GENERAL CABLES.
BURNED TO DEATH. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Brisbane, May 25. A fire destroyed four shops and the Commercial Hotel, Nombour. A man was burned to death. The damage amounted to £SOOO. LESSER NATIONS' AGREEMENT. Brussels', May 24. A movement is on foot to promote an entente between Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. A Congress will meet in Holland ia the spring. SWEDEN'S NAVY. Stockholm, May 24. The new naval programme includes eight battleships. The Defence Bill provides a special levy on the wealthy classes, which is expected' to realise £320,000', to assist defence. TROUBLE IN WEST INDIES. Washington, May 24. JTn the Dominican revolt serious ,fighting has taken place at PueTtaplata, ,on the northern coast, where President Bordas raised the blockade. The rebels are marching, against the capital. Foreigners are still safe.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 6, 26 May 1914, Page 2
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135GENERAL CABLES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 6, 26 May 1914, Page 2
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