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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
2
The notes list moon phases for August including last quarter at 7 82 pm and new moon at 6 25 pm with indications of first quarter and full moon times. It notes apogee at 281 9380Km and references Thom Ferigee.
Timetable fragments show trains to and from Ashburton with arrivals at 7.20 am and 7.06 pm for an express, and other services to Timaru Dunedin Springburn and Temaru times. Reader notes daily arrival at Ashburton from Seet teapen with express at 12.48 pm and 8 pm from Timaru and Dunedin routes.
A routed despatch for the United Kingdom travels via San Francisco, departing Onristeheroh on September 4 and due in London on October Boh.
The current influenza outbreak spares few, affecting all ages. Health critics fault the lack of action by the Health Department and local officers while doctors struggle to diagnose the modern form of influenz a and sanitary measures lag. Nearby notices report staff transfers, public meetings, and community efforts to raise funds for public works and events.
Colonel Morland commands a strong force from Loloj toward Zola to punish the Emir of Adamuma for slave raids. The move comes as reports from Appiamwes on August 23 note a leaky schooner Rotumsa, damaged by a swordfish horn.
A report from early August details a commando action near Dooraverg where seven Boers were killed and twenty-one captured. Later in Pretoria a colonial-born man named Upon was shot and captured with three Boers attempting to rapese the British lines. the three were held as prisoners of war.
Sergeant MKeddell of the New Zealand Seventh Contingent was accidentally severely wounded at Bloemfontein.
Kruger sends a protest to the Hague Peace Convention signatories. The Netherlands government declines transmission. Kruger warns that if Powers ignore his appeal Botha may be given a free hand. The Bishop of Liverpool defends Britain against a Swiss pro Boer appeal, calling the charges defective and spiritually harmful.
The Federal Postmaster General states no decision yet on enforcing antigambling clauses of the Postal Bill. No notice will be given to Tattersall's before action is taken.
The Czar and Czaritze will spend two days in France. One hundred twenty five thousand troops will participate in the parade review in Paris on August 23. The Electric Panis association reports events dated August 22.
The French government announces a full diplomatic rupture with Turkey as a naval division readies to proceed to Constantinople in a bid to compel concessions from the Sultan.
Reuter's correspondent notes decorous student conduct at Capetown ceremony contrasted with uproar at Melbourne and Sydney events. The Duke laid the cathedral cornerstone and Duchess the nursery home foundation stone. Royals exchange farewell messages with Lord Kitchener.
A brief note states that the publication does not claim responsibility for opinions expressed by its correspondents. It emphasizes editorial independence and reader discretion in interpreting columns and letters.
A New Voice poll shows many U S railways now enforce total abstinence for operating staff. Forty nine lines report rules banning drinking and thirty discharge workers who frequent saloons, with key companies listed among those enforcing sobriety.
South express delayed two hours after a truck attached to the Ashburton train broke two trucks and a passenger carriage. No injuries, swift repairs. passengers praise Driver Fowke Fireman Michie and Guard Angus for calm handling. A testimonial from Ashburton travelers dated August 23 1201 commends the crew for preventing a serious crash.
At Oddfellows Hall the Bijou Minstrel and Burlesque Company staged a varied program drawing a fall attendance. The acts drew applause and many numbers were new to Ashburton. A complete change is promised tomorrow with reduced prices for this afternoon’s show and the burlesque North Half Lyon slated for tonight.
Manager Mr Henderson cites a weak lineup as key players Wickham Hug’s Harris Costello Beaumont Harrison and Shortland are injured and will miss the Otago match. New South Wales will rely on a weaker squad until emergencies or a second rate team may be needed for Queensland.
Frank Gannon and D Dodge state policies on intoxicants in rail work. The rule bans on duty drinking and habitual use, deeming it sufficient cause for dismissal. Total abstainers receive hiring preference over moderate drinkers, even when off duty if it affects duty performance.
The inquest on August 23 determined the body found on the street near Tomuka and Invercargille to be Patrick Haley. Evidence showed he attempted to cross between two tracks as a train stood then moved and he fell. No blame attached to anyone.
Yorkshire score 107 for no loss in their second innings against Sussex at one wall for three outs. Brows and Tunniclifa starred as openers, building a strong stand and keeping the innings in good shape.
Advices from Curacao report about one thousand government troops departing Venezuela by transport to invade Colombia through the seaport Hiochocha, aiding the ongoing revolution in the latter republic.
In the Federal House of Representatives Mr Sarton rebutted Queensland Premier's New Guinea remarks as misleading. He said Commonwealth refusal to assume financial responsibility pending administration settlement through Earl Hopetoun. NSW Victoria Queensland favored federal control. £22,000 yearly cost. British aid asked for £7,000 subsidy. Mr Barton assured no action without Parliament.
The Cabinet, following a lengthy probe into the Railways Department, suspends Secretary and Commissioner of Railways J Davies and G E Davies after adverse reports by General Manager John Davies and the department heads in Saoke New Venua.
W J Jackson of the Obscego and Eastern Hloois outlines strict employee conduct rules. Intoxication or habitual liquor use leads to dismissal. abstinence from opium and narcotics is required for road safety. gambling or being in places selling liquor will result in non retention.
President S M Felton declares any conductor trainman engineer fireman witchman or other employee known to use intoxicants or frequent disreputable places on or off duty will be promptly discharged. Heads of departments and foremen are instructed to enforce these rules at all times.
Mr FD Underwood, Second Vice President and General Manager of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway, stated the railroad strictly forbids intoxicating liquors for employees. A violation leads to dismissal.
Mr B Blickenaderfer, President and General Manager of the Wheeling and Lake Erie road, states rules on intoxicating liquors for employees. The policy forbids on duty drinking and frequenting drinking places. The railroad hires abstainers and will not employ a man who drinks if known.
A garbled ad style notice urges use of Woong' Gallap PeeruR Mint QURE to counter coughs and colds. The text references Old England and wartime imagery, claiming disease kills more than wars and urging readers to act with the listed product.
A compilation of statements from railway leaders across North America declares strict prohibitions on alcohol use by staff both on and off duty. General managers from Delaware and Hudson, Canada Atlantic, Wabash, Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie, Northern Pacific, and other lines cite rule books and American Railway Association standards as grounds for immediate dismissal of drinkers and frequenters of saloons.
Letters from L Tice of the International and Great Northern and A W Stoce of the New York Chicago and St Louis Railway outline strict rules against intoxicants in the workforce. Denver and Rio Grande GM T G Metcalf notes good cause for dismissal and preference for abstainers, with many railroads listed as enforcing similar standards.
Indignation runs through the German Presa over Marten’s mutiny and murder conviction amid claims of flimsy evidence. Prosecution pressed manslaughter charge while papers warn of a miscarriage of justice if not quashed.
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