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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
3
Report from Coc ran Georgia states Harvard a Black preacher was shot by a motorist whose frightened mules triggered a clash. A mob then burned Harvard at the stake, leaving him mortally wounded.
Kennerly Rumford boxed the ears of Times critic Mr Col lis in a vestibule at the Queen's Hall after objecting to a critique of his wife's singing. Rumford rejects the Times demand for an apology. Col lis has begun Police Court proceedings.
The Court of King's Bench dismisses the claim of Mrs Pankhurst a noted suffragist under an Act of Charles the Second to personally or by deputation petition the Premier.
Secretary of State Knox warned that those responsible for the recent killings of two Americans would be personally held to account. He said Nicaragua must observe Washington Conference principles to maintain peace. Meanwhile the transport Prairie sails from Philadelphia with one thousand Marines bound for Panama.
In Sydney, a fire gutted Schwecke's mineral water factory causing about £9000 in damage. Police say Gerlach, linked to the Dungog murder, was arrested aboard the steamer Apolda in Cairo, posing as a fireman from Australia.
The Young Wallsend mine began operations again today amid stalled negotiations between the union and management. A meeting at Mr Wade's home failed to reveal progress or government plans if talks fail. Strike Congress then considered P and O's request to discharge 6000 tons of Japanese coal for mail liners, with late-night reports indicating workers would operate the coal.
Sydney reports the Labour party caucus forming a settlement proposal for the strike. The plan is secret but to be submitted to the Strike Congress today. A board under the Industrial Disputes Act will be appointed to handle the dispute. the Coal Lumpers Union remains dissatisfied. Hughes warns the next twenty four hours decide on settlement or catastrophe. Melbourne notes three thousand idle, as many more work reduced hours.
The Miners' Federation will meet in Wellington on Wednesday to discuss matters connected with the strike at the State coal mine, per Press Association from Greymouth dated December 3.
Auckland December 3 Bobrikoff scratched for the Auckland Cup and Railway Handicap Merina for all ARC engagements. Rakaia Racing Club annual meeting nominations list includes Somber t Handicap entrants such as Monarch Tamatine The Malster and others. Also listed are Farmors Trot and District Handicap contenders among many horses and handlers.
At the Wellington half yearly meeting chairman Beauchamp announced Kennedy as the sole director candidate and expressed optimism on dividends and reserves. An interim 6 percent dividend was declared, with caution urged amid government tax impacts and improving global trade signals especially in the US.
The American visible supply stands at 60,134,000 bushels. Wool prices are firm with strong demand across all sorts, signaling steady market activity in London.
Received December 3 at 10.15 a.m. reports show wool sales closed firm with strong competition among buyers and sellers.
The second wool sale in Wellington opened today with 11 050 bales offered. Large attendance and keen competition for halfbred and crossbred lots, including American buyers. Prices for partially skirted lots lagged behind last sale, but cross and medium cross bred advanced. Some halfbred lots sold as high as 183d and half-pieces from the same clip reached 92d.
Thomas Frost, a young married man, died after being thrown from a dray and run over on Waikupuka road. A boy named Munro, grandson of Mr BR Brookland of Rangitata, was knocked down by a horse on Monday, sustaining concussion but reported improving by Thursday.
The third cup match in connection with the Ashburton Rifles was fired at 500 yards in evening conditions. The eight highest scorers included Eibaite Niall Priv L Bowkett Seret Potter Captain Childs Priv Meaclem Col Sergt Willers ve Priv F Bowkett Priv D Childs and others with scores listed as 46 5 44 43 6 43 14 48 6 42 43 049.
Fireworks from Bickerton’s factory Wellington Miramar and previously at Wainoni Park Christ church are billed as the best. The show is postponed to anniversary night in the Domain with J Hopeine and Methven Brass Band performance weather permitting. Also notices of agency appointments and a bankruptcy hearing for Gracey at Methven are listed.
The Ashburton County Council revokes existing bridge traffic by laws and issues new regulations effective January 1 1910. They cover livestock guidance, speed limits for horses and vehicles, permits for traction engines and machinery, penalties, lighting rules for night travel, bicycle restrictions on the footway, and general conduct with fines up to five pounds.
A lively advert touts dried fruits and nuts as superior quality with best brands and pack sizes. It lists Keen's Mixed Spice, Ground Cinnamon, Maceon Brown Sugar, Demerara, various sugars, almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, peanuts, jelly crystals, gelatines, isinglass, and fruitines. Prices per packet or dozen are shown, emphasizing value and quality.
A fragmented prices page listing raspberry syrup lemon syrup pineapple syrup and other flavors per bottle. Also shows lime juice per bottle, vinegar, squash, herbal extracts, and assorted canned fruits with per gallon tin and yardage pricing across multiple brands.
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