Russian plot to set up a democratic republic in danger
London dispatch reports 200 infantry and two trains filled with Cossacks stationed at St. Petersburg stations for dispatch. Deputy Chxel captured after fleeing. Colonel Kotturoff killed. Duma dissolution met quietly as troops flood the city. Newspaper criticism of the crisis banned. Nine deputies and others accused by ex Premier Stulypin arrested.
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London
Russia
St. Vetersburg
Chxel
Revolutionary Organisation
Cone
St. Petersburg
Kotturoff
Duma
M. Stulypin
Haveeen
Sailors Plot to Seize Russian Squadron Foiled
Russian warships on two vessels planned to throw officers overboard and take control of Admiral Tsiwhinsky s squadron. The plan failed, conspirators were arrested, 700 seamen and gunners detained, and the Black Sea squadron reportedly out of commission. Deputies facing revolution charges escaped from prison amid Sebastopol unrest. Street fighting after mutiny hastened the Dumas dissolution. English press tone turns pessimistic about Russia’s outlook.
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Admiral Tsiwhinsky
Odessa
Daily Express
Sebastopol
Black Sea
Russia
Tondra Island
Dumas
Hague Peace Conference opens with Nelidoff as president
London reports the Hague Peace Conference began on Saturday with M. Nelidoff the Russian Ambassador in France elected president. The opening session set the tone for the talks among participating nations and diplomats.
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London
The
Hague
M. Nelidoff
France
Longshoremen Strike in New York Collapses After Violent Clashes
The May strike by about 19,000 New York longshoremen for higher wages collapsed amid serious disturbances. Strikers attacked non union workers previously employed in their places, using clubs and knives, leaving 27 non unionists seriously wounded.
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London
New York
Jhegan
The San Francisco Frauds
Lomlon June 17 The trial of Eugene Schmidt ex-Sebour mayor of San Francisco continues with testimony detailing alleged frauds and misconduct in office.
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Lomlon
Eugene Schmidt
Sebour
San Francisco
Indicted official Schmidt convicted of liquor license extortion
The indicted municipal official Schmidt was convicted of extorting money from restaurant keepers for liquor license privileges. He faces up to five years in prison. The judge denied bail and Schmidt remains in gaol awaiting appeal, with proceedings expected to last about a year.
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Schmidt
Its
Union of Churches in Canada Backed by Assembly Vote
The Presbyterian Church Assembly in Canada approved uniting with the Methodist Congregational denominations in the Dominion by a 137 to 11 vote, supporting a projected union to form a single Protestant church.
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Union of Churches In Canada
London
Presbyterian Church Assembly In
Canada
Dominion
United Protestant Church
Miners Beset at Rand Co met Mine Explosion Kills Boss
On the Rand at the Comet mine several miners attacked the house where workers had returned after a strike. The dynamite blast on Saturday destroyed the house and killed a shift boss named Richards, a member of the Comet mine team.
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London
Richards
Woman Suffrage Passes in Norwegian Parliament
The Norwegian Parliament has approved a bill extending parliamentary suffrage to women, granting them voting rights and participation in elections. The measure marks a milestone for gender equality and political inclusion in Norway.
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London
Wilding Captures Kent Singles Title in Dramatic Victory
New Zealand tennis star A. F. Wilding won the Kent singles championship by defeating Gore in a close final. Gore and Roper Barrett then beat Brookes and Wilding to claim the doubles title.
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London
A. F. Wilding
New Zealand
Kent
Gore
Roper Barrett
Brookes
Wilding
English billiard player Reece nets high 150135 break
In a 500000 up match Reece, the English billiardist, made an unfinished break of 150135 with 75052 cradle cannons included and recorded as a dominant display of cuecraft during the session.
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London
Reece
Australian pigeon shot Mackintosh wins Burlingham Cup
Macintosh, the famous Australian pigeon shot, won the £100 Challenge Cup at the Burlingham Gun Club in Australia. He also claimed the same trophy last year, preserving his reputation with another victory.
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London
Macintosh
Burlingham
London market roundup for metals and grains
Commercial London report for June 15 notes Australian wheat shipments sold at 33s 4d and 34s 74d. Antimony good 50 percent ore valued at £10 nominal. Copper spot quoted from £96 10s to £96 15s. Tin spot ranges £156 to £186 10s. Tead spot at £22. Bar silver at 2s 63d.
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London
Melbourne Acting Premier rejects Reid mail contract criticisms
Melbourne report states the Acting Premier declined to respond to Mr. G Reid's criticisms of the mail contract. He affirms Victoria will enable under the proposed guarantee for any penalties the Commonwealth may enforce on the company if steamers are not run as required.
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Melbourne
G. Reid
Victoria
The Premiers' Conference Returns Leaders Speak
Perth reports the Premier and the Attorney General returned from the Brisbane Conference. Mr Moore says fair play for our isolated state is unlikely with Eastern neighbours and Federation without benefiting us. The Premier plans to deliver his policy speech at Banbury on Monday next.
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Perth
Brisbane
Moore
Federation
Banbury
The Timber Trouble at Millars Mill Case
Proceedings by engineers against Millars' Company continued. Le Mesurier will not call further evidence for the prosecution but may present rebutting evidence. Moss for defendants raises points of law. case adjourned to next morning. Teesdale Smith denies reports of London instructions to interview Deakin at Fremantle about importing labor under contract.
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Perth
Millars’ Company
le Mesurier
Moss
Teesdale Smith
London
Deakin
Fremantle
Fatal Gun Accident in Kalgoorlie Claims Baker Thomas Jeffreys
In Kalgoorlie on June 17, baker Thomas Jeffreys of Lakeside died after a turkey shooting accident. His gun exploded while resting in the trap during a hunt with companion James Hockley. Jeffreys lost his right arm, was treated at Lakeside, then to hospital where amputation occurred, and he succumbed to shock and loss of blood overnight.
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Kalgoorlie
Thomas Jeffreys
Lakeside
Turkey
James Hockley
Jeffrey
Jeffreys
Prime Minister to Visit Perth for Native Association Welcome
The Prime Minister will arrive in Perth tomorrow and be greeted with a public welcome by the Australian Natives Association. The event is expected to be highly enthusiastic with strong public interest and participation.
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Perth
Australian Natives Association
Stealing Case Remanded In Police Court
Charles Lewis charged with stealing £16 from the person on May 7 is remanded for three days before Mr W A G Walter JM in police court.
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W. A. G. Walter
Charles Lewis
Grocers' Bags Printing Supplies Sold to Constantine Gardner
The text notes wholesale and retail sale of bags wrapping grease proof papers and related printing supplies to Constantine and Gardner printers.
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Constantine and Gardner, Pritters
Millars Company Withdraws Offer in Timber Dispute
London directors cable the general manager Teesdale Smith to withdraw the offer to the men and to adhere to the Arbitration Court award. Bills will be started on these conditions, and strikers warned off company property and to be prosecuted for trespass if noncompliant. Smith seeks the appointment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the strike.
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London
Millars’ Company
Teesdale Smith
Sensational Telegraphic Brevities From Ida Ho Murder Trials
A collection of brief items reports a sensational witness in Ida Ho murder trials, a bank kidnapping for ransom, bomb threat against a former governor, violence in Liberia, a Swiss explorer execution, Factories and Workshops Bill passage, submarine explosion with Lieut. Hart's death, Welsh Disestablishment delay, famine atrocities in China, cannibalism rumors, earthquakes near Kingston and Chile, Olympic horse show highlights, political attacks on government, incendiary Galway speech, Rand strikers seeking Labour support, Chamberlain health shock, Calcutta sedition arrests, death of Sir H. H. Hocking, cargo meat import rise to British consuls.
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Orchard
Idaho
Liberia
Negro Republic
Africa
House of Lords
Portsmouth
Hart
Kingston
Chili
London
Jardine
Balfour
P. Kelly
Galway
Rand
Birmingham
Mr. Chamberlain
Calcutta
H. H. Hocking
Banflehire
Conols
Licensing Court Grants Wayside and Billiard License
Arthur Harris applied for a wayside license and billiard room license at Walkaway. No objection from police as improvements completed. Harris to act as manager for tenant Wallace who will reside on premises. Bench warns applicant will be responsible for conduct. House to be named Wallace's Hotel. License to come into force later today.
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Arthur Harris
Walkaway
A. H. du Boulay
Wallace
Sergt. Connor
Market reports from June 15 historic stock sale notes
Market brisk in most lines with big apple arrivals and firm pin prices. Poultry firmer due to small supplies. demand for pigs 50 lb up and for dressed pork if not heavy. Fruit prices listed for apples pears oranges lemons quinces. vegetables including carrots parsnips cabbages turnips pumpkin lettuce cauliflower priced. Poultry and eggs show mixed values. carcase pork down from 10d to 7d. chaff wheaten priced at £4 4s 4d.
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Schmidz
Presbytertad D Methodist
Woman’s Suffrage
Norway
Wineberg’s
Geraldton
Wineberg
Arcade
Marine Terrace
MR. Moore
Millars
Messrs. W. A. G. Walter
R.M
Hi. Morrell
T. A. Kidd
J.a.p
Walkaway Hotel
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