Geographical Society doubts Dr Cook North Pole claim
London reports the Geographical Society after reviewing documents from Dr Cook says the evidence does not prove his North Pole voyage. The committee censures Cook for vague details and not producing the notebooks. Cook’s secretary claims notebooks were sent directly, while New York Journal questions the committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cook
Lonsdale
Gopanhagen
Yok Journale Mogaeet Hut
Dr Cook
North Pole
Victim of Hallucination in Polar Exploits
London Thursday report from a New York courier notes Wr Cook claimed title of character of the North Pole. It questions his sanity, alleging his explorers sought sympathy. The piece alleges Cook would have netted about £39,000 from various sources, including £24,000 from engagements and £5,600 from articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wr Cook
Chacoterer
North Pole
New York
Lady Mail
de Cook
Jegturen
Important Decision in Labour Union Tax Clause Case
An appellate court unanimously upholds the appeal court ruling in the Amalgamated Society of Railway versus Osbourne, deeming union levies for Labour MPs as illegal. Lord MacNaughton and Lord Halebury concur, stating Trade Union Acts do not authorize collection or administration of funds for political purposes. Richard Beil notes the decision aims to protect Labour representation. Keir Hardie comments on party efforts to manage finances and potential reforms.
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Swedon
Jurie
Gietien
Peal
Amalgamated Society of Railway
Osbourne
House of Commons
Lord MacNaughton
Lord Halebury
Richard Beil
Tennyson on the Budget and Lords Veto Clash
Heyton speaking from Ryde claims the government tampered with and sought to wreck the Constitution by abolishing the Lords veto. He cites Am trajis s frestrader and Erntecentist enetors daoty, alleging imperial lessons from Australiana and land taxation. He accuses the Liberal Government of favoring both classes and hints at arbitration versus radical policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Heyton
Ryde
Wight
Amtrajis
Gosialiete
Pitot in Nicaragua Captured Rebels Strengthens Fronts
Fragmentary report notes in Nicaragua mention captured Jerome and Remme and Tramble in new strongholds. Message hints at latedeployments and troop landings, with unclear details from the London desk of The Inder A. Period wording obscures specifics about agencies or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jerome
Nicaragua
Remme
Ariel
Niewrag
Assassination Shock Hits St. Petersburg Officials
A youth, Vosskressenki, hired a flat at St Persisbury and claimed a Gisanese servant would be in residence. The servant was killed and a chief detective, Karpolf, was murdered by an explosive device connected to a bomb hidden beneath a writing table. An electric wire triggered the blast. Police found maps and guides suggesting espionage and conspirators. The incident prompts government and secret police scrutiny as the Grand Duke’s funeral looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Persisbury
Vosskressenki
Karpolf
Siedar
Youbressenki
Karpoe
M. Karpefs
St. Petersburg
M. Karpeff
Kerpoft
Otter Documenta
Mice del Katrada
Severe Storms Cause Wrecks Across England
Severe snowstorms swept the kingdom with thaw bringing floods in Devonshire Valley where land was submerged. A blizzard struck Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Six vessels wrecked or damaged. the steamer Bosatrevor with twenty people aboard is missing in the Irish Sea.
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London
Thurads
Devonshire
Yorkshire
Bosatrevor
Valedictory at Marmont Mine for Mr W B Jackson
Employees of Marmont Mine in Meekatharra honor Mr W B Jackson and Mrs Jackson on their departure. An illuminated address and silver entree charges were presented as donors praise his long Meekatharra service. He plans to settle at Broome Hill estate and farewell messages express gratitude and best wishes.
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W. B. Jackson
Marmont
Jackson
Meekatharra
W. J. Car
Mr Jackson
Mra Jackson
Broome Hill
Ling
Strike status stalls coal production into New Year
Telegrams report the South Coast eruption of news says miners will not return before holidays end and no important meeting will occur until New Year’s Eve. Mr Hughes reiterates two paths to coal production: open conference by proprietors or miners working mines until agreement is reached. He appeals to Mr Waile to demonstrate Premier action, adjournment to January 10 marks futility.
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Bodues
Hughes
Waile
Marke
Hughes Opinion on Conference Mediation in Mining Dispute
In Sydney on Friday Mr Hughes proposed Judge Scholes serve as mediator and chair a conference with two or three representatives from each side. He suggested action within a week if accepted. Mr Dunleavy, president of the Southern Mines Association, questioned peace prospects on the south coast and the likelihood of a ballot on returning to work. He noted miners will not return until grievances are redressed.
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Bydney
Hughes
Scholes
Wind
IC Thin
Dunleavy
Southern Mines Asociation
Staik Congress
Sol
Labor Council Views on Coal Strike Leaders Arrest
Sydney Labor Council met to-night to protest Wade Ministry actions aimed at retirees and coal miners. Speakers argued that arrest warrants against leaders could end the strike, urging workers to rely on the ballot box for redress of grievances.
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Sydney
Frida
Sydney Labor Council
Phatie Protes
Wade
Tragedy at Worsley Victim Burford Improves
The Collie, Thurnlay, Alfred Burford, the stabbing victim in the Worsley affray on the night of the 13th, is progressing satisfactorily and is now able to sit up.
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Collie
Thurnlay
Alfred Burford
Worsley
The Missing Waratah A Projected Search
A large meeting at the Town Hall debated locating the missing steamer Waratah. Members unanimously resolved to launch a renewed search and opened a fund raised to £2,587 with pledges and contributions. The group planned to seek cooperation from Federal and State governments.
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Melbourne
Apoths Ses
Premizh Moore Moves A Good Suggestion
Perth Friday The Premier will send a cable to the Agent-General in London asking him to ascertain whether steamers bound for Australia can be searched thoroughly at Cape Town and to investigate arson projects. The Agent-General will be asked to seek from steamer owners the costs involved for passage to Australia and responsible costs from the War.
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Perth
Meraage
London
Australia
Caps Town
Kergnien Selanda
Waratah
Steamera Trading
Auatril
Sparch
Waratah Search Committee seeks federal and state aid
Melbourne reports the Waratah Search Committee met today with the Lord Mayor presiding to request Prime Minister assistance at Point Lonsdale and to urge the State Premier to approach other states for monetary aid to fund search ships. A broken drain issue is noted but details are unclear.
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Melbourne
Waratah Search Committee
Point Lonsdale
Btata
The Axeman Saga of a Rough Country Evening
A rugged narrative recounts an evening of axe work and filing gaps near a distant store. The speaker recalls rough talk, tools, and the danger of fingers while advancing a stubborn project amid harsh conditions and old country lingo. Strong imagery of the ax, file, and dirt road persists throughout the piece.
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Geographical Society
DR. Odok
Tennyson
Pitot
England
MR and Mrs Jackson
Meekasharra
Uata
Stationery
Labor Council
Cole
Burford
Premizh Moore
Angel Overieard & Slischvision
Deucker
XIED_ Goon
Mra J. Turner
Ingliston
Armstrong Cycle Agency
A. Crockford
Meekatharcy“and District
MINER
Naw
Church of
Englan
Bermon
Paikines
Corcoran
Church of England
Brenegng
E. LS Haste
Catholic Church
Her
Farusa Conconay
Methodiat Church
Wise Men and the Star
M. B. Mauer
Frank Williams
General Draper
Tailor & Outfitter
Ladion
Geni
Mason
Meskathara
Hardwicke & CO
Hardwicke & Co., Cue & Day Dawn
A. McRae & Co
General Drapers and Out
Nannine
Agente Fon
Onkaparinga
Theao Woollen
Odera
Poat
Con. Maher
Donkins
Bob. Mitchell
Commission
Baker's Commonwealthy Hotel
Passaris
Michael
Spot Cash Store
Meekathabra
S. J. Cameron
Acer, Produce & Wine & Spirit Merchant
Fine&t
Weskun Aunvhalla
Western Australia
Raoh Lynd
Tagallon
Pringij Vrescury
Edgar T. Owen
Jobn Barkas
Beneas
John George Barkas
Gervase Clifton
Tateatate Eataton
Creditora
Tn the
Supreme Court of Western Australia
Michael Glexson
VV Bebeas
Miebadt Gleeson
Mockatharrs
Mbawe Ih
Parsons
Gervare Clifton
Toteatate Ei
I. Patrick Kennedy
N.W
G.M
Patrick Kennedy
Geo. Wilcox
Miniog
Royal Hotel Yard
Wiley & Duncan, Proprietors
Royal Hotel
Armien Treat
Hearor Dey
Olineh
Greenough
Obaff
Osis
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