Daily World Briefs From Around The Globe
Reports from New York Paris and Berlin cover naval invite talks with Admiral Evans, a long motor race from Chicago to Alaska, a Swiss invention offer for a stealth gun, Taft urging federal authority over states, a fatal avalanche in Goppenstein, the Berlin Stettin canal plan, a rash of arson fires in Berlin, anti Asian parade in Vancouver abandoned, Catalan loyalty move toward Barcelona, and Cairo’s £2,000,000 drainage surplus.
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Baveh
New York-to
Taft
Brooklyn
Congressional
Acison
Berne
Goppenstein
Berlin
Berlin-Stettin
Vancouver
Turmoil forecast as minister calls for unity
Sydney reports Mr McGowan warns New South Wales on verge of turmoil urging Parliament to rise above party lines to safeguard industrial peace. Also updates on Morts Dock strike resolution, Windsor hurricane damage, and electricity safety in mines. Queensland politics note Bowman re-elected Labour leader.
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Sydney
McGowan
New South Wales
Unite
Brisbane
Mr Bowman
Labour Party
Brewers and publicans fund campaign against Licensing Bill
London reports that brewers and publicans are raising a large sum to campaign against the Licensing Bill. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s health is described as fairly good with convalescence expected to be prolonged. A subsequent update notes a restful night and some improvement in his condition.
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London
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Daily News
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
H. C. Bannerman
Russia resents Prussian Polish expropriation law
In St. Petersburg amid March reports Russia resents Prussia's Polish expropriation law seen as an eastward push. The policy provokes strong opposition as officials interpret it as interference in eastern affairs.
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ST. Petersburg
Prussia
Russia
Attempt on the Shah's Life Sparks Iranian Turmoil
Describing an attempted assassination, the Shah reacts angrily to protective measures. He allegedly beat the governor of Tehran and threatened to shoot the police chief from a cannon, signaling volatile unrest in Iran.
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Per Press Association
Taheran
Shah
Teheran
Noble Testimony Prompts March 22 Feats in Fiesta
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a March 22 noble testimony event tied to a fiesta. Details are unclear but imply a public or ceremonial display connected to forward progress. Names and places are not readable, leaving the core action as a testimony linked to the occasion.
England men open return with South Australia in Adelaide
Englishmen started the return match at Adelaide in fine weather on March 2. England players Dobbs, Say Fane, Claxton, Hutchings, Guan, Herdsta, Braund, and Young contributed, with Rhodes not out as England totaled seven wickets for 250.
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South Australia
England
Dobbs
O'Connor
Say Fane
Claxton
Hewer
Hutchings
Gels
Guan
Chamberlain
Hill
Flower
Braund
Gehrs
Young
Hower
Rhodes
Tasmania vs Victoria First Innings and Late Innings Scoreline
In Melbourne on March 2 Tasmania closed its first innings at 802 with Dodds adding 81. Victoria, in their second innings, stood at 827 for 6 as McAlister had 7 percent and McKenzie 6, Carroll 81 and Delies 52.
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Tasmania
Dodds
Victoria
McAlister
McKenzie
Carroll
Delies
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Scotland Trains Buried Near Rannoch
London reports heavy snow and disrupted travel as Scotland endures a severe snowstorm. Several trains became embedded in drifts near Rannoch for hours, with widespread snowfalls affecting the capital.
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Per Press Association
London
Scotland
Rannoch
Rain improves pasture as oats sown for winter feed
Rain yesterday and last night freshens the country with prospects of rapid grass growth. A good area has been sown in oats for winter feeding. Stock are thinning due to feed shortages while 17 points of rain fell in the Ashburton Domain from morning to noon today. Captain Edwin reports northerly moderate to strong winds and a fall in barometric pressure.
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Ashburton Domain
Edwin
Intermittent showers aid farmers in Feilding and Kimbolton
Feilding and Kimbolton woke to showers at nine this morning with more to come, while Ger aldine received rain yesterday morning. The rainfall is welcomed by farmers as it promises significant benefits if it continues for several days.
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Feilding
Alard
Kimbolton
Geraldine
Drowned Man at Kaitangata and Other Coastal Fatalities
A young man named William Alberti Terry drowned while swimming at Coal Point Kaitangata. Companion Middlemass struggled to shore, called for help, and later waves carried Terry away. Five hours after the incident his body was recovered. Also found was William Matheson age 26 in Invercargill estuary, last seen Sunday evening troubled, employed as a carter. Also news of Captain Halverston of the barque Perfect found dead in bed two days after leaving Bluff for Adelaide. Struthers, injured by a drag wheel while removing horse equipment, was hospitalized after a chaffcutter accident nearby.
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William Alberti Terry
Kaitangata
Middlemass
Coal Point
Terry
Invercargile
William Matheson
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Riverdam
Halverston
Adelaide
Struthers
Ma Ryan
Yaldhurst
Christchurch
Struther
Mission of Mr Flanagan Draws Large Congregation
Reverend James Flanagan preached at Odd Fellows Hall on Luke 15 1 2 to a large audience. He urged the church to draw near to people and sacrifice pride to reach the world as Mgr Stephens sang effectively.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
Mgr Flanagan
Flanagan
Christ
Dr White
Edinburgh
Bishop Westcott
Bibliox
Ilanagan
Ashburton
Mgr Stephens
Tinwald Yard Stock Sale Shows Strong Demand Across Stock Types
Ashburton market reports improved conditions after rain with higher prices. Buyers from Southland attended as 1762 head sold including 1328 lambs 335 ewes and 98 wethers with prime stock advancing beyond late sale rates.
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Tinwald
Southland
Wethers
Coldstream Flock
Te Oranga Home Enquiry Report From Christchurch
At the Te Oranga Home inquiry a girl witness testified she was kept at wood-chopping but preferred house-work. She said she was Hogged twice by the matron 13 strokes and by Miss Mills six strokes while in a nightgown. Miss Mills laid her on the floor without a mattress. Another witness corroborated similar evidence.
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Christchurch
Te Oranga
Miss Mills
Supreme Court Sentences Forgery and Assault in New Zealand
Wellington sentences John Morrell to 18 months hard labour for forgery and uttering. Edward McKenna declared habitual criminal after pleading guilty. Robert Smith youth jailed 42 months for forgery and uttering. Napier reports Hugh Hamilton four years for indecent assault on a child. Other sentences include Arthur Rouse six months for forgery and uttering, Ethel Olsen 12 months probation for arson, Gilbert Broad bond £50 for 12 months.
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Por Press Association
Wellington
All Justice Edwards Today
John Morrell
Edward McKenna
Robert Smith
New Plymouth
Napier
Supreme Court
Hugh Hamilton
Woodville
Arthur Rouse
Hastings
Ethel Olsen
Farndon
Gilbert Broad
Man Survives Scafling Plunge Aboard St Milda
Schiston, a seaman from the barquentine St Milda voyaging Newcastle to Wanganui, fell 40 to 50 feet from the upper topsail yard. He was unconscious with a broken elbow nose and leg gashes but survived after first aid and was hospitalized on arrival.
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Wanganui
Schiston
St. Milda
Newcastle
Women and Drink at Suburban Auckland Hotels
Sub-Inspector Gordon told Auckland Licensing Committee of a police discovered trend of women drinking at suburban hotels. On one night seven hotels were visited and 45 women with five children were found drinking, with some rooms marked for Ladies Only.
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Auckland
Loss of a Schooner Off Auckland Reef
A schooner named Pulghe from Valparaiso was found high and dry on a reef in the Gilbert Group after leaving on October 10 bound for Tahiti. Two men ashore initially refused to cooperate but later admitted details. they had no register or papers and did not know their exact location.
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Gilbert Group
Frst
Pulghe
Valparaiso
Tahiti
Methodist Conference Financial Position Report
A report to the Methodist Conference shows total church property costs at £369,286 19s 1d with securities debt at £50,859 53 Sd. Income for the year was £33,025 and a credit balance of £2,714 2s 11d carried forward. Expenditure totaled £34,235 with a debit balance rise of £1,070 Te Sd. Interest on loans amounted to £2,876 0s 9d.
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Auckland
Methodist Conference
Assault on Willesden Ends in Fine for Leckaher
Leckaher a German was fined ten pounds and costs for kicking downstairs a man named Willesden and causing bodily harm. Flecksher advertised canvassers for the Widows Fund Life Assurance Association and chose four from thirty applicants including Willesden. He held a class to explain an insurance table and, frustrated by questions, assaulted Willesden. Leckaher did not attend the court but pleaded guilty through counsel. half the fine goes to Willesden.
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Christchurch
Leckaher
Willesden
Flecksher
Widows’ Fund Life Assurance Association
Public Auction of Mrs Shearman Racecourse Road Home Items
A Edlander Bros Ltd with Mr F Ferriman sell by public auction at Mrs Br Shearman's late residence on Racecourse Road. Readable items include drawing room and dining room suites, leather seating, piano, tables, mirrors, wardrobes, beds, chests, kitchen ware, crockery, stove, sundries, and outdoor gear.
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Andrew Young
West Street
Wakaaui Road
Eratpetead
B.S
DP. Bay
N.E
Carter’s Terrace
Tinwald
Riedlander Bros., Ltd
Con Osullivan
Edlander Bros., Ltd
F. Ferriman
BR. Shearman
Racecourse Road
Unknown cattle death linked to lead paint in new Waiuku house
Officials confirm 16 cattle in Waiuku died from lead poisoning after consuming paint chips from a newly built house. Authorities investigate construction materials and safety practices to prevent further incidents.
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Waiuku
Murder on the Naikorokoru estate shocks Auckland
News from Auckland reports a murder on the Elgood and Clave estate at Naikorokoru. An Indian woman was hacked to death by Badal who confessed his guilt. Motive given as jealousy.
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Auckland
Haursto
Wiji
Elgood
Clave
Naikorokoru
Badal
Forward Delivery Booking at Lowest Current Rates
Season 1908 updates from Ashburton Tinwald and Lyndhurst Stores. Cooper's Powder Dip featured by country agents. Friedlander Bros announce cash purchases of new season ryegrass and cocksfoot seed in any quantity.
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Tinwald
Lyndhurst
Cooper
Friedlander Bros
Alford Forest Racing Club Meeting Set for March 17 1908
Notice under The Public Te fatserves Act 1884 clauses 5 and 6 states At Somere Domain Reserve No 2639 will be set apart for the Alford Forest Racing Club annual meeting on March 17 1908. Charges will be made for admission per adult and per horse. Signed by John Hood.
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At. Somere
Alford Forest
Racing Club
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