Anarchist Plot in Paris Targets Grand Duke Vladimir
Paris reports a strong anarchist group directed against Grand Duke Vladimir who is effectively prisoner in his hotel. Deaths of other Russian leaders decreed, a bomb found at a Paris church porch. A dynamite blast hits a mine owner’s house in Cambrian. Mount Stromboli active near Sicily as of May 6. Waldorf Astor gifts Cliveden Hall and its contents plus a diamond for a wedding gift.
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Paris
Vladimir
Waldorf Astor
Clveden Hall
Waldorf
Great Britain demands Turkish troop withdrawal amid frontier delimitation
The United Kingdom seeks removal of troops from disputed territory pending frontier delimitation, backed by France and Russia. The Sultan is warned of grave consequences if he resists. British naval forces including the ships Carnarvon Barbam Suffolk Venue Vulosa and destroyers sail from Malta to Piraeus. Ahzurbed mesting of the Cabinet é was held yesterday.
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London
Carnarvon
Barbam
Suffolk
Venue
Vulosa
Malta
Piraeus
Franca
Russia
Great Britain
Sultan's Object Aims Direct Route to Syria and Yemen
The Sultan's object at Tabah aims to secure a direct route to Syria Hadjez and Yemen allowing troop movement throughout the Empire without leaving Turkish soil.
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Rouen
London
Constantinople
Tabah
Syria
Hadjez
Yemen
Bomb Explodes in Moscow Wounds Admiral and Kills Guard
Telegram report from May 6 states a bomb in Moscow wounded Admiral Dubreof in the foot, killed his ride, and killed four sentries. The United Press association telegraph transfer received May 7 at 9:42 am references the incident in St Pereresers.
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St Pereresers
Moscow
Dubreof
United Press-Association
Electric Telegraph
United Proes Association
Mlertris Telwerapi
A&a Plaes
Stampa
Government Proclamation Sparks Transvaal Criticism
In Capetown May 5 reports say the government refused full investigation before posting the proclamation. The Transvaal Leader accuses the government of cruelty and slander while aiming to legitimize its political campaign. May 6 in Jovannispure the Star contends the Imperial Government risks British taxpayers funds on an unnecessary project, wasting money and leaving many whites idle.
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Capetown
Transvaal
Jovannispure
Star
Natal Revolt Report From Piersamanitzeure May 5
Mr Stainbank son in law of Mr Winter Minister for Native Affairs was ghoti in the knee while connecting field telegraph wires. The party abandoned the safe containing the hut tax. the safe was found intact. Follares's real name is Sells, son of a Guildford doctor. Colonel Mackenzie crossed the Buffalo river and laagered. Local chiefs at Mehlabitini behave well and mourn the incident. They sent followers to search for the murderers.
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Piersamanitzeure
Stainbank
Winter
Ghoti i
Follares
Sells
Mackenzie
Buffalo River
Mehlabitini
Mining interests seek Supreme Court test on repatriation notice
London May 6 mining representatives in Johannesburg apply to the Supreme Court to challenge the legality of the repatriation notice. The action signals a formal legal challenge amid ongoing debates over repatriation policy and government powers.
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London
Renter's
Johannesburg
Sonoma Sails for Sydney Amid Gold Transfer
The Sonoma sails on May 31 for Sydney as the United States reports gold shipments from the Bank of England totaling nearly three and a quarter million pounds, part of a universal influx bringing the total return from all sources to almost six million.
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Prove Association
Electrica Telegraphe
Sonoma
Sydney
Lorpon
United States
Bank of England
Catholics Protest Education Bill at Albert Hall Meeting
A large Roman Catholic gathering at the Albert Hall protested the Education Bill with Archbishop Bourne presiding. Earlier, about a thousand joined on the Thames embankment near Westminster Cathedral, and an overflow crowd of around thirty thousand attended the Albert Hall event.
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London
Albert Hall
Bourne
Thames Embankment
Westminster Cathedral
Maelodeon Sold for Melbourne Cup Run
EJ Watt sells the horse Maelodeon to Mr Rettlefold of Melbourne for £500. The horse will race in Melbourne for the upcoming Melbourne Cup. Methven Trotting Club reports 95 entries for six races at the May 17 meeting.
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Flashines
Ite
EJ Watt
Maelodeon
Rettlefold
Melbourne
Methven Trotting Club
New Postal Duty Sparks Surcharge for Unstamped Mail
May Day procession in Melbourne attracted a large crowd on the Yarra bank. Disturbances arose as riotous elements seized banners and three men were arrested by police. Separate reports note Hospital Saturday collections in Sydney reaching £4538 and a government Entomologist warning of widespread potato grub damage across New South Wales Tasmania and Victoria.
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Melourne
Yarra Banka
Mners
Srorex
Sydney
New South Wales
Tasmania
Victoria
May 7 Telegrams Report Liquor Violations and Sanatorium Plans
William Johnson fined £6 for supplying liquor to prohibited persons. A renowned medical figure and two hotel keepers fined 40s each plus costs for shooting Pukeres out of season. JD Jones charged for wage arrears under the Act. Hospital Board approves plans for a consumptive sanatorium in brick.
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United Presa Associationu
Hleatrie Velsgraph Waneanur
William Johnson
Besl Medica
JD Jones
Stanford
Cantercourcy
Briek
Palmerston North Man Charged with Wife Murder
Knowles, imprisoned in Wanganui jail, was charged by the police court with murdering his wife at Palmerston North. He was remanded to appear at Palmerston on Friday next.
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United Press Association
Electric Telegraph
Wanganui
Knowles
Palmerston North
Poltica Court
Palmerston
Canterbury Court proposed for Ashburton exhibition
Christchurch leaders Mr C M Gray and Mr Henry Overton met Ashburton delegates to propose a unified Canterbury Court. Expositions would remain separate by county with shared space savings and staged daily prizes. Ashburton Timaru North Canterbury would combine while maintaining distinct exhibits and finances.
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C. M Gray
M.H.R
Henry Overton
Christchurch
Ashburton
W J Dickie
Reid
M Stitt
D Thomas
T E Upton
W J Silecock
D Wood
R B Coward
Hugs Friedlander
Gates
Mc Overton
Duncan McFarlane
Gray
Canterbury Court
North Canterbury
Timara
Overton
Hage #riedlander
Timaru
Thomas
Ekniapoi
Rangiora
Friedlander
New Zealand
Stitt
McGray
Canterbury
Me Stitt
Coward
A. and P. Association
Dickie
Timartt
Upton
Mc Silcock
Supreme Court Hears Theft and Burglary Sentences
In May at Wellinaton and Palmerston North the Supreme Court heard multiple thieves and burglars. Thomas Haney Manslny was jailed six months on two theft charges while Lilien McMahon received twelve months for one theft. Edward Horne faced eighteen months for burglary with 21 years old as a Burnham School alumnus. Owen Brosnahen and Arthur J Thomas with J Sterne were given eighteen months and two years six months respectively for break and enter theft, with James Devonport receiving nine months for burglary. The Chief Justice noted murder or attempted murder appears on the list.
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Watted Press Association
Electria Telegraph
Crrwrenurer
Supreme Court
Denniston Thomas Haney Manslny
Ventanerd
Lilien McMahon
Edward Horne
Burnham
Abe Owen Brosnahen
Burnham Boy
Caversham
Wellinaton
Suprema Court
Meikle and Lambert In Alleged Pull for Sheep Theft Case
The commission resumes as Téwan signals a possible Dunedin siting finish Thursday and a Wallington meeting Monday. Witness Alexander McDonald recalls 1887 talks with Lambert about Meikle, who faced trial for sheep stealing, with Lambert offering to clear Meikle for £50 and later striking McPhail. Squatter Jemea Mavin mentions Troupe’s claim of possessing documents to free Meikie.
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Donenin
Téwan
Dunedin
Wallington
Alexander McDonald
Wyndham Valley
Lambert
Moaikie
Meikle
McPhail
Jemea Mavin
Wryrdham
Troupe
Meikie
Fires Destroy Waikine Hotel and Nearby Properties
A Waikine fire on Saturday night razed Montgomery's Waikine hotel and adjacent shops, Maherly's boarding house, a billiard saloon, and related residences. Losses, including insured values, estimate between £7000 and £8000 as flames spread rapidly in a strong easterly wind. Other fires at Olversham Rice and Invercargill destroyed insured dwellings.
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United Press Association
Flenwis
Auckland
Waikine
Montgomery
Howarth
Hennesay
Shodholt
Draper
Maherly
Havell
Dayzois
Atea
Olversham Rice
Mra WB Bridgar
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Temuka
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Friedlander Bros., Limited
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Wu. Smith
Carrier, Apply- Friedlander Bros., Ltd
National Mortgage and Agency Co of N.Z., Ltd
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Watina
Alfred Inkeon Gillman
Ernest Oscar Charlee
Alford Forest
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Geo Tomlinson
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Lowcliffe
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May
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Wwe
Somerset Buildings
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T. Bullock
Lena
J.B. Christian
Araadia
Min Brepner
N.Z
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Wakanui
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Wakanut Road Board
Moore Street
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Bon Accord Carriage Works
Dougall & Upham
Ave
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Walter Pickees
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N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd
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