Murder gang convicted and six sentenced in New York case
The report states six men including Lofty Louis Frank Cho and Whitey Louis were found guilty of murder and sentenced to electric chair in New York. A separate item notes Roosevelt's assailant Schrank declared insane and committed. Also reported are a deadly North Carolina train collision, Los Angeles casualty events, and an Austrian cafe clash in Vienna.
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New York
The
Lofty Louis
Frank Chofel
Louis
Itsenthal
North Carolina
Matchwood
Floods Hit Jamaica Widespread Destruction Reported
Widespread flooding in Jamaica causes telegraph damage and crop losses. Strong winds and tides wreck bridges and wharves, destroying homes and orchards. Reports say lives were lost and communications disrupted along the western coast.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Townsville Branch Nominates Candidate for Herbert Seat
At a Townsville meeting of the People’s Progressive League Mr T W Crewford of Mosman West was unanimously nominated as the candidate for the Herbert seat at the next federal election. Cameron Ltd registered to take over Makay Ironworks with Cameron family as shareholders. A large number of vessels lie in the harbor and bay near Townsville.
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Townsville
People’s Progressive League
T. W. Crewford
Mosman
Wes
Herbert
Supreme Court
Camerons Ltd
Makay Ironworks
George Cameron
Cameron
Mackay
Strike and ballot planned by Ravenswood truckers
A strike was declared among Ravenswood truckers as the A W A demanded 7 a day and hours cut from 45 to 44 per week. Employers offered the Charters Towers rate with no hour change, and workers planned a secret ballot meeting likely to resume work. Also noted is a railway cattle report listing amounts carried to meatworks for the year and totals by works and line.
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Ravenswood
Wemsday
A. W.A
Charters Towers
Steamer Tilma Runs Aground at Wreck Bay
The steamship Tilma of the Tila Warra Navigation Co. ran ashore at Wreck Bay near Jervis Bay in New South Wales. The whole crew were rescued unharmed. The Tilma is described as a wooden vessel of about 200 tons.
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Sydney
Wednewlay
Tilma
Tilawarra Navigation Co
Wreck Bay
Jervis Bay
Railways blocked by storm washout near Mount Cuthbert
The Commissioner for Railways reports heavy storms in the northwest washing out the Pigstye formation between Cloncurry and the Mount Cuthbert extension. The washout blocked engine and wagons until Monday morning.
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Brisbane
Cloncurry
Amendments to Queensland Liquor Bill debated
In the Queensland Legislative Council on Wednesday the Liquor Bill was further considered. An amendment requiring wine sellers to print correct wine details on every cash sale slip was carried. Debates on clause 71 about provisions for female access to private bars ended with a vote against deleting related terms. Progress was reported and the council rose at 0.55.
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Arishane
Lion
EK. A. T. Plant
F. McDonnell
Pomel
A. H. Whittingham
Council Rome
Legislative to The House Adjourned At Ten Fifty Three
An appeal case heard in district court with Judge Jameson considering a Town Council appeal against a recent PM decision. The council argues lack of jurisdiction to try the action and seeks to overturn the PM's dismissal and compensation ruling of £2 4s 6d, with Hamlin and Wegers representing the appellant.
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Jameson
Caimm
P.M
Grant
Arton
Willis War in Sydney Assembly Ends with Suspension Lift
In Sydney the Assembly resumed after a stormy debate on suspending Mr Perry for a week. The treasurer Dan moved to curtail the ta by one day, Carmichael secured closure, and Dunn's amendment passed. Perry’s suspension is now over, effective two hours earlier.
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Sydney
Packer Galieres
Tin
Perry
Dan
Carmichael
Dunn
Jale
Erry
Strike Ballot On Wednesdsay At Union Office
Industrial Court grants ballot for the Employees' Union with officer to preside as votes begin today The opening of ballot papers was deferred after officials noted the process and dates.
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C. Wilson
Employees’ Union
Fire ravages Crow's Nest buildings in Brisbane blaze
A fire in Crow's Nest, Brisbane, destroyed multiple premises including Turner’s furnishings, Carlile’s saddlery, Recon printing, Matrick’s boot shop, Jeffries’ stationery and music rooms, Polgras tailoring, and the Post and telegraph office and residence. Jardine and Peterson's stock faced £1500 insured by Qrean Accident Co, with total losses estimated £300 to £400 for McDonald and broader stock losses among several owners.
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Brisbane
Crow's Nest
Turner
Howard
Carlile’s Saddlery
Recon
Matrick
Jeffries
Polgras Tailoring
Post and Telegraph Office
Amd
Jardine and
Peterson
Wallace
McDonald
Phoenix Insurance Co
Sugar Commission report delay in Australian House
In Melbourne the Prime Minister told Mr Greene he could not interfere with the Sugar Commission timing. The Attorney General moved the second heading of the Constitution Alteration Bill, noting the High Court had ruled the Commonwealth cannot inquire into matters outside the Commonwealth though such information is needed for the proposed constitutional change.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
Greene
Sugar Commission
High Court
Commonwealth
Guthrie Replaces Montoro on Java Run Influx
The Guthrie, relieving the Montoro for a single Java run, arrived from the south with 100 tons of ore at the anchorage and no passengers from this port. Captain Campbell commands. Immigrants disembarked at Cairns from the Perthshire yesterday, four men in the group reportedly responsible for 2600 between them, one with 1600. North Queensland gains from arrivals seeking new homesteads and mining opportunities.
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Guthrie
Montoro
Java
Campbell
Cairns
Perthshire
North Queensland
Why He Came Among Immigrants in Australia Tale
An immigrant youth named Jai Wood visits Australia with a poet representative during a casual walk. He is a fitter by trade and has endured two previous jobs, the latest lasting fourteen years, expressing a desire to rise in life amid new surroundings.
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Jan R Ailwood
Briabene
Australia
Wan Jai
Promie
Samuels the Australian Sprinting Great Dies in Queensland
Charlie Samuels a renowned Australian sprinter, died at Heram Bab Queensland aged 49. Born on Jimbour Darling Downs in 1863 he rose from station work to dominate Botany Handicap races in Sydney and Queensland. His long stride and powerful finish made him a legendary figure among Aborigines and rivals alike.
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Charlie Samuels
Australia
Herambab
Samuels
Sydney
Darling Downs
Tommy Geddes
Queensland
Jimbour
Billy Robertson
Crownstreet
Botany
Evens
Harry Hutchens
Arthur Markham
London
Monars
Billy Leva
Jack Deeble
Ron
Oagenslander
Frank Newland
Billy Quick
Jin Bortt
Newland
Marrigal
Amueia
Samueey
Carrington Grounds
M’garrigal
Postle
Farret
Kingemill
Tasker
Ches Os
Deluded War Office Figure Pushes Faulty German Plan
A man named Glitch claimed to sell a German plan to the War Offices of France and Russia. The episode reflects a bold deception amid wartime operations and raises questions about intelligence vetting and counter espionage.
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Glitch
War Office
France
Russia
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