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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
5
Six thousand troops mutinied looted Kalgan burning buildings killed resistors and outraged women. The orgy continued through the night as dawn broke and the mutineers fled toward Mongolia.
In the Commons Mr MicKenna reported Grace Roe in Holloway Gaol is fed by friends and deprived of noxious drugs. He said continuous detective shadowing is impracticable. Colonial visitors are delayed a month to view the galleries under police surveillance.
A June 25 dispatch from London notes a pavilion and marquee of the Athletic Club at Barles burned at dawn. Suffragettes are suspected in renewed outrages including arson at the Episcopal Church in Ballylesson Belfast causing considerable damage.
Testimony before the Dominion commission by Sir A Norman Hill criticizes applying Australian and New Zealand coastal statutes to English shipping. He argues restrictive rules create a coastal monopoly, raise freights, and push outsiders from ocean liner trades while tramp ships suffer insurance costs.
Sydney readers hear a Sydney paper view on New Zealand prohibition with 55 per cent vote cited. The piece links uric acid buildup to rheumatic symptoms and promotes RHEUMO as a cure, featuring a Canterbury hotel keeper testimonial and urging readers to buy at local chemists.
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth Senate adopted an address to the King in favor of Home Rule for Ireland by 25 votes to 5 despite government protests. Premier Cook refused to present a similar address to the House.
London reports Mr Lloyd George stated the arms proclamation applies to all Ireland and steps for enforcement have been taken. He said the government will not seek representations from Washington on U S volunteer movement aiding nationalists.
London Derry and Belfast to be counted as separate counties for exclusion voting Newry to join County Down Second reading set for July Bonar Law talks with Unionist leaders indicate proposed committee stage amendments Some prefer rejecting the Amending Bill Government delays Home Rule Second reading until Amending Bill disposed Redmond Dillon and OConnor privately meet the Premier
Sydney reports Mr Campbell former secretary to the Governor of Papua estimates Papua population at 850000 and notes earlier 750000 figures were optimistic. He says interior tribes are few and some unvisited by whites while deaths from introduced diseases are not rapid. At Rossel Island savage burial custom is described in which a chief’s death leads a house party to kill the first person they meet to accompany the chief’s spirit.
A Dundee hotel discovery reports Lord Forbes a premier Baron of Scotland and leader of the Scotch Episcopal Church with his throat cut. The philanthropist was widely known for public service.
Zacatecas fell to the Constitutionalists as Jaurez proclaims victory. Official Mexico City figures list 4000 Federal dead 2000 wounded. Villa claims 5090 prisoners 12 cannons carloads of arms ammo and shells captured with Constitutionalist losses around 500 dead 800 wounded.
London June 25 unions affiliated with the London Building Industries Federation advise all sections to sign the agreement with the masters separately due to the stonemasons' threat to secede and then resume simultaneously.
International differences between the United States and Mexico have just been concluded at Niagara Falls. A protocol will embody the terms for resuming diplomatic relations, to be signed by mediators and American and Huerta delegates. The settlement is not expected to face opposition from the constitutionalists.
London June 24 The Admiralty plans a new aviation branch in the Navy open to civilians aged 18 to 29. Applicants must sign a four year engagement and four year reserve. Pay will be slightly higher than the submarine service.
Sydney reports Maitland mines are closed and many vessels are leaving Newcastle without road transport. Trade suffers severely as police face difficulty serving summonses amid watergate shift prosecutions. Miners claim they intend to ignore summonses despite authorities.
The Kaiser inspected the squadron at Kiel and hoisted his flag, assuming command as a British admiral. The dispatch notes the unusual ceremony reported from Kiel.
Sydney reporters say a meeting of the Employers' Federation council discussed unionist preference claims and declared emphatically that the preference is not legitimate. The session occurred in June, with officials noting the ruling at 10 a.m. on the 26th.
In Paris on June 25 a postal strike halted about a million letters. The minister warned he could call out the military to safeguard commerce, promising state resources to prevent future interruptions. Disorder hit the Central Post Office as junior workers sparked a seven hour stand, with police blocking food deliveries to strikers.
London June 24 The Times argues the government has squandered a final chance to avert civil war and that only the opposition can now take initiative. In Commons, Asquith questioned if the Irish Parliament could apply Great Britain's 500000 pound subsidy to volunteers, the reply being negative. The Amending Bill limits Windsor votes.
In Melbourne on June 26 Senator Millen Min ister of Defence outlined a revised naval plan replacing three submarines and six destroyers with two light cruisers of the Brigbane class and nine improved submarines. The change reflects doubts about destroyer survival and a shift toward cruisers and torpedoers with a total cost of £1,700,000 spread over five years.
London June 28 defendants in the Marconi action asked for details of the plaintiff statement. Counsel said two or three more syndicate members may be found. Godfrey Isaacs allegedly bought 500,000 American shares with 348,000 unaccounted for and 180,000 in American names. Plaintiffs claim those were his nominees. defendants denied. The judge deferred the order for better affidavits. May 1913 stock brokers sought to expose who drove a coup in American Marconi shares. Public purchases at 656 tied up 600,000 shares at lower prices. Oliver Locker-Lampson and Peter Wright sued Godfrey and Isaacs to recover the spread on 600,000 shares, about £1,006,000 involved.
Lieutenant J. C. Porte of the British Navy testing the Wannamaker airship alters the plan for a trans Atlantic voyage. The route shifts from Newfoundland to Queenstown to St Johns Newfoundland to the Azores then along the Spanish coast to North Queenstown adding 500 miles for a safer journey.
The Scottish Miners' Federation calls a conference to consider inaugurating a four day work week with a view to maintaining wage levels. The move aims to protect earnings while adapting to shorter hours.
Mr Percy Hilhouse of Fairfield Shipbuilding explains the rudder was enlarged after 1903 to improve steering. He says captains had no steering complaints and describes water rushing through a 28 sq ft wound at 260 tons per second. He attributes bow twist on Storstad to the impact before penetration. Captain Kendall’s times show course and pilot timings discrepancy.
In St Petersburg on June 24 the Duma met in secret and passed 14 defence measures. The package includes extending military service by three months and steps to hasten fortifications of the Black Sea area and to build strategic roads on the western frontier.
In Sydney an action by Arthur Shirley against George Willoughby claims £1000 for induced breach of contract by Williamson's Limited. Plaintiff alleges the breach prevented Shirley from obtaining employment and harmed his profession. The jury awarded £500. Stay of proceedings granted.
In Cole v Richardson a widow sues for 1500 pounds for the death of a wharf labourer killed on a defendant steamer. The key issue is whether there is unlimited liability when negligence of a fellow servant occurs. Judge Cooper noted past judgments exceeding 500 pounds in some cases and reserved the point for further argument.
The Labour Department, authorised by the Public Works Department, will dispatch 50 men for heavy work on road and railway projects in the Ohakune Horopite and Paiah tun districts. The first batch will depart by the end of the current week.
Divers from the Canadian Pacific ship and the Essex plan another 800 foot dive to recover bodies entombed in the wreck after a conference with Captain Walsh and Captain Watson.
The fragmentary text notes a night schedule and cryptic phrases possibly referencing a wartime children’s or public health notice. Names and clear events are not recoverable, but the readable bits imply timing cues such as nights and early morning hours.
A promotional note warns readers to avoid inferior eucalyptus products and insists on the genuine Sander Extract from pure leaves. It claims the extract offers unique stimulating and healing powers and urges demand for Sanders Extract as trusted by authorities and used by thousands.
The Dunedin branch of the Australian Federated Seamer's Union was granted registration under the Arbitration Act yesterday. This brings all seafaring section organisations in New Zealand under the Act. The Wellington branch was registered under the Act on January 14.
The ad promotes Nazol as a rapid healer for colds and influenza. It describes inhaling the fragrance through the nostrils and dissolving drops on sugar to reach affected parts, asserting swift relief and nationwide availability.
Premier Borden denies any permission for Hindu landing and vows strict law enforcement. Immigration officials consider shipping the Hindu party aboard the Komagata Maru to the Empress of India, with Vancouver to be the departure point. Government telegrams hint at this plan, though no official instruction has been issued.
Reported by Liberal circles that the Cabinet will permit Rama gata Maru to land only under tightened rules. Immigration officials emphasize strict enforcement at Vancouver and across Canada to prevent Hindu arrivals amid British pressure.
Wreckage found at Crescent Head supports belief that the ketch Alfred Fenning, bound to the Northern Rivers, foundered in the recent gale about six miles from the Aleda wreck site. Five crew members led by master Henry Stennan are missing: George Stewart John Marlow Harrison and Chitty.
The Kauri was driven onto the breakwater after a squall. Captain Ruxton ordered a cautious approach to avoid foundering as water flooded the holds and engine room. A magistrate’s inquiry will be held next week. Crew praise Captain Ruxton for his steady command.
The scow Patiki, cut from the harbour after colliding with the steamer Clansman, was promptly raised by the Harbour Board 80 ton crane. It was moved from the fairway and beached. A nautical enquiry will inquire into the collision cause.
The small steamer Waihi anchored in the stream last night and dragged for anchors, leaving it stranded near Neahauranga. Observers hope it will be freed on tonight's tide.
A sparse ad-like passage touts Nazol as having strong antiseptic and germicidal qualities. It claims the remedy is a rational, effective treatment for cold or influenza when used as directed, though details are minimal.
The docket records several drunkenness charges including a first offender fined ten shillings and later terms of imprisonment. Other cases include breaches of by laws on thistles and over speed by a motorist. Additional matters cover dog registration fines and school notes controversy involving Miss Melvor and the Lowcliffe School Committee.
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