scottish miners win sixpence a day raise
The neutral Chairman of the Scottish Coal Conciliation Board has granted the miners an increase of sixpence a day.
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London
Scottish Coal Conciliation Board
Trade unity urged at Australian dinner tribute
Overseas commerce delegates attended the Australian dinner. Sir George Reid hailed Mr Joseph Chamberlain for linking the Dominions with the Motherland. They agreed on buying and selling within the Empire to bolster trade and cut production costs, with reciprocity seen as key.
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London
George Reid
Joseph Chamberlain
Dominions
Great Britain
Britain and Japan debate tariff effects in House of Commons
Mr Robertson replies to Mr Peto denying that the Anglo-Japanese tariff injures British trade. He notes declines in cotton and woollen exports but says trade in other goods has risen, offsetting losses.
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London
House of Commons
Robertson
Board of Trade
Peto
Great Britain
Clarke-Norton libel action settled in Melbourne
The Clarke-Norton libel case in Melbourne is settled with a verdict of 1000 pounds plus costs. The defendant apologises and withdraws the article after hearing plaintiff’s evidence. The jury was discharged until tomorrow. Judgment entered accordingly.
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Clarke-Norton
England
Fisher rules out sending troops in Brisbane strike
Melbourne June 22 Prime Minister Mr Fisher states the government considered the Brisbane strike request but decided against sending troops. He warns that deploying troops would damage Australia and endanger the defence system due to a clash between soldiers and citizens.
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Fisher
Commonwealth
Brisbane
Australia
Suffering Suffragettes in Commons Call for Amnesty
In London a June 2 report states Mr McKenna said some suffragettes had taken no food since Wednesday. He proposed remission of all sentences if a promise not to commit fresh offences was given.
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London
House of Commons
McKenna
Women Go to Gaol for Dublin Window Smashings
Four members of the Irish Women's Franchise League were fined four pounds of a month's imprisonment for window smashing in Dublin. They went to prison.
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Irish Women’s Franchise League
Dublin
Deakin Attacks Government Over Coal Vend And Brisbane Strike
In federal parliament Mr Deakin censures the Government for not pursuing a High Court judgment on trusts and rails at the Coal Vend. He urges industrial peace via profit sharing and warns ministers over the Brisbane strike for not requesting military aid. Mr Fisher counters on industrial focus.
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House of Parliament
Deakin
Brisbane
Queensland
Commonwealth
Fisher
Settlement in Perry v Willis case over Assembly scene
Sydney on June 21 reports Perry v Willis settled after Speaker Willis ordered Perry brought back to the Chamber. The plaintiff claimed £1000 damages against the Speaker and Sergeant-at-Arms. Counsel said, after winning a demurrer before the Full Court, the client did not seek money from the Government for the alleged assault and imprisonment.
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Sydney
Perry
Willis
Haymarket Rioters Sentenced in Three Balancing Terms
Three of the Haymarket rioters sentenced for the June 3 disturbance receive terms of six months, three months, and nine weeks respectively, reflecting a scaled penalty for the actions.
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By-Election Results Stun Holmfirth Division Voters
In Holmfirth Division Yorkshire by election Liberal candidate Arnold polled 4749 votes Unionist Ellis 8379 and Labour Lund 3195 with the Unionist winner leading.
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Lonton
Holmfirth
Yorkshire
Arnold
Ellis
Lund
Permanent organising secretary for New Zealand debated
At a Dunedin conference of the Church of England Men's Society the need for a permanent organising secretary for New Zealand was affirmed. A letter from Rev Gordon Saville offered a loan of £100 yearly for three years to aid the appointment, but delegates opposed the loan preferring Dominion fundraising.
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Church of England Men's Society
New Zealand
Gordon Saville
Church of F Enngland Men’s Socity
Dominion
Amundsen Awarded Royal Scottish Geographical Society Medal
Amundsen has been awarded the Livingstone gold medal by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. The honor was reported from London with the note received on June 22 at 10.35 a.m.
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London
Amundsen
Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Livingstone
Mutiny in Pekin Amid Night of Looting and Fire
A mixed brigade mutinied in Pekin and opened fire all night. Banks and jewellers were looted and many houses burned. Foreigners’ property remained untouched as Chinese guards restored quiet in the city.
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Pekin
Mukdil
Child Murder Confession Reported in Brisbane Case
Brisbane June 21 Freshy the prisoner confessed to the murder of a child named Wilson The statement follows earlier reports and notes the child’s injuries and the suspect’s condition described as having a fair chance of recovery.
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Press Association
Brisbane
Freshy
Wilson
Six Powers Agree Terms for China Loan
Paris bankers from six powers reach agreement on terms to negotiate a 60 million pound sterling China loan. The accord outlines conditions for lenders and borrowers as talks proceed.
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Paris
China
Chinese Premiership Accord Sought After Cabinet Approval
Pekin June 21 Eluan shih kai refused to merge the offices of President and Premier and proposed Changchun a noted southerner and if he declines Hyu shih Chang a former imperial guardian. Both are men of learning and free of personal ambition. The Cabinet approved the invitation.
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PEKIN
Eluan-shih-kai
Changchun
Hyu-shih
Chang
New South Wales stock figures show mixed year end changes
NSW stock data through year end show a decline of 529000 sheep while numbers rise in horses by 34879 cattle by 1104 and pigs by 37257 compared with the prior year. Butter production reached 83407659 pounds up 6782829 and cheese output gained 5260655 pounds up 3261447.
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University awards scientific research scholarships
The University has decided to award scientific research scholarships not to exceed £150 per annum, tenable for a year. The scholarships are announced from Sydney on June 22.
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Sydney
Sydney Railway Scheme Tunnels to Woolloomooloo Discussed
A City Council deputation explained to Hon Mr Griffith a tunnel underground railway from Sussex Street to Woolloomooloo. The Minister promised Cabinet referral.
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Griffth
Woolloomooloo
Sussex Street
Burglars' Haul In St Kilda Road Theft
Jewellery valued at £ 350 stolen from a house in St Kilda Road Melbourne on June 22. Police investigating the burglary.
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Melbourne
St. Kilda
Lindrum Williams Cue Match Ends With High Scores
In the Lindrum versus Williams match the running score shows Lindrum 6670 and Williams 54523. Lindrum made an unfinished 407 break during the session.
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Melbourne
Lindrum
Williams
Murder of a Constable in Broome Hotel
Perth report states Thomas Hilcher and Candiom Cold strom, both Manila men, were sentenced to death for murdering Constable Fletcher during a scuffle at a Broome hotel. Two Malays were acquitted.
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Thomas Hilcher
Candiom Coldstrom
Manila
Fletcher
Broome
Liverpool Leeds express wreck near Hebden Bridge
The Liverpool Leeds express derailed after jumping the rails near Hebden Bridge. Three carriages telescoped. Four people were killed including a decapitated victim and twenty injured.
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London
Leeds
Hebden Bridge
Botha Proposes English Exam for Civil Service
South Africa debate on Public Service Bill shows amendment passed 63 to 29 requiring English exams after five years of service for promotion. Opposition argues the change breaches National Convention bargain and criticizes its infringement.
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Capetown
Botha
London’s Big Traffic in 1911 Injuries Reach 14254
The Press Association reports London street casualties for 1911 rose to 14,254 with 410 deaths. Of the total, 288 injuries were caused by motor vehicles.
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London
Italian crime in Rome as man bound to wheelbarrow drowned
In Savona a man was bound alive to a wheelbarrow and hurled into a well. The victim drowned after a dynamite cart ridge exploded uninjuring him. The corpse surfaced littered with fish. Authorities attribute the crime to revenge but offer no clues to the perpetrators.
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Rome
Savona
Bank profit and plans for capital increase
The National Bank of New Zealand reports a profit of £140,764 with a 12 percent dividend and 1 percent bonus. £20,000 added to the Reserve Fund and £150,006 to the Premises Account, £26,264 carried forward. Directors propose raising capital to £3,000,000 by issuing 170,000 shares at £710 each.
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London
National Bank of New Zealand
Rally in Consols Spurs Debt Redemption Plan
A rally in Consols supported Mr Lloyd George after he announced plans to devote part of the surplus to redeeming the National Debt. The crowd cheered the policy aim and the potential fiscal relief.
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Lloyd George
Fatal family feud in Sherman leaves four dead
Multiple family members in Sherman clash during a long running feud. Henry Waldrop shoots Walter Sharpe and his father, Miss Sharpe kills Russell Waldrop and wounds his parents, and the Waldrop parents return fire killing Miss Sharpe.
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Picture Show at the Vatican In Venice Campanile Inauguration
The Pope witnessed a cinematograph representation at the Vatican showing the inauguration of the new campanile at St. Mark's Venice.
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Vatican
Rome
St. Mark’s
Venice
Conscience money pours into Ottawa customs after Titanic disaster
The Titanic disaster spurred many regular cross Atlantic travelers to donate conscience money to the Ottawa Customs Department. The money was described as an extraordinary amount received as a result of the tragedy.
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Ottawa
Customs Department
German Prince as Rescuer at Kiel
Prince Joachim while cruising at Kiel rescued the crew of an overturned boat. The report from Berlin dated June notes the rescue occurred during the excursion.
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Berlin
Priince Joachim
Kiel
Fire destroys seven room Kaikorai residence
A fire at Kaikorai early today destroyed a seven room house owned and occupied by Mrs Jane Beaumont. Insurance on the building was £500 with United Office Pot criting and effects £200 in the Vic ria.
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Kaikorai
Jane Beaumont
United Office
Vicria
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