Lawlessness in San Francisco and Olympic Games notes
San Francisco reports a graft trial assault on District Attorney Francis Heney in court. Other items note Century Magazine controversy, forgery cases in Chicago, Sweden's luncheon, US amateurs' stance on Olympic eligibility, Argentina's battlefleet bill rejection, and the Howth tragedy open verdict with family links.
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San Francisco
Alr Heney
Abe Ruef
Francis Heney
Schmitz
Morris Haas
THE
Century Magazine
the Kaiser
Electoral suspicions rise over temporary railway workers
A correspondent questions past government claims about hiring temporary hands for elections. The letter notes that ten men at Orazi were discharged and their huts moved to Timaru yard on the 18th, a coincidence some see as suspicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shava
Orazi
Timaru
Workers' Accommodation Bill Fails to Act
A letter from a farm worker criticizes Mr Trautman for introducing a farm workers accommodation bill that the government adopted but has left dormant for over a year. The writer urges unity among workers to press the Ward Government for action and improved conditions in Canterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr Plateman
Ward
Farm Workers’ Union
Farmers of
Canterbury
Vlatman
Trautman
County Council Election Letter Criticizes Spending and Access
John Farrell of Hinde writes from November 18 1908 accusing Mr Stitt and the County Council of improper spending including a large Baxter grant and domain subsidies. He questions representation for rural ratepayers, the building of fishermen huts, and travel barriers to voting from distant towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitt
Council
Yen
Ashborton
Lyttelton
Klondyke
Tony
Allenton
Hinds
Lismore
Rangitata
John Farrell
Hinde
Christchurch wool sale shows brisk bidding and higher prices
The first wool sale of the season in Christchurch attracted a large attendance from mills and international buyers. Prices exceeded growers valuations on some lots though wool was dirtier and not as well prepared as last year. Four thousand five hundred thirty one bales were offered across eight consignors with total volume down from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christelarch
Ashburton
Christchurch
Wellington Eales
N.Z. Tarmers’ Co-op
Messrs Friedlander
Meesra Dalgety and Co
National Mortgage and Agency Co
N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co
Alessis Pyne and Co
Messrs
H. Matson and Co
Ashburton Lecond Ballot Telegram Exchange
Telegrams between Mr Massey and Mr Nosworthy discuss unity and support for Nosworthy in Ashburton. Messages express best wishes, urging oppositionists to unite and promising harmony and bright prospects for the poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massey
Nosworthy
Orchestral Society Concert Practice And Election Notes
Excitement surrounds the Orchestral Society practice on Tuesday evening and a highly anticipated next concert in two weeks with plans for a strong programme. Mrs Harrison Lee wed Mr Andrew Cowie a notable Winton settler this Tuesday. River conditions reported clear at 9 am and County Council election results due today with declaration tomorrow. new members will convene on the 26th at noon to elect a chairman for the year. The Presbyterian General Assembly in Christchurch occurs on 26 October 1912.
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Orchestral Society
Harrison Lee
Andrew Cowie
Winton
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church of New Zealand
Ils
Most
Christchurch
Second Ballot Choice in Swan Bray Election
The candidate announces the second ballot will be between Mer Vlatman and himself. He thanks supporters and notes Aly Ib Jones and allies will join to back his campaign, urging electors to rally and place him at the head of the poll Tuesday next.
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Pusan
David Jones
Arcade
Maling
Afr Norworthy
Anch
House of Representatives
Manukau Licensing Poll Votes in Auckland
The Manukau licensing question in Auckland shows Continuance 2243, reduction 3108, No-license 3352 with absentee votes pending. Analysts note No license leads by about 46 votes in the parliamentary tally, but figures remain approximate. The legality of the Pakatoa Island habitual drunkards poll is questioned, with differing status from other occupants.
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Auckland
Manukau
Ralio
Pakatoa Island
Gacle
Archibald McAllister Convicted for Prohibition Breach
Archibald McAllister was convicted on three informations for breaching prohibition orders by entering licensed premises. He was fined 10 pounds on each charge with the alternative of three months imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napier
Archibald McAllister
Pires
Canulaive
False electoral declaration fines in Elmaru
William and Mysie Lang arrived from Victoria four months ago and were fined 20s and costs £1 1s each for making false declarations of twelve months New Zealand residency to enrol to vote.
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Elmaru
William
Mysie Lang
Victoria
New Zealand
Thorn seeks truth on Labour cablegram from Victoria leader
Mr Thorn stated he had received a correction from Mr Reardon saying the wire came from the Victorian Labour leader, not the Federal Labour leader. He wired Mr Reardon for the absolute truth and also cabled Mr Prendergast to confirm whether he sent the urging cable.
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Christchurch
Sir Wieler
Workers of
New Zealand
Labour
Thorn
Reardon
Victora Labour
Mrr Thorn
Fisher
Prendergast
Labour Party
Wellington
Supreme Court Sessions Open in Wellington
The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court began with Mr Justice Cooper’s Grand Jury charge noting nineteen cases against twenty two prisoners. He praised the absence of offences against women or girls in eight years. Olsen jailed eighteen months for theft. Shand三 forgery and uttering sentenced to three years. CHRISTCHURCH details follow of a case against an elderly man regarding a girl under age. court cleared after a day.
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Wellington
Supreme Court
Justice Cooper
Frank Christian Olsen
Hubert Shand
Christchurch
Ashburch Electorate Thank You Note For Second Ballot
The electors of the Ashburtsch electorate receive a formal thank you for support at the General Election polls. The message notes a second ballot is necessary due to time constraints and asks electors to continue backing the candidate and place him at the head of the poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buea
Wallabies Triumph Over Oxford in Football Match
The Wallabies scored 2 goals and a penalty goal plus 2 tries, while Oxford University had 1 try. The Australian League team posted 2 goals and 2 tries. Northern Union registered 3 tries in the contest.
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London
Wallabies
Oxford University
Northern Union
Abdul Aziz Granted Pension of £27000 in London
Abdul Aziz has been granted a pension of £27000 and will reside in Tanglers. The notice is released via Press Association, received November 19 at 8 55 a.m. in London.
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New York
Hale
Century Magazine
Berlin
Germany
Kaiger
Hicago
Peter Vanissengen
Sovereigns OF
Sweden
London
Guildhall
Per
Press Association
Abdul Aziz
Tanglers
Shah declines to convene Parliament over throne safety
The Shah refuses to summon Parliament citing inability of British and Russian ministers to guarantee his life and throne. In Wellington Town Hall a national testimonial to footballer W. Z. Wallace was presented by the Premier, with a £250 cheque and proceeds expected near £50. A Presbyterian Church in New Pinasd plans to contact the Church in Scotland for suitable men.
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Por Press Association
Veahran
Wellington
W. Z. Wallace
Ale Wallace
Voiseld
Pinasd
Scotland
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Home and Foreign
Reuter
Amateur Athletic Union of America
Carpenter
Argentina
Buenos Ayres
Senate of
Lloyd
Mrs Earls
Earls
Heller
Gad
Sid
der Press Association
sSwan Bray
Bub
Mer Vlatman
Lani Q
Aly Ib, Jones
Rominton
Wr, Andsworthy
Baron Pussenbust
Baro Css
National Mortgage & Agency . OF Nlz., Limited
Arcade Horse
Tatir
Hell
Reith
National Mortgage and Agency Company
International Harvester Compary
National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd
Henry Stephenson
P. R. "Blackett
Alea
Publig
J. D. Gobbe
Ashbur' Son
Rae
Temperance Party
Union Bank of Australia, Ltd
Rex
S. T Wilson
Hi. Matson & Co
Ashburton County Council
Enduers
Y Order
F. Mainwaring
Lnd
John Moore
Undertaker
H. Clark
Florist and Seedsman
Burnett Street
Christchurch Poultry Supplies Company
the Manukau Licensing
Per Press Association
Imour—Suprem
Stewie
Deasser
Japan
Keiller
Keiller’s
Dre
Keiller’s Turk
Hubbard's Rusk
Eamon Cheese
John Gar
Thomas Bros
Havelock Street
MR Thorn
M. OW. Nosworthy
Oddfellows’ Hall
Geraldine
LTC
Ashburtch
F. Fl. Flatnman
W . Kingston
U.S
Wills Birect
Park Street
Alford Forest Road
Mayfield Township
Eton Street
Nelson Street
Hampstead
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Co
Horocco
Persia
the Shah
Ashburtgh
BR. Flatman
Carson’s
Tancferd Streek
H, Matson and CO
H. Matson
Beestor
Rahsome
Diss Plough
H. Matsor
MacDonald and Company, Ltd
Christchurceh
Harold E. Curtis
General Commission
Cameron Street
Moore Street
Tancred Street
Cass Street
Princes Street
Cambridge Street
Stitute Belt Road
Ashkerton
Harslo E. Curtis
Mitchell
Turners
Tao
Guardian Office
Ddfellows' Hall
Dalgety
John Doyle
A. and P. Association
J. W. Robinson
Reid and
Gray
Odge
Isherwood
Miss Wilson
Triangle
Thoma Ashburton
East Street
KR. A. Barr
Price
H. A
JONES
Abdulla
Edeworth
Jet
Percy's
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle Stores
Pergy’s
Fletcher, Bros
Farmers’ Co-Op
Iser Ib
Fletcher Bros
Qow Sutton
National Mortgage
Colombo Street
Tina Abbey
Buxton and
Thomas
Fletcher
Perc
Mitchell and Turner
Sutton
MYERS
Uhas. Thomas
Mays
Sultanas
Lesis, Raisine
Priunes—Extra
Prunes—Cheicest
Muscatels
RB. Bell and Co
R. Bell and Co
Bell and Co
OW Sutton
Ras Eas
Andrew Orf and
Orr’s
Andrew Orr & Go., Ltd
Kerr Bros
Dhs
Electric
Tades
A. T. WH. Williams
Manchester Bros
Stotty
H. Potty, Chemist
Astburton
Somerset Hotel
Jeuckester Bros
R. D. Dohaston
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