Second Thaw trial opens with insanity plea
Cables report the second trial of Harry Thaw in New York over the shooting of Standard White. Thaw seeks an insanity defense as counsel plan to introduce testimony on White’s alleged misdeeds. Thaw’s sister the Countess of Yarmouth sues for divorce amid the Earl of Yarmouth’s bankruptcy.
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Harry Thaw
Leahom
Pittsburg
Standard White
New York
Thaw
Anthony Comatuck
New York Society For the Suppression of View
White
Countess of Yarmouth
Earl of Yarmouth
Amous pianist Mark Ifyulours to tour Australia three months
London January 6. Mark Ifyulours the famous pianist and composer will pass a three month tour of Australia under the management of Messrs Tait.
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London
Mark Ifyulours
Australia
Messra
Tait
Labour-Saving Drill Aids Rand Labor Calm
London January 8 A plan known as the labor-saving drill is expected to alleviate Rand labor troubles. It is said native workers can perform as much work as fifteen Chinese coolies, reducing pressures on labor supply.
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London
Ttma
Gordon
Rand
Telegraph Service Disrupted Between Perth and Geraldton
Our Perth correspondent reports the telegraph line between Perth and Geraldton is interrupted today. With minimal cable and telegraph news to press, the paper cannot get timely bilingual messages through before 3:45 p.m. local. Readers are disappointed, and steps will be taken to bring the matter to the authorities.
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Perth
Geraddton
Theo
Letter to the Editor on Taylor’s siding transfer dispute
A correspondent contests the claim that Taylor’s siding serves five large settlers and disputes figures and motives in a proposed transfer to Webb’s siding. He argues only two settlers use Taylor’s siding, questions petition validity, and contends transfer would burden others with carting costs.
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Taylor
Oankabella
Onkabella
M'Kenzie
Gettler
Askabeila
Webb
Tf Taylor
Erim Aetilors
Web
Thyreia
Webb's Landing Letter Critiques Bitter Opponents
A letter from Frank McLuskey of Webb's Landing defends the Webb's Landing site and rebukes the bitter personal clashes from opponents, urging readers to reconsider their stance and favor the landing.
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Frank McLuskey
Webb's Landing
Geraldton Council Minutes Reflect Rates and Land Policy Debates
The Geraldton municipal meeting records accounts paid and a detailed financial statement including general and loan accounts. The Town Clerk reported revenue from rates and licenses, and discussing Crown land leases for lots near Nelson’s residence, with council split on seven-year leases and deferment proposed.
Health Board to require cleaner home and venting upgrades
The Local Board of Health reported on a Gregory Street home needing attention with orders to claim and maintain a clean environment and improve ventilation. The proprietress of Geraldton Coffees Palace sought a signboard across the pavement, and a review of the proposed board style and dimensions was moved. The board deferred final decision to the next meeting. The board granted a license renewal for Mrs E J Blight’s board house. The mayor and secretary discussed locating a public potter's pot on a suitable corner to save costs and labor. the site was adopted by the board on a motion. Meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
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W. B. Fallowfield
Mn Nelson
Geraldton
Fallowfield
Gregory Street
Mountain
Geraldton Coffes Palace
Fine
Dom ‘Oll
Marine Terrace
Lee
E. J. Blight
England v Australia Second Test in Melbourne
Cricket report from Melbourne dated January 6 notes a hot day with England openers Trobbe and Fane, England reaching 154 for four at the toss with Brann and Hardatall on 17. Australian bowlers and fielding details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Melbourne
England
Trobbe
Fane
Stampa
Brann
Hardatall
England Clinches One-Wicket Victory in Thrilling Test
England wins by one wicket after a dramatic chase as Ransford and Hardstaff rescue the innings. Australia bowled well with Crawford taking five for 78 and Cotter strong with three for 188. Final score 220 for eight in England’s favor, a tense luncheon finish.
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Ramsford
Cotter
Barnes
England Eleven Match Record Summary
England Eleven played ten matches winning six drawing three and losing one. The clash England versus Ragland ended with Ragland winning by ten innings and 134 runs amid unclear scoring.
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Eagland v. W.d
England
Hib
Ragland
Tm Itinings
England S A Test Cricket Results Mixed In Draws Wins
Fragmented cricket summary shows England against multiple opponents with varying results. Some matches end in draws, others by innings or close margins, with figures including England scores, opponent totals, and occasional notes on abandonments and suspensions.
Onkaparinga Jockay Club's Profit and Racing Notes
Meteorite reports Onkaparinga Jockay Club profits of £1,080 from last meeting after expenses from £5,071. Next year £1,000 promised to Great Eastern Ninemtst Dortmund. Eccentric racing notes include Herr E von Kracker winning five of six at Dortmund with J Martin riding three winners. Post mortem reveals heart disease and a large tumor in a case linked to Sydney stables. Hewitt seals deal as retained jockey for Colonial Hall Waller at £1,000 annual retainer. O’Brien disqualification appeal dismissed by WA Turf Club.
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Onkaparinga
S.A
Jockay Club
Great Eastern Ninemtst Dortmund
Herr E. von Kracker
J. Martin
Opm
Manchester
Persimus
Kearsagy
D. Mather
Tme Gunn
Blue Spio
Scully’s
Sydney
Blow
Guna
Mera J_ant Z. D. M
Liverpool Plains
Zealand
L. di. Hewitt
Fagland
Colonial Hall Waller
J. O'Brien
W.A.T.C
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New York Society
Earl Yarmouth
Mark Hambourg
Fairview
J. G. Smith
C. W. Gray
Stephens
D. Rally
Financial Statement
S. R
Elliott
Oakages Siding
W. G. Clarks
Box
Singapore
Ce. Brede
Car
Colonial Gas Association
Railway Department
Point Moore
Lub Ua
Municipal Association
G. E. Sewell
Ubiyanes
Inssee
P. Stone
F. C. Towler
Constantine
Promiad
Ce. Carson
Geraldtom
Canon
Armstrung
Nor’-West
Mount Misery
Cara
Tiwee
Local Board OF Health
Lang
Cosstastine
Cricket
Bround
Crawford
Toniaga
Cotterevs
Armsiemg
Macartmey
Neble
Haslits
Cme
B. Beane
Rhodes
Hobbe
Noble Gum
Armstrong
Hatchinge
Macartney
Hardstaff
Ransford
Briund
Rapa
Victoria
N.S.W
New South Wales
Queensland
Queemalned
Hngland
Mate
Bendigo
Taglac
Eigland
Australis
Woo
Sawin Iy Ane Ren
Ome Wie
Puntrally
Compaund
Illnen
Sok
MacKenzie
Winchester
G.F
Saunders & Stuart
Melbourne Road
ENGI
Neers
Oliver’s
Tallors
Hosiers
Masonic Hall
Matine Terrace
Geraldten
A. S. Kent
Gramophone
SNELL
Cam Ba Mart
Gerskites
Agpeta
W. H. James
mxoRock
Geraldien
Benedit Fu
C. A. Engelbrecht
Federae Emporiuk
Gerald
Government Land Sale
Jemmary
Oike
Mingeasw
Wack
Northampton
R. Cectl'clifton
Louis Eskell
RDS
Collins-street
Vic
Adelaide
Manche Trreace
W. J. Rich
Fruiferer
Club Hotel
Avery
Manic
Hert
L. Rebel
Desta
IL Chama
Percy Your Masonic Hall
Alten
Ivense
Haakon
Lion Stables
T. Jornstor
Chas. E. Chaphian
Prenice
Cosmer - Mom Airest
Marine Torres
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J. Broad
Wheat Market
Northern Parmers’ Co-Operative Society, Ltd
K. Watson
Shore Society
G. K. Watson
Gecaldton
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