Repulsive Revelations Prompt Roosevelt Inquiry
President Roosevelt orders a commission to investigate Chicago Meat Canning Factory methods after Lipton Sin clair's novel The Jungle sparks shock. Reports allege hogs dying of cholera and diseased cattle were processed into canned meat and other products, with mutilated workers and contaminated flesh used in food.
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United Prosa Ageoviation
Electric Telegraph
New York
Lipton Sinclair
Roosevelt
Cand
Chicago
New Zealand Trade Reciprocity Aimed By Australian Chamber
The Chamber of Manufacturers urges reciprocity with New Zealand including duty reductions for dried fruits olive oil and wine and a 35 percent cut on proof spirit. Grape brandy duty would drop to a penny per gallon and fresh grapes should be allowed with a disease free certificate. Mr Seddon favorable to the deputation on the matter.
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Abelaide
New Zealand
Seddon
Invitation to Visit Tasmania and NZ News Exchange
May 20 10 10 a.m. Aprpatpos May 30 Mr Faddon farewelled by Deputy Governor and Parliament. He may visit Tasmania if steamers suit. NZ government to fund NZ Press Association upkeep and send bi weekly messages to Australian papers. An impartial collector will gather news for Australian and NZ papers to decide publication.
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Faddon
Tasmania
New Zealand
Australia
Seddon
New Zealand Press Association
Reciprocity with the Common wealth
Adelaide reports Mr Seddon believes most Australians favor reciprocity with New Zealand. New Zealand also favors it. He cites 1897 figures showing South Australia faces £ 25 000 annual duty loss and New Zealand a £ 121 000 annual loan. A reciprocal treaty act could pass this session. Trade between the nations totals about £ 3.5 million yearly and could rise by £ 2 million.
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Adelaide
Seddon
New Zealand
Knyston
South Australia
Australia
China Reply to British Customs Appointments Evasive
London report says Dr Morrison of The Times notes China's reply to Britain's Nouse is evasive and unsatisfactory, signaling strained diplomatic exchanges over customs posts.
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London
Morrison
the Times
China
Great Britain
Pitcairn Island Rescue Effort Reaches Punta Arenas
Reports indicate the missing boost from Pitcairn Island has reached Punta Arenas. The Pitcairn Island vessel burned at sea and the missing boat was commanded by the second mate.
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London
Pitcairn Island
Punta Arenas
Australian Sooner reports AMP directors reelected
The retiring directors of the A.M.P. were re-elected by a large majority against opponents of extending the Society’s business to London, the Commonwealth, and the States. Me.sourage notes rent demands. Deakin questions termination of the State Parliament House agreement. A bank manager from Murchison faces arrest for irregularities totalling 2200.
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The
A.M.P
London
Commonwealth
States
Sourage
Bent
Victoria
Deakin
The Rabbit Extermination Experiments Controversy
A Melbourne deputation urged Sir William Lyne to prohibit Dr Dangsy's rabbit extermination experiments in Sydney. Petitions signed by twelve thousand opposed importing the serum, with the rabbit export industry valued at over £1,000,000 yearly. Lyne said the Commonwealth could interdict the virus and would push Cabinet for action. ministers discussed the danger system but offered no announcement.
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Melbourne
William Lyne
Dangsy
Sydney
Australia
Wm. Lyne
Commonwealth
Meizsournne
Derby betting odds and dates from Loxton notice
May 29 betting list shows Laily 4 to 1 Spearmint 9 to 2 Black Arrow 9 to 1 Gogos Malua and Saucy 10 to 1 Nulli Secundus 38 to 1. Derby run Wednesday May 30. Also medical cures advertised for bronchial coughs and colds with prices 6d 1s 6d and 6d per bottle.
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Loxton
Discord Among Zionists Sparks Ordination Clash
At May 29 meeting in Menzoveri a dissenting faction pressed views after renouncing Dowia. Descon Smith, a mild man, led the dissidents as McCullagh announced the hymns and then revoked Deacon Smith's ordination. A Voliva reference provoked a wrathful outburst.
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Menzoveri
Royal Zinvis's
Bose
Dowia
Descon Smith
Perly
Smith
McCullagh
Satan
Deacon Smith
Voliva
Imperial Preference Extended to Empire Goods
Mr Deakin receives a sable from the High Commissioner at Johannesburg reporting under the new Customs Convention that preference now covers butter corn grain flour fodder oats fruits meats and related products produced in the Empire. The general ad valorem rate rises from 10 to 15 percent with a 3 percent preference rebate and the refined unrefined sugar distinction is removed ensuring Mauritian and Australian buyers may benefit, contingent on Commonwealth matching preference.
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Merisoulm
Deakin
Johannesburg
Commonwealth
Marine Inquiry Opens Over Honga Cap Sizing at Lyttelton
May 30 Martine inquiry begins at Lyttelton into the capsize of the Honga. Mercer owner and Me Lane builder testify the vessel was sound. Paine mate of the Gertie describes rescuing the derelict. Captain Willis Lloyds surveyor testifies the Ronga was safe with proper ballast and urges plans be approved by competent authority.
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Lyttelton
Mercer
Me Lane
Paine
Willis
Lloyd's Register
Ashburton Census Reflects District Dwellings and Population
The Ashburton County census lists dwellings by district as inhabited uninhabited or under construction, with totals for Borough Hampstead Tinwald and overall grand total. Earlier notes recount 1871 population in Ashburton South Rakaia and Mount Somers and mention a drowning incident and a ploughing match.
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Ashburton
Mt Hutt Road
South Rakaia
Upper Ashburton
Wakanui
Coldstream
Rangitata
Attama
Mount Somers
Borough
Hampstead & Tinwald
Hampstard Tn
Tinwald
Borough of Ashburton
Marestineg Magasins
J Harris Wills
Acburton
Somerset Hotel
A Saunders
Waitaki
Waitaki (Oawara
Waimste
Marlborough
New Zealand Athletic Union
South Canterbury
West Coast
North Canterbury
Wellington Union Conference Opens With Mutual Insurance Plans
The Wellington Provincial Conference of the Farmers Union opened with Mr J G Wilson presiding. He reviewed the year's work highlighting successful mutual insurance among members, debated a colony wide or island mutual scheme, and praised rural education. The conference urged Crown tenants be offered freehold options and discussed amended land acts and landlord protections.
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Wecumaton
Wellington
Farmers’ Union
J G Wilson
Wilson
Colonial Council
Feilding
Wheat outlook debate at farmers’ co operative Timaru meeting
Inquiry by the Timaru Herald with the Farmers Cooperative Association of Timaru reveals doubts about Mr Leadhey’s wheat outlook and the ability to sustain current prices. Directors note sufficient colony wheat, Canterbury's market strength, and potential Australian competition, with mixed views on surplus, yields, and oat prices.
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Timaru Herald
Farmers’ Co-operative Association of
Timaru
Leadhey
Canterbury
Sydney
Bluff
Talbot
North Island
Australia
Longton
Newman
Wr Talbot
Iteao
Mel Anstey
Mr Longton
Letterton Times
City Assessment Court hears valuations with few reductions
At Wettington on May 30 the City Assessment Court saw many objectors gather and most valuations rise. The court refused to reduce assessments and several objectors did not appear, with appeals reserved in several cases.
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Wettington
City Assessment Court
Local Shop Ad Lists Bacon Hams and Household Goods
An old advertisement lists ton Kincaid's Peiga Model Bold Cure and various bacon hams, butter, polish tins, black lead, kerosene, and a vermin destroyer killer. It notes prices such as 6d per tin, 2s 6d for a quart, and pints at 1s 6d.
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Kincaid
Peiga
Ava
Lewis
Nia
Filbert
Stock Exchange Probes Bogus Telegram Over Mine Claim
In Auckland on May 30 a Stock Exchange discussion addressed a telegram in the Herald alleging 30lb of stone from the New Monowsi Mine. The telegram was fake, traced to the supervisor H H Adams, and police involvement followed. Mine shares fell and trading was halted pending a full committee inquiry and transfers remanded to the Chairman.
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Auckland
The
Stock Exchange Today
Herald
Monowsi
H H Adams
Stock Exchange
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Frisco
United Press Association
San Francisco
Mr Seddon
A.mlp
Society
Dee
Murchison
Commercial Bank
Sporting
United Press
J. C. Myere
Werehan
Buid Nus
Sok Gift Tes
Raceice
David Thomas
Arcade
B. D. Thomas Haa
Fairlie
D. Thomas
Oates & CO S
Tyrasa
Dunlop
Mavopausy
East Street
Reid & Gray
Farmers’ Co-op
Morris Tube Club
Arena
Anply Woollen Mille
Aterton Euchre Club
Flrat
Thureday
Crosson
Oates & CO
Bane
UBLIC
Mas H. Bussett
Gilmour
H. Cox
D. Dab
R. D. Jongetov
Danlop Covara
Pegant
Oceanic
Oate
Burnatt Streat
Poat
Adame ST
Vincini
Fi James
Peter Street
Carrimax
Aghha
Eleep
Nureegitt
Eary
Thomas
Arravid
John Orr and Co
Nista
EW Books
Kitty
Curtis Yorke
Phillips
Swan Creak
Alph Connor
John Oxenham
Katherine Thurston
Lafayette
Pemberton
Philpotts
Bullen
Haggard
H. M. Jones
A. T. H. Williams
Ete
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Mirenenn & Toenen's
Burnett Street
Ween. & Co
Tanecrat Street
Mitcaeun & Tuewer's
T. H. Aspemn & Co
Tancred Street
OEO
F. Preddy
Grocer and Brug Company
Annain. & Co
Gatees & Cos Salvage Sale
Dates and CO
Zealandia Cycle and Motor Works
Burnet Street
Sa. N.Z. Tweeds
Vie Una
Fox’s Serge
Craighead & Berryman
N.B
Mus Mantiater Bure
Hay ‘i. Smith
Wcs
Church of England
Tancrad ’Trust
Freloavy
Sahburton
Baker Bos
MIL
Aly
Cee
Mary Ann
Lyndkist
Baker Bros, Undertakers
TRLS
E. McEee
Ealing
Marsh & Boyd
A. Forbes
Maori Hill
J. Mundell
Farmers’ Co-Operative
Storea
Arcadf
Arcads
Ue Wheat Supply
J. L. Myers
Commercial Building
VTE
Aleo’ Sotorth
Mae
Horre Ehesing
Bon Accord Carriage Works
Aili
St Sone
G. H. Carson Cycle and Motor Works
Trital Press Association—Por
Mlestric Telegraph
McClurg
Jesson’s
Burnett Streat
Ash Buyers of
Jean Orr & CO
Otter
Maconochie
SUGAN
Auviland
Japan
Judge
Vanity Fair
Myrtlekeare
Old Judge
Bacon
Day
Martin
Perdoz
Finast
Valencia
Siam
Knorr
Hudson's
Doan
Love
Daxter
de Wood
Morris
Warner's
Spigel
Opie Rey i A
Ansonia Watcher
Waterbury
Southern Cross
Springburn
Methven
Fuwe
Geo, Tomlinson
Thomas Riley
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co
Rees
Asuburton Drug Company Limited
J. M. Cambridge
Themeeiver
State Fire Insurance Office
J. B. Christian
Arcade Ashburton
Preddy
F. W. Preddy
Triangle Cash Stove
Bushell
East Strued
Ilmour’s
Ekeen
Oxford
Alpha
Omega
Keen
AX Pereon
Riversdale
Plupsuupou
Strange
Havelosk
William Streets
Wm. Smith
Carrier
Eosy Rental
Friedlander Bros
UTD
T. Young
Ulster
Iintend
Wairfield
Ama
Laut
Ays
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