Engagement Report From Bathurst In England
Our Bathurst correspondent reports that Very Rev Dean Marriott rector of All famian Cathedral has become engaged to Misa Diake. The marriage is planned for a Saturday west of Winchester. The Cran, who spent two years with Jost hin about ten months ago, was on a health trip to England aboard the R M S Otway when he met Mies Drake.
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Bathurst
Ourocal
Dean Marriott
All Famian Cathedral
Misa Diake
Winchester
England
Tha Cran
Jost
R.M.S. Otway
T ‘Mies Drake
The Coming Fight Promises Last Great American Bout
Vancouver dispatch reports Jeffries and Johnson in peak condition amid heavy training. Jeffries boxes ten rounds daily, rests three days before the bout, and both fighters endure hard drills. Police prepare to prevent race disturbances as betting favors Jeffries at 10 to 7. London notes Johnson and Jeffries train rigorously with Manahan, Kaufman, Armstrong, Berger, and Choynaki.
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Vancouver
Sulliven
Jeftriee
Corbett
dJefriee
Jobmsod
Johnson
Kaufman
Dave Sills
Sullivan
Johnnson
Saya
Jeffries
Bul Delaney
Mint
Reno
America
London
Manahan
Armstrong
Berger
Choynaki
Anishea
Will Rickard Be Referee for Johnson Jeffries Fight
A San Francisco dispatch reports a chaotic preflight conference over referee duties for the Johnson Jeffries fight. Tex Rickard was named but his inexperience and ties to Graney sparked doubt, as Johnson and Berger clashed and other names were discussed before Gleason urged adherence to signed articles.
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Epming
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Sportaman
Big Mill
Tex Rickard
Johnson
Jeffries
Rickard
Jack Gleason
George Little
Sam Berger
Jeff
Radie Smith
Berger
Jack Welsh
Eddie Graney
Buck
Welsh
Graney
Smith
Johnny Herger
Phil Wand
Billy Roche
Charlie Eyton
Gertone
Hnson
Mghtera
Richard
Glesson
Badin Graney
Gransy
British Navy maneuvers with 400 warships mobilized
London dispatch reports the British fleet mobilizing four hundred warships of all classes for maneuvers. In the House of Commons First Lord of the Admiralty Mr M’Kennna says the government maintains more than sufficient battleships under the two Power standard and aims to keep pace with foreign shipbuilding.
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London
House of Commons
J. J. Ruddlemore
M’kennna
Admiralty
Wireless Telephony Experiments Across Earth
London reports successful experiments with the Helsby wireless telephone system. Messages were transmitted through the earth between the Chislehurst caves and the Cryatai Palace, demonstrating a new method of long distance communication.
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London
Chislehurst
Cryatai Palace
Wardani Executed in Egypt Murder Case
London reports Ibrahim Wardani the Egyptian Moslem hanged this morning for the murder of Boutros Pasha the Egyptian premier. The execution was quiet. A Malta brigade stands ready to reinforce troops in Egypt if needed. The Pall Mall Gazette notes strained Moslem Copt relations and continued British troop stationing.
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London
Tuesda
Ibrahim
Wardan
Boutross Pasha
Egypt
Wardani
Malta
Pall Mall Gazette
Varioun Parte
Canadian Gold Rush reported from British Columbia fields
London dispatch says British Columbia government has no new information from the Stewart Gold Commissioner about Bitter Creek while Stewart reports conflicting advices. Vancouver bound ships carry passengers as thousands of claims are staked in the Portland Canal district. Victoria’s Morning Post correspondent notes a large iron pyrite porphyry reef containing free milling gold but not rich.
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London
J.H. Turner
British Columbia
Stewart
Bitter Creek
Veeucla
Vancouver
Portland Canal
Victoria
Morning Post
Westminster Cathedral consecrated in London with major rite
Westminster Cathedral in London was consecrated today in an elaborate ceremony. Fourteen prelates officiated as numerous services occurred throughout the day. Leading Roman Catholic clergy arrived for the consecration, and a national celebration was planned with the Lord Mayor of London Sir John Knill among attendees.
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London
Westminster
John Knuil
Accession Declaration Introduced by Prime Minister
The Accession Declaration was introduced in the House of Commons by Prime Minister Asquith on Tuesday evening. The law declarations state allegiance to the Protestant succession and prohibit transubstantiation and papal or Marian practices as idolatrous, reaffirming Anglican beliefs without any dispensations.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
England
Rome
Lawn Tennis Champion Beals Wright Loses Tight Final
In London on a Tuesday evening England’s tennis championship saw Witting defeat Beals Wright in straight sets, 4 and 6, with a strong showing by Witting to claim the title.
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London
Teesday
Binglen
Witting
Beals Wright
Booh
Overcoat Excellence Amid Vintage Tailoring Notes
A fragmented ad style blurb touts three overcoats described as full of high quality materials and comfort. Mentions tailored fit and a badge of quality, with obscure stylistic phrases and misspelled terms suggesting a vintage retail catalog note.
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Ee Ae BC
Baif‘weite
Zork
Chamberlain Warns Govt Magazines Lacking Cordite Safety
London dispatch reports Arthur Chamberlain chairman of Kynood Sims ted alleging government magazines are not sufficiently full of cordite for safety. He says the deficiency endangers crews and calls for immediate action to reinforce ammunition storage and handling procedures.
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London
Arthur Chamberlain
Phairman
Kynood
Less Smoking Decline in Tobacco Clearances in London
London reports a drop in home consumption tobacco clearances for the year ending April 20 by 9,124,610 units compared with the prior year. The figures reflect a steady downward trend in domestic tobacco use as the period ends.
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London
Appointment of Sir Arthur Nicolson as Under-Secretary of State
The Foreign Office in London announces the appointment of Sir Arthur Nicolson, recently Ambassador to Russia, to the post of Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. He succeeds Sir Charles Harding, newly named Viceroy of India. The decision was made today.
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London
Arthur Nicolson
Russia
Btata
Chales Hardings
India
Royal Life Saving Society Patronage Reported
Lainox notes Tuesday evening event marks King George’s new patronage of the Royal Life Saving Society. Lora Desborough is listed as 18th president.
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THE
Royal Life-Saving Society
Lainox
King George Bee
Royal Life Saving Society
Lora Desborough
The Popular Boot Shops Ad Text Fragment
Advertisement fragment lists Minahsn Bros 62 and M Hanter street 109 Kingeirst and 12 Park elm, claiming popular boot shops with various styles. Mentions prices 3/8 to 40 and 34, with options including quarsatend welted hinge and cotulne.
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Plasa
Minahsn Bros
Hanter-strert
King-eirest
Parkelimet
Giferrat
Clothing sale itemized goods at fair prices
An old catalog listing 8 pairs grey dungaree pants and many apparel items with cross prices. Includes tailor made suits, boys wear, ladies coats and skirts, knitwear, hosiery, gloves, fur lined gloves, wool vests, children’s wool gaiters, Valenciennes laces, colored bill tulle and other fabrics. Prices shown as fair prices with old currency values.
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Manchester
Matias Alvally
Werth
Gary and
Broweh
Worthay
Uy Yard
Norpore
Prisy It
BTL
So Dor
Laimes
Dex
Valenciennes
Ebades
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Royal
Amd Wwe
Amd
Waite
George Street West
Sydney
Frisco
Proud’s
W. J. Proud
Jowisers and Gem Merchants
Pitt ST
Kingst
Sydary
Batten Garden
Canton
British Navy
Westminster Cathedral
Wilding
Harprfield
Haberfield
Ferma
Haberfield Estate
Haderfield
O'Connor Street
Manacina Agents
StanonsSon
Toopitt
Supper Mill
Vanity
Surnon
Baumann’s
Beneft
Baumann's
Ulak Eusehees
Downstaire
Price
Brandt
ACME
Inalstom
Brandt Bros
Lamp House
Pitt-Street
Central
Britain
the Foreign Office
John
Delasce
Balmats Cottage Hospital
Rest. A. Forbes
Amstralia &Umber
Mons Continental Artista
China
Hunters Street
City
Erall Proat
Irl
A. Hall & Company
Way's
Iadiva
Drasey
Lagat Navy
Avetis
Moss Sreen
Onderseirt
Fink Starsoteite
Phu
Gitty Kanealy
Asgemerte
Bervlas Vriowne
HTL
IEEE
Ela Sirus
Sonek Amd
Roweiik
C. G. Hatte
Hatte
Goode
Hatta
Waly
Mercery
Co. G. Hatte
Rattes Arcade
King Street
Newtown
Welsbach
Bern
Eure
Welsbach Light Go, of
Australasia, Ltd
Welsbach House
Pittst
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