Wives Ordered Home as Army Goes to Active Service
In London on September 14 the Irish Command ordered wives of soldiers in Ireland to return to Britain. Sinn Fein leaders claim authorities and Cabinet members plan to break the Sinn Fein movement with assassination, arrests, and intensified terror. A Skibbereen incident involved an aeroplane dropping mail bags onto a painted field circle, later seized by Sinn Fein volunteers who removed them by car.
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Hunger Strikers in Cork Move Toward Vengeance Weighing
London reports Sinn Feiners vow reprisals if McSwiney dies as hunger strike reaches thirty fifth day in Cork Gaol. Detectives tighten security for prominent figures and public buildings while Hennessy supporters claim alibi could prove innocence if demanded.
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England
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New Appointment in Ulster Enrolment Plans Expected
London September 13. An announcement will soon be made regarding a new assistant under-secretary to Ulster. It mentions enrolment of loyal citizens to aid authorities and support the administration.
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Irish Finance Minister reports no funds from Australia except £175
The Sinn Fein balance sheet states no money has been received from Australia for the self determination fund. It notes only £175 from three West Australian individuals, with prior mention of interest among friends in Australia.
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Fenn
Irish Republic
Australia
Times Letter Against Militarism in Ireland
The Times publishes a letter signed by thirteen figures including Philip Gibbs H G Wells John Masefield and Gilbert Murray protesting militarism in Ireland. It says a Tyngh law targets not only culprits but villages and towns with soldiers and police conducting reprisals while the Government fails to restrain them and has banned coroners inquests in nine counties.
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H.G. Wells
John Masefield
Gilbert Murray
Ireland
Government urged to market new loan before local borrowing rises rates
Wellington September 14 The Hon J Ay Hanun urged haste to place the government loan on the market to avoid adverse effects from local borrowing. Massey said the government expects to raise money at a reasonable rate and cited Wellington city’s recent 3½ percent issue as a benchmark, with a bill on locals likely next week.
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Wellington
J. Ay ‘Hanan
Ma Hanan
Post Office Savings Bank
Myr Massey
Market platinum price swings cited in brief note
A brief market note states platinum once reached around £40 per ounce in the 1930s era, about seven times the common price of gold, then fell to roughly half that peak and now sits near £24 per ounce. The report highlights volatility in precious metal values.
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Wold
Kameneff Departure Linked to Litvinoff Deception in London
The Evening Standard reports Kameneff left due to Litvinoff’s double dealing and backroom talks with Labour circles. Allegations claim a 75 000 pound bid to the Daily Herald was pushed by Litvinoff, leaving delegates misled and Kameneff's position untenable. Kameneff denies Lloyd George’s accusations about crown jewels, Bolshevik subsidies, Labour influence, and peace terms with Poland. Parliament Secretary Sutherland calls Kameneff’s statements false and promises further disclosures if needed.
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George
England
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Russia
Poland
M. Kameneff
Bee
William Sutherland
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Argyllshire
Allies approve joint statement on Europe and Asia Minor policy
Italy's Giolitti and France's Millerand back publication of a statement noting convergent interests among Britain, Russia and France. They urge end to Russia Poland war and Turkish nationalists conflict, support Turkey’s integrity, and favor collaboration in Asia Minor while preserving their own actions toward the Soviet government.
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Signor Giolitti
Italy
Millerand
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France
Europe
Great Britain
Maine Elections Show Republican Lead in September Vote
The Maine state election yields a Republican majority near 40000 with leaders claiming repudiation of the Wilson administration and the League of Nations. Observers note Maine’s September voting pattern influences national turnout, while first time women voters lean Republican.
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Prince of Wales Renown reaches Gatun on swift canal trip
The Renown passed Gatun Lake in seven hours and noted deeper Culebra Cut since the outward voyage. The Prince, with his staff, rode a special train to Fort de Lesseps for a tarpon fishing trip and dined with the party before leaving for Kingstown Jamaica at daybreak.
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Milner resigns rumors and Elibank obituaries spread
London and other world briefs report rumors of Lord Milner’s possible resignation and the death of Lord Murray of Elibank born April 12 1870 eldest son of the first viscount and tenth Baron Elibank. Also health ministry revelations accuse egg and custard powders of colouring.
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Cheltenham
India
Ministry of Health
Sylvia Pankhurst arrives in Petrograd for Moscow Inter nationale
Moscow reports Sylvia Pankhurst has reached Petrograd en route to participate in the Third Internationale in Moscow.
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Moscow
Sylvia Pankhurst
Petrograd
Polish Campaign Rumors of Bolshevik Riots and Polish Offensive
Reports from Berlin and Helsingfors say anti Bolshevik riots in Petrograd left six Bolshevik commissioners drowned in the Neva. Trotsky plans a winter campaign against the Poles as new Red armies form near Beresina and the upper Dnieper. Unconfirmed word says an offensive may have begun and that Polish forces are withdrawing from Brest Litovsk.
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Notable New Zealand Accidents and Deaths Reported
Wellington reports name Cyril Henry Knapp died after being run over by a traction engine causing a fractured pelvis. Dunedin records the body of Robert Alexander Wilson found in the Molyneux River with inquest revealing insomnia prior illness and possible death by drowning. Lovell's Flat mine worker John Archibald died from roof collapse at Dunlop's mine after an inquest opened and adjourned to Monday.
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Robert Alexander Wilson
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Tehouka
John Archibald
Dunlop
Lovell
Inquest jury fixes man’s age near sixty eight
An East End inquest sees the jury estimate the deceased’s age as about 68, conflicting with a son’s 63 and doctors’ at least 70. The report notes varying estimates and mentions a Bunz Studio advertisement urging Christmas photographs and September mail timing. Also cites Woods Grat Peppermint Cue price lines.
Frozen meat trade moves lamb to New York markets
The Durham carrying 225000 lamb car cases has arrived from Wellington and will soon offer lamb at 21 to 23 cents per pound in New York. Matatua and another boat are expected within days with cargoes of lamb and rabbits. New York hotel suppliers are importing dressed turkey from New Zealand via San Francisco.
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Labour in Revolt and Miner Demands Stir Debate
The Miners executive rejects separating demands for wage hikes and coal price cuts. Derbyshire miners' trustee Mr Spencer backs higher wages and lower coal costs, arguing strikes hinge on wage gains not coal prices. Isaacs and Bernard Shaw oversee miners publicity efforts.
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Derbyshire Minera’Association
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Milan Industries Rally Calls for Funds to Fight Workers
In Rome on September 14, Milan report says 800 industry representatives resolve to subscribe funds to combat workers' illegalities. They deplore the government's inactivity and pledge support to end disruptions.
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Milan
Lourengo Marques Strike Ends as 500 Return to Work
In Lourengo Marques the railway strike ends with 500 workers signing to resume work unconditionally. The Portuguese government says arrests followed disobedience to a call to the colours, not the strike itself.
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Lourenco Marques
Iron trades workers demand 44 hour week inquiry
In Sydney on September 13 workers vow to return if the Conciliation Commissioner orders an inquiry into a shorter week. If findings show hours can drop without harming industry the government may legislate a 44 hour week. A day later the Industrial Commissioner reports men will resume Wednesday and abandon step-work meetings during the inquiry.
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Iron Trades
Mesopotamian unrest reported with column advances
War Office dispatches describe continued blockhouse construction amid sniping and slight casualties. A Bagdad expedition pushed fifty miles, defeating 600 insurgents near Moret Canal before cavalry drove them off. Air attack dispersed attackers near Abujirah, and a Samarra railway assault was repelled. Delhi reports outline Tehran terms and Persian Cossacks preparing for a new push.
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Sugar Workers Dispute Edges Toward Arbitration Award
In Auckland on September 14 the Sugar workers dispute continues as the Arbitration Court advances an award while both sides accuse the other of victimisation. The company claims it may hire as it sees fit, while the Union says several workers cannot be reinstated and names were asked but refused. Conciliation Commissioner T Harle Giles now intervenes to secure a settlement.
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Auckland
Arbitration’ Court
T. Harle Giles
Housewives Ready Easy Dessert With Bettle's Rennet
A Springtime note prompts housewives to prepare a simple dessert Stewed Fruit with Curds and Whey using Bettle's Rennet The ad boasts affordability noting 18 64 as cost and claims the product yields much with a bottle.
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Bettle
Waikato mine dispute debated in Wellington House
In Wellington on September 14 the House of Representatives quizzed Mr Parry over the Huntly coal mine dispute. Mr Massey insisted it was a government mine issue, while miners claim they seek equal travel rates to town workers. The discussion touched on housing, rail timetables, and where miners reside, with references to Rotowaru and Glenmassey.
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Ruyaiunga
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H. E. Holland
Petone
Weillington
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Pukemiro
Mr. Holland
Rotowaru
Mr Massey
Glenmassey
Auckland City Faces Coal Shortage Risk
The Mayor warns a coal shortage threatens city utility services within ten days unless Waikato operations resume and local deliveries restart. Trams hold enough coal for ten days while light and power works have about twenty days of supply.
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Waikato
Strike on West Coast Disrupts State Mine Work
In Greymouth this day miners halt all work at the State Mine and development sites in an irritation strike to force the Government to reinstate dismissed workers. The action aims to replace those who refuse to fund a Broken Hill levy, part of a wider effort to suppress coal stocks and repeal wartime civil rights for conscientious objectors. Several miners have shifted to railway work under the Public Works Department.
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Public Works Department
Potato exports to Australia delay noted by minister
Wellington reports the Agriculture Minister told Parliament that an Australian expert has not yet obtained formal Federal approval to visit New Zealand for a report on potato exports. The expert is expected to depart Melbourne by the Moana and arrive in New Zealand next Tuesday, with a possible departure in a fortnight if approvals are secured.
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Agriculture
D. Jones
New Zealand
Commonwealth
Nosworthy
Melbourne
Singer and Public Pronounce National Anthem Dispute
A Sydney cable reports Mr John McCormack cancelling a concert in Adelaide last Saturday after protests over the National Anthem being played. McCormack said he performs the anthem only with royalties present and noted hostility toward his American links. he remains proud of his American citizenship and Irish birth. Then a London telegram from McCormack states he wishes to sing in London, arguing art transcends nationality.
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London
John McCormack
Adelaide
McCormack
Ireland
Ireland. During Mr McCormack
John ‘Meey
Union vote favors church amalgamation in Australia
Policy evidence shows strong affirmative results from Presbyterians Congregationalists and Methodists on church union. Meanwhile drought and floods drive Graziers Association to keep 48 hour work terms for shearers and an approaching lambing season. Over 100 sheds shorn under association terms as outlook remains tight. Premier to draft bill taxing race tickets paddock and gates with revenue around £26000.
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Sydney
Graziers’ Association
Peace Loan Over subscribed and New Guinea Bill debated
Melbourne reports show the Peace Loan was over subscribed by £26,000 with more pledges forthcoming. The House adjourned after Mr Hughes moved the second reading of the New Guinea Bill to establish civil administration in place of decades of military rule. The Victorian Railway Commission's new chairman Mr H W Clapp arrived from America.
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British Shipping Combine
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Italy
Toulon
Naples
Sugar Beet Industry Raised In New Zealand House Debate
Dr Newman urged developing the sugar beet industry as high sugar prices and supply scarcity press for local production. Minister Nosworthy said inquiries were under way and an experiment could be arranged, with seed supply and testing on irrigated lands in Central Otago discussed.
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W. Nenworthy
Dr. Newman
Textile firms drive London registrations in six months
The six months of this year saw 6415 new companies registered in London with total share capital of £448,738,317. Among them the textile sector contributed 116,001,678 pounds, indicating notable activity in that industry amid overall business formation.
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Londons
Striking Glasgow Wharf Accident Injures New Zealand Shunter
William John Hamblin, a shunter from Dunedin, suffered severe injuries when a locomotive wheel crushed both legs at the Glasgow wharf head in Wellington on Saturday afternoon. He was transported to hospital with the left leg amputated and remains conscious and improving. The driver Leviak and others involved were shocked by the incident and a notable coincidence linked Hamblin with his English hospital nurse during his service.
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William A. Purvis
Leviék
Levick
Dunedine
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
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England
New Zealand
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British Naval Strategy Praised by Retired Admiral
In an interview published in the Christian Science Monitor, Rear-Admiral Bradley Allen Fiske, a U.S. Navy retiree, lauds British naval strategy in World War I. He says the British Navy was the world’s best, held the North Sea barrier, and prevented a German invasion, though admiralty policy showed shortsightedness.
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Allen Fiske
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Christian Science Mtor
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Presidenit
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North Sea
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Admiralty
Electrical engineer meets county power board on Ashburton scheme
Mr J R Templin consulting electrical engineer visited Ashburton and conferred with Mr J W Watt chairman of the County Power Board Committee on preliminaries of the local scheme.
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Ashburton
J. W. Watt
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Wireless aid saves Wyandra passenger as doctor guides care
Britain’s war budget details show £8.4 billion spent with £6.2 billion on naval and army normal votes. An Australian wireless incident aboard the Wyandra from Brisbane to Sydney reveals a chief officer reporting at 4:30 am with severe symptoms and no onboard doctor. The RMS Orvieto, behind hundreds of miles, relayed symptoms and medical questions to obtain treatment guidance. The Wyandra’s patient improved after wireless-directed care.
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