Liberal leader H O MacDonald dies in New Zealand
Wellington reports the Liberal Party MP WD S MacDonald died suddenly at his home. A farmer and early proponent of the Farmers Union, he served in Parliament since 1908 and held ministerial posts in Mines Agriculture Public Works Native Units and Roads during wartime government reshuffles. He leaves a widow two sons and three daughters.
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Est Press Association
Wellington
MacDonald
Paatols
Liberal
Parlie
Thien
Auckland
Mir H Mlacdonald
Gipps‘lana
Victoria
Init
New Zealand
North Island
Bay of Plenty
Bank of New Zealand
Bay
Tokemaru
Wallow
Cook
Gisborne
Farmers’ Union
Poverty Bay
Gow
Reform
Doudon
Liberal Party
Joseph Ward
Ton Joseph Ward
Marcel
Thomas Mackenzie
Mac-Donald
Mackenzie
France
Prisons Board Reports on Probation and Reform Detention
The Prisons Board reports that probation leads to higher reoffense rates among habitual criminals, while reformative detention shows better outcomes. Of those released on probation, 49 percent returned to crime or violated conditions. 51 percent had varied outcomes including death, relocation, mental hospital commitment, or ongoing surveillance. Reformative detention yields support via open-air life and prison farm work, with only 6 percent reoffending after treatment.
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Probaion
Rigon
Marshall Field Heir Entitled to Grandfather Estate Income
The United States circuit court decides Marshall Field gains three fifths of his grandfather’s estate valued at about £26,000,000 and the two fifths of Henry Field’s share. Master Henry Anthony Marsh is confirmed as the legitimate child of Henry Field but does not inherit. Henry Field’s widow Nancy Iking Field is entitled to the grandfather’s dower rights.
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Marshall Field
Henry Field
United Statesircuit
Henry Anthony’ Marsh
Henry
Marsh
Nancy Iking Field
London
Pilsudski Urges Wartime Resolve Against Russia
Warsaw correspondent reports Pilsudski desires to continue the war to the bitter end. He warns Poland cannot remain fixed on the East front and must either advance to crush the Reds or accept a false peace. He believes Russia aims to renew its attack. Italy backs the U.S. stance on Poland.
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Presa Association
London
Expresa
Warsaw
Pilsudski
Poland
Avithya
Washington
United States
Italy
Russians Claim Victory on Southern Front in War Update
Report from London notes Moscow says Russian forces shattered Wrangel's troops at Kuban and north of Taurian, leaving Wrangel confined to the Crimea as the Moscow government claims a complete annihilation of his forces.
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London
Moscow
the. Rede
Wrangel
Kuban
Taurian
Crimea
Empire Press Congress Reports Inadequate Dominion News
The August meeting in Vancouver praised hospitality and criticized knowledge gaps on New Zealand affairs. Speakers Hutchison and Penn urged improved news service for the Dominions, with Hutchison noting published examples of imperfect coverage. Hutchison and Penn will return to Ottawa, while Leys Horton Selig and Jones depart for England.
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Per Brees
Rvnenie Ee
Ava
British’ Columbia
Duncatj
Mr Hutchison
Otago Daily Times
Dominions
New Zealand
Messrs
Hutchison and
Penn
Otawa
T. W. Leys
H. Horton
Ne ‘Selig
Jones
Engand
Sculling Championship Controversy From Sydney
Barry defends choice in sculling title race saying he will not row Felton or any rival for championship honours. He claims age and fatigue prevent another preparation and vows Felton may take his stake back.
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Press Association
Sydney
Barry
Felton
Australia
England
Felton Withdraws Protest in Australian Sculling Controversy
Felton drops all objections to the stakeholder paying Barry the stakes in Sydney's world sculling championship. The protest stemmed not from money but to show supporters what he could do. Barry, war veteran and father of five, rowed for his ill daughter’s life amid wartime tolls on the Thames.
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Sydney
Felton
Barry
Wmsire
Woodluck
Sydney “Sun
Australia
Twickenham
Thames
London
Farewell at Magistrate Court for Mr Graham Transfer
A farewell gathering at the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon honored Mr KB 1zm, four years as assistant clerk, before his transfer to Timara. Presenting a gift, Mr C Branigan lamented the loss of a trusted colleague, with praise from Senior-Sergeant Ryan J Messiar Woods and others for Graham's official and athletic qualities.
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Magistrate’s Court
Legal Profession
Police
Esthouse
KB 1Zm
Magistrate's Court
Timara
Graham
C. Branigan
Ryan J.messiar Wi
Woods
Jwauchlan
Tler
Belfast Riots Mark Eighteen Dead and Over Two Hundred Wounded
Press Association report states eighteen deaths and more than 200 wounded since rioting began in Belfast. Sir Edward Carson appeals for order as peace negotiations proceed with the Government and an important announcement is due Friday.
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Press Association
Belfast
Edward Carson
J O‘assish
Inferno of Strife as Belfast Riots Resume Across Six Districts
London reports Belfast engulfed in street fighting with fires and looting in six centers. Five killed including a woman and an eleven year old. Sinn Fein and Protestant Catholic mobs clash as troops and police baton charge to restore control. Shops closed and residents flee amid chaos.
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Belfast
Sinn. Fein
Dublin
Uigty
Ndvéru
Sinn
Mayor's Hunger Strike Aims at Cork Lord Mayor Release
Labour leaders urge Mr Cloud George to release Mr McSwiney the hunger striking Lord Mayor of Cork. Sir James Long telegraphs Lord Stamfordham asking the King to remove his name from the knighthood roll over the treatment of McSwiney and other hunger-strikers.
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London
Cloud George
Mr McSwiney
Cork
James Long
Lord Stamfordham
McSwiney
Belfast fires spread as incendiary attacks rage
A Paris Matin article urges loyalty to allies and warns England over Belfast arson. The piece notes 14 streets burned and five fire brigades dispatched forty times, linking the unrest to the death of McSwiney and Ireland’s stance against clemency.
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London
Belfast
Paris
England
McSwiney
Ireland
Demand for Labour shows mixed union votes in strike talks
In London on August 30 the Labour demand split miners votes. Yorkshire backed a strike with 58 540 for and 55 979 against while Nottinghamshire opposed. The Triple Alliance may send the issue to the Parliamentary Committee. The government plans renewed talks on increased production as codling price rises to 43s per ton.
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Press Association
London
Yorkshire
Nottinghamshire
Triple Alliance
Trade’ Union. Congress
Broken Hill dispute report backs longer work week plan
Interims report by Mr Justice Edmunds on the Broken Hill dispute rejects the miners claim of a 36 hour week and £1 a day. It proposes a 48 hours week above ground and 44 hours below, supports continued contract system and night shifts. Miners voice dissatisfaction but offer no comment.
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Ydney
Justice Edmunds
Broken Hill
Miner wages rise 17 percent under Wilson approval
President Wilson approves a rise in anthracite coal miners' wages by 17 percent. The increases total about 85 million dollars over two years, affecting thousands of workers in the industry.
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Washington
Wilson
Brooklyn Elevated Strike Slows City Traffic
Brooklyn Elevated Railway and Tramway Company workers walked off for 90 cents an hour in a sudden strike that halted transportation in Vancouver. Thousands trudged to work as services nearly ceased.
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Vancouver
Brooklyn Elevated Railway and Tramway Company
Marton Spring Meeting Opens With Hurdles Wins
Marton Racing Club hosts a Spring Meeting with Otauru's Kid finishing first in the Marton Hurdles ahead of Diamond Nap and Master Boris. Militaire wins the Trial Plate with Prodigal and Pakaraka second and third. Nyeakanui takes the steeplechase. Depredation wins the Marton Handicap with Marqueteur second. Scratches include Lady Hilma Gay Patron Miss Elva Hollowell Horokaka Powere and others.
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Otauru
Kid
Diamond Nap
Boris
Vacuum
Torneo
Hypothesis
Renato
Mick
Militaire
Prodigal
Hilma
Gay Patron
Miss Elva
Hollowell
Horokaka
Inun
Ominous Mutlaki Area Signals Rising Unrest in Mesopotamia
War Office bulletin from London reports growing threats in the Muntalik zone between the Lower Tigris and Euphrates. Jehadi preaching, rebel band movements, and anticipated incidents accompany clashes near Hillah and Samarra. sabotage on the Baghdad Shargat railway continues. blockhouse construction begins along Baghdad to Baqubah.
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Press‘ Association
London
War Office
Muntalik
Lower
Tigris
Euphrates
Samara
Hillah
Bagdad-Shergat
Bagdad
Baqubah
Reuter
34Th Brigade
Samarai
Tus Khormuthi
Bakubah
Persia
Menjil
Mniles
Otira Tunnel Electrification Tenders Revealed
Wellington August 81 net tenders for the Otira tunnel project show National Electrical Engineering Co at £284 012 and English Electric Co at £264 973 after adjustment. The Government tentatively accepts the lower English Electric tender, with eight alternatives offered, including options for American and British major machinery.
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Per
Press Association
Wellington
Otira
National Electrical Engineering Company
English Electric Company
National Electrical Company
Dominion of Canada’s 1919 agricultural wealth tallied
The total estimated agricultural wealth of the Dominion of Canada for 1919 amounts to £1,475,859,000. The figure underscores the scale of farm assets and the role of agriculture in the national economy.
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Dominion of Canada
Paris Cirl Haunted Girl Acquitted in 1918 Murder Case
A Paris underworld girl haunted by a crime she did not commit was acquitted of murder charged from 1918. Two girls sought along the boulevards in 1916. one died from a knife thrust. Jeanne Lacoste was tried in absentia and condemned, later found alive and her verdict reversed.
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Paris
Jeanne Lacoste
Lacoste
Lacoiste
Miners Dispute Near Settlement in Dominion Parliament
Prime Minister Massey announced near settlement of the coal dispute in the House. Mr Hally reported a final agreement signed by both sides with Green Island and Tara tu decisions to be followed. Manderson’s employment policy and insurance issues were resolved, removing the last obstacle and paving lasting peace for Dominion cost mines.
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Pregg Association
Wllington
House of Representatives
Massey
Lccal
Bally
Hally
Mandérson
Ally
Green “Island
Aretu
Mataura
Gore
New Zealand
Green Island
Taratu
Manderson
Miners’ Federation
Australian embargo on coal exports to New Zealand remains
In Parliament Mr J P Luke questioned if the embargo on coal exports to New Zealand was raised. Prime Minister Massey replied the embargo was not lifted and noted a Newcastle shortage. Four NZ steamers wait for cargo as urgency to expedite supply grows. A NZ Railway Dept officer will visit Newcastle to push shipments.
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Wellington
New Zealand
J. P. Luke
Sweden
Massey
Gunde
W. M. Hughes
Newcastle
Hughes
Ele
Art
Dominion
Letter argues Armourland license could curb middlemen
A letter to the editor argues for granting Armourland Co. a meat export license to reduce London middleman power. The writer supports licensed competition, rejects claims of involvement in the American Meat Trust, and urges that if Armourland operates legitimately it could improve market value for the staple product.
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Armourland Co., Ltd
London
Armour and Co
American Meat Trust
Trme
War service homes applications count released
Melbourne August 31 The Hon E D Millen announced that 12060 applications for war service homes have been received totaling seven million one hundred ninety six thousand and forty nine pounds for expenditure.
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Press ‘Association
Melbourne
E. D. Millen
US wealth concentration and Brazil exports rise in 1920
A century old note claims two percent of the U.S. population owns about 60 percent of wealth. It cites Brazilian exports in the first nine months of 1920 totaling 270000 pounds with prices near 250 pounds per ton.
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United States
Porte
Brazil
1920 Gaming Act sparks debate in racing circles
A Wellington paper notes the 1920 Gaming Act generated strong initial reaction with fears it would wipe out bookmakers. It changes penalties, defines bookmaker activity, and allows evidence based on betting cards. Isolated bets remain legal while new clauses target small doubles in large bets. Time will tell how administration and enforcement affect bookmakers.
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G. J. Anderson
Wellington
Global Briefs from The Times Mexico Osaka and Ottawa
United States authorities indict 42 steamship lines including the International Mercantile Marine for conspiracy and anti trust restraint. In Tokyo Lieutenant Yamagata is killed and Ikao resort burns. Peiping refuses surrender of Anfu refugees. Canada’s paper and wood pulp exports rise to 256.689 million dollars for the year ending July 31. Madame Bernhardt battles lung congestion but remains alive.
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New York
The
International ~ Mercantile Marine
Ottawa
Canada
Veil Custom Traces to Ancient Wedding Dress Belief
The wedding veil is tied to an old custom where a bride covered her face at the marriage ceremony. This practice is described as the origin of the veil widely used in weddings today.
Co operative movement expands in war torn Russia
The piece explains Siberia’s cooperative system growing through three branches Consumers Credit and Producing societies. It notes unions from district to Central and CentrocoOperativ, with Moscow’s bank as central. Producing societies like Siberian Creamery and Yokaprom plan factories and export.
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Russia
Millard
Ani
Antagene
Siberia
Siberian Co-operative
Zakoopshit
Oe Gredit
United States
England
Zakeopshite
Siberian Credit Societies
General Union
Sincredsiouz
Moscow People’s Bank
Co-Operative
Association of Siberian Creamery Societies
Zakoopsbit
Yokaprom
Tast Siberian
Union of Industries
Irkutsk
Vais
Siberian
Fragmentary wartime trade figures in 71,969 959 1,296 401 terms
The readable lines show shattered wartime trade totals for sugar and grain. Figures mention 71 969 959 and 1 296 401 along with inputs from the British Empire Austria and other nations.
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United
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