Massacre Rumors and Disasters Reported From Constantinople to New York
Reports echo across the era from Constantinople to New York as Kurdish and regular troops alleged massacres near Viranshehr and widespread damage in Asia Minor. a fatal fire, a large wall of floodwater in Michigan dropping lifeless towns, a Cairo tramway strike with violent clashes, and the strangling of Esther Prayer in London.
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New York
Lower
Michigan
Peninsula
Cairo
Axi
London
Esther Prayer
Leonard Street
Ruegell Square
Caca
Emily ‘Dimmock
Camden Town
Unemployed Debate Intensifies in Britain
London reports on the unemployed question as Mr John Burns meets the King at Sandringham for full information. Victor Grayson accuses Burns of flunkey behavior and urges 6000 unemployed at St Pancras to steal rather than starve, calling Socialists to form a protective army.
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Per Press Association—Copyright
London
Joh Burns
Sandringham
Victor Grayson
St. Pancras
John Burns
Grayson
American Fleet Arrives in Yokohama Amid Fireworks
The American fleet entered Yokohama harbour escort by Japanese cruisers as 16 Japanese battleships and shore batteries fired salutes. Japanese newspapers praise the United States for guiding Japan toward modern civilization and friendship.
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Tokio
Yokohama Harbour
Japan
America
Wise Thoughts in America on Fleet’s Visit to Japan
The American press reacts to the fleet’s arrival in Japan with hopeful, cordial tones. The Washington Post says the hospitable reception ends talk of war, while the New York Tribune notes Australia and Japan’s enthusiastic welcome as a testament to U S neutrality and friendly foreign policy.
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America
New York
Japan
Washington ‘Post
New York Tribune
Australia
United States
Bathurst eight hour races marred by injuries and crashes
At Bathurst during the eight hour bicycle races a series of accidents left Horder the State champion severely injured and Summers from New Zealand with several broken ribs. In Wairuna survey nine plates were dented with four or five replacements likely. Al Mackinon resigned from Victoria's State Ministry over Land Values Bill scope. Hudson was reprieved for the murder of Adolph Bock in Hobart.
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Sydney
Bathurst
Horder
Summers
Ihe Wairuna
Wairuna
Melbourne
al Mackinon
Hobart
Hudson
Adolph Bock
Murdered by a Burglar at Gayndah Bank
Brisbane reports a teen clerk J Muir 18 at the Gayndah branch of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney shot dead last night. A porter heard breaking glass and police found Muir on the bank floor. safes tampered with but not opened. A burglar is believed to be at large as details of a broken lamp revolver and missing items surface.
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Brisbane
J. Muir
Gayndah
Commercial Banking Company of
Sydney
Muir
Bedr
Election Meetings Schedule and Orari Rally Report
The General Election notices list tonight meetings in Ashburton Selwyn and related districts with speakers including Mr David Jones Mr W Nosworthy and MP C A G Hardy. Tomorrow spots include River side Winchmore Geraldine and Barrhill with several candidates and the Oddfellows hall at Ashburton. Nosworthy addressed Orari electors Monday in the schoolroom with record attendance and thanks from Labour union chair Geo ONeill.
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Ashburton
David Jones
Westerfield
W. Neasworthy
Creenetreet
Selwyn
AL C G. Hardy
Juankston School
W. J. Dickie
Kyle
J. D. Cobbe
the Oddfellows
Selhvyn
Seafield
C. A. G. Hardy
Barrhill School
MR Nosworthy
Obrari
Nosworthy
Orari
W. Mason
Br Geo. O'Neil
Thearm Labourers’ Union
Blackler
Farm Labourers’ Union
Motor cars and excessive speed case dismissed
Dunedin October 20 information against Acton Adams and Percy Elworthy for driving motor cars at excessive speed through Princes Street were dismissed by Mr Widdowson S M who ruled that it had not been proved the speed was dangerous to the public.
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Dunedin
Acton Adams
Percy Elworthy
Princes Street
Widdowson
S.M
Wool sales close sharply in London trading
Commercial reports from London dated October 19 note wool sales closing very firmly in early morning trading revived October 20 16 40 a m. The update highlights strong demand and firm prices across varieties.
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London
Private boat steerer killed by whale near Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island reports Frank Bates Evans, steerer in No. 2 whaling boat, was killed by a whale today. Other districts note a youth injured at pony races, a drowning at Boundary Creek water hole, and Henry Duck dies while chopping wood, age 65, possibly due to heart disease.
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Abcrueand
Norfolk Island
Frank Bates Evans
Wellington
Magee
Oamaru
Frank Hedges
Boundary Creek
Byeline
Hastings
Henry Francis Duck
Ashburton Yards Stock Sale Highlights Strong Sheep Trade
At Ashburton yards on Tuesday the weekly sale drew a fair attendance with an average entry for the year. Fat sheep sold freely with prices above last week, store sheep offerings around 3300 with ewes and lambs showing a slight decline, and cattle mostly sold with a medium entry and varied prices across fats and stores.
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Eavalton
Ashburton
Wethers
Ids
At &S
Fallenouth
Wes
Lig
Lds
Benefit Concert For John Taylor Widow October 22
A benefit concert is planned at Oddfellows Hall on October 22 to aid Mrs Taylor and her four children after Mr John Taylor's recent death. Organisers Crooks Meehan Frizzelle and H J Chapman have assembled a strong local program with the County Band providing pre concert selections. Tickets are selling well as the community rallies to support the family.
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Oddfellows’ Hall
John ‘Taylor
Messrs
Crooks
Meehan
RB. Frizzelle
H. J. Chapman
Election Notices For Tuesday To Saturday Events
Notices describe events starting Tuesday with WrestERETELD on Tuesday and Wednesday evening at Mengton. Thursday October 22 and October events to follow. Saturday fleetings start at 8 o'clock with ladies specially invited.
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Mengton
TS Eosers
Electors of Ashburton Meeting Schedule
Mr W Nosworthy will meet electors at Hinds on Friday October 23. Waterzon and Hondee hold meetings on Thursday October 24 and Friday October 27 respectively. Ruapuna gathering is on Wednesday October 28. All meetings start at 8 p.m. Ladies are cordially invited.
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Waterzon
Hondee
Unreserved Clearing Sale of Live and Dead Stock
Proceeds to include cattle pigs horses and equipment from properties Ruapuna and Shepherds Bush as Mr Edward Taylor directs an unreserved sale. Items listed include Merino sheep horses draught teams ponies implements furniture piano harmonium desks and sundries with client notification urged for prompt requirements.
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Aving
Ruapuna
Edward Taylor
H.p
Reid
Gray
Duncan Law
D.F
S.F
Labour candidate to address voters in Ashburton meeting
Dr Gobbr of the Labour party will meet and address the public at Oddfellows Hall Ashburton tomorrow Wednesday night October 21 at 8.00. Seats reserved for ladies invited. Mayor Henry Davis to chair. Also at Oddfellows Hall Tinwald Friday October 23rd.
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Brroi
Gobbr
Oddfellows’ Hall
Ashburton
Henry Davis
Flatman To Address Electors In Ashburton Hall
RF RB Flatman invites electors of Ashburton to an October meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. He will deliver a political address with front seats reserved for ladies.
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Flatman
Oddfellows’ Hall
Ashburton
RW DICK to address electors at Selwyn centres
RW DICK will address electors at Selwyn centres in Kyle This Tuesday evening Seatfield tomorrow Wednesday evening Cree Feud at October Bi Dromore Friday October 23 Fairton Saturday October 24. He will present Liberal views on current questions. Ladies with reserved seats are invited.
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Selwyn
Fairton
Market Report and Weather Update from Ashburton
A farmer sold a line of ewes with 30 lambs at 7s 3d at Ashburton. Captain Edwin reports westerly winds with rain likely and trees to fall. An appeal against a magistrate’s indecency ruling by George Rankin and M H Christian was filed in Christchurch with Mr Justice Denniston expected to hear next month.
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Ashburton
Edwin
Christchurch
H. W. Bishop
George Rankin
IF. H. Christian
Justice Denniston
Fragmentary Dromort and Pat Ete Dates Listed
A damaged notice lists dates Thursday October 22 and Friday October 8 for events or postings. No further details or locations are provided in the readable text.
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Pat Ete
By Laws Regulating Privies Adopted by Sun Board
A Special Meeting on October 1908 passed a resolution regulating sanitary privies defining allowed types and cleansing methods and the disposal of night soil. The resolution will be submitted for confirmation as a special order at Methuen Road Board Office on November 2, 1908 at 3 PM.
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Norce
Road Board
Methuen
Methven
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Ockier
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Ihany
Wonieh
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MR Grayson
MR Burns
W. F. Williams
Geraldine
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F. M. Twomey
T. Burxton
W. Jeffries
Ashburton Stock Market
Ashburton Yards
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Ae Hall
Ketqan-Nightingale Dramatic Company
Taylor—Carrington
Geo. Herman
Wibl Nightingale
John 'S
Oddfellows' Hall
Ashburton County Brass Band
R. Meechan
R. Frigzelle
Asddu Tag
Othe
Wrestereteld
N.Z. Farmers’ Co-Operative Association OF Canty., Ltd
Horse Fair
Hehalf
Guy
Waterton
NLZ
Faraders’ Co-Op
Pen Nase
Odldfellows
H. G. Craighead
East Street
Fanted
Sale—Tomato Plante
Trevarton
Slane Aimy “Hall
Wakanai Road
Foving Pictures
Orchestra
Gleen Company
L.A. Hall
Dunn Bros
Hampstead
Thomas Bros
Bay Pony
Chapman and Davis
Thomas Ashburton
G. T. Russell & CO
F. BR. Hyde and CO
Russell
City of London Guild
C.I
Steele
G. T. Russell
C. H. Black
Eses
Ruby
Craigievar
Kelvin
Duncan Grubber
ATP
Mitchell and Turner
Quality Drapers
MR W. Nosworthy
Wailds
Hinds
Aalgety and Co., Limited
AE Ruapona
Dalgety and Co., Limited
National Mortgage and Agency Company
International Harvester Company
National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd
Oddfellows
Hull, Tinwald
Selwyn Electorate
Seatield
Dromore
Sher
Manu
Ion
Oura
Fletcher
Auckland
Sultanas
Lexia Raisine
Bates
Prunes—Chaiecat J
Muscatels
Spenieh
Aimpionia F
Alatchius
Bell and Co
R. Bell and Co
Myers
Otago Witness
Auckland Weekly News
Graphic
Weekly Press
Asbu
H.M. Jones
Nelson
FLE Etcher Bros
Collins
Percy’s
Etter
Sherwin
Williams
Fletcher Bros
YAAR
G. H. Carson
Cycle and Motor Works
Tancred Street
McClurg
Barratt Strest
Jeweller
Delametta
Pritchard Bros., Drapers, Clothiers and Tailors
Yancred Street
Off Arcade
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
B. Christian
A. G. Hardy
Lreetors
Laurelton School
Barrhill
Highbank School
Methven Hall
Lyndhurst Hale
Tina Abbey
Buxton
Thomas
Triangle
Ercy
Kerr Bros
W. R. Shattock
the People’s Butcher
Somerset Private Hotel
Pss
Wew
Tarsey
T. M. Morrissey
Thomas Bros., Grain and Produce Dealers
Havelock Street
Cadbury's
Fry’s
Rowntree
Pascal
Hay Bros
T, Bullock
Belt Road
Burnett Street
Sae
River ‘Terrace
Henry Stephenson
Bath
Hebron
AMD
O.S
Colonial Mutual Life Resurance
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society
RH. M. Stewart
Chertsey
Dromort
Staveley
National Mortgage & Agency Company OF N.Z., Ltd
Chapman
Grost Vane
Efletcher
Mars
Swift
Carson
Cycle All Motor Works
IOR
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle Stores
Westfield
Farmers’ Co-Op
OW Sutton
Myers’s Grocery
Mount Hutt Road Board
I Middleton
Mount Hutt Road
Totty
R, Totty, Chemist
Somerset Hotel
Stephen Madden
Waco
Mitchell and Turners
Grant & Moore
Saunders’ BuilDings
Hoyle
NAVY
Grant & Woore
Baileay
Oates & CO Burnet
F. Turtile
Abe Andrew Orr
Fabie—Ile
Suisrt TV
Andrew Orr
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