New Constitution Proclaimed in Turkey Amid Arrests
London July 23. Official dispatch reports the sultan promulgated a new constitution and summoned the Chamber of Deputies. Ferd Yasha, the sultan's favorite, and several officers were arrested in Constantinople on high treason charges. The ex Grand Vizier is named with dictatorial powers to a record. Vizier Berid Pasha and Macor Niazibey, with many officers, aided the Young Turk party, resigned at Rome, recruited armed adherents, and demanded a national assembly for Macedonia. A manifesto was issued. He opposed Balkan powers interference and pledged freedom to all in exchange for country support.
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London
Turkey
Tegrition
Ferd Yasha
Gras
Berid’ Pasha
Macor Niazibey
Nnher
Turkinb
Roos
Othride
Fiorina
Macedonia
Balkan
England Leads in Olympic Events and Legal Case Mentioned
Walker of South Africa won the hundred metres at the Olympic games in 104 seconds. England's Taylor beat Beaurepaire by thirty yards in the 1500m swim, finishing in 22 minutes. The Church and the live s ed wife’s sister act involved Norwich Tramway manager Buainter and Canon Thompem, with the Dean of the Arches ruling unlawful conduct. At Bisley, Sergt Major of the Australian Engineers scored high in the rifle event. Woolfe attempted to swim the English Channel a sixth time but gave up after 36 miles. A fire at a woolen framework of two shafts of the Ayrshire wool mill saw sixty workers rescued.
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London
Walker
Bax
Taylor
England
Beaurepaire
Moges
Buaieter
Norwich
Canon Thompem
Dean of the Arches
Canon Thompsen
National Rifle Association
Bisley
Sergt
Australian Engineers
Lieut. Hattersley
Ofc
Outrage by Bandits at Boston Saloon
An extraordinary outrage in Lomba Boston sees three armed men attack a drinking saloon killing one man and wounding several including three policemen and a woman with a baby. The bandits fired on pursuing crowds before being cornered and captured after a gunfight.
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Lomba
Boston
Xtran
Paty
Meat Supply Question Movers In Trade Board Inquiry
The Board of Trade has appointed a committee to discover how far and in what way the meat supply of Britain is affected and what steps may be taken to secure more adequate provisions.
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London
Board of ‘Trade
Irish University Bill Sparks Parliamentary Debate
Fragmented notes report Irish University Bill debate in the House of Commons. Opposition claims the new university would be underpriced and controlled by a trust machine while Prime Minister pledges action on disestablishment of the Church in Wales. American items mention Canadian tercentenary celebrations and a New York to Paris motor race with German entrant Protos.
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Mport
Trishniversity
Howes of Commons
Menbare
John Rosimond
Trish Party
Church of Fayland
Wales
New York
Para
Protos
Airship Invention by Victoria Sergeant Accepted by War Office
Melbourne July 24 Sergt John Mathews of Victoria an inventor of a magazine rule has also invented an airship for military use under consideration by the War Office. It will be tried in Melbourne next month. The invention is considered very promising.
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Melbourne
John Mathews
Victoria
War Office
Sydney Tramway Strike Sparks Street Turmoil
In Sydney July 7 and 25, shdmey tramway workers walked out causing crowding in Gevege Street as about ten thousand people gathered. Police fought to control confrontations while drivers and six railway men refused duties and a broader strike loomed amid union and Amalgamated Employers’ Society tensions.
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Sydmy
Shdmey
Gevege-street
Stecklog
Sydney
Powerhouse
Amalgamated Emprerers’ Society
Commission
Tramway Union
Wade
Mercantiles Beat Railways In Last Round Football Match
In splendid weather the Mercantiles defeated Railways 9 goals 6 behinds to 6 goals 5 behinds led by Ramshaw and Hepburn for Railways and Forrester Hum Mounier Ward Theakston and Doran for Mercantiles. Ref Gowkes enforced the normal standard.
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Mercantiles
Inez
Mercantile
Wertin
Mearers
Railways
Ramshaw
Hepburn
Hammond
Groeuler
Walen
J. Vincent
Hutchiron
Lynch
Theakston
Martie Ant
Ward
Yell
Mounier
Woodhouse
Forrester
Gowkes
Rammont
Waleh
The
Hum
Doran
Meat price surge hits New Zealand and Perth markets
From Wellington on July 24 reports say nine thousand mince in New Zealand threaten to subsume Monday. A big meat price rise is noted with Perth prices moving from 2d to 3d per pound. Wholesale firms raise prices by half to one penny, tailors blame sharp debts and hard times, warning they cannot live without higher charges.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Perth
Bakers Rule Clash Over Abolition of Work
In a select dispute between apprentice bakers and master bakers, tensions rise over ending labor. A decisive stage is expected by Tuesday as parties seek resolution.
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Musday
Freemantle Poultry Show Faces Poor Promotion
The Fremantle Poultry Society show drew many good exhibitors but was hindered by weak promotion and limited public attendance.
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Fremantle
Mineral output value for year at seven and a half million
The annual report of the Mineral Department records total mineral output valued at £7,534,231 for the year. A. H. O'Connor, general president of the Australian Natives Association in Western Australia, has announced plans to contest the Perth seat in the Legislative Assembly.
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Mime
A. H. O'Connor
West Australia
Perth
Legislative Assembly
Derby import to Sydney trainer Mo. Mukenby tale
Peruvian breeder Mi yteerine Mr. Mukenby imports steoplothmer im Altime from Mr. S. Miller of Victo ria Noetuilorm, the Multiform colt who won the AWJ.C. Derby for Mr. G. G. Brond and later bought for Engtart by Mr. J Buchanas. Wary of a long voyage, W. Kelso the Sydney trainer returns with J. Pike. A sketch of Chevalier Giuistrotii highlights his English gentleman persona, daily routine, and deep interest in Signorinetta, the Derby and Oaks winner. discussions on his life and business follow. After much persuasion Chevalier agrees to...
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Mr. Mukenby
Peru
S. Miller
Victoria
Noetuilorm
G. G. Brond
J Buchanas
W. Kelso
Sydney
England
J. Pike
Theough Fremantle
Pike
Iaunny New South Wales
Exenigh
Trim
Ntoep
C. Dickwasim
Cardinal
Mill Park
Chevalier Giuistrotii
Rays
London Paper
Signorinetta
Anyore
Fordhanned
Ireout
Hin
Ana Rule
Pierre Wd
Hiro
Chevalier
Derry
Melena Vale Races at Furth with mixed results
July 23 at Furth featured Melena Vale and a field of horses in multiple stakes. Crossbar led the 6f event with 9.5, followed by Ee mond and Booby while Nueifera dominated the trial stake at 9.3 and Werlike placed second. Dragoon led the Hunt Club Bracelet at 7f with 12.7, and July Handicap included Huarehi and Bunderbe in a tight finish. The program also noted balancing acts, knife juggling, and a grand display of feats, with more performances planned for tonight and Monday.
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Hunt Club
Dragoon
Dirk
Magic
Tongst Dragoon
Si'r Huarehi
Bunderbe
Furlomge
Molienn
Furlomgs
Denison
Platts
Fitzgeralds Circes and the Tent Thrills
Fitzgeralds custposed in Gerald on tank might in a good home. A wearyed programme greeted by ap plause. The Flying Herberia ranked first in merit with daring aerial feats. Mrs Fitzgeralds dogs wowed the audience with balancing acts and stunts around the tent.
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Fitzgerald
Geraldon
Mra
Tou Fitzgerald
Horace Fuss
Ami Wu
Mort Pradert
Det
Sir John Coode's Report on Gerakitoa Harbor
Report details the failed attempt to publish extracts from Sir John Coode's harbor assessment. Coode's findings reportedly justify selecting a certain option and imply costs, but extracts reveal little new. overall harbor commentary and improvement suggestions are not in those extracts.
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Cochrane
Mmayek
John Goode
Personal Items From Local Notes
Mr Raymond Eliot has been confined to the room for several days with a chill. Mr and Mrs W M Kenshant left for the Eastern States on Thursday by the Vermin steamer Jane. Mr A Carson remains in Perth until after Wednesday when judgment will be given concerning his election petition.
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Raymond Eliot
Mes. W. M-Kenshant
Vierman Wail
Jane
A. Carson
Perth
Political Address by Mr Stone at Northampton Meeting
Mr Stone spoke to a Northampton gathering advising constituents on government costs and proposed policies. He favored land tax and raised points on agricultural machinery, Chapman railway, coast storage, preferential voting, and local reform. The audience included several women and men, with Mr Johnston chairing and votes of thanks offered by Mr Elliott and others.
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Ure Stom
Greeoough
Ton Constituente
Northampton
Prople
Ladire
Johnston
Revarke Board
Occupieas
Mr. Stone
Hie Addeves
Peeant
Parliaentary
Develains
Tangve
Lothampton
Lasida
Collinsary
Weers
Lamiedate
Veneers
Finnward
Baxons
Eiliot
Lambsdale
Stone
Filiott
Whent Stone
Athdrose
Piropa
Ladies Gun Metal Watch Desig Given to Mrs Herbert
A fragment notes a desig tied to a watch given as a gift. The text references 0 Marine Terrace and a recipient named Mrs Herbert, with a promise of free Ritvor.
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Marine Terrace
Herbert
For Sale By Tender Cannella hitreo invites bids
For Sale By Tender notice offering property with dwelling and private terms. Publication date listed as Friday July 1908. Property described with marine travel and decakhun references, rental terms stated by James G. Kidd, Drarlocher Street.
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James GC. Kidd
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Oliver’s Clothing Company
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Sexsury
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Louis Esrell
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Cantelo
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Betwen
J. G. Smith
Wineberg
F.& R. Ward
Blaves Street
Bishop's Palace
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