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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 23, 1913
Page
4
Plans approved for a new Central Labour Hall in London costing £125000. The building will house offices for labour bodies and a large auditorium seating 4000. Also noted are NZ mortality stats, a New York medical skyscraper, German film censorship costs, a new narestic bullet, and US bullet experiments.
Mr ET Marriner of Christchurch visited Ashburton today. The death of Sir Frederick Jaliinstone, famed sportsman, is announced from Loriden. Former NSW Speaker Elon Willian McCourt dies at 77. Mr YT Puarata represents Southland Maori electorate in Parliament. Palmerston North hosts NZ Clydesdale and Helstein Friesian society meetings with new officers announced. Ashburton resident ace Cassells dies. he served 25 years in Post and Telegraph service and was highly regarded.
The Otago Daily Times notes five calls to the Legislative Council next week including a Labor representative and a Native Race representative. Speculation names Mrs W Lang as Speaker and A S Malcolm as Chairman of Committees. The Postmaster General hints at the upcoming Speaker choice amid praise for Sa Arbuth Guinness and possibilities for other capable candidates.
London dispatch reports pessimistic notes on the Serbo Bulgarian dispute. Bulgaria demands full concessions and relies on firmness to win key terms. Russia reportedly will not back Serbia, Roumania seeks small gains, while Austria appears to support Bulgarian uncompromising stance.
Belgrade reports Bulgaria holds numerical superiority with 85 000 infantry, cavalry support, and fifteen quick-firing batteries. Bulgarian forces crossed the Glatovschitza river and Bulgarian troops appeared on the Servian side of the Ashegovo mountains amid ongoing clashes. Servian casualties noted include twenty two wounded with private reports claiming two Bulgarian companies annihilated. Fifty Bulgarians attacked Servian outposts at Kumanovo and were repulsed.
Bucharest reports that several Russian steamers with volunteers and ammunition have sailed to Radujevac, advancing Russian logistical support amid mounting wartime activity.
Vienna reports Montenegrins crossed the Albanian frontier about 25 miles north of Scutari. Malissori units assemble to block further incursions while Vice Admiral Burney demands withdrawal.
In June 21 reports, Bulgaria agrees to Greece's proposal to halt Bulgarian concentration near Greek lines and reduce its army in Macedonia. Bulgaria demands Greek consent to occupation terms and protests Bulgarian abuses in areas under Greek control, accusing Greece of violence.
At Sofia on June 22, Servia obstinately rejects the proposal for demobilisation. The stance preserves military mobilization amid ongoing tensions with neighboring powers.
A suffragette bombing attempt near Yardley Wood Birmingham caused a cavity in the canal embankment. If successful eleven miles of water would have drained, risking numerous deaths and crop devastation.
London report says suffragettes set fire to the Gatty marine laboratory at St Andrews University causing about 5000 pounds in damage. Incident occurred June 22 with destruction noted in the blast.
A 1911 report describes a London man who relinquished his estate to his younger brother after quarrels and eccentric behavior. He was known for working with laborers on his father’s property and faced a troubled end amid family tensions.
The Bishop of London headed about 150,000 churchmen in a Hyde Park demonstration demanding Welsh disestablishment as reported by the Press Association.
Reports indicate the monsoon season began earlier than usual in Northern India. Good rains fell across Burima, with northern and northeastern regions receiving favorable rainfall and the west coast and central provinces seeing fair rains.
London reports sensational Derby and Gold Cup incidents may lead to spectators being kept back in future races. Officials consider keeping the second rail on English racecourses closed to reduce disturbances.
London report says Laura Lennox, sentenced June 17 in connection with the suffragette conspiracy, has been released due to hunger striking.
Mason reports the Mexican rebel action that forced Federal gunboats to seek open sea refuge as bombs hit decks in Guaymas Harbour trench bombardment killing Federal troops. The wartime tactic is described as a new terror of serial bombings on ships.
Police vainly search for Lillian Lenton who is believed to have escaped and is wearing a disguise as a van boy while detectives watch her house day and night.
Thirty cartridges along with oil rags and a burning taper were found at St. John's Church South end. The taper was extinguished and no damage occurred.
The Trade Unions Federation cites yearly benefit payments of £91,106 and contributions of £78,766. Benefits over five years total £365,639, against £220,233 in liabilities, due largely to more strikes and lockouts. Ten percent of members received benefits costing £27 per capita. membership fell by 1 percent. Amalgamated Railway Servants invested £43,000 as a fighting fund in railway stock, which ended the year at £42,000, mainly deposited with two troublesome companies.
A Welsh delegates meeting at Hyde Park led by Bishops of Bangor and St Asaph endorsed a resolution opposing the established status of the Church of England in Wales. The historic push for church and state separation traces back to 1870 and earlier parliamentary votes, with varied Welsh support over decades.
Report from Prasg Association notes Tirnova in Bulgaria suffered near total destruction by a major quake. The city, once the Bulgarian patriarchal seat, had about 15 000 residents and is described as effectively wiped out. The event is dated June 22 with release dated June 23 985.
In June in New York Ensign Billinggley fell 1600 feet from a mid air aircraft into Chesapeake Bay. His body has not been found Lieut Towers a passenger clung to the machine and was carried under he rose to surface and was present in a state of nervous collapse The aircraft overturned throwing Billinggley out into the bay.
A Berlin schoolteacher Schmidt fired 35 shots in a classroom, hitting 21 people. He carried 1000 cart ridges in his clothing and hat, and wore socks lined with them. Doctors cited persecution mania sparked by hearing the name Jesus.
A blaze destroyed the east wing of Gatty Laboratory. Investigators found soft soap covered window panes and about a dozen tins of petroleum inside. Many valuable scientific drawings were ruined in the fire.
Several thousand people mobbed suffragettes marching from Land's End to London in Camberwell. They were egged and took refuge in a hotel before escaping by the back door in disguise.
A large crowd mobbed two suffragette speakers in Blyth and police had to intervene to rescue them amid a tense confrontation.
Ottawa reports aviator Ralston of Montreal plans to compete in the Daily Mail trans Atlantic flight and Chalmers of St Johns intends to race with Ralston heading to Ireland.
In Constantinople June 22 a court martial condemned to death 20 of Shefket Pasha murderers. Eight of those condemned were judged to have committed acts of rebellion.
The article alleges doctors paralyzing patients and issuing certificates to malingerers. Resolutions urge the Insurance Commissioners to impose active medical supervision and oversight.
London dispatch says the Prince of Wales will greet President Poincare on behalf of the King at Portsmouth on Tuesday. The heir apparent will hoist his flag for the first time and receive honours.
At Budapest on June 22 Mesdames Despard Cobden and Anderson spoke, protesting party exclusion. Mrs Fawcett said the National Union bore no responsibility for the exclusion, while the president barred discussion of national conflict. Non militants cheered the decision.
June 22 proposal from M Pasies of Servia to Premier Danoff of Bulgaria seeks an autonomous Macedonian province. Plan includes Servian and Bulgarian demobilisation and a revision of the treaty.
In Triploli on June 21, Italian reinforcements arrived as Aziz Bey retreated with Turkish regulars toward the Egyptian frontier. A clash with Berbers at Rittamai left 19 Italians dead and 222 wounded. Bedouins routed.
A member of an exploring party ascended Mount McKinney to 20 500 feet, the highest peak climbed in North America, near New York on June 21. The ascent, described as a notable feat, marks a record elevation for the region.
Sir Edward Carson addressed a Bristol meeting before 8000 people while Mr J Devlin MP spoke at a Home Rule meeting in Norwich and Mr T P O Connor MP spoke to a large Edinburgh gathering.
In Gibraltar on June 21 reports say outbreaks by tribesmen in French and Spanish zones have prompted a company of the Lincolnshire Regiment to be kept in readiness to move to Tangier and protect the English colony.
Sydney reports Mr B Donkin visiting Hast, impressed by Japan's trade potential for Australian wool meat and butter. Japan already buys wool valued about £780,000 and prefers Australian butter, with expectations of expanding purchases as demand grows.
Mrs Oliver H. P. Belmont of New York, mother of the Duchess of Marlborough, condemns brutal suffragette tactics in England. She plans a brief stay at the Ritz Hotel and pledges to stop spending money in Britain while voicing outrage at forced feeding, prison abuse, and mob brutality. She praises Emmeline Pankhurst as a great woman and warns of future memorials for Joan of Arc.
In Sydney on Fame 22 the jury failed to reach a verdict on the shooting of Sergeant Hickey by Thomas Edwin Brown. Brown was remanded to the next sittings and bail was refused, though counsel offered £5000.
Several villages were destroyed as coastal chiefs sue for peace after heavy fighting with Spanish troops. One thousand combatants reportedly participated in the coastal engagement.
Australian meat interests, backed by local meat men, pressed Washington officials to clarify a discriminatory order. The Department of Agriculture explained the measure arose from a misunderstanding affecting Australian shippers.
Melbourne reports Mr Cook has accepted an invitation to form a ministry. The dispatch notes over 1400 persons voted twice amid Fremantle polling, marking the political maneuver as proceeding.
Bertha Scott of Fitzgerald Street North Perth says a lingering chill after a dance led to a bad cold. She praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting it gave immediate relief and they now recommend it to customers. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
June 20 Wellington reports several garroting attempts. In two cases men were robbed of money with one culprit cutting a trouser pocket and injuring the victim. In a daylight robbery, another man faced attackers believed linked to the same gang.
Mrs Corlett of Clyde Street reports a long suffering liver complaint. She notes she could not eat or be relieved by a doctor until Chamberlains Tablets and Woods's Great Never Fails are mentioned as beneficial. The item is sold by chemists at sixpence.
An 19th century notice advertises Yor Chronic chest complaints treated by Woods with a peppermint remedy. The brief claims quick relief and urges readers to try the cure offered at the advertised dispensary.
The New South Wales railways report a loss for the past year. Wages have risen by £500,000 compared with two years ago. The Commissioner proposes to raise fares and freights by £147,000 annually.
A dog slept in the park and barked loudly at night attracting a friendly policeman who calmed it. In the morning he faced a magistrate who deemed him demure and ordered him to leave. The quirky tale closes with a mention of Woods's Great Peppermint Cure.
On Saturday evening a few showers of rain fell in the Domain with 13 points recorded. Sunday night brought a delightful, bright air and a brisk feel. A change in the evening produced additional showers and 16 points in the Dormain weather reading. The night was cold with 6 degrees of frost.
Advertisers praise Regant Cigarettes for purity and quality with tobacconists stocking them. A note highlights gifts and a coffee maker claim, noting campers can make hot coffee in tough conditions using boiling water.
Bernberg a Johannesburg municipality member and South African Labour Party secretary, released on bail for theft of trust funds, took poison and died. The incident occurred in Capetown after his bail.
The Pelorus bombarded a Tangis tani village for two days and landed troops seizing and burning boats. Casualties were reported on both sides.
A terse dispatch notes civil officials respond to Asia Minor unrest as authorities clear a group described as vagrants. The item presents a period tone and references political journalism and military or civil actions in Constantinople.
A fragmentary New York dispatch cites an arrest in Americus Georgia of a man named William Redding alleged to have been lynched after capture. The message notes a mob executed him by hanging from a gable and riddled his body with bullets.
Delhi reports Bengali leaders threaten agitation over decentralisation of education administration. They deem the move more serious than the partition and anticipate protests and political pressure.
The Paris government seeks approval to claim Wallis Island and nearby Putuna as French possessions. Missionaries have long resided there and a Methodist station operates on Wallis Island. Copra and pearlshell are exported to Australia through Pijij.
New Gazette report outlines post and telegraph regulations allowing telephone exchanges to relay telegrams to subscribers. Messages remain marked On the front Transmitted by telephone and delivery follows after transmission. Charges apply per three minutes of conversation with set yearly and quarterly rates.
A letter by James Bureis Stanley extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as marvellous for croup and affirms it cured Nellie and Jessie after a single dose. The writer claims the children slept quietly all night and recommends the remedy to chemists and storekeepers.
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