Jubilee charity critique spans two reigns and two jubilees
The author contrasts Victoria's diamond jubilee with Edward VII’s coronation, noting London’s four hundred thousand beggars starved while wealth funded spectacle. Lipton’s twenty five thousand rescued subsistence on Jubilee day, while the public spent about one million on viewing seats. The piece calls for social reform and universal welfare beyond church charity and political liberalism.
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Queen Victoria
Queen Alexandra
Princess of Wales
All England
London
England
McKay vs Chapman case details and local updates
In the McKay versus Chapman matter the defence contends a strap was used in an ordinary teaching duty and not with a stick, correcting yesterday's report. Frost of 5 degrees noted at Ashburton Domain. unlikely to hurt vegetation, grass growth unaffected until eight degrees. Gisborne cooperative bakery prospectus proposes £5000 capital in £1 shares, £3000 needed now. Tancred Street Gas Company's showroom to host gas fittings displays tonight and on Saturdays. Corinthia sails from London to Wellington. Ali Brown recalls gale deprecations at Waihaorangi with sheep blown over fences and lambs displaced. wind dash described as frenzied. G J LeGren reports August rainfall at Crenlea: 7.80 inches across eight days, heaviest on 18th and 25th, mild month with little frost. Feed shortage persists but improving.
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Ali Brown
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Crenlea
Ealing
Timaru and Ashburton News Roundup Highlights
Reports from Ashburton, Timaru, and surrounding districts cover electoral rolls, legal actions, band events, farming prices, a timber shipment to Oregon pine, a fatal horse accident, and community concerts. Notable items include a writ for damages against the N Z Truth, a brass band concert in the Domain, and prize fund concert at Lowcliffe School.
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Immer
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London
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God Save the King
Electorate hears candidates at Lyndhurst hall in Libera l interest
A large gathering at Lyndhurst hall heard Mr Dickie speak for Selwyn as a Government candidate while Mr Henry Davis announced his Ashburton Liberal bid. A strong committee was formed to back Dickie with Mr Murray as chair and Mr J Moore as junior secretary. The report also notes lawn mower sharpening services offered by Gq Carson Cycle Works Tancred Street.
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Selwyn
Murray
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Qunior
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Ashburton
Carson Ocycle Works
Tancred Street
Painting and writings found in Turkestan refuse heap
London dispatch reports Dr Stele found in a rubbish dump in eastern Turkestan a painting, sculpture, and a large collection of Indian Chinese and Tibetan writings from the eighth century. Also notes papal jubilee at St Peter's Mass celebrated with 3000 spectators and telegrams.
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London
Stele
Turkestan
Rome
St. Peter’s
Wright Plane Accident Injures Wright and Fatality Recorded
An aeroplane driven by Orville Wright suffered a left propeller blade snap at 75 feet during a flight in America. Wright fractured a leg while Lieutenant Salfridge died of injuries as the craft overturned after the crash. Reported in Paris with two thousand witnesses.
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London
Orville Wright
America
Wright
Salfridge
Paris
England and the Golonies says Victorian Agent General speech
Mr Taverner speaking at Glasgow urged the Imperial Government to repurpose unemployment grants to help immigrants. He proposed treating colonies with more confidence as integral parts of the Empire to strengthen and consolidate Britain’s overseas dominions.
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M. Imre Kiraffy
England
Thomas Buxton
Sir Thomas Buxton
London
Taverner
Glasgow
Bombs Found. 86 Students Arrested in St Petersburg
In a tavern popular with male and female students in St Petersburg on September 17 police uncovered three bombs and half a hundredweight of dynamite. Eighty six students were arrested in connection with the incident.
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ST. Petersburg
India famine ends as relief works close in Calcutt a
The famine relief programs have concluded in India with Calcutta reporting the famine over. The Bombay Association president telegraphed Lord Ampthill urging the British Government to shield Indians from Transvaal tyranny following widespread public appeal.
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Lord Ampthill
Madras
Transvaal
Cattle Drive in Doolin Sets Record for Clare
In Doolin, Ireland, a historic cattle drive is reported as the largest in Clare with 200 cattle and 400 sheep. Owners claim compensation for losses or damages connected to the vast movement.
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London
Clare
Doolin
Ottoman Bank funds Turkish four percent loan in London
The Ottoman Bank has agreed to a Turkish four percent loan of four million seven hundred thousand pounds. The Porte has engaged Sir William Wilcocks as adviser for five years to oversee irrigation projects in Mesopotamia, following the September appointment.
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London
the Porte
Sir William Wilcocks
Egyptian Irrigation Service
Mesoptamia
Britain Accepts Franco Spanish Note As Germany Backs
London reports that Great Britain informs the Powers it accepts the Franco-Spanish Note. Prince von Bülow the German Chancellor also approves the move.
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London
Britain
Prince von Bulow
British pledge on Transvaal registration of Asiatics
The British Government expresses confidence that the Transvaal is handling the voluntary registration of Asiatics in a fair and considerate manner as of September 19 at 8 41 a.m.
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London
Transvaal
Philippines Governor reports cholera outbreak under control
The Governor of the Philippines reports to the press that the cholera outbreak is under control and that he is confident an epidemic has been prevented.
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York
The
Philippines
Cnvinda
Death of General Luard Under Train After Seclusion
Press Association reports General Luard was found dead on a railway at West Turleigh after spending the night at Barham Court as a guest of Colonel Warde MP. He killed himself before breakfast leaving letters saying he could no longer endure the scandal and believed he had killed his wife. Newspapers noted the lack of clues amid speculation.
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London
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West Turleigh
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Warde
Inter Parliament Conference Seeks Peace and Concord
Berlin reports Prince von Eulen furthers peace aims at the Inter-Parliamentary Conference. He notes fellow citizens value concord, progress, and peace. differences concern methods, not ends. Germany vows national defense and seeks peace based on justice, praising the Kaiser’s calls for universal peace.
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Prince von Ewon
Germany
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Kaiser hopes Inter-Parliamentary Conference in Berlin promotes peace
In a friendly note the Kaiser expresses hope that the Berlin Inter-Parliamentary Conference will continue efforts for peace. Britain grants £300 toward sensors of the Inter-Parliamentary bloc.
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Inter-Parliamentary
London
Britain
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Unemployed Bill Aim Febr in House of Commons
In London on September 38 Alfred Mason Labour MP for Coventry plans to introduce in the House of Commons an Unemployed Bill unless the Government acts during the coming session. The notice reflects Labour pressure on unemployment relief and legislative action.
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London
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Labour
Coventry
House of Commons
Accident capsizes coach in Dannevirke injuring several
A Herbertville coach overturned after a swingle-tree broke near Dannevirke. The driver Saunders was crushed by the front wheel and died. Mrs Burling and a child were slightly hurt, several passengers bruised. Blair escaped with scratches. In Napier an old man Andrews was found dead in a Puketapu paddock.
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Mail sacks salvaged after Christmas Island wreck reported
Pacific cable reports a ship wrecked on Christmas Island with 488 bags of mail, 150 saved and to be forwarded by the steamer Manuka. New Zealand mails are said to be safe and the Manuka may collect more bags on the 24th.
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Pacific Cable
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New Zealand
Aon Wreck Off Christman Island Destroys Ship and Crew
The Aon wrecked July 1 at the south east point of Christman Island. All hands totaling about fifty were saved along with 500 mail bags. Cargo included oil engines for launches and an auxiliary boat fitted from one engine. Four men attempted to reach Fanning Island but faced bad weather and the catamaran was damaged. They returned to Christmas Island, refitted, and sailed again last Wednesday arriving from Fanning Island with captain, second officer and two engineers aboard. People on Christmastown land receive water from the ship with six months of rations for six into six sleeping houses for the ladies. The Aon is a total wreck and the lower holds are full of water.
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Papworth V The Here WhennuA Publishing Case at Palmerston North
Supreme Court session reports long trial over wrongful dismissal claim by Papworth against Here WhennuA Publishing. Jury awarded £225 damages after three days of evidence. defendant may seek new trial. Also notes James Tarretty case on attempted theft aboard the steamer Manuka, jury unable to agree.
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