Grotesque tale of New Zealand second ballot fiasco
The article denounces Clause 19 of the Second Ballot Bill as a dangerous gag on free speech and a grotesque liberal folly. It cites German and French experience to critique the scheme and laments its defeat, calling the episode a sorrowful, farcical chapter in New Zealand politics.
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New Zealand
Belgium
France
Germany
Social Democrats
Party of
People
Joseph Ward
Findlay
Legislative Council
Timaru Band Contest and Labour Day Holiday Plea
A large signed requisition to Mayor Paris asks Labour Day be a full holiday and the October 15th half holiday dropped due to the Timaru band contest. Timaru officials seek a late train from Timaru to Ashburton for October 1 but Ashburton access is limited. Local breeding news notes John Bonifant’s Leicester studs. Premier Ward deflects timing on High Commissioner appointment. Fishing reports say trout are plentiful with new tackle arrivals from R D Johnston.
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H. Paris
Timaru
Davis
James Craigie
Ashburton
John Bonifant
Wakanui
Bonifant
Canterbury
Mar Mansay
R. D. Johnston
Tongariro
Rain, court fines, and public notices across colonial New Zealand
Rain eased drought in Gisborne Napier and other towns while a country settler faced a fine for burying an infant on non cemetery land. At Timaru a cat is treated after a dog bites it and a 16 year old was fined 5s. Napier reports a poor September rainfall, and Ashburton council debates notices and advertisements for local works. Details include magistrates court actions, church and mission plans, and a brass band fund concert for Timaru contest funding.
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It. B.S. Hammond
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New Zealand
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Geraldine
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Goldfellows’ Hall
Ashburton County Brass Band
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Claridge
Stable
Roosevelt foregoes Australia visit amid fleet welcome
In New York on October 2 President Roosevelt thanked Mr Howard of the Embassy for Deakin's message and invitation. Deakin cabled gratitude for the fleet's visit, expressing hope for Roosevelt's personal visit next year after his term ends.
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Roosevelt
Howard
Deakin
Australia
Albany
Theodore Roosevelt
Man Found in Well on Aitken Street Property
Thomas Pritchard a 69 year old resident of Aitken Street was found head first in a well about eight feet deep on his property after a visitor Davis noted an ajar door. He was rescued and taken to County Hospital where he remained unconscious and in a critical state. Neighbor Mr Bryant witnessed Pritchard earlier and it is believed he had been in the well for some time. The exact cause remains unknown as Pritchard’s health had been indifferent lately.
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Aitken Street
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Davis
W. Bryant
Bryant
Golf match between Christchurch and Ashburton Clubs on Racecourse links
A Thursday afternoon match at the Racecourse links saw Christchurch win the singles 3 frames to 2 over Ashburton in a combined event. Results list Ardale beating H GO, Humphreys over Wood, Boys defeating Fools, Fryer beating Buchanan, Hart besting Qunningham. Christchurch also won the following foursome.
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E. Boys
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Co. Fryer
G. . Buchanan
R. Hart
Pate
Qunningham
Kali Cheranmukerjee Sentenced in Viceroy Threat Case
Kali Cheranmukerjee was sentenced to nine months rigorous imprisonment and fined 300 rupees for threatening the life of the Viceroy. The ruling was delivered in Galcutta on October 2, with the court stating the act endangered state security and public order.
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Galcutta
Kali Cheranmukerjee
Russia proposes arbitration on Orient railway question
London report states Russia sent a memorandum to Berlin Treaty signatories proposing arbitration of the Orient railway question. Baron Aehrenthal notes a legal basis exists but fears delay. Bulgaria may gain by avoiding prestige loss. Rome reports Signor Tittoni will not renew Italian gendarmerie officers in Macedonia under the new Turkish regime.
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Russia
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Bulgaria
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Macedonia
Indians Arrested at Komatipoort and Whites Promoted in Mines
South Africa report from Pretoria notes 76 Indians arrested at Komatipoort as prohibited immigrants. In Johannesburg mines 875 unskilled white workers are employed with 100 promoted to permanent status.
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Pretoria
Komatipoort
Johannesburg
The Casablanca Incident Deserters Report
Three German deserters among six arrested at Casa Blanca after a recent incident. Two deserted from the German army and the third left Germany to avoid military service. The group included members of three other nationalities.
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Per Press Association
London
Casablanca
Germany
Aged Poor and Unemployed Highlight Liberal Duty
Mr Lloyd George spoke at Swansea urging state provision as a first charge on Liberal resources for the aged deserving poor and the unemployed who have done their duty but cannot support families. Glasgow Corporation votes to petition for the Licensing Bill as government allocates time amid hundreds of amendments.
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London
Lloyd George
Swansea
Corporation of
Glasgow
Liberal speeches mix peace, ships, and reform aims
In Lyndon Pontypool and Liverpool, leaders spoke on naval supremacy as a peace guarantee, Admiralty relief for engineering distress, and Liberal reforms. Lloyd George warned Liberals to renew vigor, while Seely tied immigration policy to citizenship rights amid broader party tensions.
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McKenna
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Admiralty
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George
Colonel Seely
Liverpool
Passive Resistance Renewals Reported in London Protest
An October 2 190? London dispatch notes renewed passive resistance to the Education Act of 1902. It reports a group of six resisters including ministers of the Gospel, tied to Berwick and the education rate dispute.
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London
Berwick
River conditions report from county hawkins
At 9 o clock this morning the condition of the county rivers was as follows Bake Somers Upper Ashburton clean Hakatera Lower Ashburton dirty Rangiteta dirty.
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Ashburton
Baptist Church and Public Questions in Union Meeting
Press Association report notes the Baptist Union meeting in London urged the Government to advance the education question and act promptly. The union condemned the hereditary principle, called for decisive action on employment, and pressed government and municipalities to provide adequate jobs.
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London
Baptist Union
Emdford
Clifford
Baptists
Union
Shah issues rescript repealing Iran constitution
The Shah of Persia issues a rescript repealing the constitution deeming it against the country's nature and orders the Grand Vizier to convoke a pious Mejliss to dispense royal justice. It denies Tabriz participation in the Mejliss until royal forces crush rebels in the district.
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Tabriz
Ewing Bill Aims to Build National Defence
The Times lauds Mr Ewing's compulsory training as the best safeguard for Australia. It notes Australians first to face national military duty and argues the measure strengthens the Federal idea and fosters a commonwealth spirit. Proper administration can spark patriotism over state interests.
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London
the Times
Ewing
Penny postage proposal urged by Henniker Heaton
In a Times letter Mr Henniker Heaton urges Asquith to back a universal penny postage loan of one million pounds. He argues a sinking fund would redeem the loan in ten years and that capitalists would relieve the Treasury of responsibility by supporting the reform.
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London
Henniker-Heaton
the Times
Asquith
Lamplighter Beveridge Dies in Dunedin After Fall
Between nine and ten last night three men carried lamplighter Robert Beveridge to his mother’s David street home. He lay unconscious by his lamp post, died early today from skull fracture and internal injuries. inquest later attributed death to brain hemorrhage due to chronic alcoholism. Beveridge, 30, worked at the gas works and was his mother’s sole support.
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Robert Beveridge
David Street
Caversham
Beveridge
Westport Murder Case Brief Release
Hallinen and Anderson were released from Gael this afternoon after the Pet Press Association report from Hokitika dated October 2. The incident involves the Westport murder case with ongoing local developments and statements from authorities.
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Hallinen
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Gael
Mount Somers Shooting Case Reported
Enquiries were made at Mount Somers regarding the shooting incident. Constable Moore conducts investigations but no arrest or clear culprit has been found as of press time. It is believed the revolver discharged at close range contained only powder, limiting the harm.
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Mount Somers
Moore
McClymont
Motor Mania Remarks by the Chief in Wellington
In Wellington the Chief Justice Sir Robert Stout urged caution among motorists at a Supreme Court sitting. He warned by by-laws may be needed after witnessing fast driving on Lambton Quay near Kirkcaldie and Staing that nearly endangered a man and child. He praised the driver’s skill in weaving through traffic without incident.
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Supreme Court
Robert Stout
Morplag. Co
Lambton Quay
Lord Plunket Speaks On Religious Instruction
Wise Words by Lord Plunket to Palmerston North listeners. The governor distributed prizes at a Sunday school demonstration held at the Opera House for the Wellington examination. He urged Christians to defend their faith, citing Turks and Japanese as examples of sacrifice for religion.
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Opera House
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