Royal News And Colonial Appointments In London Bulletin
The London bulletin reports King George and Queen Mary returning from Germany. Duchess of Connaught improves, taken to the garden daily. Governor reappoints Bishop Grimes to Canterbury College Board. J Bambridge to Temuka leadership. Ashburton deaths and clergy arrivals noted. Broadhead to return to Dominion. Rumors on Canadian Governor-General succession and a New York born playwright Broadhurst’s England origins detailed.
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Canterbury College
George Broadhurst
America
England
New York
Board of Trade
Chigeg
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Jones
Jones,” ‘the Wrong Mr Wright
Smith
Weather Record From Domain Weather Station
The Domain weather station reported 54 degrees and frost last night, noting a clear cool temperature with sharp overnight chill observed in the area.
Youthful highwayman convicted in Auckland court
Arthur Dunn, 23, was found guilty of holding up a female cyclist at Hellier's Bay with a companion. A revolver was shown, the woman escaped unharmed, and Dunn denied the act as the magistrate entered a conviction.
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Auckland
Arthur Dunn
Hellier’s Bay
Dunn
Ashburton Residents Report Bright Horizon Illumination
Several Ashburton residents say they saw a bright horizon glow between 8 20 and 9 00 pm toward Timaru. They attribute the phenomenon to the searchlight display from the battle cruiser New Zealand offshore.
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Ashburton
Timaru
New Zealand
Hacking cough ad offers Free Gift scheme
A fragment touts a nocturnal coughing remedy by Woods and a “Great Peppermint Cure” with a free gift offer. It mentions Cigarettes being pure and cool and invites readers to write for a Free Gift Catalonia to Regent in Wellington with box B31.
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Catalonia
Regent
Wellington
Orty
Colonial Mutual Life Annual Meeting Ends With Confidence Votes
At Melbourne May 29 the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society held its annual meeting. A favourable report was adopted showing £92,000 in Government debentures and £80,000 less mortgage advances. Three petition signatories urged adjournment pending inspector reports, but the motion failed and the report along with balance sheet was adopted with votes of confidence for staff, chairman, and directors amid applause.
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Melbourne
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance
Grey says peace terms must be signed or leave England
London May 28 Sir Edward Grey informed peace delegates that those unwilling to sign the peace terms are not welcome to stay in England.
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London
Edward Grey
England
Greek Losses Report Amid Pangsion Battle
Athens reports three Greek officers and fifty six privates killed and three officers and one hundred thirty four men wounded at Pangsion. The casualty toll reflects a heavy engagement with Greek casualties outlined in the dispatch received May 28.
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Athens
Pangsion
Turkey Shows Willingness to Sign Peace Proposals
At a yesterday interview between ambassadors and Sir Edward Grey Turkey expressed willingness to sign the peace proposals. Grey hinted Bulgaria and Turkey may sign separate pacts. The Monte Negrin delegate was not interviewed as some delegates criticize Grey’s blunt approach while several papers praise his ultimatum.
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London
Edward Grey
Turkey
Bulgaria
Sir Edward Grey
Bomb disrupts Bristol Express at Heading railway station
London reports a minor blast aboard the Bristol Express near Heading railway station. A bomb exploded without serious damage and suffragette literature was scattered at the scene.
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London
Bomb Found in Shhofield Public Library
A bomb discovered in the Shhofield Public Library was plunged into water and the fuse extinguished. The incident was reported from London on May 28.
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London
Shhofield Public Library
French Army Threat Over Triennium Bill Demands
Manchester Guardian reports from Paris that Russia coerced France into the Triennium Bill, threatening to rupture the alliance if concessions were not granted. The note, received May 29 at 8 a.m., underscores tensions within the European coalition.
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Press Association
London
The
Manchester ‘Guardian
Government proposes income tax plan for 1915 in Paris
Paris May 28 The government seeks Socialist conciliation by proposing a progressive income tax on redemption interest from the forty million military loan. Rates start at 1 percent to £2000 2 percent to £4000 and 3 percent above £4000. Personal exemptions include the first £400 of income and £40 per dependent child or elder dependent. Estimated yield is £2,800,000. Chamber approves first year costs of retaining time expired soldiers with the colors.
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Paris
Record Income Rise for New Business in Ordinary Department
The report shows new business in the ordinary department at £3,227,737, up £130,000 from last year, a record. The Society’s total income reached £744,687 and total funds £3,570,435.
Suffragette arson attempt at Tollingham sheds
May 28 London reports suffragettes attempted to burn the Great Central Railway sheds at Tollingham. The damage described as small.
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London
Great Central ‘Railway Company
Tollingham
Marconi Share Deal Involves Million Pound Dispute
Oliver Locker-Lampson MP and Peter Wright, shareholders in the English Marconi Co, issue a writ against Godfrey Isaacs Heybourne and other directors to recover the difference between sale price and par value for 500000 American Marconi shares. About £1,000,000 at stake.
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London
Oliver Locker-Lampson
M.P
Peter Wright
Marconi Company
Godfrey Isaacs
Heybourne
Marconi
Crossing of Blue Mountains Celebrations in Sydney
In Sydney on May 28 Great preparations mark the centenary of the Blue Mountains crossing. Mount Victoria hosts festivities with Governor Sir Gerald Strickland dedicating Victoria Park. He visits Mount York to unveil a memorial for Blaxland Wentworth and Lawson. Bonfires to be lit from Orange to Prospect tonight.
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Sydney
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountain
Mount Victoria
Gerald Strickland
Victoria Park
Mount York
Blaxland
Wentworth
Lawson
Orange
Prospect
Draft treaty expected with Greece and Britain under pressure
London reports a general impression that Britain and Greece will sign the draft treaty under pressure. The note dated May 28 suggests diplomatic strain and possible concessions to secure the agreement.
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London
Bervia
Greece
Bulgarians Move Artillery for Push at Hleitera
From Salonica on May 28 reports say Bulgarian forces have positioned artillery on the hills above Pavi and plan an assault on Hleitera. The action signals a new offensive phase in the region.
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Salonica
Pavi
Hleitera
Mountain town fete lights beacon chain spectacle
A parade of 1000 school children marked a mountain township fete with ministers' speeches praising pioneers. Beacons crowned the hill tops across the ranges and fire balloons were released, creating a unique, splendid spectacle.
Canadian Bill Aims to Build Large Wheat Elevators
A bill introduced in the Canadian House of Commons would authorize constructing large grain storage elevators in western provinces. Wheat is inspected at these elevators for immediate cash advances on warehouse receipts. Under bulk handling, farmers deliver to rail elevator, receive grade based receipts, and may sell the receipts like stock, subject to charges and insurance.
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London
House of Commons
Eye Witness editor on trial for libel over Marconi contract
In London May 27 Cecil Chesterton editor of the Eye Witness faced a libel charge relating to a Marconi contract. Hon Herbert Samuel testified that the Imperial wireless talks did not originate with him and he did not communicate with Sir Rufus Isaacs. He rejected the Eye Witness claim of a secret arrangement causing the public to pay a large sum to Marconi as a wicked falsehood.
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London
Cecil. Chesterton
Eye Witness
Godfrey Isaacs
Marconi
Herbert Samuel
Imperial
Rufus Isaacs
Marconi Company
Labour unrest at Port Darwin over striker reinstatement
May 28 Port Darwin reports the Amalgamated Workers branch resolving to return to work only after all strikers are reinstated. The Administrator refused full reinstatement, the union wired the Minister, and many positions have been filled. Strikers not returning by the deadline are deemed resigned. Curiosity grows over the strike’s outcome.
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Port Darwin
Amalgamated Workers
Garters' Strike Shocks Bradford Market Area
A surprise strike of cartera occurred at Bradford defying leaders, with about two thousand workers marching the streets and halting others from working. The May 28 event was reported from London and received May 29.
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London
Cartera
Bradford
Sydney Ferries Strike Sparks 70 Summons Issued
Seventy summonses under the Arbitration Act were issued against participants in the late Sydney ferries strike. The action was taken in the city as part of the industrial dispute proceedings.
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Sydney
Shipping Casualties Inca Bound Newcastle to Marseilles Collides
The Inca, en route from Newcastle to Marseilles, collided with the Tainui. She reached Vigo with a damaged bow and a fractured fore part.
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London
Newcastle
Marseilles
Vigo
PUMPING THE HOLDS ABOARD TAINUI IN FOG
The Tainui pumps its No 1 hold as No 2 leaks wash the cargo. The captain plans to stop the leak and head to the Thames. Passengers disembarked at Plymouth. The Garth Castle transfer resembled a regatta procession. Fog kept the sea smooth with boats lashed together. Women and children first, then married men, then single men, aboard. The Garth Castle lay a quarter mile away as fog draped to the Lizard.
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London
Thames
Plymouth
Garth
Lizard
Meat Gone Bad on Tainui After Collision
The steamer Tainui shows a three by two foot hull hole and is being repaired at Corunna. All meat in hold No 1 is spoiled and will likely be jettisoned. Hold No 2 was not flooded. Passengers learned of the collision's severity only in the evening and were later advised to retire. most did, but were awakened at 2 am when lifebelts were distributed.
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London
Corunna
Garth Castle Narrowly Escapes Collisions in Fog
The steadier Garth Castle with the Tainui's passengers dodged two near misses with tramp steamers while moving up the Channel in dense fog. Captain Gruise remained on the bridge for three days and nights.
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Garth Castle
Gruise
Navy Bill Amended by Senate in Ottawa
Ottawa May 28 The Senate has definitely decided to amend the Navy Bill despite government objections that money bills cannot be amended. The move signals a clash over defence funding and parliamentary procedure in Canada.
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Ottawa
Senate
Postmalter-General's ignorance discussed in negotiations
Samuel testified he did not know any colleagues were shareholders in the American company. He refused to assent to Godfrey Tyanes's suggestion to insert a secret termination clause in the agreement.
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London
Herbart
Samuel
Godfrey Tyanes
Unholy Alliance Alleged Initiation by Union Company
In Christchurch on May 29 the Farmers' Union Provincial Conference discussed waterside workers and protests against agreements by shipping companies with labour organisations outside the Arbitration Act. Mr R Evans claimed the scheme originated with the Union Company in Dunedin and pledged his reputation on proof. Mr Horrel cited evidence from the Chamber of Commerce meetings of negotiations.
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Christchurch
Farmers’ Union
R. Evans
Dunedin
Horrel
Chamber of Commerce
Illegal Voting Case Misframes Noted by Judge
The court found illegal voting proven in the Sir Stuart Samuel case but barred informer Oswald Forbes’s claim due to prior writs by Burnett and Chambers. The judge stated the informers acted under a wrong statute in the common case.
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London
Sir Stuart Samuel
Oswald Forbes
Burnett
Chambers
Vend appeal dismissed by Privy Council over Adelaide Steamship case
The Privy Council heard Commonwealth of Australia versus Adelaide Steamship Company in the Vend appeal. Lord Chancellor noted no current legal detriment to public interest. The appeal was dismissed with costs. Received May 29. London reporting May 20.
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London
Privy Council
Commonwealth of Australia
Adelaide Steamship Company
Vend
High Court
Canada's Navy Bill Amendments Decided by Senate
The Senate definitively ruled on the government's position regarding its power to amend a Money Bill. The decision clarifies that the Senate cannot amend certain financial legislation and affirms the government's stance.
Thames Ironworks Bought by Vickers Ltd
A report dated May 29 indicates Vickers Ltd has purchased Thames Ironworks. The move confirms a major acquisition involving the Thames firm and a leading engineering company.
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London
Vickers, Ltd
Thames Ironworks
Judgment for Sir Stuart Samuel on technical grounds
Judgment awarded to Sir Stuart Samuel with costs after consideration of technical grounds. No further details provided in the brief notice.
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Stuart Samuel
Senate defeats naval bill amendment move by Toss
Ottawa May 28 Sir George Toss in the Senate moved an amendment delaying the Naval bill until a country wide decision was obtained. The measure faces certain defeat.
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Ottawa
Sir George Toss
Senate
Naval Ys
Obituary of Lord Avebury P C Head of Robarts firm
Obituary notice reports the death of Lord Avebury P C born April 30 1934 in London and educated at Eton. He led the firm Robarts Lubbock and Co and was created a baron in 1900. He served in public life in London and for over 20 years in the House of Commons as MP for Maidstone.
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London
Lord Avebury
Robarts, Lubbock and Co
Eton
House of Commoris
Maidstone
Taerely
Fis
Heiris
John« B. Lubbock
Reatg Hee
NSW Railways See Yearly Deficit Foreseen
Sydney May 28 The New South Wales railways face a deficit for the year ending June 30 due to wage rises from Wages Board awards and higher supply costs. An increase in salaries and freight charges is foreshadowed for the coming year.
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Sydney
New South Wales Railways
Acquittal in London over misappropriation charge
Arthur Newton a noted solicitor and Berkley Bennett an undischarged bankrupt were remanded at Bow Street on March 1 on a charge of defrauding Hans Thosch of £23,000. The prosecution said the case sprang from a civil judgment with an offered compromise. Newton was acquitted on the misappropriation charge dated May 28.
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London
Arthur, Newton
Arthur Newton
Berkley B. Bennett
Half Moor Street
Bow Street
Hans Thosch
Libelling Roosevelt Declares No Alcohol Use Under Medical Advice
In Marquette Michigan Roosevelt testifies in libel suit that he never touched liquor except after hunting or on medical advice. He also says he never drank a cocktail or highball. A medical witness says his strenuous life would have been impossible if he drank, noting a possible danger during a past assassination attempt.
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New York
Marquette
Michigan
Roosevelt
Andy
Africa
Mr Roosevelt
Grave desecration convict committed to asylum
In Wairoa on May 28 Richard McKenzie Edwards was found guilty of grave desecration and committed to the asylum. In the Supreme Court an action for slander by Christina Danzey against William Monahan sought 200 pounds in damages. The jury awarded 140 pounds to Mrs Danzey for the alleged theft and other character defamations.
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Wairoa
Richard McKenzie Edwards
Auckland
Supreme Court
Christina Danzey
William Monahan
Danzey
Regent Cigarettes Promoting Purity and Quality
An advertisement touts Regent Cigarettes for purity and taste, noting tobacconists stock them and offering forty presents to choose from. It also promotes Woods's Great Peppermint Cure for influenza and Easter's Lang Preserver as a winter health tonic priced at ten pence a bottle.
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Regent
Royal Mail share issue undersubscribed by underwriters
London May 25 underwriters received 75 percent of the Royal Mail £1.2 million issue despite offering nine points below the quoted price for similar existing stock.
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London
Royal’ Mail
RHEUMO Claims Permanent Cure for Rheumatism
Advert says Rheumo cures rheumatism, gout, lumbago, and sciatica by removing uric acid from blood. It claims thousands testify to its efficacy and promotes sale in chemists and stores at 6d 2s 6d and 4s 6d.
Death of Edward Hordern Head of Family Firm
Sydney telegram reports the death of Edward Hordern, head of the old firm Edward Hordern and Sons, from which Anthony Hordern and Co. operates as an offshoot.
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Sydney
Edward Hordern
Edward Hordern and Sons
Anthony Hordern and Co
City Council Pours £40000 into Abattoirs for Frozen Meat Trade
Municipal notes reveal the City Council will spend 40000 pounds on abattoir additions to boost the frozen meat trade. Additional facilities will be provided as part of the effort. The report hints at a broader economic push following the recent storm.
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Melbourne
Gas poisoning death of Mosgiel man in Christchurch
Mr Peter Murdoch of Mosgiel died in Christchurch Hospital at 8 20 a m after arriving with Dunedin school children last week and suffering from gas poisoning.
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Christchurch
Peter Murdoch
Mosgiel
Dunedin
British Emigrants Reach 133000 in First Quarter
During the first four months of the year there were 133000 emigrants from Great Britain. Canada received 6611, Australia 23432, New Zealand 4881, and the United States 25522.
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London
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Panama Canal Work In Culebra Cut Stalls After Landslides
Heavy earthslides at the Culebra Cut in the Panama Canal project bury steam shovels and tracks, stopping all excavation. The setback follows continued slides, delaying progress reported from New York on May 28.
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New York
Culebra
Regent Cigarettes Free Gift Scheme Card
A local promotion urges travelers to enjoy Regent Cigarettes on a weekend trip and share in a Great Free Gift Scheme offering forty presents to choose from. The snippet highlights a marketing incentive tied to smoking.
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Regent
Kaiser to Visit England Noted in May Reports
Reports from Berlage indicate the Kaiser may visit England in the summer. The Chamber of Deputies approved a triennial grant by 386 votes to 168.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Locomotive Shortage Strains Traffic Across Regions
Local shops cannot meet demand as a locomotive shortage cripples traffic. The Chief Commissioner urges the Government to import eighty locomotives at no cost, with an estimated value of £500,000.
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Sydney
Brigands Repulsed at British Vice-Consul Home
Brigands attacked the residence of M Pavoni British Vice Consul at Poti. Pavoni and his brother fired and killed the band leader. Pavoni’s brother was wounded.
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Poti
M. Pavoni
Russian War Levy Proposed Following Treasury Shortfall
The Duma learns the Treasury cannot fund the expanded military expense. A property levy similar to Germany's is suggested as a possible solution.
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ST. Petersburg
Duma
Beax
Germany
Church Leaders Nearing Union After Talks
London May 28 report says the Established Church and the United Free Church Assemblies resolved to continue mutual conferences toward union. The breakthrough is described as significant with progress toward closer cooperation and possible unity.
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London
Established Church
United Free “Church
Golf Championship Upsets at St Andrews
The amateur golf championship at St Andrews saw most past champions and other leading players fall in early rounds as competitors advance.
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London
St. Andrews
Battleship Koenig Alberti Refloated After Grounding
The battleship Koenig Alberti which ran aground at the mouth of the Vistula has been refloated. The report dated May 28 from Berlin notes the grounding incident occurred earlier and the vessel has been moved free.
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Berlin
Koenig’ Alberti
Vistula
Compulsory Training and New Zealand Conscription Inquiry
Sir William Pollard Byles, M.P. will ask Colonel Seely on Monday whether boys are being prosecuted in New Zealand at 200 weekly for breaches of conscription and whether a statement will be issued on how conscription is working in the Dominions due to the movement in Great Britain.
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London
William Pollard
Byles
Seely
New Zealand
Great
Britain
Dominions
Anglican Synod Backs Compulsory Training System
Newcastle May 29 The Anglican Synod unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing compulsory training as worthy of full support. Speakers argued the policy would benefit the country by training the youth and providing necessary fees.
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Newcastle
Anglican’ Synod
Resolve Promotes Genuine Sander Eucalyptus Extract
An advertisement touts a genuine Sander Eucalyptus Extract claiming it remedies headaches colds stomach issues and prevents future infections. It asserts non injurious use anti septic power and rapid healing for ulcers wounds burns and strains endorsed by medical authorities.
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Sander
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