Absent Minded Tomkins and the Hotel Hullabaloo
A rambling narrative recounts a foggy hotel stay in Chatham with Tompkins and the narrator. The pair clash with a German hotel keeper over shabby boots and a crowded room. Tompkins delivers rambling speeches, sparks a comic water-throwing incident, and provokes a tense morning confrontation with guests and staff. The tale blends slang, travel setting, and a parade of characters as the narrator reflects on the eventful night and Tompkins’s stubborn, absentminded bravado.
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le Manme
Toranto
Chatham
Kalin
Harold Thompking
Chathem
Jove
Tompkine
Tompkins
Dr Maxwell in Queensland irrigation debate stirs sugar industry
Queensland discussions over Dr Maxwell, scientist from Hawaii, and his irrigation guidance reveal mixed views. Proponents credit his wells and district adaptations in Bundaberg Mackay and Burdekin, while critics challenge delays and government support. Supporters say his work modernized water use and boosted yields amid drought, with underground supplies now employed in several districts. The controversy highlights differing opinions among local growers and the press about the value and direction of Maxwell's program.
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Maxwell
Otly Caeger
Queensland
Markey
Maxwells
Manwell
Melbourne
Fr. Maxwell
Wollen
Mackay
Minke Wall Walyson
Hawaii
Rome
Burdekin
Bundaberg
Athens
Tundaberg
Maxwell Hae
Tle
Bundaberg Star Questions Maxwell’s Irrigation Work
The Bundaberg Star notes strong support for Dr Maxwell across Mackay to Melbourne, praising his irrigation reports and farmer engagement. It contrasts local criticism in Bundaberg with broad approval from sugar producers who expect continued industry progress under his guidance.
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Daberg
Maxwell Haw
Nuriekin
Vwilag
Bundaberg
Hundaberg
Queensland
Venezuela tensions rise over Britain Venezuela crisis
London reports indicate possible British and German pressure on Venezuela as tensions grow over Cantrón regime. Port summaries note fortifications at Puerto Cabello and fear of military action. Some papers urge U S intervention or arbitration to resolve the dispute between Venezuela and foreign powers.
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London
Foreign Office
Venezuela
la Guayra
Cantro
Puerto Cabello
Great Britain
Castro
United States
France
Minikter Bowen
United Bunter
Voneanelnalo Saliereing
Corelenelaine
Mall
Willemetad
Cimcon
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Honolulu Investment Co
A.V. Ge
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T. E. Wall
Auditors
Judd Building
Merchant
Kaplolast Park
Onas David Dayton
Merchan
Miew
Mise Ula Gayton
Cotton Bros. & Co
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Boston Elk
Jonelulu
H. W. Rietow
Ho F Wichman
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B. Bergersen
Duaors
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Honolulu
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Tomkins
Dawket
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Gemat
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Defuanota
Rib
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Aluven
Bn Silat
Mistry
Diehl
Avery
Light Brigade
Hell
Hedin
Sleop
Tomplins
Tompkina
Thery
Allie
Taaid
Hal
Mindenan
Belew
Hentowplis
Mirutt
Gabriel Boges
Tynth
DR. Maxwell
Henry H. Williams
Progressive Undertaker
Ggood
Lane Bros
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Fort St. Love Building
Residence Gov
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Indian New Haven
Connecticut
ION Drug Company
Lars OF
Watyr
Cena
Jes Waen
Nan Tomson Ion
Union Express CO
Kingstrest
Velling Bulletin
Toseph's WireSisnawe
W. Larsen
Bismark Stable CO. Ltd
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Lahaina
Maui
Osha Ice and Electric Co
Kewalo
Hoffman & Markham
Fred, L. Waldron
P.G. Box
Blug
Rotm
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Jas. T. Taylor
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