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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
2
Savage woman debate by Starr sparks critical note in press
A long critique targets Starr the University of Chicago philosopher, who claims woman is inherently barbaric and can never be civilised. The piece contrasts his views with Mir Kelly and Meredith, noting inconsistencies and praising counterpoints about women's essential role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
University of Chicago
Gidit
Mr Starr
George Meredith
John Liddell Kelly
Norfolk
Mir Kelly
Canterbury Borough Council considers loan for high pressure water
Last night the Borough Council, after routine business, formed a committee to study securing a loan for a high pressure water supply. No details were released to the press beyond the decision to pursue funding. The note from Mr John Studholme praises Dr Barnardo Homes and its work with London waifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnardo
Tverriman
John Studholme
Coldstream
Studholme
London
Queen Send Sympathy to General Booth
United Press dispatch from London reports the Queen sent sympathy to General Booth after his eye operation. Additional items note New York financiers plan a Latin and American bank chain, Guatemala debt refund by US agents, and President Taft ordering Army cuts from 88 000 to 80 000 with cost per soldier at 240 pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Booth
New York
Guatemala
Messrs G. WW. Young and Company
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
United States Army
Taft
Dickenson
Motor's Death Roll Exceeds Many Killed in One Week
New York reports that thirty eight people died in motor car accidents across the United States on Thursday, pushing weekly toll to over 260. The day adds to a grim national trend as vehicles continue to cause fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Press Association
New York
Pereong
United States
Unemployment Report in Germany Reaches One Million
Berlin dispatch notes the North German Gazette claims there has been upward of a million unemployed in Germany for a considerable time. The report reflects broad jobless hardship across the country and signals ongoing economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Destructive Fires Hit Cities Across Regions
A business district fire in Mexico City caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. In Decatur Illinois a blaze destroyed twenty business buildings with damage near 1 million dollars. A London fire damaged forty offices and the New South Wales government store room holding immigration records and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muxico
City of Mexico
New York
Decatur
Illinois
London
Cannon Street
Abechurch Lane
New South Wales
Peruvian Government Grants Rail Concession to German Firm
The government grants a provisional concession to a German company to build a railway from Paita through the Andes to a navigable Amazon point near Iquitos, creating a Pacific to Atlantic route. Estimated cost is three million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paita
Andes
Amazon
Iquitos
Pacific
Atlantic
Aerial Navigation Meeting Planned in London
Aerialists M Bleriot and Mr Latham arrange an aviation match in London at the end of September for 5000 pounds. In Paris showers disrupted Rheims tests but nine aeroplanes rose together in the evening with Lloyd George among spectators.
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Hinds
Hinds Tennis Club
T. Gibbs
N. Gibbs
Rogers
Johnston
Russ Morris
Me J. Millen
H. Hewson
Press Association
London
M. Bleriot
Latham
Paris
Rheims
Lloyd George
Rioting at Pittsburg Strikes Steel Car Works
Wild rioting occurred at Pittsburg tied to a steel car works strike. Women hurled a bomb at mounted police. bombs damaged stockade buildings and injured the company doctor. Earlier reports say five killed including a deputy sheriff and about twenty wounded with ten believed fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
New York
Pittsburg
Sweden Strikes Show Low Magistrate Caseload
In Stockholm on August 23 the Press Association reports a small number of cases before magistrates amid ongoing strikes. The closure of drinking establishments has helped keep order, and a large striker meeting urged a continued alcohol prohibition for a month after work resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Stockholm
British Opium Policy Aimed at Chinese Consumption Decline
Sir Edward Grey responding to a Scottish memorial presented by Mr Price M P said the Government believes the steps taken on the opium traffic are best suited to help the Chinese Government ensure that the decrease in opium consumption in China tracks the decrease in imports from India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Peel Road
J. Dennistoun
Mount Peel
Dugald Macfarlane
Dennistoun
Macferlane
Macfarlane
Alf Macfarlane
Hin
Por Press Association
London
Sir Edward Grey
Price
M.P
China
Inia
Japanese cattle stock visit to Britain for Ayrshires
The head of a Japanese cattle breeding establishment travels to Britain to buy stock, especially Ayrshire cattle. The account describes a rural voyage with a healthy, robust herd and mentions Weeds' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy if sickness arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
Britain
Waratah Steamer Aids in Search Efforts at Sea
The Waratah's loss triggers heavy activity and investigations at Port Elizabeth. The Pandora returns to East London with no trace found. Magdala and Wonge Fett report severe weather after leaving Durban and Capetown. Mandifa's captain remains pessimistic about recovery. Magdala carries mails for Waratah passengers at Porban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Magdale
Wonge Fett
Durban
Capetown
Magdala
Porban
Frontier Incident Across Russian German Frontier
Russian guards fired on a German balloon over the Silesian frontier near Prozilinka causing its descent. Three aeronauts were killed and a fourth seriously wounded. Germans say firing began before crossing the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Ot. Petersburg
Silesian
Prozilinka
Crete dispute shifts as Parte leans to Power view
The Partes acquiesce to the Powers over Crete and refrain from direct Greece talks, deeming the latest Greek note satisfactory. The Parte explains reasons for recent direct communication with Greece in response to the Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Parte
Greece
Crete
Australians in England Start Rain-hit Middlesex Match
The Australians led by M A Noble faced Middlesex at Lord's in a rain affected start. Douglas scored 27 and Hendren 29 as Middlesex posted 177 for 2 in reply to Australia's innings, with Whitty punished while Armstrong bowled tightly.
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Prees Association
London
Middlesex
Lord
Australia
M. A. Noble
Armstrong
Bardstey
Carkeek
Cotter
Grégory
Hopkins
McAlister
Ransford
Trumper
Whitty
F. Warner
Douglas
Hendren
Tarrant
Robertson
Hebden
Murrell
Trott
Wells
Mingon
Heirne
Herdren
Wondon
Warner
O’connor
Sprinting ace A. B. Postle to race in New Zealand
INVERCARGILL August 23 A. B. Postle world champion sprinter now racing in England informs Mr Woods president of the Athletic Union he will arrive in November to compete at major meetings across the country and depart New Zealand in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invercargill
A. B. Postle
England
Mr Woods
The
Athletic Union
New Zealand
Public Railways seek fewer daily goods stops in NZ
Wellington reports Minister J A Muller proposes cutting small station daily services to two or three days per week. The plan aims to improve truck utilization and speed mixed trains on lines like Auckland to Helensville. Revenue rose £143,000 in four months, with £73,000 extra expenditure.
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Per
Press Association
Wellington
New Zealand
J. A. Muller
Auckland
Helensville
Manawatu
Local Industry Praised as Caron Cycle and Motor Works Expands
In a stringency period the G A Carson Cycle and Motor Works in Tancred street is thanked for keeping all staff employed full time. Mr Carson notes plant upgrades including a 5 h p gas engine, extra lathe, steam vulcanizer, metric threading gear, and new tools. Showroom and workshop lighting now electric with labor saving methods to reduce costs for customers. Mr Carson invites new customers to visit and tour the works.
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Garsorr
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