Cables and international incidents in brief
The article notes a tobacco tax ad proposal to fund an additional million, with a 191 Budget deficit of 63,000,000. It mentions a state label for wine purity, and reports on Russian guards firing at a German balloon near the Silesian frontier, later contradicted. A Russian offer to shoot down a German balloon is claimed. A riverside school excursion in Offenbach am Main ends in drownings after gate openings. Vickers-Maxim builds a Rio Janvira dock to house dreadnoughts. Thirty-eight fatal accidents in 24 hours, including a Seattle bridge plunge killing three occupants and a motor collision at Nijte Wan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cochery
Silesian
Foreign Office
Nijtewan
Seattle
Washington
U.S.A
Burglaries at Mappin and Webb by Ten Robbers
Five well dressed men used a duplicate key to enter Mappin and Webb Cheapside and assaulted the watchman with a jemmy. They wounded him badly and looted thousands in jewelry and plate. Five attackers were arrested as others escaped with masks and gloves found on them. British police recovered about seven thousand pounds worth of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mappin and Webb
Cheapside
Mgandadur
Battleship guns proposed for U S Navy plan
London reports on American happenings noting that two battleships of 30000 ton class are to be built for January votes in Congress. Secretary of the Navy Meyer proposes each ship carry twelve 14 inch guns as recommended by the General Navy Board.
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London
U States Congress
Delaware River
Tefa
von L Meyer
Navy
General Navy Board
Riots Strike Pittsburg Theater Car Works Scene
Wild rioting flared in Pittsburg Pennsylvania linked to theater car works strike. A woman hurled a bomb into a group of mounted policemen. it did not explode. Bombs were tossed into stockade areas near the plant. parts of the building were wrecked and the company’s doctor was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata Plas
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Theate Car Works
Army reductions proposed target strength drop to fifty thousand
A garbled news item mentions Taft proposing reductions in the army from 38 000 to 50 000. significance and exact details are unclear due to the damaged text. The fragment hints at defense cuts and targets, with references to individuals possibly including Mr Taft and Mr Dick. Further readable context is needed for precise attribution and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saari Op Iy
Taft
Dick Neon
Dhce
Large reinsurance business on the Warkatah steamship
A large amount of Wasinesa was involved on Saturday in the reinsurance of the steamer Writsh, the rite at six per cent. The Daily Telegraph notes Avire doubts that the steamer Menarandra, overdue by 25 days, has been at offshore repair or resupply during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomwibon
Daily Telegraph
Avire
Menarandra
Veatmaster-General attends Victorian letter carriers’ night
Melbourne August 2 The Prime Minister was present at the annual demoke night of the Victorian Letter Carriers Amendation. Sir John Quick and the matter of postal employees salaries had been investigated by a Royal Commission and that the settlement would show all claims have fair treatment. If anybody should be well paid it was the letter carriers. The public owed much to the postal service delivering nearly 1,000,000 letters and packets daily across the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sir John Quick
Postal Service
Commonwealth
The Australian Eleven Draw with Kent in London Match
In London on August 23 Australia and Kent played to a draw as Australia posted 522 for 9. Jim contributed in the bowling attack while Ramafond scored 163, Aru strong NII, McAlister 42 not out and Carter 36 not out. Kent finished with 3.
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London
Kent
Australia
Jim
Ramafond
Arustrong Nii
McAlister
Carter
Australians facing Middlesex in first day at Lord's
The Australian side began a two match contest with Middlesex at Lord's today. Captain PF Warner, who led England to the Ashes victory in Australia, and ex-Victorians Tarrant and Trott played for the home county. Middlesex batted first, reaching one wicket for 61 at adjournment with Warner on 17 and Hendren not out. Tar Fant was the other not out. Scores for the visitors show Douglas, Cotter, Ransford, Warner not out, Torrent not out, with two wickets down at stumps.
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London
Middlesex
Lents
P.F. Warner
Australia
Tar- Fant
Premiers Conferenc e ends with broad federation finance plan
Melbourne August 30. The Argus notes the Premiers conference produced an agreement likely to shape Federation for years. It includes a £2,550,000 reduction on su i and a £600,041 old age pension finance for the current year. The Age criticizes the deal as fragmentary and damaging, while observers warn it cements long term federal debt arrangements and blurs Liberal policy lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Argus
Australia
Ixme
Commonwealth
Liberal Party
Ha Commonwealth
Mallewa Dance Bid Farewell To Mr C Hall
On Wednesday night at the old Court House residents gathered to bid farewell to Mr C Hall who leaves Mallewa for South Australia with his wife’s family. Mrs Barnow organized the event and guests enjoyed supper and dancing. A silver match box and a silver pipe were presented by Mr FW Smith on behalf of the Wallows friends. Rainfall this year reached 15 inches as land remains boggy and travel is difficult.
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Dana
Old Court House
Iarewell
Mall
Mallewe
Hown
South Australia
FW. Smith
the Wallows
Kilties Band Concert and Fremantle Rail Concessions
A correspondent reports on the Killies Band farewell concert at Hit Hix Misjesty s Theatre and a bustling Fremantle show with 10 000 to 12 000 spectators. Details include the American Boys Band performance, a baseball match, and public notices on railway freight concessions affecting Geraldton and Fremantle, plus political boundary changes and labor responses. The piece blends entertainment, transport policy, and a volley of local political reaction.
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Killies
Farwell
Johnstone
Tire
Linrt
Reath Callege
Christian Bros
Guikifor Grammar School
Igh School
Oval
Lady Strickland
Papile
Perth
Irs’ Central Edeal
Old Age Pensions and the Dread of Court Benches
The piece laments the administration of the Old Age Pensions Act and the fear faced by poor applicants when dealing with courts and magistrates. It recalls Maitland Brown’s district administration, urges courtesy and sympathy from authorities, and echoes doggerel about poverty and cash as the harsh measure of society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bencen
Maitland
Dissolution Foreshadowed in Brisbane Government Meeting
In Brisbane on August 23 a government meeting discussed the political situation and reached a unanimous decision to dissolve. Premier Rudston said he would call on the Lieut Governor, foreshadowing dissolution and a general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Rudston
Correspondence on society attendance and valuator remarks
Steve Addy, chairman of the general meeting, defends the society against a letters signer Lyns who claims to be a business man and supporter. He notes the valuator chosen has served as a committed member for two years and would do the work gratuitously, and says the reply aims to do justice to those who deserve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Addy
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BIX
Offenbach Am Main
Vickers Maxind Company
Rio Janvira
Great Britain
Battlesonrs
Warkatah
Federal Affairs
ALG
ACME
Douglas
Cotter
Hopkina Hendra
Ransford
Cotter Warner
He Torsl
Mallewa
Columbia Boys
Fremont
Wallaby
Millland Javnetson
Cornyie
Rmn
Beneft
Fremantle
Cea
Geraldson
Geraldton
Perth Gas Company
Gini
King’s Theatre
Ib Ie
Sally
Collie
Forrest
Swan
Albany
Sir John Forrest
Kalgoorlie
Macrea Weers
For Vest
Hedges
Price
Harry Mf. Marwoon
Eans
Brest
Wwanted—Tucklayer
Apply Crothers, Willa and Co
Stephen Smith
Eleanor Street
Geton
A. G. Raven
Howatharra
Gerd Trehold
Freehold
Guardian
Ollie
Il. Brand
Legaton Station
Northampton
T. Bennett
Wa Sea River
Batswayt Hotel
Kempton & Selby
Chas
Cooway Co
Marine Terrace
Greenough
RJ. Knox-Peden
City Band Room
Amti-Humbrog
the Agricultural Society
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
A. S. Kent
P. M. Steggall
Practical Watchmaker
Ad Jeweller
Engelbrecht
S ,S
Tce Coeshiner and
Gaal
John Urch
Catto
Hennessy
Wolfe
Millar’s Karri & Jarrah Co
Timber and
Sole Agenta
Kemp
Fheshan
Commonwealth Hotel
W. H. James
Bend
ALEK
Globe
Toubey’s
Foster
Carlton
Ocean View
Tarife
Municipality OF
Victoria Hospital
Contron
Flesnor
Delegatix
John Orci, Nayor
Gfraxn
Soctal
Thornley
Admis
Me. H. M. Leighton
Marina Terrace
Mr. Leighton
Opp
W.A. Bask
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Garaldton
AMD
Jobeny
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