Magnetic Storm Disrupts Telegraph Across Britain and America
London reports a magnetic storm interrupting telegraphic service across Great Britain and the American continent. Officials attribute the disturbance to solar activity with scattered outages and wind effects delaying transmissions into Saturday. The storm traces to an Aurora Australis observed in the southern skies.
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London
Great Britain
American
South
Aymerton
Airship Republique Disaster Details Rise and Fall
Reports from London in September describe the French dirigible Republique failing after a brief night flight. The airship ascended to about 600 feet before losing control and crashing near the mechanics beneath the motor. Extracting the wreckage required a crane work crew and the disaster prompted Paris Aeronautical Exhibition observers to consider gasbag innovations and wooden propellers for warning of trouble.
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London
Republique
Provident Falliers
Paris
Meronsuis
Polar Exploration Banquet Honors Dr Cook In New York
London report notes Admiral Schley presided at a banquet for Dr Cook in New York with 1 200 attendees. Morning Leader correspondent says Cook plans a lecture tour. Whitney the American financier returned from a trip around Greenland and cites Peary's objections to Cook material being aboard Roosevelt's ship.
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London
MearAdmial Schley
Dr. Cook
New York
Winter
Cook
Cooke
Whitney
Couniaa
Hoosevelt
Ford
Ftab
Greenland
Reins of Messina ruins yield vast unclaimed treasure
The Standard's Rome correspondent reports Italian authorities recovered unclaimed jewelry coins banknotes and bearer bonds valued at £4 000 000 from Messina ruins. Much of the town was still buried and awaiting search after the early year earthquake devastation.
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London
Standard
Rome
Italy
Messina
Budget War in UK As Parties Rally for Support
The Budget remains a burning issue with widespread campaigning. The Tariff Reform League plans 1,200 meetings and 90 million pamphlets over three weeks. The Liberal Unionist Association runs 300 meetings weekly. The Budget League reports 2,327 meetings in favor. Three limited meetings per week protest the Budget.
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Tariff Reform League
Mudget League
Evans criticises Balfour over budget security
London reports that Solicitor-General Sir Samuel Evans attacks Mr. Balfour for saying the Budget creates insecurity by privileging the few. He questions the Reform proposal and urges Liberal unity to fight privilege and aid the many amid imperial preference debates.
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Samuel Evans
MR. Balfour
London
Swadlincote
Derby
Balowr
Birmingham
Balfour
Liberal Party
Chamberlain to seek West Birmingham seat at next election
Joseph Chamberlain has decided to nominate his old constituency of West Birmingham at the next general elections. In his ill health, supporters of the Literals have arranged not to oppose him.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
German Dreadnoughts Launch Quick Return to Kiel
Ruper dreadnoughts launched at Kiel and Qutfriedland mark the second batch of four superdreadnoughts. Displacement about 19 300 to 20 500 tons, crew around 1 400. Secrets surround construction details as Times Berlin correspondent notes 13 ½ inch guns on third batch and a harsh watchword from the German Gazette.
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London
Kiel
Qutfriedland
Berlin
the Times
British offer for railway rights sparks Russia deal
London dispatch says Russian Minister of Finance contemplates a British syndicate bid of 25 million pounds to operate northern railways and explore minerals in Northern Russia for a defined term. The St Petersburg correspondent notes interest centers on rail infrastructure and resource exploitation rights.
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London
St. Petersburg
Taegraph
M. Kokovisel
Finame
Northern Railways
Arec
Lorets
Russia
Yard or a Ton of Stone in Geraldton Court
Hearing in Geraldton on September 9 focused on a verbal contract for cartage of stone. Plaintiff claimed payment by measurement at sixpence per yard. defendant argued by weight, about one yard equaling a ton. Witnesses supported both sides. some noted stone sold by both yard and ton. Judgment for plaintiff for amounts paid into court. costs awaiting decision.
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Geraldton
Bree
Major
Ceothers
Ward
Wen
du Moulay
Imo Court
Plantiff
Louis Halfser
Willises Martin
Albert O'Malley
William Dennett
Innterly
Hook Ways
Grimshaw
Carter
Ronnid Bethane
Sid Stone
Anawer
Wits Noes
Harry M. Marwood
John Vile
Webb
Crothery
E. D. Fishwick
Shunter
William Henry Thomas
The Produce Markets
Perth reports Melbourne Wheat quotes at 40 44d per bushel with Perth prices unchanged. A social quip follows about Mrs Henpeck and Mr Torker, noting a rift over solicited advice and a sharp exchange between Masie and Henpeck.
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Perth
Melbourne
Unclear Telegram Report on Manslaughter Verdict
A garbled telegram fragment notes a trial at Majon’s Creek where Margaret Lundie and thirteen others are involved. It mentions a manslaughter verdict with a strong recommendation to mercy and the gross prosecutor urging the jury for a mock guilty finding.
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Syne
Margaret Lundie
Roe
Major'n Creek
Werey
Telegraph lines affected by magnetic disturbances
Melbourne reports the Tele graph Department at the General Post Office notes appreciable trouble on the Adelaide Sydney and West Australian lines due to magnetic disturbance Saturday night.
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Melbourne
General Post Office
Adelaide
Sydney
West Australian
Boating Fatality Leaves Widow With Two Children
A boating accident at a river or lake resulted in the death of a 32 year old man. The craft swamped before reaching shore and attempts at rescue by Alan failed as the victim sank. His widow is left with one or two children.
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Meson
Amyus McColl
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Bunbury Youth
The body of John Birchall jun., of Bunbury, was brought from Balbsrrup after a shooting incident. He and his brother George were on a father started farm near Bal barrup when a firearm discharged while entering a house, fatally wounding him in the groin and causing death soon after from loss of blood.
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John Birchall
Bunbury
George
Balbarrup
Satwalay
Timber Mill Burnt at Jarrahdale in Fog Shrouded Fire
The No. 6 mill owned by Millan Karnamt Jarrah Company Ltd at Jarrahdale was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning. Investigators note the blaze appeared during a heavy fog, with losses seen as heavy and delaying earlier detection despite recent improvements and substantial outlay.
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Jarrahdale
Millan’ Karnamt Jarrah Company
Ltt
Watcr
Union Officials at Variance Flurry In Perth
The General Secretary of the Timberworkers Union Mr Holman and the Amended Society of Engine Drivers Mr Gibson remain at odds. Gibson proposes Holman appoint an archiver and the engine drivers appoint another with either Mr Sommerville or Senator Pearce as chair to thoroughly investigate the matter, with the losing side resigning and bearing all costs.
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Perth
Timberworkers’ Union
Mr. Holman
Society of Engine Drivers
Gibson
Holman
Holmen
Sommerville
Senatee Pearce
Costa
Post Office Fraud Charges Altered Against Barker
In connection with alleged post office funds theft charges, James Barker had the theft counts withdrawn and forgery and utterings substituted.
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James Barker
River tragedy leaves Goland still missing
Port Hedland dispatch reports David Goland's body remains unfound in the Swan River after Saturday's fatality. Observers note severe local labor market woes with no fixed start date for work, pushing penniless men to tramping as publicity highlights the lack of opportunities until next year.
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Port Helland
Port Hedland
British racing notes and fixtures from Sydney and Randwick
Racing advances in Australia with engagements and weights for eminent jockeys. Victorian owners plan at Randwick while Caulfield hosts meetings clashing with Canfield Cup. Betting markets show Prince Foote Provocation and Malt King among favorites as horses migrate across states.
Personal Items from 1663 voyage to Geraldton
Mr William Moore reports landing in Geraldton from Fremantle aboard the Sea Spray on 96 September 1663 with 17 passengers and one lady aboard. The voyage took three days, there was crowded accommodation in the hold with a canvas partition, and the arrival day saw the lady give birth. The child has since resided in the district and is now located at Dongarra.
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T. Cresm
Imurra
Burkle Cully
Nuvaiswarre
Handwick
B. Penguin
Bickenbotham
Jockey Club
Newcastle
Uebed P. Brown
Sydney
G. Gallimorr
Calcutta
Hyraimje
P. Brown
Bangalore
Poona
Liverpool
Your Majesty
White Eagle
Mr. W. Clark
Whirlpool
F. Wootton
Saxby
White Eagley
Frank Wyatt
Wootton
Lord Derby
AALC
Randwick
Gladsome
Rantwick
Borte
William Moore
H. Gray and Co
Geraldton
Fremantle
Simy
Local dignitaries plan repair at old jetty site
A group arrived by the sane Dent to carry out a comtrace for removing the old jetty now Barlane de Pier. Mrs Elliott and family along with Mrs Willis and the Ment mill couple expect to return to the state soon. The Olivers Tailoring manager, resting after a long stint, left Friday evening marking a brief respite in the ongoing matter.
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Barlane de Pier
Elliott
B. Elliott
Liewt
Willis
P. Ment
Als
Onimg
Olivers Tailoring
Basin
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Telegraph
Aprura Australe
Polar Exploration
Reins of
British Budget
Joe Chamberlain
Abedivivus
Gasette
OTFER
New South Wales
Majon's Creek Mucrier
Victoria
West Australis
Variancy
Holman and
Sibson
David Goland
Swan River
Port Hedland Railway
V.R.C. S
Caulfield
W.S Hickerbotham
Queensland
Roarich
Prince Foote
Mali
Bynlay
Metropolitan
Flavel
Flavinius
Dides
Agricultural Society
Kiner
Autride
Weraldton
Corricks
Australia
Raterias
Alice Corrick
Leonard
Buell
Wereetot
Walka
Town Hall
Vinces Aa
Snell’s
Geraldion Freehold
CLUB
Ea aLiton
James C. Kidd
Royal Mail
Hote
Meekatharra
J. A
Roberts
Astober Mth
Thomas Whitney
Aarchitert
Austin Street
Cue
Kempton & Selby
Endens
Téth
At & Pin Phare
Daily
Wallace's Hotel
Jowest
Public Hall Building Committee
JNO
Morrell
F. J. Wil Game
Mr. L. Eskell
Ceraldvon
Mr. Potter
Mont Opie
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
Marine Terrace
Barry Yos
A. S. Kent
Mausger
P. M. Steggall
Practical Watchmaker
Ad Jeweller
Y Marine Terrace
C. A. Engelbrecht
Frank Green & CO
Dublacher Street
Perphonphates
Munro
Ot Wak Gating Bros
Colonial Naval Fire Levurance
Wituren Sul
A. T. Davies
Geraldton Show
Greenough Farmers’ Club
Geraklton
Irwin
Guardian” Office
Sayin
Attembance
Gerakiton
Ungarra
Clinch
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Masoni
Odice
Cars Bros
Mor Leita
Dalgety & Co., Ltd
Fallowfield & CO
J. M. Ferguson, Ltd
Wren
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