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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
3
A force of Cossacks and soldiers surrounded Tehran’s Parliament House demanding the surrender of detainees the Shah had ordered. Parliament resisted and firing killed several Cossacks. The Shah then shelled the building with artillery.
Reports from London and Berlin describe heavy clashes in Persia with 800 civilians killed or at least massacred per the Daily Press. Parliament House and a mosque were destroyed while Nationalists and clerics were arrested. Martial law was imposed as street fighting continued and leaders were executed.
Geesani, arrested over the bomb factory discovery, became an informer in Calcutta revealing Arabindi Ghose and others in a rebellious conspiracy and funding the movement through armed robbery.
Russia aided by Great Britain pressed the Porte over Kurdish depredations at Aramiah and annexations of Persian territory. A naval squadron led by Admiral Zivinskiiy departed Sevastopol on Tuesday with torpedo forces for Turkish waters.
A train carrying Wirths circus collided with a goods train near Maryborough. Sydney visitors including a Legislative Councillor were injured but not seriously. circus fireman suffered a fractured arm. Driver may have disregarded signals.
Green Meadows Napier Park races conclude with several wins on June 24 and 25. Napier Steeplechase honors Fretwork, Nogi and Faro in a six length margin. Ladies Bracelet yields Hinupai L Espartero. Aburiri Hurdles awards Pretty Maid. Sattlers Hack Handicap goes to Tanui. Weather improves for day two with Brookland Hack victory and Park Steeplechase wins by Fretwork Baltic and Ngio.
Arthur Joseph Wicks, a musician, was brought back from Sydney by Detective Lewis and appeared in court charged with issuing several valueless cheques totaling about £40. He was remanded until Wednesday with bail granted.
A deputation from the School Committees Association visited Ashburton to inspect single desks installed in local schools. They reviewed room measurements, student comfort, and health claims, noting cost and space requirements while praising staff efficiency and ongoing school improvements.
In Timaru on June 25, J M Enomey offered to supply labour leaders in Christchurch and Dunedin with a plan to boost their standing, claiming no harm. Labour leaders declined, fearing it would confound their ideas. Twomey challenged Tom Mann to a socialism debate, Mann declined.
A Geelong user reports buying Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on a friend’s advice and seeing rapid relief for a severe croup attack in a child who could return to school. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
Willington June 25 nurses have passed preliminary anatomy and physiology exams. Names listed in merit order include Lillian Pallot Gertrude Krummer Frances Wills Margaret Galbraith Clara Campbell Matilda Fricker Rose Muir Violet Wilson Florence Liddell Marian Brown Ella Hanken Phoebe Warner Isabel Whyte Eleanor Payman Edith Harvey Margaret McGee Mary Geaney Mary Walker Ethel Hooker Olive Herdman Annette Hetley Agnes Miller Olive M. Davis Helena Grocott Jula Stewart Mary A. Afutes Reebe Geof ie Ilian Santell Ted Prie Laura James Kate Barnett Alice Searell Caroline Campbell N. B. Earle Mildred Walts Edith Hine Harriet Morgan Matilda Jary Mabel Jeceun Annie Huhne Waima Beck Amy S sndr Adeline Hiseel Winifred Hardy Mabel Bleck
A benzin leak caused a fire at the Nelson Motor Service's depot at 1045 tonight. The building held motor heaters and cars until the flames forced all to safety. Two vehicles were damaged including a street omnibus valued at £1800 insured £1000 and a Reo car insured £300. Building largely undamaged.
In the Supreme Court Chris moved for mentim in Anderson v James with Purnell for controm the counter-clain. Justice Denniston gave decisions on both applications. A correspondent reports a surprise visit to J Farrell and Mrs Farrell who hosted about forty guests with cards songs and dancing and a vow of a bigger bombshell next year.
The Ashburton Borough Council resolves to repeal section 281 of By-law No 1 1908 and to enact fresh by laws under The Municipal Corporations Act 1900 for the good rule and government of the borough. The proposed by laws cover dangerous goods theatre and public meeting safety porticoes and signboards and fire prevention. The special order was adopted June 11 and will be submitted for confirmation July 18 2008 at 7.30 pm at the Municipal Chambers Havelock Street. A copy of the proposed by laws is available at the Council Office Havelock Street and open for public inspection from June 16 1908.
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