CABLE NEWS.
(United Press Association. —Copyright.; LONDON, Mar. 22.
Armand, an Italian, was mysteriously shot in the region of the heart while in the circle of the Empire "Theatre. He is lingering.
Two doctors certify that they examinedl Mrs Pankhurst six days after Tier arrest, when she had numerous bruises on the ribs and limbs, and had cuts on both ankles, one of which was swollen and discoloured. The injuries were probably caused while she was lying on the floor of the cab by the feet of six policemen who were occupying ia seat for i one.
BOMBAY, Mar. 22. The Viceroy has opened docks costing four millions. They include a dry dock one thousand feet in length.
BERLIN, Mar. 22. A court-martial at Metz sentenced Lieut. Yon Lavalette St. George to 2^ years' confinement in a fortress and dismissal from the army, for killing Lieut. Haage in ia duel on the 2nd of February. Tlie court was of opinion that defendant caused the duel by grievously insulting Haage's family honour. An Imperial Bill has been introduced to allow betting on horse racing only, and the licensing of bookmakers operating in places approved by the police. A tax wll be levied on book bete, as is the case with the totalisator, which, continues to be authorised.
ST. PETERSBURG, Mar. 22
Proceedings have been commenced against Maxime Gorky on a charge of blasphemy preferred in 1005 in connection' with one o fhis novels.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar. 22.. There is a financial crisis in Brazil. The European purse-strings have been pulled tighter, and money is being hoarded to an astonishing extent. Ihe banks hold only twenty per cent of the currency in circulation, calculated at 26 millions sterling, which is literally locked up in boxes. Firms importing safes and strong-boxes are unable to meet the demand.
SYDNEY, Mar. ''3
Lilian Heaver, another member of the Heaver family, has collapsed as a result of the Exeter disaster. She is partially paralysed. -
The tramway men are commencing a crusade against strap-hanging-. They contend that it interferes with the i'ropro discharge of their duties.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 20039, 24 March 1914, Page 7
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