St Pauls Service Opens with 6000 Delegates Present
London reports a stately service at St Pauls attended by the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs and 6000 delegates. The Archbishop urged striving to mend world ills while bishops offered diocesan freewill offerings totaling £338,208 with England and Wales providing £257,122 Scotland £5599 Ireland £3937 the Army £304 English colonial dioceses £63,695 and American dioceses £14,055.
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London
St. Paul's
Canterbury
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Nationalist Leader Arrested in Bombay for Sedition
A Nationalist leader was arrested in Bombay on June 2 for publishing seditious newspaper articles, according to a dispatch from Calcutta dated June 26. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in India during the period.
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Calcutta
Ital
Bombay
Trouble in Persia as Shah Becomes Bloodied Dictator
June 25 report from Thaeran notes Cossacks capture twenty five Persian Nationalist leaders. Two are hanged in the royal camp. The Shah vows to spare the rest. Troops near the English Legation are ordered to shoot fugitives seeking sanctuary there.
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Thaeran
Tehran arrests widen as editor executed amid quiet capital
On June 25 Teheran saw many more arrests and several executions including the editor of a weekly newspaper. The city remained quiet while workmen demolished the Parliament buildings.
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Teheran
Britain and Russia Refuse Interference in Persia Affairs
Received June 26 11 55 a m Reuter reports Britain and Russia do not intend to interfere in Persia international affairs but warn that they will not support efforts to upset the current dynasty or to interfere with Tehran Parliament Assembly actions.
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London
Reuter
Russia
Britain
Persia
Teheran
Liner Larache Sinks Off Corunna After Fog
The Spanish liner Larache struck rocks entering Muros Harbour in fog and sank within eight minutes. Of 150 aboard 97 passengers and 53 crew were on board. 47 were rescued by fishing boats and 105 landed at Vigo earlier. Many survivors were unclothed amid panic and lifeboats were destroyed.
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Larache
Murog Harbour
Corunna
Latache
Vigo
Foundered ship near Ras Sih Sic under Suez watch
The Belmore foundered after shipping a heavy sea twenty miles from Rasrha Sib. The crew numbered eleven. A shark killed a seaman named Gray while he swam ashore. Survivors were admitted to hospital at Suez.
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Motor car at Beachy Head falls 300 feet after fire
A motor car at Beachy Head caught fire and backed over a cliff, plunging 300 feet after occupants escaped. A disastrous explosion at a Manchester chemical storehouse wrecked a bakehouse and printing works, set fires, and shattered windows within 100 yards.
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London
Beachy Head
Manchester
Pincombe dies of self-inflicted wound after shooting Robinson
Melbourne reports Pincombe has succumbed to his wound after shooting Robinson. Gold find near Murchinson described with samples and estimates. Hobart notes Davis the boy in murder case presented and released to Neglected Children's Dept. Braybrook inquest finds line signaling errors similar to disaster.
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Robinson
Hobart
Davis
Criminal Court
Nolle
Braybrook
Accidents and Fatalities Reported Across Regions
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. AUCKLAND June 26 Aaron Gully 16 employed at Chelsea sugar works fell into water while washing hands on a spring board companions tried to save him but failed body recovered and lifeless at TATHAPE June 25 Samuel Graham former boarding house keeper Utiku found dead no details CHRISTCHURCH June 26 an illegitimate child Eric J E Brown died at 2 90 pm at nursing home Mrs Parkins Richmond found it face down Dr Orchard not called in time young man Clarence Parsonson hit in abdomen by hockey ball Rangiora collapsed unconscious for half an hour treated by Dr Will not moved that night Parsonson member Christchurch Hardware team.
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Chelsea
Tathape
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Ohakune
Samuel Graham
Utiku
Christchurch
Eric J. E. Brown
Mre
Tandi Parkins
Richmond
Clarence Par‘sonson
Rangiora
Will
Parsonson
Franklin seat bid by storekeeper in general election
Ter Press Association reports Auckland June 260 storekeeper Mr J P T Stenbridge has decided to contest the Franklin seat in the Government interest against Mr W S Massey leader of the Opposition.
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Auckland
J. PT. Stenbridge
Hunnaine
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W. S. Massey
Methven Stock Sale Yields Mixed Prices Across Livestock
A Methven market yarding saw sheep and lambs headline a fairly lively sale judging by regulars. Prices: fat sheep and wethers varied up to 11s 6d, lambs from 6s 6d to 9s 6d, ewes to 9s 8d, pigs at 16s 6d, and horses ranging to 35 10s. A range of harness and carts also sold at full rates. Potatoes 6s per sack. Sydney June 25 reports wool sales closed with spirited bidding and firmer prices. London June 25 notes the American visible supply at 23 103000 bushels.
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Methven
At &S
Price of Butter Rises in Wellington Market
The price of butter increased today to 1s 3d per pound for the best brands in Wellington.
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Wellington
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Deputation Seeks Legislation
A Wellington deputation from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals met Hon. R. McNab. They urged new legislation to aid their work beyond the Police Offences Act. They pressed reforms in slaughter methods including abolition of pithing cattle and asked for government subsidies. the minister proposed a private member bill.
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Wellington
the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Theft charge in jeweller’s break in leads to remand
Detectives arrest George Oram on a charge of breaking and entering the jeweller Thos Crouch premises during Sunday night. Stolen items include rings and brooches valued at £480. The prisoner has been remanded.
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Wellington
George Oram
Thos. Crouch
Rat Diet Sparks Deadly Disease Fear Across Rodent Families
The text warns that if a rat eats certain food, it transmits a disease so infectious and fatal that the entire rodent family could be wiped out. No individuals or places are specified.
Government to Amend Public Works Act Remove Local Hardship
The Government informs Mr Arnold MP of plans to introduce legislation amending the Public Works Act to remove hardship caused when private landowners dedicate land against local bodies and then claim compensation.
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Dunedin
Arnold
M P
Arbitration Court Rules on Tramway Ticket Inspectors
The Arbitration Court ruled against tramway workers who argued inspectors should be chosen from conductors and motor-men. It upheld the Board’s position that inspectors are revenue staff and outside the agreement.
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Christchurch
Arbitration
Day
Government interference in elections in Eltham
Eltham June 26 government organiser My Gallachan visited to select one of three candidates from four for Egmont in the government interest for official recognition. He failed to obtain pledges to stand down if needed and will make no recommendation. He says a candidate who won’t submit their name or agree to party decisions has no right to expect nomination.
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Eltham
My Gallachan
Egmont
Gallachan
The McGarthy Fund Appeals For Timaru Family In Need
Distressing case in Timaru where a blind father lost his sight eight months ago. His wife supports the family by washing, but furniture and basics have dwindled leaving the children with little at Christmas. Subscriptions have risen, aiding the helpless children. the office reports generous contributions including £1 from Sympathiser.
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Timaru
Ashburton Masonic Lodge installs Worshipful Master Walter Pickles
The Ashburton Masonic Lodge 1811 B.C. held its annual officer installation with Wor. Bro. Walter Pickles installed as Worshipful Master for the year. Grand Lodge officers attended and conducted the ceremony. A record attendance, banquet, and praise for secretary W. H. Alen followed.
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Pickles
Bro. Hillier
W. E. Rundle
J.W
H. D. Acland
H.C. Orbell
Friedlander
Bro. Seymour
Bro
W. H. Alen
High School Boys Beat Office Team In Gridiron Showdown
A football match on the High School grounds yesterday pitted office boys against High School scholars. The High School boys won by 9 to 6 with Mrs J Chapman serving as referee.
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Etaveen
Office Boys
J. Chapman
Admirer Seeks Testimonial for Wellington Footballer
A Wellington admirer of W Wallace asked the New Zealand Rugby Union to help raise a £1000 testimonial with a 3 contribution. One speaker noted Wallace would not accept a testimonial. The Union replied it could not entertain the proposal.
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W. Wallace
New Zealand Rugby Union
Wallace
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