26 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
1
A Timaru Herald report recalls Coronation celebrations with many youths intoxicated in Timaru. It condemns alcohol traffic, cites 1907 drunkenness figures, and urges voters to end licensed liquor sales, contrasting railways costs and social harm. The piece also notes international dispatches from London Berlin Paris Lisbon New York Sydney.
Reports from Vienna and CONSTANTINGPLE claim Torgut Shevket Pasha plans a crushing blow in Albania under a sham amnesty. He is said to gather large forces, violate armistice, destroy crops, and drive Malissori to emigrate or starve. Newspapers warn Christian peoples face a looming shambles if Powers do not intervene.
In St Petersburg on June 24, a large trial proceeds against two generals and numerous officers and officials over extortion and bribery tied to the Moscow Supply Department. An accused individual is said to have received £27000 amid claims a firm paid two million pounds in bribes over 25 years. The indictment cites inferior soldier boots passed through the department, with contractors re delivering them after purchase, and clerks deliberately spoiling samples from non paying firms.
Twelve Democratic senators vow to vote against any amendments to the Reciprocity Bill weakening coalition prospects. Root's amendment faces a Monday vote as insurgent and Democratic members hint at further amendments to push through the measure. Taft plans to veto tariff bills but aims to pass reciprocity.
At the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church a report favors secular but scripture based lessons in public schools. It calls for selected readings, non sectarian teaching, and optional religious instruction with time and space provided. A Christchurch clergy gathering will discuss the issue. In Timaru, school religious lessons face issues as a teacher strapped a girl for Bible nonattendance, prompting an inquiry after parental concern.
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