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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 72, 8 November 1911, Page 6

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TATTERSHALL CASTLE

(By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (United Press Association.) (Received S 3 11.30 a.m.) London, November 7. Lord Curzon has bought Tattershali Castle, which it was stated had been sold to an American millionaire to be shifted to America. fine historic fireplaces alone have been removed, but it is doubtful whether oven they will be taken to America. TURBULENT MEXICO. (Received 8, 11.30 a.m.) Mexico, November 7. Despite insurrectionary disorders, Senor Madoro has been sworn in as President. Eight members of Cabinet were also sworn in. EXTENSIVE ROBBERIES. New York, November 7. There have been extensive robberies of mail bags between places in North Carolina and hero. Toe latest occurrence is the disappearance of £2OOO. The authorities have no clue. BRITISH ADULT SUFFRAGE BILL London, November 7. Mr. Asquith, in the House of Commons, announced that an adult suffrage measure would be introduced next session. CHINA. London, November 7. The “Daily Mail’s” Tientsin correspondent states that Pekin was safe at noon. FRANCO-GERMAN AGREEMENT. Paris, November 7. The Franco-German agreement has been submitted to the Chamber of Deputies, who ref erred'it to the Foreign Committee. The Sultan of Morocco has assented to the agreement. ITALY AND TURKEY. Rome, November 7. An Italian Brigade occupied an advanced position at the oasis, and occupied Hamidieh Fort after a slight resistance. The enemy was driven back. The recapture of Derna is denied. SLANDER ACTION. London, November 7. Mrs. Mabel Atherton sued her sis-ter-in-law, Lady Dean Paul, for slander, in stating that she had been expelled from a notel at Cairo, and also was a disreputable woman. A verdict Was given for plaintiff for one farthing on, the expulsion issue, and for defendant on the disreputable count. AUSTRALIAN. PETER BOWLING. (Received 8, 9.35 a.m.) Sydney, November 8. Peter Bowling seeks re-election to the presidency of the Miners’ Federation, SCULLING. Sydney, November 8. Fogwell states that he is prepared to meet Pearce-for the championship of Australia after Christmas. Pearce is ready to cover Fogwell’s deposit as soon as it is put up. wheTtTield. Adelaide, November 8. The “Advertiser’s” pre-harvest estimate of the wheat yield is 18,811,000 bushels, an average of 8.42. CRICKET. Adelaide, November 8. The English cricketers are proving themselves tigers for work. They are practising strenuously to get in form for- the opening match on Friday. Hearne, Barnes, and Vine arc getting well into the stride w.t.i t-ic ball. The first-named m-dc a fine exhibition of breaking both wavs—getting an off-break with the leg-break action. Hobbs, Mead and Kanioar made things; lively with the bat. CHARGE OF UNLAWFULLY KILLING. (Per Press Association.') Wellington, November 8. In the Magistrate’s Court to-day, Edward Francis Moffit was charged with unlawfully killing George Gunther oh- the 31st October. Ihe evidence was to the effect that deceased, who had been drinking, was admitted to the hospital with an 81-inch fracture on the skull, and he died next day. Dr. Fyffe stated that there were no external marks of violence. Another witness said deceased was under the influence of drink and accosted Moffit, who told him to go away. He then struck him, deceased in falling striking a windowsill. At the inquest the Coroner’s verdict was death from a fracture of the skull, but lie was unable to say whether it was duo to a fall or not. After hearing a repetition of the evidence accused pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence. He was committed for trial, bail being allowed. WELLINGTON DOCK CASE. ■ : (Per Press Association.) ' Wellington, November 8. The Chief Justice gave judgment for defendants, with costs, to-day, in the claim regarding the supply of gravel to the Wellington dock—Pitcaithley and Co. v. John McLean and Son. The claim was for £20,000. Stay of execution was granted, as plaintiffs intended appealing, p MISHAP TO A STEAMER. (Per Press Association.) Wairoa, November 8. ' While entering the Wairoa" River this morning the steamer Tangaroa struck a beam projecting from a pile at the old breastwork, and sank. The {lassengers were taken off in a motor aunch. The steamer now lies with five feet of water in her engine-room.