Irish rebels and McSwiney trial sparks international debate
The report summarizes reactions to the McSwiney case with comment from Bonar Law and Lloyd George in London. It notes calls for Irish peace, government restraint, and potential implications if Cork’s mayor dies in prison, plus the French expulsion of Gavan Duffy.
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London
Labour
Telemsdé
McSwiney
Umstanides
Ben
Ireland
Cork
Bonar Law
Lloyd
New York
Condon
Gavan ‘Duffy
France
M. Millerand
Lloyd George
Mrviney
Gavan
Duffy
I, Bine “Fein
Rice
New’ York
Park Masilli
Kerry
Bernar Shaw
Boston
Congressional Committee
Chicago
Dail Eirann
Ile Irish Republican Parliament
Compulsory Loan Plan Discussed by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister told a delegation today that no compulsory loan for public works is intended though a bill may include a compulsory clause. He asserted patriotic capital will fund needs for soldiers land settlement and wartime cleanup without compulsion.
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Welling
Auc
Joan
Hampstead Town Board candidates named for seven seats
Nine candidates nominated for Hampstead Town Board seven seats with seven current members seeking re election and two new contenders W Andrews and J Thompson Also two candidates for the Ashburton Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Hampstead Tinwald districts election set for September 15 Additionally five Tinwald Commissioners race nominations include Bell Carpendale Millichman Petrie Wills R A Carpendale and J Hampton
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Hampstead
Messrs
G. W., Andrews
J. T. Byrom
B H H. Childs
W. J. Dalley
W.S. Belem
I. W.johnson
W.H Robinson
William ‘Thompson
Ashburton Fospital
Charitable Aid Board
Hampstead and
Tinwald
W. Al.Robinson
GW. Andrews
Wright Reveals Secrets Of Critical War Days In Blackwood
Captain Peter Wright discusses in Blackwood's Magazine the inner history of critical WWI days. The article covers distances to Amiens, the 12 000 yard gap, and Allied plans as the Supreme War Council debated abandoning Paris. Letters from Lord Haig in March are cited about reserves and a generalissimo.
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Association
United Service
London
Peter Wright
Supreme
War Council
Blackwood’s: Magazine
Germany
Amiens
Supreme Council
Doulleus
Marshal Foch
Paris
Philo-Marshal Haig
Wright
Lord Haig
Gough
Poland and Lithuania Frontiers Rise in New Hostilities
Warsaw reports negotiations on Poland Lithuania frontier and future relations have broken down as hostilities erupt. Each side accuses the other of crossing borders while Polish circles in London insist Polish lands remain recognized by the Supreme Council and condemn Lithuania as a rallying point for Red armies.
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Presa
Association
London
Warsaw
Poland
Supeme Council
Idris
Htig
Lithuania
Counsil
Polish Coup Rumor and Raid Reported in Posen
Berlin based Wassische Zeitung correspondent says German reserve troops occupy Grau denz station and other buildings to drive out Poles. Polish cavalry reportedly captures 400 prisoners and may charge them with treason.Early mobilization: eight thousand troops expected in Posen where Dimqnsky allegedly plans coup against Moscow government.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Wassiche Zeitung
Posen
Graudenz
Dimqnsky
Moscow
Polish Army to Join Wrangel Backed Offensive
Warsaw reports 150000 troops gathered in Poland to join General Wrangel after a conference with the Polish Army Staff. Bolshevist deserters are said to favor Wrangel as the fighting moves toward the front. Russian prisoners captur ed in Italy are described amid ongoing war activity.
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London
Warsaw
Daily Express
Makhroff
Wrangel
Poland
Bolshevist
Pri- Sopers
Italy
Bolsheviks Counter-Attack After Budeny Defeat
Despatch from London reports Bolsheviks counter-attacking between Vladimir and Lamroes after General Budeny's defeat. Further south, Polish forces repulsed attacks but began a slight line withdrawal.
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London
Budeny
Vladimir
Lamroes
U S Minister in China Says Recognition May Be Withdrawn
Paul Reinasch, former United States Minister in China, told the Chinese Government that American recognition of a military government in China is temporary and could be withdrawn if democratic reforms and a popular constitutional convention are not carried out. In Tokyo, Sectional Chief Saito of the Foreign Office was shot and seriously wounded by a man alleging Saito did not press damage claims against China.
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Per
Press Association
Peeing
Paul Reinasch
United States
China
Tokio
Saito
Foreign Office
Dempsey Knocks Out Miske in Third Round
Heavyweight bout report from America notes Jack Dempsey defeating Bill Miske by knockout in the third round. Event dated September 6 with details attributed to Press Association copy.
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Per
Press Association
Tarbour
Benyon Harbour
America
Dempsey
Miske
Japan and America Debate Korea Policy and Immigration
In September reports from Kioto and San Francisco, Japan asks for a broader hand in Korea while defending its Siberian intentions. The American delegation counters with warnings on Japanese immigration, as Senator Phelan vows no compromise with California’s stance.
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Per
Press Association
Kio
Atarquis Okuma
American Congressimen
Japan
Korea
America
Siberia
Philippine Islands
San
Francisco
Phelan
California
State Department
Japan Offers Compromise on Land Law and Open Door
Washington reports Japanese circles say Ambassador Shidehara will demand the U S government block the proposed Californian land law and warns Japan will refuse to discuss a Chinese open door unless Japanese residents are granted normal rights. He also indicates willingness to limit further Japanese immigration if rights are not denied.
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Washington
Shidehara
United States
Japan
Ma.Colby
Japanese politics and potential successors in Tokyo
The Washington dispatches from Tokio report discussions among premier Hara clan figures about leadership succession. The World notes possible candidates such as Baron Kato and other prominent peers being considered for the next moves in the government.
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New ‘York
Washington
New York
World
Tokio
Gis Janderstood
Hara
Issuon
Hare
Baron Eee Kato
Canada Roumania woollen textiles trade deal announced
The Department of Commerce reports negotiations concluded for a nine million dollar woollen textile order between Canada and Roumania. Canadian manufacturers will be paid at loading port per arrangements with British financiers. Thirty seven mills participate supplying 1.9 million yards of cloth and knit goods.
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Presa Association
Washington
Department of Commerce
Canada
Roumania
Documenta
Britigh. Ananciers
Mills
Williams announces Bay of Plenty bid after MacDonald death
Gisborne reports K W Williams chairman of Waiapu County Councils has announced his candidacy for the Bay of Plenty seat following the death of Hon W D S MacDonald. Williams declines earlier decision and pays tribute to the late MP.
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Per
Press Association
Gisborne
Williams
Waiapu
Bay of Plenty
House of Representatives
W.D.S. MacDonald
Wellington
Bay “of Plenty
W. D
MacDonaldis
Peace Loan Subscriptions Reach 15 Million Pounds
The Peace Loan subscriptions total £15,000,000 with Victoria at £6,500,000 and New South Wales £4,000,000 short of quota. Premier Storey announced £4,000,000 more revenue than 1919 is needed to fund the 1920 state budget.
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Press Association
Sydney
Victoria
Yeterday
New South Wales
Storey
Henna Haired Troglodyte Women Discovered In Subterranean Lives
Mrs J. B. Vorbes reports in London after travels from Morocco to Syria uncovering troglodyte women of Tripoli mountains who live underground in cave dwellings with rooms large enough for camels. They emerge only to marry and change homes, then dye hair with henna as they age. daylight makes them nearly blind and they stagger as if drunk.
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J. BR. Vorbes
London
Morocco
Syria
Tripoli Mountains
Forbes
Trade unions seek peace as miners resist arbitration
London reports indicate efforts to ease conflict between government and miners continue though miners remain opposed to wage submission to an Industrial Court. J H Thomas cautions against ransom, while others deny that the strike aims at nationalisation and await ballot results.
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Press Association
London
Trade Union Congress
J. H. Thomas
Portsmouth
Mromas
Hodges
R. Smillie
Engineers refuse forty eight hour week pledge in Sydney
In Sydney on September 6 engineers and boiler makers were asked to sign a forty eight hour per week agreement. A large number refused and were told their services were not needed. Workers marched to Trades Hall vowing to fight on. Union leaders fear wider trouble as Clyde works refused no Saturday work to 250 000, naval dockyards unaffected. Cabinet to consider tomorrow with possible prosecutions for employers.
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Sydney
Clyde
Dispute On Overtime Settled In Melbourne Conference
A Melbourne report states that shipowners and Wat Side Federation officials reached a settlement after a conference. The agreement sets that overtime work will be arranged at the ship's side rather than via the Labour Bureau.
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Melbourne
Bytween
Watsiders
Federation
Coal Trimmer Dispute Halts Crane Work at Loading Site
A disruption at a coal loading site halted crane operations after 4 PM on September 7. Reports indicate coal trim workers refused to continue until the issue with loading appliances was resolved and the crew could resume regular hours.
Bolshevik Spread Alarms Reach Italian Cities
Paris and London dispatches report Bolshevism gaining footholds in Milan Turin Genoa Naples Bologna and Rome with Soviets. Italian government braces for possible conflict as workers defend seized factories with barbed wire machine guns and even tanks.
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Paris
Italy
Milan
Turin
Genoa
Naples
Bologna
Rome
London
Revered Leaders Bid Farewell at Congress in Toronto
Reports say Sir Thomas Mackenzie, acting for New Zealand government and chambers of commerce, officially represented NZ at the Toronto congress. Obregon is believed elected president of Mexico as quiet day passes. Kemp shatters piano endurance record in London. Tilden defeats Johnston to win U S lawn tennis crown.
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Per Press Association
Feed A.m
Ptndon
Ipiobey G
Mrighers ‘Srames
Aen
Thomas Mackenzie
New Zealand
London
Mexico
Bam
Alvaro Obre
Gon
Imperial Positions and Imperial Conference Outlook
The Times praises Sir Thomas Mackenzie and warns against filling Dominion posts with near-retirements. It argues imperial ties are vague and urges young, active people for London and Dominion governorships with adequate salaries. The leader calls for coordinated action at the Imperial Conference to ensure proper performance of duties.
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London
the Times
Sir Thomas Mackenzie
Great Britain
Rand
Imperial Conference
Agriculture Minister Sees Bright Australian Outlook
Adelaide dispatch reports the Minister for Agriculture assessing the northern region’s prospects as especially favorable with an outlook described as a potential near record. Key statements emphasize improving farming conditions and strong agricultural potential across sectors.
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Adelaide
Farmers' Cooperative eyes Somerset Hotel buy in Ashburton
In Ashburton the New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association Ltd entered definite negotiations to purchase the Somerset Hotel buildings. If completed in a day or two the retail departments may move in. The firm plans extensive additions worth about £17,000 but a building permit refusal prompted an alternate plan. Some claim a Burnett Street block could follow, while others doubt the Jubilee Buildings deal. Retailers fear disruption to goodwill and displaced tenants push for new offices amid rising demand for shop space and a two storey West Street building near completion.
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Somerset Hotel
New Zealand
Farmers’ .Co- Operative Association, Ltd
Farmers’ Co,operative, Association
Board of Tract
Burnett Street
Ashburton
Co-operative Association
Sterdy
Mitchall
Labour in Council Faces Mining Strike Threat
The Trade Union Congress opened at Portsmouth with about 950 delegates as leaders urged mediation with the Government to avert a coal strike. President Mr Thomas praised the Council of Action while warning workers to stay united for industrial freedom and economic emancipation amid Ireland and international tensions.
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Per
Press Association
Reuters
London
Trade. Union Congress
Portemouth
Thomas
Council of Action
Poland
Russia
Ireland
England
Dragoon
Glasgow High Court Hears Case of Spittal for Murder
The Glasgow High Court seated judges Lords Sands and Ashmore opened a sitting at the Justiciary Buildings. Fourteen trials included James Burrell Spittal charged with the May 5 1920 assault at Salvation Army Hostel 102 London Street Glasgow resulting in death. Spittal claimed he lost his temper after an offensive remark. The jury found him guilty of culpable homicide with a recommendation to leniency and he was sentenced to three years penal servitude.
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High Court of Justiciary
Justiciary
Glasgow
London’ Street
Peter Mudie
Spence
Charles Laird Kennedy
John Baldwin
Salvation Army
London Street
Spittal
Fairbanks Honeymoon in London Amidst Persistent Press Pursuit
Report describes Mr and Mrs Fairbanks seeking privacy in London as photographers and crowds flood every venue from Waterloo to Wimbledon. The couple, determined to avoid publicity, endure relentless encroachments while yearning for a peaceful retreat, rumored to include Henley and a houseboat for Regatta week.
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London
Douglas. Fairbanks
America
Atlantic
New, York
Southampton
Fairbanks
Devigg
Waterloo
Piccadilly
Wimbledon
Eden
Henley
North Island seeks fair share of public works funds
A Auckland and Poverty Bay deputation met Prime Minister Massey and Public Works Minister Coates urging North Island claims for public works spending. Massey said national balance matters, noting Auckland’s progress, Otira tunnel costs, and plans to complete East Coast and Whangarei lines while ensuring overall justice for the country.
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Press Association
Wellington
Auckland
Poverty Bay
Massey
North Island
South Island
Otira
East Coast
Whangarei
Local Health Ad fragment Imprecisely Mentions Protection Claim
Fragmentary OCR text references a family protection product and claims about preventing coughs colds and sore throats. Mentions Natal Pronf and Ek oxiomical with unclear dosing notes and a six dose reference.
Countess of Glasgow Burst Gate at Birkenhead Dock
A 900-ton Countess of Glasgow shattered the 30-foot Alfred Dock gate at Birkenhead stamping into the river. A torrent of water, tossing sixteen vessels, left barges and liners wrecked and crews struggling. Rescue by tugs saved many, with one man and his two sons pulled to safety. A similar incident occurred here 23 years earlier.
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Mersey
Countess
Glasgow
Alfred Dock
Birkenhead
Uinding
Alfred
Sahat
Bien
Hhe
Ion
Radium and salts revive frog heart research noted in London
A historical account recalls Sidney Ringer's discovery that distilled water lacking mineral salts caused frog hearts to fail while tap water with salts kept them beating. Later experiments showed radium can substitute potassium in the solution, keeping the heart alive near the radium and stopping when removed.
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London
Sidney
Ringer
Daily Mail
Goughs Boot Emporium Ashburton Bargain Sale
The advertisement notes a temporary drop in boot prices at Goughs Boot Emporium in Ashburton. Two loss purchases allow deeply discounted ladies and men footwear including Grace Kid Court Shoes Derby Boots Camel Hair lines priced far below usual, with crowds anticipated as the sale runs months long.
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Ashburton
Gough
Larry Sells
Tancred ‘Street
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