Assassin in Saint Petersburg Kills General Parloff In Courtyard
London reports a man in Army Service Corps disguise shot and killed General Parloff, Chief Military and Public Prosecutor, in the courtyard of the general’s residence in Saint Petersburg. A gendarme was killed and another wounded amid panic among bureaucrats over Parloff’s Baltic Province executions of youthful revolutionaries.
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London
Army Service Corps
Pesca Parlof
St. Petersburg
Parloff
Haltio
Baltic
Etna Eruption Report by London Jon in Sicily
Mount Etna on the island of Sicily erupts with ash and red flames seen inland. The report notes volcanic activity and fiery lava emissions.
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London
Jon
Volcano Mount
Etna
Sicily
Spanish Church Protest Reaches King Over Associations Bill
The Spanish bishops protest to King Alfonso that the Associations Bill before the Cortes will cause cruel conflicts of conference. The King says he can move their petition to his ministers as with previous legacies on the subject.
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Haspanista al LD Catholic Church
Alfonso
Protest by British Firms Over Opium Trade
London January 10 British firms in Hong Kong object to the attempt to curtail the opium trade arguing their stock is valued about £1,375,000 and that the trade should be extinguished gradually rather than abruptly.
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London
Firma Ian
Hong Kong
South African Footballers Share from English Tour Gate
The Daily Express estimates that the South African footballers will receive nearly £10,000 as their share of gate money from the English tour. A portion of the funds will go to charity and the remainder to the Rugby game in South Africa.
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London
Jon
Imperial Parliament Announces Anti-Sweating Bill and Dublin University Plan
Sir Chas. Dilko states the next version will include an Anti-Sweating Bill modeled on Victoria law. The Government plans this year to introduce a Bill for a new university or university college in Dublin.
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London
Chas. Dilko
Victoria
University College
Dublin
Russia and Japan Near Commercial Treaty Agreement
Negotiations are virtually completed for a commercial treaty between Russia and Japan, signaling a significant step toward stronger economic ties. Both sides anticipate formalizing terms soon and expanding bilateral trade opportunities.
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London
Russia
Japan
Explosion at Pittsburg Waterworks Kills and InjuresMany
A serious explosion occurred at the water works in Pittsburg U S A causing many deaths and numerous injuries. Officials and rescuers raced to the site as survivors were accounted for and emergency crews secured the area.
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London
Aiver Works
Pittsburg
U.S.A
Mexican Rioters Shot During Strike Break in Mexico
Reported in London that during a strikers slot in Mexico the military were deployed. About 30 textile operatives were killed and many wounded in the clash.
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London
Mexico
Death of the Shah and Persian succession prospects
The death of Muzaffer-ed-Din, Shah of Persia, is reported. Mohammed Ali Mirza, who poisoned his father, is described as enlightened and progressive, while Muzaffer's third son Israt reportedly raised 9 to 10,000 men in Luristan to press a throne claim, though unlikely to succeed. Muzaffer-ed-Din reigned since 1896 and died after a serious illness. Ali Mirza, the new shah, is about 35 years old.
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London
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Muzaffer-ed-Din
Na Shah
Persia
Daily Mail
Teheran
Muzafer-ed-Inn
Israt
Luristan
Murat
Yeaterdi
Muzaffer-ed- Din
Ultyr
Noar-ex
Shal
England
Europe
Ali Mida
Shah
Youthful Incendiaries Cause School Fire Damage
Three boys aged about thirteen to threeen years engage in robbery and arson at several state school buildings in Wilthamstowe Maanx. Authorities estimate damage around £1200 as the incident prompts local crime inquiries and community concern.
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London
Wilthamstowe
Maanx
Amiaing
Unjust Punishment in a 19th Century Case
The article recounts George Edward Dalyt who in October 1008 was sentenced to seven years for allegedly tampering with a horse owned by Great Wyrley Colliery Co. He was released in October. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle appeals publicly through the Daily Telegraph against what he calls unjust persecution and a public scandal, delivering a 14-column appeal.
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London
George Edward Dalyt
Wyrley
Arthur Conan Pyle Han
Tihegraph
A. Conan Doyle
Brennan Torpedo Shortage Delays Further Manufacture
Due to a severe shortage of Brennan torpedoes in naval stores production has been temporarily halted while arrangements are made to replenish stock. The issue affects ongoing expenditure and may impact planned naval program timelines.
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London
London Market Spot Prices Amid Mixed Silver Tin Rates
London market report shows spot tin trading between £106 to £199 with ranges from £106 to £189 10s and prices for London paper £15 7 6d to £20. Bar silver quoted at 24 8 1-16d per ounce with ox pricing noted.
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London
Social to the Member for Geraldton at temperance hall
A smoke social honoring Mr. T. L. Brown M.L.A. was held at Temperance Hall Wedavilay pixt by friends and supporters. Speeches followed the toast list. after the King’s health, Mr Brown spoke on Parliament and Labour issues with various union and association members contributing. The event ended with songs and a toast to the King.
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T. L. Brown
M.L.A
Temperance Hall
Wedavilay
T. Dooley
Mr. Brown
0. M. Drew
Irc
MT. Ew
Busher
Townes Union
M'Pherson
Enginedrivers, Firemen and Cleaners’ Asociation
Houston
Railway Employees’ Association
Dooley
Labour Party
Brown
Bian Foets
Larke
Drew
Treatment of Aborigines Debate at Science Congress
At Adelaide January 19 Dr Klaus Tach, Heidelberg professor, spoke on three years of studying aboriginal groups in tropical Australia. He affirmed Dr Roth's allegations after two months in Broome, comparing white black relations to past extinctions seen in Taromania. He cited neck chaining in Wyndham and the capture of young women.
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Adslaide
Science Congress
Klaustach
Heidelberg University
Australia
Broome
Roth
Taromania
Wyndham
Tower Hill Robbery Case Before Police Court
Leonora January 10 Herald Browns was charged at the Police Court in connection with the Tower Hill crime on December 17. The victim Edwin Marley suffered a paralyzing injury from a back bone puncture. doctors warned Marley may die at any time. Gerald Browne admitted firing shots during the incident while Marley fled, claiming he thought he was firing into the air. Warden Burt ruled there was sufficient evidence to bind Browne to a serious offense and condemned the indictment.
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Leonora
Herald Browns
Tower Hill
Edwin Marley
Caw
Mills
Mareley
Gerald Browne
Marley
Warden Burt
Browne
Absconding Naval Officer Baffles Perth Circles
The disappearance of Senior Lieutenant Foote of H.AMLS Encounter shocks naval circles. Mild and well behaved at home, he was near promotion and led the officers’ association. Reports claim irregularities in room funds and an armed plan linked to his absence, with speculation about what he left behind aboard one of three mail boats this week.
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Perth
Foote
H.amls
Wie
Bridgetown Fatality Inquest Returns Accidental Death
The Bridgetown inquest heard Mrs Collins, wife of a settler on the Upper Stackwood, describe that the deceased drove a wagon to fetch mail but did not return. Her husband found the overturned cart half a mile from the camp with his wife beneath it. The wheel had struck a tree trunk on the road. A verdict of accidental death was returned.
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Perth
Bridgetown
Collins
Stackwood
Jyura
Tual
Bishop Riley Expected Back Monday in East Claims
Bishop Riley who had been advertising the claims of the Northern Als hopric in the East is expected back on Monday.
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Perth
Riley
Town Hall stone ceremony urged to avoid regatta clash
A reader requests that the Town Council move the foundation stone ceremony from Saturday to Monday to prevent clashing with the regatta and to boost attendance. The correspondent notes the desire of the Rowing Club and argues a Monday event could attract more visitors if held in the morning before the regatta. The letter asks the council to reconsider the date.
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Regent
Hecuguino
Couneil
Moncey
Mr. H. Carson’s Testimonial in Mayoral Parlour
A testimonial event for Mr. H. Carson, late district member, is set for Friday evening next in the Mayoral Parlour. Friends and supporters will gather to discuss final arrangements and the planned presentation honoring his lengthy service to the district.
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H. Carson
Dongarra Roads Board Minutes Warn of Local Pet Licenses
Our Own Correspondent reports the monthly meeting of the Road Board chaired by Delays with members Knowles Clarkaua Watdeck and Rowland. Minutes read and confirmed. A special meeting at 8 p.m. on Thursday the 17th Inst to consider erecting a pound on the hour’s property. All dogs must be licensed by January 31 and cart carriage licenses by March 1 1147. Licenses to J W Johnson. tenders for gravelling and chains accepted. accounts presented including wages and dog diver payments.
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Roady Board
Vrowent
E. W. Clarkaua
F. Watdeck
J. Rowland
Reed
G. Knowles
PLC
Court House
Miter
J. W. Johnson
H. Bloper
Vardarina
Yaga
A. Plastier
Mintyee
Sloper
Debbie and Co
Trital
Licences Required for Geradlon Carriages 1907
Public notice from the Municipality of Geraldton announces licences for all carriages carts hogs tick and coats must be taken out by January 1907. Licences will be in daily attendance between the hours of nine in the morning and four in the afternoon at the town hall. Any person owning no vehicle or stock must file. Town Cork Cornell Chambers Geraldton Tay Athl 1907.
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Javiuary
Owen Livenge
New Monarch Becomes Silent Drum for Typewriter Makers
A fragmentary notice hints at a shift in typewriter industry with Constantine, Gardner, Yost, New Centiew, and Denamore models linked to a so called New Monarch. The piece references Cah og terms and a writing machine era being redefined as the visible writ ing machina gains prominence.
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Constantine
Gardner
Machina
Yost
Denamore
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