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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
5
Chief Justice rules a registered union may not use its funds to help unions not in the same industry or to aid striking workers outside their own trade. Wellington Typographical Union funds cannot be levied to support waterside strikes unless within printing industry rules. Mr Justice Chapman concurred.
The Wellington house session ends with Massey outlining proposals to boost the iron industry and discuss stock compensation and dipping sheep. Law Practitioners Amendment, Apiaries, and Tramways Bills advance with noted safety and strike provisions, a conference proposed on contentious clauses.
Two miners named Ritchie and Woods were trapped underground after a collapse of staging at Crown mines Karangahake. Woods was buried and died. Ritchie was buried to the armpits but survived with minor bruises.
An advertisement claims biliousness stems from uric acid excess in the blood and promotes RHEUMO as a proven cure. It asserts the remedy has cured thousands and is available at chemists and WEa stores, urging readers to try it.
At Ashburton Police Court Herbert Vivian Stabler was charged with obtaining goods from John Swanson on November 29 by false pretences. The bench found a false pretence case and fined Stabler £5 with 14 days imprisonment in default. Stabler claimed no criminal intent and said he planned to repay the debt.
A quotation emphasizes that a man should hold a persistent life purpose and not waver hour to hour, according to Richter. It stresses the value of steady aim and consistency across social circles.
Mr Asquith outlined Lloyd George land policy at the National Liberal Club dinner in London. A proposed Ministry of Lands would consolidate functions, with housing loans from the insurance reserve fund. The plan rejects an Irish land court and sets up a judicial commission to implement the scheme, with cheap, expeditious procedures and tenants’ improvements not affecting new rentals.
Sir Arthur Markham Liberal MP for Notts sharply criticized the Government land policy. He accused Mr Lloyd George of using extreme cases as the norm and charged the Chancellor with torpedoing the Conciliation Bill to block women’s suffrage on Liberal voting interests.
New York December 11 William Jennings Bryan told the Canadian Club dinner that the United States will have no cause to quarrel with Britain or any other country. He expressed hope that future disagreements among nations would be settled by reason.
Mr A. M. Myers of Auckland argues at the United Service Institution that New Zealand should shift from relying on the Imperial Navy to domestic defence. He says Australia and New Zealand must cooperate for mutual protection and seek official Defences Committee representation. Admiral Henderson supports forming an Australasian squadron with NZ representation in Melbourne.
In Tampico and Monterrey area conflicts escalate as a troop train north of Monterey is dynamited with heavy casualties. A passenger train near Monclova is attacked, leaving six dead and several wounded as rebels press assaults while the battleship Louisiana is dispatched to protect foreigners.
The drive for a constitutional amendment to national prohibition begins. President Wilson meets the delegation but remains noncommittal given current public opinion.
In Piccadilly a well dressed woman stood and spoke about Mrs Pankhurst, provoking hisses as the orchestra drowned her speech and she was escorted out. In Belfast Queen's University students spoiled a suffragette meeting by releasing chemicals and detonators, causing a loud disturbance and the hall to be cleared.
The Leeds Corporation employees walked out demanding an increase in weekly wages and left 8000 idle. Gasworks and waterworks along with other premises faced picketing as the unrest spread.
London reports the Miners Federation Conference regrets the rejection of a 15 percent surface men’s wage demand. The federation hopes employers will meet workers rationally to reconsider the issue.
London dispatch reports Postmaster General Herbert Samuel replying to the postal delegation that the Government has renewed the situation and will only reiterate the prior reply. The men’s secretary says there will be no Christmas strike but an early revival of present demands is certain.
Mrs Pankhurst announces that all suffragette funds are deposited in Paris. The message arrives from Paris on December 12 at 8 5 a m, detailing the financial arrangement amid ongoing campaign actions.
In Sydney on December 11 Labour vetoed Bathurst and Burrangong seats after days in the balance. Absent votes supplied the winning quotas. Present party stand shows Labour 15 Liberal 8 Ind 1. Second ballots to be taken in 12 electorates.
In December 1911 the Reichsrat saw wild scenes as Ruthenians attacked the government’s passive stance on reform. A Ruthenian proposed adjournment. the premier urged rejection. Desks were torn, whistles blown, and horns and bells rang for about an hour before the president suspended the sitting.
A Mexican bill in the Chamber grants Victoriano Huerta full powers over War Finance and the Interior. The Chamber also authorizes an internal loan of 100 690 pesos. The Catholic party leader says dictatorship is the only path to salvation for Mexico.
Paris reports that M. Bose of Montpellier University describes a water parasite as the cause of cancer. He notes it abounds in stagnant water and in various organisms including insects fish and warm-blooded animals.
The cabinet states it will soon disclose measures to meet the financial situation. It confirms plans to enforce the principle of three years' military service, though the policy statement does not mention the 852 million loan.
Melbourne report of George and Elizabeth Cooke found guilty of manslaughter in the death of their 13 year old son from brain disease. Prosecution said prolonged neglect and dirt covered him. mother and father argued care was available but ignored hospital treatment. Sentencing pending.
Agadhan chaired a Bombay meeting noting unprecedented Indian passion over the South African incident. He warned that foreign nations would use such treatment of Englishmen as casus belli, urged belief in Britain helping its foster-children, and praised Lord Hardinge for calming fiery passions.
In Perth the Opposition leader was suspended from attendance for a week after addressing the Premier with the epithet uncouth during a heated debate in the Legislative Assembly.
London report on cerulloid storage calls existing methods unsatisfactory and recommends systematic film store oversight. It also urges prohibition of selling films to children.
The Rubber Growers' Association completed a scheme to subject rubber to tests at a central station and issue a certificate. The certificate would clearly indicate the commercial quality and value to buyer and seller.
The House passed a proposal to allow messages of 40 words for one shilling to be telegrammed after 6 p.m. and delivered by post next morning. The report is dated Melbourne December 12.
The Government Commission led by Judge Solomon and Ewald Esselen with James Wylie will investigate the Indian issue and may suspend sentences of passive resisters during inquiries. The panel was received December 12 at 8.5 a.m. in Cape Town.
Florence Webbe was awarded 75 pounds damages against the Argus for libel in an advertisement and an identical amount against the Age. A stay of proceedings was granted.
Boxing report notes Carpentier refused a substantial guarantee for three contests in Australia. A 10,000 crowd greeted his return home with an ovation.
President Wilson advances a trust busting bill to place the burden of proving restraint of trade on defendants in legal challenges. The measure signals a decisive move in antitrust enforcement during wartime.
Melbourne reports Mr Watts's no confidence motion was debated and adjourned until Tuesday. The brief item notes the delay without detailing votes or further actions.
The Daneff Government fell as the Opposition gained 109 seats while the Government secured 95. The defeat marks a shift in political power following the SOFTA results on December 11.
Police raided a suburban theatre in New York on December 10 arresting the leading lady, the manager, and other company members. The play, based on Kaufmann's The House of Bondage, was presented in stage attire as they were brought before the court and the hearing adjourned.
In Melbourne the Senate passed a resolution by 25 to 4 condemning Hon. J. Cook for offensive language after a Parramatta speech. Senator McDougall cited a newspaper report while Senator Millen said he wrote to Cook who supplied many Senate quotes and defended his remark as not tolerable in a pothouse.
London reports a submarine with a crew of 19 showing discipline after abandoning ship. They exited the conning tower and tried to halt flooding as the hull sank within 15 minutes. A coastguard boat rescued the crew.
Wages at a leading Auckland hotel have been raised by £600 annually after staff were brought under the Shops and Offices Act. The act limits work to ten hours a day and provides for a half holiday each week, prompting continual staff increases.
Mr Bryan told a Clerical Conference that a man could earn 6000 pounds a year or a million dollars in a working life and that Jefferson and Lincoln rendered services immeasurably greater than those of the average citizen.
In a letter to the Prass Mr Stackhouse recounts frequent talks with Captain Scott about exploring the uncharted parts of King Edward VII Land not covered by Scott's 1910 expedition. Scott urged maturity of the plan and to continue work promptly after his secretary.
Judgment was given for Hugh Formby with costs in his action for £600 per annum, settled on him by Mr Samuel Hill Wood MP.
Final press figures report 165 deaths and 20,000 homeless after Texas floods. Property damage exceeds 1,000,000 pounds sterling. The December 31 dispatch from New York notes total casualties and losses from the disaster.
Berlin reports an Alsatian recruit sentenced to six weeks solitary confinement for Zabern incident remarks. Two others receive three weeks each for communicating Lieutenant Foerstner's comments to the Press.
Sir Lionel Phillips of Wernher Bell and Co sustained hip and neck wounds outside the Rand Club. The assailant Nissum, a storekeeper, fired four shots. Phillips was hit twice but not seriously. Reportedly Nissum is a disappointed suitor.
A December 11 incident in Johannesburg saw Nissum fire after missing his first shot at Phillips. Spectators restrained Nissum as he fired a shot that grazed his own forehead while Phillips was knocked unconscious and later taken to hospital by Percy Fitzpatrick. Police investigated as Nissum feared a lawsuit tied to a ruling group Phillips claimed to have damaged him.
Ada Williams, 26, found guilty at Olid Bailey for dismembering and burning her four year old son. The motive tied to her husband’s rejection of the child. jury deliberated and the judge postponed sentencing.
The man Odgers was found guilty of murdering Mrs. Motineaux and sentenced to death in Perth. He protested his innocence. Retrieved December 12 at 9 45 a.m. local time.
Edward Cotton was charged at the Police Court this afternoon with stealing money and a silver watch valued at £3 from Hay T Swith at the Rakaia races on December 13. He pleaded guilty. The bench noted the guilty plea and sent him a £2 fine with 24 hours to pay. a friend provided the money in court.
London reports Gray has been matched to play a new man in three games of 18 000 up with Gray conceding 4 000 points. Stakes are £100 aside and an additional £500 on the third game if needed.
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