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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
5
New York reports the Calumet disaster sparks renewed peace efforts to settle the violent strike. Investigations proceed though no clue identifies the man who shouted the rival slogans amid the bloodshed.
Melbourne reports a Bunbury to Auckland steamer with jarrah timber on board caught in a fire 200 miles south of Adelaide. Crew pumped to quell flames but several sailors suffer severe fumes. vessel sought Melbourne port as fire continued burning and feared to flood. Supposed cause listed as spontaneous combustion.
A heavy sea in December battered the steamer Indarra off the coast near Melbourne. The wave swept decks twisted bulwarks smashed boats and caused substantial damage to the vessel and its fittings.
President Wilson, traveling near Galport, Mississippi, witnessed a house ablaze. He stopped, entered the burning home to alert the occupant, and, with Secret Service agents and a chauffeur, helped extinguish the flames.
Gustave Hamel wowed a huge Hendon audience with a looping display and other air tricks in strong winds. He nearly wrecked the plane but recovered to win a wager by looping the loop, after earlier thrilling stunts at Aintree in a five mile wind.
A search near Portsmouth uncovered a body of a signalman not recognisable, despite authorities stating bodies were not recoverable. The report notes the discovery occurred after a prior time stated as December 28 in London.
A Wanganui area case reveals a Territorial wrote seeking drill leave due to an injured arm. A medical exemption certificate, altered from 19 to 12 months, triggered police inquiry and a £10 fine plus costs.
In St Petersburg on December 25 Lieutenant Kibiroff, masked as a Siberian convict, infiltrates Zelim Khan’s camp and helps trap the brigand’s party. After an all night battle the bandits are killed. Zelim Khan’s relatives face exile and a possible future vendetta looms as the pursuers close in. Zelim visits his wife and children, then fatally shoots Youssouf when he refuses to join him.
Reports from St Petersburg on December 25 describe unconfirmed claims of large gold nuggets found across Siberia including Yenisei, Maritime provinces, and Kamchatka. Unlawful prospectors clash with police. one gang at the Zea River killed guards and seized 50 000 pounds in gold.
Rome December 26 The late Cardinal Rampolla's 1899 will leaving £40 000 to his sister has not been granted probate due to pending litigation The Princess Alberti wife of the Duke of Campobello nephew claims a later will favoring her sons and acts as their guardian All searches have proved fruitless.
Reports from Petersburg indicate trouble in Armenia due to delays in reforms. Armies are being shifted from the Caucasus into Armenia amid growing unrest and political friction.
Reports from Dublin indicate limited strike activity on the quays with few signs of disruption. Women receive extra Christmas allowances from the food ships, and many men are expected to resume work on Monday.
Four hundred Leeds gas workers plan to resume work on Monday after a strike action. The stoppage involved workers at the Leeds district, affecting gas service and production schedules.
In Sydney on December 26, New Zealand opened against New South Wales under tricky light. Kelleway claimed early wickets while Sandman and Sneddon steadied with a half century. Robinson and Collins shared a key partnership as New Zealand posted 161 in 134 minutes.
The article reports on James Larkin's proposed visit to the United States and the immigration department's stance. Secretary Wilson says decisions rest with immigration officers and until Larkin arrives no prediction can be made, noting Mrs. Pankhurst's case sets no precedent. Each case will be decided on its merits.
Paris reports that M. Doumerge told the Foreign Affairs Committee that foreign policy would stay steady. He said the Porte seeks to dodge pressure by appointing two Ottoman Inspectors General for six Armenian provinces, while Russia, backed by France and Britain, will press for a constitution and protections for Armenians with life and property secured.
The steamer Lugate from Liverpool to Port Said ran ashore on Morocco's coast. Meots attacked the crew with rifles, wounding a sailor. A salvage steamer arrived with quick fire guns and a cruiser, while Roxburgh was ordered to the spot to wipe out the aggressors if needed.
In Dublin on December 25 the Omagh child inquest saw the coroner refuse to call medical evidence citing personal responsibility for fees. He instructed the jury to find fatal burns, but the jury balked without medical proof. After a quarrel the jurors were locked in a dark room without food until the coroner relented and summoned a doctor.
Public schools adopt the Classical Association method for Latin pronunciation. The piece condemns Oxford Latin as a mixed chaos of cacophonous jargon.
In a damp ground after rains the South Africans won the toss and began batting. Belf and Woolley took early returns while Rhodes and Douglas added modest scores. Attendance reached 7000 before play was interrupted by bad light and Marylebone could not start their innings as conditions improved.
South Australia and Victoria played in fine weather at Melbourne on December 26. South Australia scored 245 in the first innings with Mayne 58 Moyes 53 Chamberlain 43 and Bridgeman 25 not out. McNaughton took 1 for 76, Ryder 4 for 93, and Armstrong 4 for 51.
Sydney reports a 24-hour cycle race began at 10 o clock last night with fifteen teams competing in the event.
Dunedin December 26 report of race day results. Moanglas Ada Merling and others won across trials and handicaps with margins of a short head to four lengths. The stewards disqualified Oxenhope for two years after an inquiry into deliberate pulling, and cautioned Flower of the West’s rider. Totals show £17702 10s against £17475 10s prior year. an appeal has been lodged.
Second day at Dunedin reports Millburn Hurdles results with Kilmeny first by a neck and time 2min 7sec. St Andrew's Handicap sees Le Special Form winning by a length with Martius second. Describes Imperial trotting horse being destroyed due to age and illness.
The Lancashire Yorkshire railway will test a fireproof steel train equipped with emergency exits and automatic gas valve controls to prevent gas leaks during incidents.
Report from December 27 notes Tadgate salvage underway but vessel position remains unfavourable. Coal has been jetty soned. Two British and two Spanish warships forced Moors to withdraw to the mountains.
London hosts for girls and women named in memory of the late WT Stead are opening at Westminster Hoxton Leeds and Bath with two more planned in East London if the international fund expands. Other homes will offer lodging at four shillings a week and are expected to be self supporting.
In a Fulham Church sermon the Bishop of London warned that the Church faces a deep dispute amid arma ments abroad strikes in Britain and suffragetism. He urged firm delicate handling and rejected praying for peace at any price, saying better a Balkan-like clash or industrial unrest than continued oppression until clear founding principles are defined.
Mr Larkin proposes to visit America to carry out the Fiery Cross campaign. The note suggests a plan to promote this action and use transatlantic channels for outreach.
New York press notes widespread slackening of American business awaiting tariff and currency clarity. Fewer labor disturbances are reported, tied to rising job scarcity, while financial papers urge wage reductions to lower living costs.
Paris reports the next group of Dreadnought battleships will mount 16 13 and 2 5 inch guns with anti torpedo armament totaling 28 smaller guns. The specifications indicate significant firepower and defense upgrades for the fleet.
Paris December 15 M Caillaux estimates the deficit at 31 760 000 pounds He proposes to raise a second loan repayable in 15 years to cover extraordinary defence expenditure and to meet income tax duties or duties.
Sir George Reid urged immediate immigration grants from Britain and stressed Australia must rely on capital and enterprise rather than birthrates alone. He warned nations’ immense wartime spending risks diverting resources from real development, as humanity improves but power grows volatile.
Two American baseball teams the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants arrived by the steamer St Albans on Thursday island December 27.
Berlin reports the Prussian Government is investigating whether Herr von Jagow, a political official, exceeded limits on his conduct. The inquiry seeks to determine the extent of any overstepping in office.
Visitors hosted at dinner by the New South Wales Cricket Association as talks centered on exchanging visits. Telegraph recounts Sandman’s innings with a dramatic run of wickets and a late burst that pulled the game from danger. Sneddon faced pressure before Sandman finished strong, earning cheers at the end.
Spanish troops in Morocco pause operations for the next months as severe weather and a week of hard fighting take a toll. Soldiers endure harsh conditions amid ongoing conflict with local forces.
An old advertisement promotes Baxter's Lung Preserver as a reliable cold remedy. It claims fifty years of use in New Zealand, notes its effectiveness for families, and prices a bottle at 1s 10d. It encourages purchase through grocers listing high sales.
Andrew Furnseth, representing American seamen at the Life-Saving Conference, refuses to sign the report and is believed to have resigned, citing lowered ship safety standards.
An Australian Naturalist account describes a pod of dolphins harassing three sharks in two fathoms of water near Sydney. Fishermen assisted, harpoons used, dolphins torn at by the predators as sharks ignored deep thrusts from a lance. The piece notes porpoise teeth fetch money in Pacific trade and mentions exotic coastal beliefs about animal teeth and remedies.
The M G C began the second test against South Africa at the Wanderers with South Africa posting innings figures. Notable bowling saw Barnes take eight wickets for 56 while Woolley and others claimed several key dismissals. Extras added seven runs as the day’s total reached 169.
Auckland hosts the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Championship meeting with 53 players. Men’s singles results include Ollivier, Duthie, Wallace and Swanston advancing. doubles see Wallace/Dickie and Archer/Andrae win. Ladies reach second round with Watson, Cumming and Cray-Keewitt among winners. Weather improves after morning dull spell.
Misses Baird and Gray defeat Moore and Stewart 6 1 6 3 while Scott Watson and Barstow beat Steel and Williams 6 4 2 6 8 6. In second round Baird and Peat win 6 0 ? Olivier and Steele advance, Frater and Ga ming prevail, Swanston and Gray top McCutchdon and Gorrie 8 6 7 3.
In Auckland today the tennis championships advanced with several second round results. In men's doubles Wale lace and Hickey defeated Tonks and Fraser 6-2 6-6 6-0, Olivier and Gosee Snelling beat Fisher and Wilding, and Snelling won 6-2 in singles. Miss Gumming beat Mrs Scott 6-2 1-6 6-3 in ladies singles second round. Miss Baird defeated Miss Gorrie 6-5 6-3.
The Auckland chess tournament began with round one play yesterday at the Working Men's Club. Notable outcomes include Wingfield defeating Gri and Davies defeating Myers with a mate on move 47. Adjourned games featured Stewart versus Miles and Barhes versus Wellington.
A circular reports several strikers joining the Arbitration Union in Christchurch. The strike relief depot will be discontinued next Wednesday and the strikers camp dissolved within a few days. A letter asks the new union to appoint a delegate to a conference of Arbitration Unions to be held in Wellington or Auckland.
Damaged memo from Greymouth December BP notes arousal by outside noises and two men seen leaving. Mr Mori helped, a fire started at the back wall near the verandah, charred paper and straw found, kerosene smell detected, further search revealed straw saturated with prints in the garden.
The article discusses early wireless telegraphy ideas for train safety and passenger protection. It notes possible benefits for station operations and the need to combine with other safety measures. Also references public health anecdotes and a medical remedy advertisement.
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