Supreme Council plans to ease postwar economic strain
The Evening Standard reports the Supreme Council urges large scale raw material shipments to Germany and allies cooperation to rebuild Belgium and Northern France. It backs barter and exchange stabilization and a manifesto on prices, German recovery, war indemnities, and peace, with a time frame not yet set.
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Per Press Association
London
Evening Standard
Supreme Council
Germany
Belgium
France
Europe
Reservations on League of Nations re adopted in Senate vote
In Washington on March 6 reservations declining to bear expenses of the League of Nations were adopted 46 to 25. It is understood President Wilson told Democratic Senators he will not adopt any reservation of Article 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
League of Nations
Wilson
Madrid
Silva
Hyatt court martial findings and German views on war matters
Berlin reports say the Hyatt court martial complied with international law though execution was regretted as too swift. Captain Hyatt was a franc tireur and Germany rejected British and American views on merchant ship defence. Extradition lists summons in official gazette call for addresses.
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Berlin
Hyatt
Hryatt
Wittenburg
Treaty fight over word changes delays League support
Observers in Washington on March 8 express puzzlement at debating reservations to the treaty. They note that if President Wilson and Senator Lodge agreed on specific word changes, reservations on Article 10 might gain enough votes to pass without affecting the League's effectiveness. The prolonged discussion is viewed as causing greater harm than helpful impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Lodge
Titchcock
League of Nations
Allies decide on naval occupation of Constantinople
The Daily Represe understands the Allies have decided on the naval and military occupation of Constantinople. The Turkish Cabinet resigned over the Entente note demanding withdrawal of the Turkish army beyond Ismid, 56 miles east of Constantinople.
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Constantinople
Entente
Ismid
Constantinopls
Wilson Adriatic Note Refuses Fiume Return, Seeks Free State
President Wilson states he cannot abandon his December proposal yet accepts dropping Fiume as a buffer state and creating a free state limited to a corpus. He endorses Italo Jugoslav talks without Albanian issues and warns Britain and France that the U S cannot be blamed for Adriatic stalemate.
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Washington
Wilson
Fiumens
Fiume
Italy
Jugo- Slavia
Britain
France
United States
Gorky Voices Disappointment With Bolshevik Rule
Maxim Gorky publishes in Democrat and criticizes Bolshevik rule. He says the revolution did not bring intellectual regeneration and that the few readers are as brutal as their predecessors.
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Maxim Gorky
Democrat
Australian wool contracts blamed for growers’ loss
General Lassetter reports on British government wool sales and contracts that allegedly cost Australian growers sixty million sterling. The Young district suffers flood damage with two children drowned as heavy rains hit most of the state except the northwest. A Meagher appeal on reinstatement is reserved. a benzine explosion aboard the Caroo near Dunk Island kills the mate and injures the engineer as the vessel is towed to Townsville and destroyed.
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Marcel
Sydney
Marces
General Lassetter
England
Britain
Young
Brisbane
Dunk Island
Townsville
Ex Kaiser Wealth Debate in Prussian Parliament
In Berlin the Prussian Parliament opened a first reading on a bill granting the ex Kaiser lifetime use of palaces and wealth. Socialists denounced the plan while Conservatives argued he meant well. the Hohenzollerns' influence appears diminished as the debate showcased new public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association
Berlin
Wilhelm
Germany
Kangaroo team abandons flight to Australia at auction
Kangaroo team has abandoned the flight to Australia and the aircraft will be sold at auction where it lies at Suda Bay. Matthews leaves Karachi for Delhi on March 8 while Macintosh and Parer reach Chakbar and head to Karachi. Cotton crashes at Futemia during a night fight and hopes to repair to continue the journey.
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Press Association
London
Australia
Suda Bay
Bombay
Matthews
Karachi
Delhi
Macintosh
Parer
Chakbar
Cotton
Futemia
Bolshevik Reds Advance in Caucasus Targeted by Communique
A Bolshevik communique says Reds push forward across the Caucasus and have reached the River Kak a link and captured Yegorlyk on a strong advance as Geniken's army loses ground with seventeen thousand men captured over the past two weeks and the force dispersing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
Caucasus
Kakakink
Yegorlytskon
Geniken
Aerial Post Between Berlin and Moscow Planned
The German and Russian governments plan an aerial postal service linking Berlin and Moscow via Estonia. The announcement signals cooperation to establish a rapid mail route across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Moscow
Esthenia
Soviet peace offer to Japan pledged recognition in Far East
Reported note states the Soviet Union offers recognition of Japan's special interests in the Far East and a halt to Bolshevik propaganda in Japan, received March 9 at 12.15 p.m. with March 7 delivery to KIO.
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Kio
Japan
Far East
Koltchak’s Death Attributed To Allied Betrayal
Colonel Ward describes Admiral Koltchak as a clean-souled Russian patriot driven to govern by the Allies. He says the Allies persuaded him to take the task, then deserted him. The French Commander-in-Chief allegedly surrendered Koltchak to enemies in the night, leading to his destruction in the backyard within an hour. He argues the Allies’ shift in policy harmed Koltchak and the anti Bolshevik cause.
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London
Ward
Koltchak
Captain Shane Taylor Shot Dead in Galway Area
Reports say Captain Shane Taylor, a magistrate in Athgare County Galway, was killed amid prior assassination attempts. Military raids followed an armed banditi attempt to hold up a train at Mineassiagh, Donegal, tying station staff, smashing telegraph gear, boarding the engine, and searching passengers for arms.
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Pet Press Association
London
Shane Taylor
Athgary
County Galway
Mineassiagh
County Donegal
Navy Proposals Tied to Senate Treaty Action
Mr Daniels outlined three naval plans depending on Senate verdict on the Peace Treaty. If rejected the United States must build 69 ships costing 195 million dollars to achieve a navy larger than any other. If accepted only minor additions are needed and Britain urged colonies to expand fleets.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate
United States
Froarapea Aly
League of Nations
Britain
Debate in Commons on War Emergency laws continuance
In the Commons on the War Emergency laws Continuance Bill the motion to reject was moved by Commander Wedgewool Benn. Critics argued such measures imprison without trial undermine Magna Charta and provoke Irish unrest. Sinn Fein supporters, accused of arming and murder plots, faced opposition as supporters warned of empire risk. The rejection failed 261 to 52.
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London
House of Commons
Wedgewool Benn
MacPherson
Ireland
Sinn Meiners
Sinn
Nedmond
Minister's Warning on Pacific Navy Build Up
Mr Daniels told the Naval Affairs Committee that rapid naval facilities expansion on the Pacific coast is needed now. He warned that without a strengthened naval reserve the United States would enter the next war unprepared as it was in the last, noting the country avoided disaster by preparing against Germany.
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Washington
Daniels
Naval Affairs Committee
Pacific
United States
Germany
Caillaux Trial Witness Describes Madrid Threat
The first witness, William Martin, French Minister at Lisbon, testified that on returning to France in 1911 he was summoned to Madrid by King Alfonso who said a Caillaux emissary threatened Alfonso with death. The king kept the threat document in a safe for Poincare to know who was responsible if he died. Paleologue accused Caillaux of undermining the Franco Russian Alliance as Caillaux confronted him. bystanders restrained the scene.
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Per
Press Association
ARIS
Caillaux
William Martin
Lisbon
France
Madrid
Alphonso
Alphonse
Martin
MiPoincare
Hf. Poincare
M. Paledlowne
Petrograd
Caillaus
Paleologue
Weather forecast predicts strong winds and heat
The Dominion forecaster warns of northerly winds strong to gale backing to west and south soon. Expect warm sultry conditions with increasing haze and cloudiness as barometer falls.
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Dominion
Central Board of Trade Meets on Sugar and Cotton Prices
The Central Bouzine Committee held its first meeting to tackle acute shortages and equitable sugar distribution. Complaints may be lodged via Labour Department or tribunal secretaries. The Board reports cotton thread price rises driven by a Glasgow central agency with New Zealand branch and outlines pending price reviews for stocks in hand and on transit.
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Per Press Association
Wellington
Central Bouzine Committee
Labour Department
Board of Trade
Glasgow
New Zealand
Charles Schilsky appointed to conduct NZ exams in 1920
The Trinity College of Music names Mr Charles Schilsky to conduct the New Zealand examinations in 1920. Private advice suggests General Sir Edmund George Barrow of the Indian Army may succeed the Earl of Liverpool as Governor-General of New Zealand.
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Trinity College of Music
Charles Schilsky
New Zealand
Sir Edmund George Barrow
Earl of Liverpool
Mass Railwaymen Meet Over Demanded Wage Rise
Agh burton hosts a mass meeting of three railway societies to press for a five shilling per day wage increase. They condemn Justice Stringer's report as inadequate to curb the rising cost of living and pledge support for drastic action if no reply arrives within seven days. The meeting also protests public funds for entertaining the Prince of Wales, citing the lack of a living wage for workers and refusing to join celebrations.
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Aghburton
Justice Stringer
Prince of Wales
Auckland
U.S
Executive Council
Society
Napier
Napier Railway
Transport Workers’ Advisory Board
Hamilton
Wellington
Amalgamated Society
Wages Board
Amalgamated Society of Railway
Petone
North Canterbury Mailway Officers Call Wage Board Support
At a March 9 meeting in Christchurch the North Canterbury Branch of the Mailway Officers resolved that members should back the schedule submitted to the Wages Board. They reject Justice Suringer’s finding as unfair to pre war footing and note cost of living up 46 percent. Cadets Grade 8 are ignored and no minimum for married cadets is provided.
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Christchurch
North Canterbury
Mailway Officers’ Legisgute
Justice Suringer
Rail worker protests sweep New Zealand in 1919 wage row
Across Auckland Napier Hamilton and Wellington unions express deep dissatisfaction with wage board recommendations. Calls rise for living wage, higher daily increases and public inquiries, with plans for stop work meetings if demands are not met.
Annual St Luke's Sunday School Treat at Vicarage Grounds
The county centres annual school treat in connection with St Luke's Sunday School was held in the Vicarage grounds on Saturday afternoon. Much enjoyment was afforded by games and races. After a plentiful supply of refreshments, a tin of lollies was distributed.
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St. Luke’s
Nazol On Sugar Inhalation Remedy Claim
A historical note touts Nazol as preventing a cold by taking it on sugar or inhaling it at intervals claiming marvellous effects. The claim reads as a simple, persuasive remedy without medical testing details.
Methodist Conference Considers Union and Reaffirms Purpose
AUCKLAND March 8 The Methodist Conference discusses union with Presbyterian Congregational churches, adopts unanimous resolutions expressing regret over Presbyterian vote, and reaffirms church union while keeping doors open. It appoints committees, fixes deaconess salaries at £120, and advances war service matters and chaplain promotions.
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Per
Press Association
Auckland
Methodist Conference
Presbyterian
C. H. Laws
Presbyterian Church
H. L. Blamires
Messra Bellringer
Oldham
New Zealand Methodist Church
World Conference On Faith and Order
Conference
Union delegates demand higher wages and housing
At a largely attended meeting in Otira on March 8 the union decided that delegates will meet Mr Holmes and the engineer on Wednesday to press for £1 a day wages and fortnightly pay along with improved housing. Several minor matters were also discussed.
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Otira
Holmes
War Graves Memorials Approved for Four European Sites
The War Graves Commission approves a New Zealand request for memorials at four European sites Somme Mactory Corner Messines The Square Gravens tafel Crossroads and Le Quesnoy. Details on Anzac and Palestine sites remain unclear.
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Wellington
Marth
War Graves. Commission
New Zealand
Europe
Somme
Mactory Corner
Messines
the Square
Gravenstafel
le Quesnoy
Anzac
Palestine
Licensee Fined at Aramoho Hotel for Sale to Native
The Aramoho Hotel licensee W J Williams in Wanganui was fined 25 pounds for selling liquor to a Native for consumption off the premises in a Native no license district. The magistrate endorsed the license after hearing counsel.
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Wanganui
Aramoho Hotel
W. J. Williams
Bank of New Zealand directors to fill vacancies
Two vacancies will occur on the Bank of New Zealand directorate. Mr D. J. Nathan will be replaced by Heotpe Elliott of Auckland while Mr W. Reece of Christchurch will be re appointed. Elliott is a prominent business figure and director of the New Zealand Insurance Company and chairs the Trade Commission touring the Pacific Islands.
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Wellington
Bank of New Zealand
D. J. Nathan
W.reece
Christchurch
Nathan
England
Heotpe Elliott
Auckland
Reece
Elllett
New Zealand
National Efficiency Board
New Zealand Insurance Company
Elliott
Trade Commission
Pacific Islands
Drowned Woman Agnes Andrews Recovered At Warrington Beach
A young woman Agnes Andrews, whose parents live at Mosgiel, drowned at Warrington beach this afternoon. The body has been recovered but no further details are available.
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Dunedin
Agnes Andrews
Mosgiel
Warrington
Hides embargo boots rise prices for footwear hit by embargo
Amid calm commerce the boot trade shows extreme activity as hides embargo ends. Prices of leather goods and boots jump as manufacturers raise costs. dealers eye profits, while Gough and Son maintain current prices to stock levels, keeping profiteering at bay. Farmers stock up on shoes at the low prices.
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Pro&t
Messrs Gough and Son
Stick to Your Guns Buy In enzol At Medical Endorsement
An ad style notice urges buyers to insist on In enzol a scientific microbe eliminator. It claims medical authorities commend the remedy and warns against cheap substitutes. The text includes odd pricing cues 9 Is 6 and s 6a and a plea to consumers.
Shipping freights in Atlantic fall eyed for late March relief
London reports heavy North Atlantic freights with the government seeking space below 42s 6d per ton after March. Shipping circles doubt success due to rising working costs while Far Eastern rates stay low and no early relief for Australian freights, as Mr Larkin cites Commonwealth lane as the barrier.
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Per
Press Association
London
Australia
Larkin
Meeting of A and P Association committee amid wheat talks
The A and P Association met in its rooms with Mr J Carr in the chair. Members listed include Mangin, Buchan, Stewart, Dowling, Green, Harrison, Low, Doherty, Dart, McAnulty, Lilley, McLeod, Campbell, and Morgan. A letter from David Jones MUP urged adding conference chairmen of county councils. The Premier may add A and P chairmen to conferences. A life membership was awarded to Alex Drummond. A subcommittee was formed to farewell the Drummond family. Various stewards and marshals were appointed across livestock and produce divisions, with preparations for refreshments, music, and racecourse meetings.
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A. and P. Association
J. Carr
Mangin
Buchan
Stewart
Dowling
Green
Harrison
Low
Doherty
Dart
McAnulty
Lilley
McLeod
Campbell
Morgan
John Dolan
David Jones
MUP
Jones
Woodhouse
Alex, Drummond
Messrs Carr
Drummonds
BR. Millar
F. McDonald
W. Anderson
W. Goodwin
T. Lilley
Rooks
J. Goodwin
D. Mcleod
J Stewart
W. J. Bennett
F. Cranfield
S. Smith
W. Burrows
A. McKay
J. Dart
Tow
F. G. Mangin
Jas. Callaghan
Mesdames Holland
F. G
P. McNeil
MM. G. Irvine
WH. D. Tomlinson
W. J. Owen
C. W. Malor
H. Ledgerwood
H. Treland
HB. Green
B. Roll
Messrs Carr, Stone
Tuwee
Racing Club
Ashburton Golf Clubholds annual meeting with budget surplus
The Ashburton Golf Club met with D Wood presiding for 30 members. The club reported a £45 credit balance and plans for an early start to the new season. Officers elected include President D Wood and Captain H A Boddington. Eleven new members were elected and thanks given to prize donors and caterers.
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Ashburton Golf Club
D. Wood
Hfriedlander Orbell
Magsan
H. C. Orbell
B. Newton
H. A. Boddington
C. Waterston
W. P. Boot
H. HW. Avan
A. H. Masson
Benedictine Monk Invented Champagne in 1668
A Benedictine monk reportedly perfected champagne in 1668 through long experiments in blending wines. The claim highlights the origin of the sparkling wine during the 17th century in regional production unknown in detail.
Global maritime storms and political notes from March dispatches
Reports from New York, London, Ottawa and Montreal recount sea losses in a seventy mile gale with the Guilford abandoned near Nantucket and the Lake Thorpe driven to Sable Island. Political briefs note compulsory Greek abolition in Oxford, bullion seizures in Whitechapel, and Franco Vatican talks with British fleet construction figures.
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Boston
Shipping Board
Nantucket Shoals
Sable Island
Floods and storms cause loss across Atlantic regions
Reports from Washington Suva and Madrid detail widespread damage from floods and heavy snow along the Atlantic coast totaling over two million dollars. The Carrier Dove schooner ashore near Levuka reef prompts refloating efforts. In Mexico City an alleged American kidnapping gang raises tensions at the border.
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Washington
Atlantic
Suva
Dove
Levuka Reef
Naitaba
Wakiya
Coroagut
Mexico City
Foreign Office
New Zealand Delegates Depart for Geneva Convention
Messrs Tripp and Bichtons, New Zealand delegates to the Reg Cross Convention, departed for Geneva in time to participate in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londoarch
Messrs Tripp and Bichtons
New Zealand
Geneva
Cabinet resignations rock Helsinki parliament
March 4 reports say after a violent quarrel in Parliament between the Premier and the Minister for Social Affairs the entire Cabinet resigned. M Repliner, President of the Chamber, will likely form a new cabinet. In London Viscount Peel says the Government aims to cut foreign debt and avoid new abroad borrowing, while Lords approve Buckmaster’s motion to balance expenditure within the year's revenue.
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Helsingfors
Repliner
London
Viscount Peel
House of ‘Lords
Lord Buckmaster
Returned Soldiers Seek Representation on Assessment Courts
The Dunedin Returned Soldiers Association urges the Government to appoint representatives to assessment courts to protect the interests of returned men who own properties. The association argues municipal valuations for rating are set at high figures imposing undue hardship on veterans who purchased these properties.
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Dunedin
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Dunedin Association
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