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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
5
Sydney reports Canadian resentment over remarks on the Mapress disaster. Hon. W. A. Holman argues inquiry should reach those in chief responsibility, not just seamen. He cites Cunard boasting about safe records to urge accountability alongside naval architecture claims.
Ottawa reports the Empress of Ireland inquiry to begin June 16 at Quebec or Montreal with Lord Mersey expected. Assessors named include Commander Cahorne Royal Naval Reserve Professor Welsh New England Captain Demers and engineer-Commander one Canadian Service.
During a Buckingham Palace court, a young suffragette cried stop torturing women and was carried out. The press notes militant funds may be attached for damages, with hostile coverage from the New York Sun and Canadian papers criticizing British authorities.
London June 5 Sir Percy Scott says dreadnoughts are doomed by submarines and torpedoes. He condemns wasting national money on useless battleships and urges focus on submarine defense and strategic reform.
In a London dispatch dated June 65, Percy Scot argues submarines and seaplanes will render battleships obsolete. He predicts fleets cannot safely sail or stay in harbour as subs breach booms, urging Admiralty to invest in submarines and seaplanes and a few first class cruisers.
Sir Percy Scott supports submarines arguing they can seal off egress from the North Sea and the Mediterranean. He claims thirty or forty subs in the Straits of Gibraltar would hinder fleet passage and deter enemies from hunting subs, leaving Britain vulnerable if an adversary controls subs and harbours.
President Wilson told naval cadets at Annapolis that Americans should avoid fighting. He said the real good done for Mexicans was at Vera Cruz, where Americans helped preserve order and law, urging Mexicans to rethink their hostile view of the United States.
Mexican constitutionalists impose a forced loan of 1,000,000 dollars on Spaniards in Tepic and order them to leave Mexico City, warning of imprisonment if they stay.
An English seismic authority predicts a rise in world seismic activity with emphasis on the Mediterranean region this weekend. The notice was received June 6 at 1 10 p.m. and is attributed to the Per. Presa Association copyright.
Melbourne reports that Prime Minister Cook asked for a double dissolution after adjournment. The House passed a bill to amend the Industries Preservation Act amid tension and opposition cries for a formal statement. Cook stated he would dissolve both Houses once supply is secured, prompting cheers from ministers and silence in the Senate.
June 5 report states two women responsible for disruptions at the Palace are titled ladies who had prior introductions and hold court tickets. Security measures are stepped up for tonight's Court events.
Montreal June 6 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle spoke on the Empress of Ireland disaster praising the courage and unselfishness shown. He mourned the death of Mr Laurence Irving described as a noble, beautiful, idealistic man of mind.
June 4 Quebec reports many corpses being shipped to England. Correspondents propose prevention ideas including warning bells and bridge devices. French appraises the use of horizontal bulky ships to trap water ballast, but cost and practicality hinder adoption.
A Greek official demands prompt redress after an outrage against Mr Musker and his wife, two British subjects. A letter to the papers says Mrs Musker was stripped in a station room and her clothes and hairpins removed, she was left naked and caught a severe chill.
The text records a fragmented dialogue about various topics and a sudden shift to singing. It mentions a bus ride and a friend, with oblique references to voices, taranty phonographs, and a vague syllable of a name or place. No clear events or people are identifiable.
Suffragettes burned Breadstall Church in Derby and set two Norman edifices aflame. A priceless chained Bible was destroyed and an ancient monument damaged in what appears to be a targeted cultural vandalism incident.
Berlin June 6 The Bersen Courier reports protests against British efforts to combine shipping against German competition. It urges an agreement delimiting spheres of activity and a share of trade for German lines to prevent costly rate battles.
Reports from Sydney on June 6 state the Ambrym volcano, quiet for months, has erupted again and is vomiting brown ash miles toward the Aoba Islands. The Sealark captain surveying Ambrym found 10 active volcanoes at Dr Bowie's former house and hospital site.
A 200-ton schooner yacht, tied to Ulster's American Cup bid, landed 2000 Mausers at dawn on the County Down coast and Belfast Harbour. In New York on June 5, leading Catholic society members formed volunteer committees to raise funds to supply arms to the Irish Nationalists.
After adjournment both sides discussed the situation and remained reticent. Mr Cook has not disclosed the advice he gave Sir R. Munro Ferguson. When Parliament meets he will seek a three months supply to cover elections on new rolls now in printers hands, possibly set for August.
Report notes Fisher declines details on the Governor-General's move citing far reaching consequences for Australia's future government. He says elections exploit a false issue by a discredited party and Labourites will appeal with confidence. Some colleagues condemn Sir R C Munro-Ferguson's decision as scandalous.
King George receives Te Rata and Tapu Taingakawa at Buckingham Palace in a ceremonial audience. Chiefs wore Maori mats and carried taiahas, knelt and cast robes at the throne. Te Rata conveyed loyalty to the Crown as the King and Queen expressed goodwill and hoped the visit would be enjoyable.
Paris June 44 government orders seven of the new armoured aeroplanes. They have a speed of 90 miles an hour and can rise to 1500 feet in four minutes. Each aircraft carries bombs and can ferry a pilot and a passenger.
Sydney June 5 A meeting of coal owners discussed the stoppage by miners who refused to work the afternoon shift. At the conclusion it was announced the owners decided to await developments.
Melbourne reports the Governor-General's decision was received with great enthusiasm. Liberals across the Commonwealth state that the Liberal Organisation is well prepared for an immediate campaign.
In Christchurch on June 6 the Union Company's Waihora was towed to an anchorage in the stream at Lyttelton where the crew of about 30 were paid off. The men had already received pay at the end of last month, so the due amount was small.
Mr Cook described the move as the most serious step taken to avoid paralysis of responsible government. He noted constitutional problems would arise unless the federation was adopted, marking a pivotal moment in constitutional reform.
Lord Curzon, addressing the Royal Geographical Society, paid tribute to Dr Mawson for his spirit and resourcefulness and his amazing fortitude in escaping the fate of his companions Ninnis and Mertz. He believed the scientific results would compare favorably with any previous expedition.
In Florence a man accused of stealing Da Vinci's Mona Lisa received a one year sentence. Medical testimony described him as mentally weak.
The Minister of Labour, Ben J. Hstell, said he has no plan for a compulsory conference on the coal shortage. He opposes the afternoon shift, arguing it gives miners an unfair monopoly when trade is thriving, and insists the law must be observed.
A hydroplane disaster near Calshot Castle killed Lieutenants Essewell and Rice. Creswell survived strapped to his seat but was severely mangled. Indicators point to engine explosion and petrol fumes with a possible spark from the wireless.
The National Council and several unions met with employers in a bid to settle the London builders strike. London officials reportedly refused to attend the conference, with the dispute unresolved as negotiations proceed.
June 6 report from Durazzo states Colonel Thomson proclaims martial law as stability measures. The text mentions a Nazol inhalation remedy claimed to cure head, influenza and throat troubles quickly, described as a simple ephemeral agent.
Paris June 4 an aeroplane capsized at Dijon killing Lieutenant Grrer and a private. The report was received June 6 at five a.m. authorities confirm two deaths in the accident involving the aircraft.
The Miners' Federation approved the executive recommendation restricting parliamentary candidate limits to ten. It added a condition that any miners' candidate approved by the executive must receive its endorsement without financial responsibility if the Labour Party adoptes him as a candidate.
A gentleman reports Nazol eased his influenza symptoms including sore throat cough and nasal discharge faster than anything else he tried. The note highlights Nazol as a trusted remedy yielding rapid relief during illness.
In London Mr Justice Chapman praised New Zealand training and the Ciudel corps before the National Service League. In New York Jack London is seriously ill from intestinal trouble at Vera Cruz.
Renowned American singer Madam Schumann Heinele seeks a divorce from her third spouse William Rapp Jr on statutory grounds, as reported from New York. Legal action advances amid public attention to the star’s personal life.
Jacques Seligmann bought the Murray Scott art collection in Paris in June. The sale involved assets at Rueda and Witte for 7,000,000 francs.
It is understood that three Japanese shipping companies Yusen, Osaka Boisen, and Toyo Yegen have agreed to amalgamate.
In Paris on June 4 an unknown man shot Gouzi in the stomach. Gouzi owns the shop where Bonnet the motor bandit hid during a raid on April 25, 1912. The incident is described as part of a revenge scheme.
The St Peters burg dispatch says Russian industry is at a standstill as twenty five million dollars of foreign capital is withheld due to vexatious commercial restrictions on Jews. An early adjustment is expected.
Christiania June 3 Captain Harland of the Norwegian navy has invented a typewriter for recording printed wireless messages. It features a simple keyboard similar to ordinary typewriters.
Sydney June 4 The Sun Newspaper Company has authorized an increase of capital to £150,000. It is issuing 50 000 new shares of £1 each mainly to fund completion of new buildings.
Port Darwin reports two prospectors Temple and Cockburn missing since October were found there. They apparently died from starvation, marking another harsh period for miners in the region.
A civil eruption reported by seismologists in New York on June 5 states lava from Java reached the Sanguir Islands south of the Philippines. Cocoa plantations were destroyed and about 100 houses collapsed during the eruption.
Prince Lichnowsky, while receiving an honorary degree in Oxford, noted many German students and urged that Cecil Rhodes be praised as humanity would be best served if the Teutonic peoples joined hands.
London June report notes Dean Inge addressing a Unitarians group and voicing concern over determinism and intellectualism. He references the ghost across reform movements, medicine men, faith healers, and Christian Science churches in reaction to modernism.
Lord Methuen told the Diocesan Association in Pretoria on June 4 that it is right to rule blacks with a rod of iron but used justly and fairly. He said whites must always be masters.
During a mayors visit at the Hotel De Ville the crowd watched as Lord Peel and Sir Thomas Bowater contended for precedence. Peel rose first and Bowater followed, then Peel placed his signature above Bowater in the Golden Book sparking amused tension.
The Waimate has left Montevideo and there are no further signs of the cargo fire. No new developments have been reported as the vessel continues its voyage away from the port.
A fragment notes a cough remedy titled Wicod Peppermint Cure for night symptoms described as suitable for children. The price listed is 6d 2s 6d. The text lacks further context or corroborating details.
The Christchurch grain market remains subdued with wheat prices easing amid abundant Australian flour imports. Oats show limited activity as some lines move to West of England ports. seed barley fetches 3s 6d with palting samples buoyed. Potatoes weaken with prices around £2 10s to 2 over, and sales slow at country stations.
Timaru market shows restricted business with several wheat sales. Prices drift with red wheat at 83s and 4d for parcels, oats slack, Gartans moving at 1s 8d to 1s 9d, and chaff fetching £2 5s to 2 6s per ton. shipments of oats and peas to Hull, Newcastle, and London begin direct from Timaru. Potatoes remain quiet with prices £3 18s to £3 12s 6d country sacks extra.
Ashburton market notes wheat demand steady amid firm quotations. Top quality grain remains in demand for home shipment with London freight rates keeping prices stable. inferior grades show heavy discounts and weak sale prospects.
Messrs Priedlander Bros Ltd and Ferriman and Co offered several properties at public auction. The 146 acre Wakanui block, adjoining Leddy and Cochrane, failed to meet £30 per acre and later bids reached £25. a 26.8 perches section fronting Wakanui Road was passed in at £45. An acre with a four room cottage and a two room unit on Jones's Road Hampstead sold for £210,000 after no bid on Tinwald frontage lots.
The sale notes list poultry prices Hens from 1s 6d to 9d Roosters 2s 2d to 5s 6d Ducks 1s 6d to 4s 8d Geese 6s 8d to 7s Pigs 5s 9d to 50s Produce and fruit Wheat 12s per sack Crushed oats 6s per sack Pig feed 6s 6d per sack Chaff 2s 3d per sack Carrots 2s per sack Onions and parsnips priced Potatoes 5s to 7s per sack Apples 6d to 24d per unit The gelding realised £7 10s.
Reader advises inhaling Wnazol for nasal catarrh to gain immediate throat relief and a clearer head. The advert suggests Nezol Inhaler provides prompt comfort.
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