Clairvoyant attempt to steal Dublin Castle regalia fails
London reports that clairvoyants failed to unlock the crown regalia stolen from Dublin Castle. Sir Arthur Vicars states he suspects Mr. Shackleton of the Dublin Herald, who stayed with him while ill, took an impression of the keys. Detective Kane notes a countercase against Shackleton, and the Royal Commission exonerates him.
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Dublin Castle
Arthur Vicarsluis
Shackleton
Dublin “Herald
Kane
Royal Commission
The Lisbon Tragedy Sparks Sympathy as Regicides Honored
In London on February 1 crowds of workers laid wreaths on the graves of the murdered King and Crown Prince of Portugal. Republicans stay active despite royal attempts to quiet dissent, and a bomb found under a landing stage was discovered unexploded. A Lisbon businessman is granted life annuity to one of the assassins, with a widow and child left.
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Carlos
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Duias
Arbitration treaty talks ease Anglo American tensions
In England officials and British socialist groups discuss the arbitration treaty with the United States aimed at settling disputes by arbitration. The talks seek to ease tensions and promote peaceful negotiation between the two nations.
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London
United States
Britain
White Australia debate spurs wartime immigration rhetoric
The Times of London prints wireless messages from New York arguing that Australia would not be white if Asiatic immigration were not prohibited. Coghlan, Agent-General for New South Wales, stresses that Australia must maintain white racial policies. The report reflects ongoing tension over immigration policy and race in early 20th century Australia.
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London
Coghlan
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Australia
London “Times
New York
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Indian sympathy spurned as Keir Hardie mobbed in South Africa
In Durban Keir Hardie faced a hostile reception while speaking on labour, being mobbed at Jo'burg bound train by a crowd that pelted him with cabbage and stones. police shielded him though he escaped unharmed. The Nigerian government agreed to lend Situmen Corpore £25,000 without interest amid shipyard strikes.
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Iabor
Durban
Transvaal
Johoonwsburg
Earthquake shocks reported in Johannee area
Two avers shocks of a five magnitude were experienced at Johannee causing tremors felt by residents and prompting brief safety checks by local authorities as details remain unclear.
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London
Johannee
Barnado Boys Tour From De. Barnardo Home
Mr W J Mayer led a party of boys raised at the Barnardo Home to sail Friday on an unnamed vessel to travel on behalf of the Barnardo Home and its mission.
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London
W. J. Mayer
Barnado Home
Witness Caldwell Committed to Asylum for Imbecility
The witness Caldwell, wanted on a charge of perjury in the drugs case, has been committed to an asylum for the insane. Washington dispatch dated February 17 reports the Cossey Committees of the House of Representatives have unanimously voted in favor of the measure.
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London
Caldwell
Haviig
Druga
Restoration of Homotia and God on US coinage
A compilation outlines topics from the phrase In God We Trust on United States coinage to railway scandals. It reports government actions against Southern Pacific and its officials for rebates, sworn informations against a shipyard deed and eighty firms, school policy votes, a receivership at Mutual Reserve Life, and the arrest of banker Charles W Morse for larceny in New York.
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United States
London
Southern Pacific Bailway
Onshumdeed
Mutual Reserve Life Assurance Company of New York
Ite
Charles W. Morse
New York
Lady Dufferin Fund aids native women at Calcutta
The Lady Dufferin Fund led by Minto the Viceroy of India announced that twenty five million native women had been relieved. General Willcocks' campaign against the Zakkas opened with notable strategy as British forces hold a commanding position.
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London
Ilued Minto
India
Calcuita
Lady Dufferin Fund
Willcocks
Mediline Story: Heart Repair After Piercing Wound
A Medi lin report describes a human heart pierced during an incident. The heart was sewn up and the patient recovered fully in about six weeks, highlighting a successful surgical intervention and recovery.
Cloud burst damages hills and farms near Hillgrove
Telegrams report a cloud burst near Hillgrove causing extensive damage to fencing dams and crops. A three furrow plough weighing nine owt and a set of iron barrows were burned a quarter mile away. Melbourne also notes a house fire in Aliagip Victoria where Mrs. Wilson’s four children aged six to 15 months perished. A Jennings saved one life at personal risk.
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Hillgrovi
Melbourn
Wilson
Aliagip
Victoria
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Vardon Leads O Lughlen in South Australian Senate Race
In Adelaide on February 17 the Senate election shows Mr. Vardon ahead of Mr. O Lughlen by a sizable margin while returns remain incomplete. In Queensland, Kidston seeks to form a ministry after Governor contact. Brisbane Daily Mail endorses Kidston and appeals to workers. A destructive hurricane hit Chilago with damage to several buildings.
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Vardon Ia
Mr. O'Lughlen
Queensland
Kidston
Brisbane ‘Daily Mail
Mades
Chillagoe
England Narrowly Prevails as NSW Struggles in Test
Weather cleared but turned shaky as England posted 316 at lunch and 456 total after innings. New South Wales slumped to 78 for two, with NSW fields showing misfields and batsmen names scattered amid incomplete score details. England players Sauvage Tanings Hobbs Waddy and others featured, while NSW bowlers and batsmen struggled through partial lineups and sundries.
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England
Innnings
New South Wales
Escape from Geraldton Gaol Prisoner Stewart Flies The Coop
John Hector Stewart who was awaiting trial for robbery with violence escaped from the Geraldton gaol at about 5 45 am. Authorities suspect outside assistance and a pre arranged plan involving a rope or a board and a broom to reach the barbed wire atop a four foot wall. The sergeant of police was informed at 7 am and an investigation began into the methods and persons involved.
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John Hector Stewart
Stewart
Goodridge
Strained Austria Russia relations threaten Balkan railway crisis
London reports Austria’s Danube and Balkan policy especially the Novibazar railway angers Russia. Diplomatic delays may push to war if Austria advances. Serbia demands the trunk line from Desmbe to Adratic via Serbia, not Novibesar, amid Turkish troop movements and Russian frontier pressure.
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Adratic
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Novibesar
Tragic Double Shooting Near South Beuken
Alfred Kirk shot his wife and her lover John Docking in a February incident at South Beuken. After breaking into a room, he fired and then chased Docking into the street, fatally wounding both. The woman died at once and Docking died later. Kirk has been arrested.
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New Zealand Rugby Team Faces Adverse Press Comments
Adverse comments appear in newspapers over the rough play in the recent New Zealand rugby match against St Helens. Reports say a New Zealand player was ordered off the field for fighting and a second clash occurred, prompting critiques of professional football conduct. Smith joined Oldham Club and Todd moved to Wigan Club, with players facing added tour costs and weekly allowances.
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Oldham
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Perth Paragraphs This Morning Update
Perth reports Andrew Cunningham a carrier from Coolgardie was injured by a Yank accident. Diver Hughes received the silver medal of the Priory of the Hospital of St John. Unemployed protests target Labor Party policies toward job seekers. Fifty applicants for a special scheme yielded only one unemployed. Totn Elliott, witness in the Jingworth inquiry, is summoned under criminal code section 132 for destroying evidence. Mr Weir notes quarantined camels are healthy. 135 to be released from quarantine.
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Diver Hughes
Brand Priory
Order of the Hospital of
Totm Elliott
TL Jingworth
Weir
Suffragettes in London and a Berlin jewel theft
In February 1914 suffragettes plan a nine week campaign raising funds with stalls at stations and street activities. A Berlin jewel theft reports the Countess of Wartgen Abben losing pearls valued at £15,500 after an opera, with the Countess herself under suspicion of involvement.
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Berlin
Warten Abben
Ben
Shivwreck Fatality At Sea Near Oregon
The Emily Reed bound from New Castle for Scotland was involved in a fatal offshore incident off Oregon with eleven crew members drowning. Reported from Trondon on February 17, the ship's fate and casualty details are confirmed. Profemur Sultan contributed to the report.
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Emily Reed
Newcastle
Scotland
Oregon
Trondon
Profemur Sultan
Bright Steels Shine in Australian Turf Wins
Bright Stee, English bred by St Simon, wins the Oskleigh Plats at a crowded field of 28. Mountain King's weight-for-age triumph in the St George's Stakes signals strong autumn form. Helena Vale races see Gimlin La Simmer take two, Burren win Bellevue Hand Sap, and Dongarra Club plans April 10 meeting with 170 pounds in prizes. Akin uo, by Bybailil, scores again in Newmarket while a Carbineur filly hints at a promising round of meetings.
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West Australia
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Bybailil
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Sundywee
Raid on Chinese Gamblers in Geraldton Street House
Sunday raid by Geraldton police led by Sergeant Goodridge found 10 people at an eating house in Filigervidtreet playing a game known as pique. Eight arrested were Chinese Malay and Japanese. two Europeans named Charles Faire and Willie Jose identified. Ab Lee, holder of a temporary eating house license, faced charges with a premises helper and others for illegal gaming. court actions set a Monday hearing with bail bonds posted.
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Goodringe
Filygervidtreet
al Lee
Malaya
Jajnure
Charles Faire
Beard
Willie Jose
Lee Wan
Yexteriity Worming
Goodridge
Lee
Constantine and Gardner Ghosts Playoff Rematch
A fragment from a local sports brief mentions Constantine and Gardner’s Ghosts with unclear context. No clear dates or scores are available, but the piece hints at a forthcoming or recent matchup and team names associated with the event.
First WA Elector Announces Candidacy for Legislative Council
ER L Lloyd declares plans to run in the forthcoming Legislative Council election in Western Australia. He cites 23 years residency in WA and local interests, promises to address voters and consider their concerns, and asks electors to hear his views before pledging support.
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Mny
L. Lloyd
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