Jamaica Disaster In London Denial Of Seizure And Aid
Cable report from London dated January twenty five records statements by J A Swettenham denying seizing Admiral Diwis to bind sail. It notes parallels to a New York robbery claim, reports 60 armed men landed from the Indiana, and describes relief efforts for three thousand homeless, with streets cleared and trams running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bie
J. A. Swettenham
Diwis
Sailoma
New York
N. Crulase
Washington Navy Department
Admiral Davis
At Folls
The Kingston Calamity Emerges From Kingston City Crisis
Admiral Davis action confirmed after Kingston reports say Rear-Admiral Ja via prompted landing of marines by James Bourne the Colonial Secretary and Police General Kurshaw from American battleships. Jamaica erupts heatedly as Governor Swottea clashes with authorities and moves to dissolve the Municipal Council. Lord Minto opens a relief fund for Kingston victims.
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London
Kingston
Javia
Jamasce
Bourne
Kurshaw
Jamaica
J. A. Swotteairl
Vicerey
India
Lord Minto
United States Rejects Panama Canal Tenders
The United States Government has rejected the recent Panama Canal construction tenders and will invite fresh bids.
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London
United States
Panama Canal
The Murder of Mr Whitely and a London Suspect
The Daily Mail reports Rayner, the man who shot Mr William Whitely at Westbourne Grove, sought money from Whitby. Rayner, reputed father of the supposed murderer, is a London businessman who has contacted police to deny the son’s involvement.
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London
Daily Mail
Rayner
William Whitely
Westbourne Grove
White
Gee. Rayner
Terrible Mining Disaster In Prussian Coal Pit
London January 28 reports a terrible explosion in a Reden coal pit in Prussia burying four hundred twenty five miners. One hundred twenty five dead bodies have been recovered. The blast left over four hundred entombed workers in the German mine.
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London
St Reden
Rhenteh Prusnis
Canadian Immigration Figures Draw Attention in London
London records show 215002 immigrants arriving in Canada during the year. Among them 98237 were British, 6378 Americans, and 63974 from Continental Europe, highlighting large international mobility into Canada.
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London
Jen
Canada
Labour Leader Threatens Resignation Over Suffrage Plan
At the Labour Conference in Belfast the party voted 268000 to 000 against including women's suffrage in the programme. Kerr-Hardie announces he will resign the leadership and his seat in Parliament as a consequence of the decision.
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London
Labour Party
Belfast
Kerr-Hardie
Parliamen’ Labour Party
of Commons
German Elections and Kaiser's Shipyard Plans
The German Chancellor is likely to command a Conservative Liberal majority on a national level with clerical support on religion and finance. Socialists face defeat, potentially salvaged by Centre party second ballots. The Kaiser's victory is followed by a government pledge to rapidly finish and modify shipyards to build 290000 ton battleships.
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London
Prince Vonlow
Kings Accession Meeting Won by Masher Alethea Soak
At Victoria Park Adelaide January 28 the Kings Accession meeting saw Masher win followed by Alethea Soak in second and Adula in third place in the Kings H event.
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Adelaide
Victoria Park
Masher
Alethea Soak
Adula
Anniversary Stakes Winner Wim Makes Sixth Straight Victory
Racing in Victoria reports at Williamstown Racing Club the Anniversary Stakes was won by Wim, who registered his sixth consecutive win. Old Gold 2 and Starw trailing.
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Melbourne
Williamstown Racing Club
Wim
Englishmen in New Zealand Cricket Match Report
Englishmen score 214 in first innings against Auckland. Auckland reply 102 for 2 at stumps.
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New Zealand
Auckland
Knwlishmen
New South Wales Defeats Victoria by Innings in Crick et Match
Melbourne report shows New South Wales won by an innings and 1 run. New South Wales scored in their first innings, Victoria was bowled out for 177 in their first innings, and Victoria’s second innings produced a strong batting effort led by M Allinter with 61.
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Melbourne
Tan
New South Wales
Victoria
Au M'Allinter
New Honour for the Kaiser Te Deum Ordered by the Pope
The Pope ordered the Te Deum to be sung at the church in Rome to mark Kaiser Wilhelm II birthday. This is the first known instance of Protestant nations being honored by the Vatican, with Cardinal Merry del Val as secretary of state overseeing the ceremony.
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London
Rome
Merry del Val
Ponte
Wach
Vatican
Evens Wins Amateur Championship Sculling Title in Melbourne
In Melbourne on January 98 Evens defeats rivals to claim the amateur championship in the sculling race. The event featured a close finish with Dessatin taking second place in the championship six race.
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Melbourne
Evens
Dessatin
Awe
Chinese Labour on the Rand in Pretoria Debate
Report from Tondon dated January 28 notes the Hot Vold will accept further Chinese coolie imports if the Progressives back a measure granting Boers an additional £10,000,000 compensation for losses during the wars.
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Tondon
Pretoria
Losnea
From Poverty to Wealth in Melbourne Legacy Case
Two brothers named Ernest and Simmonds, once fossicking and wood cutting at Trentham, are left legacies of 91000 pounds each by a late relative. Both are up in years, the elder over 70. The report notes their rise from poverty to wealth following the inheritance.
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Melbourne
Ernest
Simmonds
Fossicking
Trentham
Yonra
Prime Minister forecast two federal parties in Parliament
Melbourne January 23 at the A N A Foundation Day luncheon the Prime Minister Mr A Teenkin forecasted that only two parties would be formed in the Federal Parliament to best operate the Constitutional framework.
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Melbourne
A.N.A
Inncheon
A. Teenkin
London market wrap of British commodities prices
Commercial London notes copper and wheat price ranges with apot and firm quotations. Victorian sold at 2i y, 104d per quarter. South Australian Ltd in New South Wales at 30s. Wool prices firm at 24. Salet prices from 84d for wool. Bar silver at 2s. ta and British consols at £87.
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London
Victorian
South Australian
New South Walaa
Plague In Sydney Reaches Eleven Cases
Sydney reports four more plague cases, bringing total to eleven since Friday. Health officials urge vigilance and outline containment steps as the outbreak continues.
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Sydney
Helena Vale Races Summary
Helena Vale summer meeting in Perth drew few attendees with unclear results. Hurdles winner Anita placed first, Prospector second, Wild third. The King won the ARSENA TAL PLATE by four lengths, Mark and The Point followed. Newcastle and Indali tile finished first and second in the TRIAT STAKES. Bolger Perplex won the WA HANDICAP by half a length.
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Perth
Helens Vale
Anita
Prospector
Pada
Arsena Tal
the King
Mark
the Point
Battin
Newcastle
Indalitile
Albion
Hebb
Blewer
Koval
Santulers
Bolger Perplex
Chanoswork
Helena Fane
Heane i Nore
Stoomel
Federal half year revenue exceeds 2006 by £491,644
Revenue for the half year ending December 31 reached 6 405 796 pounds, 491 644 pounds more than the same period in 2006. Sir John Forrest estimates the year’s total revenue at 11 61 100 pounds to reach the Treasurer’s forecast.
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John Forrest
Geraldton Notice on Open Water Construction Plans
Municipality of Geraldton announces plans to construct about twenty chains of open water at Marine grave area. Details available at the town clerk's office through Friday. David Pasock, Town Clerk.
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Marine Errave
Porth Avalua Wins 18-Foot Championship on Swan River
The yacht Avalua, skippered by Aeolus A. Smith, clinched the 18 foot championship on the Swan River this Saturday beating rivals in a brisk race. Strong currents and tight turns tested crews as Avalua crossed first, with Aeolus sought to defend title against emerging challengers.
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Avalua
Swan River
Australian race meets annals at Applecross clash
A chaotic report from Applecross recalls a anniversary tie held yesterday with strong turnout. The Interstate race drew attention as the second meeting of the Australian and ruled filly, with times noted for Aratealian and Que Viava among finishers. Attendance was estimated near ten thousand.
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Applecross
Aelous
Minilya Boy Wins Jumpers' Flat at Helena Vale
In a busy racing week end at Helena Vale Minilya Boy won the Jumpers Flat with Ted Ward aboard, while Cheddenmurra finished third in the Novelty Handicap. Prom Deotur Atet took second in the Hurdle Rage and Indelible also placed second in the Trial Stakes. Local owners hope for better returns as horses like Aga and Albion competed in the Ladies Bravelot and related events.
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Helens Vale
Minilya Boy
Cheddenmurra
Prom Deotur
Indelible
Ted Ward
Wardy
Minilyo Roy
Thco
F. M'Kenna
C. M’kenna
Yalgou
Bunderrie
Sunny Morn
False Alarm, and Co
Aga
Albion
Bravelot
Nat
Ana Irgedie
Ula
Murchison
Pallies
W.A
Mariner
Vareena
Helena Vale
Seturtar
Yeterday
West Australian Infantry Band performs at Esplanade Pier
Military concert features the West Australian Infantry Regimental Band offering a program of marches and melodies including Valse, Dona Welten, Rustic Revels, Valencia, and cornet solos. The seaside audience at Esplanade Pier hears a varied mix of operatic and folk tunes with interludes and cakewalk numbers.
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West Australian Infantry
Esplanade Pier Topore
Wiki
Viesou
Nelson
Zehle
Walts
Dona Wellen
Ivanovici
Glee
Neat
Ham
Valencia
Bet
Luncheon Grapes At Council Chambers From Cowan Crop
Grapes on display at yesterday's luncheon in Council Chambers were grown by Mr. R. Cowan of Crowther. The sample was described as exceptionally fine and notable for its quality.
Rabie Works Department official to inspect Perth water works
Mr Ilalde of the Rabie Works Department prepared data on the water supply and travelled to Perth to return Friday to continue work. He is installing an oil engine and pump at the site and has completed the reticulation levels for the system.
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Ilalde
Aupply
Perth
Not purely correct education but love of justice
The quotation asserts true education aims beyond obedience to include delight in right conduct and a fierce hunger and thirst for justice, shaping character rather than mere rule following. It emphasizes intrinsic moral passion as the core of learning.
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Mr. Whitely
Immigration
Labour Conference
Keirhardie
Cricket
Kaiser
Rand
Commercial
Municipality OF
Geraldton
Mog
David Pascok
Aeolus
Sydneyite
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