English sugar venture to build beet factory in Norfolk
The Anglo-Netherland Sugar Corporation bought 3366 acres in Norfolk to establish a beet sugar factory with 1600 tons a day capacity. The project follows Dutch assets valued at about £610,000 and a £300,000 debenture issue. Factory equipment aims for an autumn start. founder Mr G L Courthope calls it laying the foundation of a great industry.
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Lash Mail
New Zealand
Norfolk
Anglo-Netherland Sugar Corporation, Limited
Eingland
G. L. Courthope
London
United Kingdom
Algemeena Suikermaatschappij
England
Anglo-Netherland Sugar Corporation
British, Foreign, and Colonial Corporation
Breda
Bergen-op Zoom
Oudenbosch
Ite
Courthope
Camorra Murder Trial in Italy Extends Beyond Records
The Camorra murder case drags through fifteen months of trial begun March 11, 1911. Gennaro Cuccolo and his wife Maria Cutinelli Cuccolo were slain in 1906. Cuccolo’s body bore forty stab wounds near Torre del Greco and his wife was killed in her home. Prosecutors offered 330 witnesses, while the defense presented 600.
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Macaulay
Hilpah
Shalom
Italy
Camorra
The
Gennaro Cuccolo
Maria Cutinelli Cuccolo
Cuccolo
Torre del Greco
California Prisons Use Tiered Meals to Reinforce Discipline
Report describes a three-tier meal system at Welsom prison where new inmates choose behavior-based food plans. Excellent fare for disciplined inmates, ordinary meals for fair behavior, and limited rations for insubordination. Intense rivalry to remain in the top tier is noted.
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California
Welsom
Telephoning a photograph by modern science
Berlin to Monte Carlo transmission by Professor Glatzel in 15 minutes impressed observers. The long-distance photograph arrived at Monaco’s station and was shown at the Casino, highlighting advances in telephotography.
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Berlin
London ‘‘ Standard
Glatzel
Monte Carlo
Korn
Monaco
William Dodd’s Tyburn Execution Recounted
The notice notes the anniversary of Dr. William Dodd’s execution at Tyburn for his alleged involvement in treason and political plotting. It marks the date and context of his capital punishment and its place in local history.
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William Dodd
Tyburn
Thoughts for the Day at the Dining Table Motto
A domestic exhortation urges families to keep speech kind at meals. Cheerful conversation and gentle words are praised as essential for happy reunions, while harsh criticism at the table is warned against. The saying Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a stalled ox and hatred therewith is cited as guidance.
Skiff Honeymoon Turns on Windy Lesson in Kindness
A couple on their honeymoon capsized after a windy mishap at sea. The husband shouted to let go the sheet, but the wife hesitated. She explains she would have released the sheet if he had spoken more kindly.
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Hubby
Arbitration Court in Wellington Warns Against Dominion Award
The Arbitration Court advised the New Zealand Federated Bakers and Pastrycooks Association to abandon pursuing a Dominion award under the 1911 Act in its current form. It cited complex procedures, unclear hearing places, and delays, urging local unions to seek district awards first to enable eventual uniform national awards.
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Wellington
Arbitration Court
New Zealand
Federated Bakers’ and Pastrycooks’ Association of ‘Workers
Justice Sim
Labour Department
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
Sidelight on Cabinet luxury at Farmers Union meeting
Mr W F Horrell described a deputation to Sir Joseph Ward noting the private secretary asked for brevity since he had not eaten all day and Ward had worked since early morning with only a cup of tea for sustenance in his room.
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John Murray
Joseph Smith
Carthage
Illinois
Puketakanore
Waitara
Seddon
Pacific Islands
New Zealand
Central London Railway
William Dodd
Lord Chesterfield
Old Bailey
Farmers’ Union Executive
Horrell
Sir Joseph Ward
Joseph
Cure for diphtheria scare praised by mother
Mrs Burnham of William Street Lutwyche Queensland recounts a severe chest and throat cold that nearly became diphtheria. After trying various remedies she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and credits it with saving her son. Sold by chemists and stores. 60
Accidents and Deaths From New Zealand Notices
Auckland reports cite Elelen Meckwraith dying from suspected self administered poison in New Town. Inquest on G M Quarrie returned death by misadventure after wife suspected poisoning. Gore inquest found Edward McMillan drowned. Otira incident saw two children nearly blown apart by exploding gelignite plug. injuries minor after hospital check.
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Elelen Meckwraith
New‘town
T. Meckwraith
Union Steam Ship Company
O Rerean
Wellington
Quarrie
Gore
Waikaia
Edward McMillan
Otira
Rasmussen
Br. Cairns
Star of Canada holds pose as repairs and pumps planned
In calm seas at Gisborne the Star of Canada rides on papa ledges with minor rivet leaks seen by Captain Hart. He expects pumping to begin soon and refitting of pumps from Navua and Terawhiti to continue through the night. Insurance talks noted a 45 percent re‑insure rate as favorable.
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Gisborne
Star of Canada
Papa
Gisborne ‘ Times
Hart
England
Navua
Terawhiti
Judge Frees Husband In Illegitimate Child Case
In Gisborne the case of Hugh Marshall was dismissed under the Destitute Persons Act 1910 after Mr W A Barton S M ruled the husband is not a near relative of his wife's illegitimate child born before marriage. If the child had been under sixteen, maintenance could be ordered.
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Gisborne
Hugh Marshall
W. A. Barton
S.M
Baxter's Lung Preserver marks 50 years in New Zealand
Half a century ago Baxter's Lung Preserver entered the market to battle coughs and colds. The remedy quickly gained popularity by curing acute and chronic colds, hoarse throats, and chest ailments, with claims of fast, reliable results. It remains widely available at chemists and stores across New Zealand.
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Baxter’s
New Zealand
New
Baxter
Baxter's
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