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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
5
London reports a heated discussion on disestablishment amid claims churchmen will resist submission. The exchange touched on the Church of England and Scottish members with Welsh concerns and indicated a bold stance against the bill.
London reports foreshadowed by press that the Union Steam Ship Company and related New Zealand firms may face denial amid trade rumors. The June 2 note hints at possible international shipping changes affecting interests in freight and commerce.
In Dunedin on June 30 the Union Company states that rumors of a rearrangement with the Portnel fleet and the New Zealand Shipping Company are absolutely untrue.
The report notes the Ottoman Empire facing shortfalls and planning sales of imports to meet treasury requirements. Date references include June and June 29, with a sale near Constant inople noted as a response to internal failures to raise funds. The item shows urgency in government action to liquidate assets.
In New York on June 29 a derailment occurred as rails buckled in intense heat. Twenty five passengers were injured, none seriously, amid the chaotic scene and damaged cars.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic chase with an armed individual moving through a crowd. The piece notes a gauntlet in a gallery area and a large crowd of about five thousand, with guards or watchers present as the event unfolds.
Sydney report notes commentary on reciprocal trade with Canada during the 14 months ending February. Canada purchased New Zealand butter valued at £265 while New Zealand expanded meat exports to Australia, with Australia sending little in return.
Fragmentary OCR notes tout a claimed influenza cure called Great Specimint Cure attributed to Woods. The text is garbled with stray phrases about an elixir, lead mentions, and no verifiable details or dates.
London dispatch reports that a Bulgaria-Serbia clash could draw in Romania and Russia. Bulgarian leaders allegedly face a united Europe pressure to avoid defiance as talks in Belgrade pause until Monday.
In the Reichsrat Count Stuergkh reports the Balkan tension is less acute and expresses hope for a peaceful settlement. He notes improved prospects for stability and progress toward deescalation.
A Bulgarian memorandum to Russia on June 28 argues the dispute over ethnological grounds and asks for a plebiscite in the contested districts if Russia will not cede the whole. It recalls that under the San Stefano Treaty Czar Alexander II declared Macedonia to be Bulgarian.
Belgrade reports the Montenegrin Army received an ovation at Uskub as allied forces cheered by Turkish supporters. The dispatch notes the June 29 event with confirmation received June 30.
Sofia semi-official note says Bulgaria will submit the Greek treatment complaints to an international inquiry. It asserts Bulgaria fought to rescue its nationals and will not hesitate to protect them from renewed servitude under Greece.
Belgrade June 20 The Opposition will interpellate M Pasits on the war situation on Monday. It is reported that many Government supporters will oppose Russian arbitration. The note is reserved at 9.15 a.m.
The North German Gazette reports that Belgrade authorities are inclined to accept Russia’s offer of arbitration unconditionally, according to the latest dispatch received June 30. The item notes the timing as June 29 in Berlin and highlights a potential shift in stance toward Moscow's proposal.
London report notes further evidence in the Sackville will case linking alleged influence exerted on Sir John Murray Scott by Lady Sackville. Walter Scott testified under cross examination that no claim of immoral relations had been suggested. The hearing was adjourned.
London reports Sir Edward Carson cross examining Miss Alicia Scott over the destruction of her brother's letters. She testifies that Sir John left £10,000 to each sister in 1899 and that they later received interest on £100,000 plus half his residuary estate and Connaught Place items sold for £110,000 this week. The exchange touches on Lady Sackville and social rumors as Walter Scott allegedly cried out for Lady Sackville. he denies it. The Probate Court previously reviewed a codicil in Sir John Scott's will and notes an envelope with five seals addressed to Mr Capron and Justice Bargrave Deane.
Police chief orders arrest of all women wearing divided skirts in Louisville Kentucky prompting indignation among the wearers. The report notes sumptuary laws limit citizens expenses in apparel among other items and warns of possible enforcement in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.
Berlin reports Jaenicke the policeman once jailed for espionage in 1912 was sentenced to six years. Doctors call him an accomplished simulant and he was tried in secret while heavily chained at the asylum. Two other policemen Fraenicke and Glauss faced conspiracy charges with Ehylers to sell to Britain naval code books.
Three thousand colonial visitors attended Captain and Mrs Boyd Carpenter's reception for the High Commissioners and Agents General. Sir George Reid proposed the toast to the Mother Country, while Hon. T. Mackenzie urged imperial responsibility and a future voice for the units in Empire management. The Tribe of Argyll praised Mother Country lessons guiding Britain to resolve Ireland issues.
The Shipping Gazette, London, June 29, asserts it can cite solid reasons to revise Australian opinion on the Port of London's progress, countering recent unfair and uninformed criticism.
A cold night scene ends with a police officer escorting a dog named Joud to a cell. In the morning the judge finds him calm and tells him to leave. The piece ends with a peculiar reference to Woods's Great Peppermint Cure.
An advertisement extols Camp coffee for economy and exact portioning and promotes cigarettes made from Virginean tobacco. It also touts an inhaler gift scheme with forty presents to choose from.
London reports show Hewitt and Wilshere leading in a reduced Socialist showing. Wilshere urged less state officials and more personal liberty while condemning the Insurance Act. Ramsay MacDonald seen as the main Socialist target, with Crawshay Williams and others posting sizable totals in the general election.
Ramsay MacDonald rejects claims that Labour Party issued a manifesto and challenges the Hon Masterman’s amended explanation. He calls the report tittle-tattle and notes there was no foundation for the statement.
Lord Sheffield reports the Government will likely repudiate the Marconi Company contract and begin negotiations for a new agreement. He spoke at Castlemaine and said acquiescence was understood.
Renewed rumours claim Prime Minister Asquith may appoint Sir Rufus Isaacs to succeed Lord Alverstone. Unionist papers criticize the idea amid Marconi case concerns. The Spectator doubts the claim and says no PM would make such a replacement in the shown manner.
Sir Rufus Isaacs spoke at Newcastle stating Britain stands high in European councils and cannot lag behind armament increases. He noted Liberal regret at rising armaments while the Empire’s defense has relied on voluntary service and government credit for defenses.
Suffragettes attempted to blow up the Newcastle Labour Exchange. A fuse placed in five cans of gunpowder extinguished itself.
Sylvia Pankhurst led about 2000 demonstrators mainly dockers in a rush on Downing Street. The effort was repelled and a general melee followed, resulting in five arrests.
Washington reports advices indicating Federal forces under General Ojedi were defeated at Guaymas. State troops invest the town. if Ufib falls, Federals may be wiped out. Senate faces renewed debate on recognizing President Huerta amid Mexican unrest and anarchic conditions.
Fragmentary text mentions Children s Hacking and Woods s Great Peppermint Aay with a partial date. Readable items suggest a local event or page mention but details are unclear and names are uncertain.
During the Reichstag discussion on the Defence Bill Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg pressed social democrats to accept the necessity of the measure. Socialist objections and an amendment taxing the princes were debated amid uproar and a war of words over armament and court martial sentences. The session adjourned with no final vote.
Federal Premier at Parramatta argued elections are costly but necessary. He noted the country spent over £100,000 on one appeal and warned a further £100,000 could be spent if the government remains in power. He urged readiness for electoral costs as a part of democracy.
Four thousand dockers at Leith went on strike and hundreds of seamen were discharged amid widespread unrest. The action echoes industrial disputes across the port area, signaling sizable labor tension and potential impacts on maritime operations.
News from New York reports labour troubles spreading rapidly with riots and dynamite wrecking empty street cars in Birmingham Alabama. A nationwide strike movement is growing with about 25 000 workers in the Virginia coal region and the West and Kansas City showing major activity. The Industrial Union has called a general strike affecting roughly 15 000 in the West and other areas.
A Maori footballer from Papakura spoke at Redfern Methodist Church in Sydney on June 30. He blamed vices brought with civilisation for decline and condemned professionalism in sport. He said Maoris came to Sydney to rekindle interest in the traditional amateur rugby game.
Ottawa dispatch notes policewomen have been appointed in Vancouver while Seattle and San Francisco are making similar appointments. In San Francisco three hundred women applied for three vacancies. Officials commend the women’s work where the system is in use and say authorities are satisfied.
An oil tank steamer exploded in New York Harbor during June. The blast caused many deaths among the crew as flames engulfed the vessel. The ship remains in flames and is unapproachable due to extreme heat while large crowds watch the scene.
King Emmanuel and Queen Helena depart Rome on Tuesday for Kiel and then proceed to Stockholm, with the royal party proceeding in mid 9th month.
Berne reports the inauguration of an electric railway line through the Loetigzheberg Tunnel to Simplon. The event marks a milestone in Alpine transport with streamlined electric traction connecting key regions.
Five men perished and about twenty were injured when an explosion tore through the oil vessel's hold. The bodies were found floating amid the burning oil on the damaged craft.
The Duke of Connaught plans a Generalship tour of Canada with expectations the Duchess will be well enough by autumn to accompany him. The message arrived June 30 at noon noting Connaught’s travel and official role.
The British steamer Wynerie laden with dynamite bound for Guayaquil is missing after a call at Barbadoes on April 15. It is feared she has been blown up.
The Storthing on June 29 sanctioned a maritime service proposal linking Stavanger with America. The measure aims to establish a regular transport or connection between the Norwegian port and the United States, broadening international shipping ties.
An advertisement touts the Genuine Sander Extract as a non injurious remedy for headaches fevers colds lung and stomach troubles with instant relief and strong antiseptic powers. It claims endorsement by medical authorities and warns against inferior oils and extracts from unscrupulous dealers. Also promotes Regent cigarettes and forty free gifts.
The Melbourne express narrowly escaped disaster at Rock station when diverted onto a loop line and crashed into a stationary goods train. Several trucks were smashed as the engine became disabled. The driver of the goods train jammed on brakes, saving further catastrophe. Officials are mystified at how the misdirection occurred.
A Melbourne express train of 30 empty freight wagons derailed after a braking fault. The driver stayed at his post while the fireman jumped clear after applying brakes, with conflicting reports on signal interlocking. Officials suspect interlocking gear issues and unclear line signals.
Partial OCR fragment notes arrests linked to fashionable CAF Sevin activity. Details unreadable but implies police action and liquor context. The source lacks coherent names, dates, or locations for a precise summary.
Fragmentary report notes Mr Fischer faces censure from constituents in Bethle for resigning his portfolio. Cabinet lineup and June remarks referenced. no full details available.
Twenty started the Grand Prix near Paris with Brulear Ly Opler winning by a half length. The time recorded was 13 minutes 2 seconds.
A fragmentary report notes a late Saturday mishap near a cliff with a person injured and insurance information unclear. The source provides scarce readable facts including a potential names fragment and safety concerns.
A hunting line ole weapon discharged when the loaded gun fell from a table in a barn. The firearm struck the man on the forehead and caused instant death. Authorities report the mishap as an accidental gun fatality.
Two deaths occurred in rapid succession, with authorities citing sudden causes. Observers note the residents and families are shaken as they await official findings and details on the incidents.
A constable appeals a transfer decision amid union concerns over policing policy and personnel moves. The case centers on disciplinary language and grievance procedures within the force.
Reputed users report successful relief from rheumatic troubles after trying RHEUMO with high satisfaction. Some recall previous doubts but say the remedy proved effective, while others warn it is not a universal cure. A push for a gift scheme mentions forty presents for subscribers.
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