MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 11 December 1922, Page 4

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE AB3OCIATI«*". BIG EXPLOSION. NEW YORK, Dec 9. At Pittsburg four woe killed and 12 injured by the explosion of ,‘i.-Yfio kegs of gunpowder at the Black Diamond Powder Company’s Works near Dupont. Four buildings were blown to hits, and them was widespread damage clone. THE NEAR, EAST. LONDON, Die 9. Tho “Daily Express” states nu of.:eial investigation reveals that the Al-mirnaris-Ciirzon correspondence was circulated to the mem tiers of the I,loyal George Cabinet, including those Ministers nho denied receiving it. Apparently tho corerspcmdenee made no impression on their minds when other important matters were demanding attion. HERRIN TRIALS. NEW YORK. Dec 8. A jury to try the accused at Marion in Illinois, in connection with the Herrin massacres, has beau completed alter fivo weeks’ strenuous efforts by tl prosecution, in which several panels have been exhausted, amid continual wrangling. Tho lightness with which the trial is regarded was demonstrated yesterday when a. parade of fraternal lodge mem!>rs entered the coin-house, and seize »he lawyers and officers, putting t-her.i under farcical arrest, and forcing an adjournment of the proceedings.