Raisuli Captures General MacLean and Sultan Guard
London reports Raisuli, enemy of the Moroccan Sultan, has seized General Sir Harry MacLean and the Sultan’s bodyguard. Negotiations unfold as Raisuli demands terms for release and his pardon. MacLean met Raisuli with four followers and was told to wait for Sultan approval and Raisuli’s demands.
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London
Raisuli
Morocco
Harry MacLean
Berry MacLean
Chamuz
Reuters
Maclaan
Maclean
Malan
Raisu
Chinese Insurrection Forces Captured in South China
London reports government troops surprised and captured 86 insurgents near Wong Kong in South China. The Prefect of Waichan allegedly poured burning resin on captives in an extortion attempt for the rebel leader's name, but the torture yielded no usable information.
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London
South China
Wong Kong
Waichan
The Bishop of London Narrowly Escapes Car Crash
Dr Winnington Ingram, Bishop of London, was driving in Berkshire when a tree struck by lightning fell in front of his car. He escaped a serious accident with only minor injuries or shock reported.
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London
Winnington Ingram
Berkshire
Standard Oil Millionaire Subpoenaed in Chicago Case
Rockefeller, the Standard Oil millionaire, who had evaded police for a long period, was subpoenaed to appear before the Chicago Federal Court on Monday to testify about the company’s financial condition. He was located by a ruse at his son in law's Pitfield residence.
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Trendon
Mr. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Chicago Federal Court
Standard Oil Company
Rockefeller
Pitfield
Admiralty Policy Sparks Unease in Naval Quarters
The Unt Mall Cavetto reports uneasiness in naval quarters over Admiralty policy restricting repairs and reducing Newy personnel, raising concerns about readiness and morale amid policy changes.
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London
Admiralty
London tennis championship semifinals reported
In the AW Fing land championships in London, Brookes Tat Ritchie and Evans reached the semifinals. In doubles, Brookes and Wilding defeated Ward and Stoward in the third round.
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London
Feah
Brookes
Burns wins first round in San Francisco boxing match
Prize Ring report notes Burns defeats Squires in one round to claim heavyweight world championship claim in San Francisco. Squires, the Australian champion, falls early as Burns dominates the bout from the opening bell.
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London
San Francisco
Burns
Squires
Austration Chapion
Commodity Price Snaps London Markets July 3
Commercial London reports Australian wheat shipments realized 35s 358 43d and 36 7d. Copper spot quoted C98 10s to CYS 13s. Tin spot at C196 to £196 10s, lead priced at 20.
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London
G s Big Boot Boom at J G s Big Store
A large stock of boots in all sizes and makes for men women and children offered at G s Big Store. The item highlights G s extensive boot selection across genders with multiple sizes available.
Jumpers Strike Concessions Agreed For Conference
In Sydney on July 4 the Jumpers strike sees employers offer concessions to be laid before a conference tomorrow. Several unionists are fined for interfering with free labourers and a riot-like incident occurs at Miller's Point where a man named Kingston is badly mauled.
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Sydney
Miller's Point
Kingston
Woman Henrietta Oliver Dies in Accident at Barmah
Melbourne July 4 report says Henrietta Oliver was shot accidentally when a gun she was handling exploded while seated by a fire at Barmah near Nathalia. Husband left momentarily. upon return she lay dead with a head wound. Inquest returns verdict of accidental death.
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Melbourne
Henrietta Oliver
Barmah
Nathalia
The Bauer Murder Case Mystery Deepens
Mr Schaumer, partner of the murdered diamond dealer Bauer, reports his review of the late's books suggests diamonds worth £3100 were stolen. He suspects the killer may be from Broome and believes some missing gems could be identified.
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Melbourne
Mr. Schaumer
Bauer
Schaumer
Broome
Melbourne burglaries solved by Austrian seaman confession
Police clear up nine suburban burglaries as Adam Ingiot an Austrian seaman confesses to being the perpetrator in all cases.
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Melbourne
Adam Ingiot
Accident injures Italian sailors at capstan during anchorage
Several Tintian sailors on the barque Avanti Serara were seriously injured today when the capstan slipped. The bars whirled rapidly, knocking the sailors off their feet with serious consequences.
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Sydney
Party of New Colonists Arrive for Land Inspection at Brooks' Inlet
Frances Lane led a large party of presprespective settlers arriving by the Omrah to inspect land at Brooks Inlet. A main steamer carried workers from Belfast Dublin and Cork bound for canefields in Queensland under Mr M Donald. Wages range from 22s 6d to 32s.
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Perth
Frances Lane
Omrah
Bribery claims over convicts voyage to Brisbane
Fragments report that the voyage's cost was set at a certain rate per week per man with food. It notes the men signed no contract for good conduct during the trip and would land in Brisbane as free men, not bound by any agreement.
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Brisbane
Goldfields Butchers Meet Denies Maher Killing Accusations
Kalgoorlie July 4 master butchers held a meeting to condemn Maher’s charges about killing diseased animals as a falsehood. They call the accusations a revenge-driven fabrication and affirm that the most stringent precautions are always taken.
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Kalgoorlie
Maher
Northampton Notes on Charity Concert for Miss Scott
From Our Own Correspondent June 30 the concert held Friday the 28th proved the most successful of ten years of efforts for Miss Scott. Expected receipts total about £20 with tickets partially returned. Arthur Patten directed the music and led creditable items by Ind ies and gentlemen including M Guinness Pollett Chick Eskell Patten and Hazleby Light refreshments were provided by Mesdames Varley Lucas Sims Pollett Reynolds A Patten and Hazleby. Sympathy letters arrived with donations from S. R. K. Ebbiott Bertie Mitchell L. C. Jurges sen and W. Drage. The chair was Mr G. Varkey.
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Pollett
Mrs. Chick
Messrs
J. Pollett
Eskell
Patten
Chick
Hazleby
Mesdames Varley
Lucas
Sims
Reynolds
A. Patten
RK. L. Ebbiott
Bertie Mitchell
L. C. Jurge
Telegraphic Brevities From a Distant Sea and War Fronts
A patchwork of brief items notes racing at Riel where Count Tietgaris yacht blanketed Kaiser's yacht Me teor and a protest dismissed by the Imperial Yacht Club. Other items cover British glass trade employment, American seal poachers captured in Behring Sea, street-cleaners strikes, Japanese boycott talk, Hague delegates demanding cruisers leave port, Volhynia horse thieves tortured, earthquakes, liquor and death duties proposals, and Cape Colony Parliament praising imperial constitutions with a hoped South African federation follow.
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Riel
Count Tietgaris
Kaiser
Imperial Yacht Club
Britain
Union Jack Club
King
Behring Sea
New York
Hague
Volhynia
Russia
Central
South America
Cape Colony
Transvaal
Orange Colony
Hope
South African Federation
Railway policy updates and rail line plans discussed
Mr P Stone M L A returned from Perth reporting on Parliament opening and railway issues. Heavy steel rails will strengthen 5 miles of the Northampton line while surveys for Upper Chapman and Mt Erin railways will commence next month. Government aims to push Brick Range line and appoint a single railway commissioner. Montgomery to inspect Northamton and Erin country. workers to report on resources. Government position appears secure with limited opposition noted.
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P. Stone
M.L.A
Perth
Stone
Northampton
Gregory
Wilson
Chapman
Mt. Erin
Queensland
Greenough
Montgomery
Mines Department
Northamton
Erin
Messrs. Hicks and
Gull
Messrs
A. J. Wilson
Steward
Parliament Opens Third Federal Session In Melbourne
His Excellency the Governor-General opened the second session of the third Federal Parliament with a notable function. Lord Northcote spoke on the Imperial Conference and cordial relations with the mother country. The speech mentioned naval and military defence, a High Commissioner, cancelled mail contract via Suez, extended Vancouver service, interstate trade growth, and a Trans-Australian railway survey. Cameron moved the Address-in-Reply, Trenwith supported. the House then adjourned.
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Lord Northcote
Suez
Vancouver
Cameron
Tas
Trenwith Vic
Military Notes Parade at Drill Hall Next Monday
A Company West Australian Infantry Regiment and the Regimental Band will parade the Drill Hall on Monday at 8 p.m. Officers require every member to attend as matters affecting drill and musketry for the coming year will be explained. A smoke social will follow the parade.
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West Australian Infantry Regiment
Gold Output for June and May Report
June production reports total 314 681 metric tons with notable yields from Margaret Gardie N and Coolvardie E. Other high outputs include 78 222 from Murchison and 4 from Murchison E. Ancestral note lists 755 from Coolvardie and 6 785 from ae je ne as small contributors.
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Wineberg
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