TELEGRAPHIC.
(PER 1M1833 ASSOCIATION.)
New Plymouth, April 18,
The weather has been too wet for the police to make a thorough search about the spot where the murder was committed. To-day being fine, several policemen are in the Recreation Ground, and it is hoped some, thing may be found belonging to the person who committed the deed. At present tho evidence is only circumstantial. At the Supreme Court, in the case of Philpotts, who was charged with stealing a watch, the jury could cot agree, and the jury wore ordered to stand aside during the day. The man will be tried by a newjnry on Monday. The case of a Maori named Tutangi, charged with eheep.stealing, ia now being heard. Wanganui, April 18, At the Supreme Court to-day, for receiving stolen silver, Monteith was sent to prison for two years, and Mrs Monteith for one month. Christchurch, April 18. At a meeting of the District Grand Lodge last night, Ilro H. Thompson, District Grand Master, referred to the fact that it was the last time he would preside in that capacity. Tho Deputy Grand Master, Bro P. Cunningham, takes his place. ita meeting of tho Executive Committee of railway employes last night, the following resolution was carried ;—“ That the secretary write to the Commissioners pointing out that, notwithstanding the letter recently addressed by the Executive to them as to boy labour, a large number of toys were being taken on at Invercargill and other places, and requesting them not to add to the number of boys already employed until they had finally disposed of the question as submitted to them by the Committee.” Auckland, April 18 A young man named Harry Blott, 25 years of age, a butcher by trade, was accidentally drowned this morning in the salt water baths. Ho was subject to fils.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZTIM18900419.2.36
Bibliographic details
New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 8968, 19 April 1890, Page 6
Word Count
305TELEGRAPHIC. New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 8968, 19 April 1890, Page 6
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.