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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 29, 1913
Page
5
Por Press Association report notes famine in Aomoji Hokkaido is the worst since 1869 with crops at a fraction of normal. Thousands starve, parents sell daughters sent to Yoshiwara or abroad as relief of 8 million yen is granted by the Government.
Sydney reports from December 29 that New Caledonian newspapers vigorously oppose any cession of French interests in the New Hebrides to Britain. The leading paper argues French dominance in the group and English clergy influence harm administrative matters, warning Commonwealth control would isolate New Caledonia and threaten France’s Pacific future.
Patrons of city hairdressers faced a halt as Saturday was gazetted as a holiday. Hairdressers ceased work at 10 30 am as employees threaten to strike and employers warn of wholesale dismissals.
The Federated Barmen and Barmaids of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia filed in the Arbitration Court for higher wages and a 48 hour week. They seek minimums of £3 for both men and women for equal work and shifts limited to nine hours daily, with modest reduction from the current 60 to 70 total weekly hours. The move could raise liquor prices if granted.
New York dispatch reports the Royal Northwest Mounted Police will patrol from Dagon to Fort McPherson to Herschel Island. The goal is to locate traces of the Stefansson party as dog teams move along the mapped northern ice route.
The private detective Brushkovsk, involved as a witness in the Yushitesky ritual murder case, was sentenced to one year in a fortress for remaining seated during the second and third performances of the National Anthem at the Tyritt Exhibition.
A Calumet hall disaster described with eight foot wide exits and corpses piled Rve-deep on the chief staircase. Mothers misidentified children, a miner’s daughter crushed, and victims averaged nine years old amid a babel of tongues and panicked crowding.
Nawab Syed Mahomed, president of the Indian National Congress at Karachi, condemned British policy as unable to restrain a hostile colony and rejected friendly conferences with India, South Africa, and Britain. He favored retaliation including a Natal coal boycott. Lord Hardinge urged South African leaders to accept the Commission in response to an Indian deputation.
In Calumet New York December 97 citizens refuse subscriptions and deport Western Federation of Miners president Moyers after he upholds the refusal. Troops were sent to quell disorders. Dead children's families reject 10000 relief from a general disaster fund citing union ties and bitter hostility over the strike.
Rome reports say the court orders exhumation of Cardinal Rampolla as investigators probe possible foul play tied to a missing will. Two nuns recalled a box removed from beneath the pillow during the body lay out, while Princess Altieri’s husband is in a lunatic asylum over forged signatures. An associate recalls a 1910 will benefiting the Princess’s children and the Pope. Rampolla’s sister Baroness Pezzana is linked to an earlier will and was at the cardinal’s home the night he died.
Reuter's correspondent reports heavy police measures for Lord Hardinge's visit. No public funs tions. crowds barred from streets during the procession. Officials admitted to the how rah section at departure. railway guarded for 300 miles with police four feet apart bearing torches. Public had no glimpse of Lord Hardinge.
报道 says Mexican President Huerta will retire in January and lead military operations against rebels. Enrique Garostieta, Minister of Justice, to succeed him. diplomats reportedly briefed but unconfirmed. Foreign correspondents warned that biased dispatches may lead to deportation as undesirable aliens.
Paris December 28 M Noulens Minister of War told the Finance Committee that funds for three year soldiers barracks are exhausted and asked authority to proceed with construction and incur other expenses during the triennium without awaiting new credits.
Dorothea McVane daughter of Professor McVane of Harvard is singing in Grand Opera at Taranto. She is under police surveillance accused of espionage after a camera snapshot of masked batteries. The American Ambassador denies the charge while authorities threaten arrest if she leaves Taranto. The case centers on a naval officer's alleged unrequited affection.
Sikovsky, an aviator in St. Petersburg, has built a three ton aeroplane featuring sleeping cabins. The craft carried ten passengers for several hours, demonstrating extended-flight capacity.
Celebrated aeronaut M. Vedrines has reached Jaffa following his progress through Jerusalem on December 28. The famed flyer continues his journey, drawing attention from local observers and press.
M Le Gageaot flew to 20 295 feet at St Raphael establishing a world height record. The achievement marks a new high for the aviator and breaks prior marks in the field.
Harvard professor Johnstone predicts the British Dominions in the Pacific will seek U S protection as the American Fleet secures central routes. Australia and Canada would rely on that fleet for eventual security if Asian tensions escalate.
Rome essays envisioning an international guarantee of the Pope’s temporal independence. The December reports note Osservatori Romane endorses an international or supernational charter aligned with Italy’s constitutional will and favoring church autonomy.
John White a confectioner from Southend on Sea, measuring 21 inches tall, hailed as the world's smallest man, died yesterday in London. The rare condition drew widespread attention and mourners recall his quiet life.
Berlin dispatch notes the Duchess of Brunswick plans to be accouched in the spring, with anticipation surrounding the upcoming event. The report places the notice in a December 27 context and highlights royal expectations.
A deputation led by Lord Northcliffe and including 250 British, Canadian, Australian, and Continental journalists presented an address of congratulation to Lord Burnham, the dean of the British press, marking his eighty years.
The Church of Scotland backed the concord of African missions in Edinburgh and will seek ratification by the Foreign Missions Committee in March. Debates rise over federation of East African non Roman Catholic churches with a common creed and baptism. The Zanzibar bishop opposes further federation efforts.
Sofia reports 120000 Bulgarians left destitute by the Balkan wars. The severe winter worsens their hardships, as families struggle for food shelter clothing and heat across the stricken regions.
Mrs Hazzard, known as the starvation doctor, applied for admission to Washington State Penitentiary after losing her final appeal against an indeterminate sentence for the manslaughter of Claire Williamson, an Australian girl who died during a fast cure at Hazzard's establishment. A prison warder declined onboarding without a committal warrant, and she is being held at a hotel pending its arrival.
The annual report on the artesian water supply indicates a largely diminishing yield from bores across New South Wales.
A life plot against King Ferdinand has been uncovered prompting the cabinet to urge the monarch to depart the capital for safety. The warning underscores political tension and potential royal danger amid court intrigue.
At the Tattersall's Club meeting in Sydney the Carrington Handicap for two year olds and up over six furlongs was won by Athenic. Maltchester finished second, Lord Liddell third, with twenty six starters. Athenic led soon after the first furlong and held on to win by a length and a half. Time recorded as 1 min 13 3/5 sec.
Auckland Trotting Club opened its sunner meeting in fine weather with over 16,000 spectators. Investments reached £23,702 10s, ahead of last year, as Denver Huon failed to beat the New Zealand mile record. Results include Halilandicap, December Handicap, Auckland Trotting Cup, Eden Handicap, Parnell Handicap, Waitemata Handicap, Great Northern Handicap, and St Helier’s Handicap with multiple disqualifications and close finishes.
Large crowd at Avondale races as the Auckland Racing Club continued its summer meeting in fine weather. Ovation won the Lesalts Bowen Handicap by three quarters of a length over Tripoli with Islington Plate results led by Warstep. Gipsy Belle edged Waiorewa by a half length in the Visitors Handicap as Glad Tidings faded. Time was 1 minute 16 35 seconds for the main event.
Glorious weather and strong attendance mark the third day of the Manawatu Racing Club summer meeting in Palmerston North. Results list Whitmore Hack in the Hack event, Eima first and The Summit second in an exchange noted as 81, with General Madero at eight. Time recorded as 1 min 51.46 sec. Temakai Hurdles saw Hatana win, Marble in third, Trooper in third after scratches.
December 27 Dunedin reports the second day results of several handicaps. Chadie 1 Vanquish 2 Miss Solmar 8 win the Toiches 100 sovereigns over 81x furlongs in 1 minute 17 5 seconds. Obsono 1 Golden Morn 2 Hubert Bell 3 win the Grandstand Handicap over six furlongs in 1 minute 7 seconds. Rouge 1 Bee 2 Honesty 3 lead the Juvenile Handicap over four furlongs with a 6 2 5 second time. Rouge initially led but was blocked at the tapes and the race was re run. Honesty placed third in the second attempt. Aphena 1 Mosgiel 2 Resione 3 win the Farewell Handicap over seven furlongs in 1 minute 31 15 seconds.
Handicaps declared for the North Otago Jockey Club summer meeting include Summer Burdle and North Otago Cup events with weights listed for contenders such as Coronetted Kilmeny Bravest Merrie Valet Mercado Jack Ashore Ribston Pippin Rifle Range Brewer Kingsway Simon Pure Fact Ferry Pure Gold Obligave Oxenhope Flora Macdonald Martius The Cornet Gapon Martel Mosgiel Coronetied Kilmeny Gnome Gold Coin Jeannot Lady Marcia Troon Glenfin Specialform and more. Juvenile and Flying Handicap weights are also shown for several entrants.
Dean Henson, in a Christmas sermon at St. Pauls in London on December 27, argued that European armaments reflect baser types beyond the true fighting man, saying civilization has bred these flaws.
Sydney reports Chidley known for the simple life fame was arrested while addressing a meeting in the Domain and taken to Darlinghurst reception house.
Snowstorms sweep Scotland Wales and the Midlands while the east coast herring fleet secures record catches. Fishing towns work day and night to haul in the bounty despite fierce weather.
A list of horses with weights for several handicap races including Kilts, Baritone and Seaborg. Notable entries include Aldersyde Handicap and Belfield Welter with sows values, close noted as To-Morrow at 8 p.m. plus acceptance details.
The death of Prince Imperial marks the loss of a leading trotting sire. Bred from Princess and Hambletonian Bell Boy line, he sired many champions in New Zealand and Victoria. He lived to age twenty, with J McDonnell of Ashburton owning him in his later years. Britain Crowe won two West Coast races last week.
Twelve thousand spectators in Cardiff witnessed Ledoux defeat Beydon for the European bantam championship in a rapid, hot contest. Beydon withdrew in the seventh round claiming his eyebrow was split. In Melbourne on December 28 Mehegan beat Pal Brown on points after a 20 round bout.
London dispatch reports that unless the National Rifle Association accepts War Office alterations a Territorial Force Rifle Association will be formed with War Office Army Council and Hythe School of Musketry backing. Government ranges at Ash near Aldershot would then be placed at its disposal.
Athletics note from Cardiff states Donaldson broke Hutchen's furlong record by half a yard with a time of 21 seconds.
Whelington December 28 The second day of the international athletic meeting saw about 2000 spectators in fine weather with a strong wind hindering some races. American runner Parker strained a tendon in his thigh while avoiding a collision in the 120 yards final and was carried off. The injury may end his tour prospects and marks the fifth team member hurt on the tour.
The report covers hurdle and sprint results from Wellington meets with results for Parker, Keddell and Templeton. It notes selections to represent New Zealand at Melbourne Australasian championships on January 24 and 26, naming Dormer, Keddell, Cashman, with a fourth to be chosen between McHolm and Beataca, for various events.
Glorious weather at Eden and Epsom courts fuels day two of the New Zealand Championship. In Men's Championship Singles second round Dr A B McCutcheon defeats W Pearse in five sets, with multiple close matches across singles and doubles.
In Auckland on December 29 the Colt Doubles progressed with Miss Steeler and G Ollivier defeating Miss Clummings and Fraser 6-0. Gray and Swanston won their heat while Gothy and Duthie posted a 5 6 5 result.
An old newspaper blurb touts RHEUMO as a simple inexpensive speedy cure for rheumatism caused by excess uric acid. It claims thousands in Maoriland have tested and proven its effectiveness, with prices listed at 2s 6d and 4s 6d.
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