Queen Improves After Illness and World News Follows
London reports the Queen’s cold improving after her Berlin visit while King Edward will hold court alone tomorrow. Admiral Sperry resigns his Atlantic command with Admiral Schroeder succeeding. Britain endures severe weather and Berlin reports dozens of street accidents. A Smyrna earthquake buries 150 near Jerusalem. Russia presses Bosnia autonomy. Servian cabinet declines claims. Fire in New York kills ten. U.S. Cabinet appointments list Taft’s choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Edward
Admiral Sperry
New York
Dr Pullman
Chicago
Britain
Germany
America
Reiter
Belorade
France
Italy
Russia
Servia
Bosnia
Servian
Devastating Northam York Storm Hits Western Australia
March 4 reports describe a two hour cyclone like storm with seven inches of rain in 835 minutes, floods four foot deep in Northam main street, large hail, and widespread damage from wind and lightning. Towns faced mud filled homes, disorganized services, and a relief fund opened by the Mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertil
Northam
York
Avon Ti
Pearvely
Gue
Mavor
Malgooclie
Swift
Gun accident wounds Canterbury College graduate
Christchurch reports Mr Donald McLeod sustained a gunshot wound to the leg while cleaning a loaded firearm with a friend. He required immediate surgery after admission to the hospital. In New Plymouth a woman lying mortally injured on Cameron Street died en route to hospital. inquest set for 3 pm tomorrow with post mortem planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Donald McLeod
Canterbury College
Dro McLeland
British Trade Aims at Anglo French Treaty Favoring Mutual Trade
The Associated Chambers of Commerce in London on March 3 condemned proposed French duties as prejudicial and urged government action. They supported negotiations for an Anglo French treaty of commerce ensuring equality of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Chambers of Confierce
Sackville Succession Trial Details Alleged Falsification
In Madrid three Spaniards face trial for falsifying a church marriage register as part of proceedings over the Sackville title. French interpreter Languin testified that Ernest Sackville-West paid 4000 pesetas to Ropbon for the falsification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
Press Association
Madrid
Reister
Sequel to Naval Disaster Probed in Australian Courts
The Dunmore’s tow collided with a naval pinace in Sydney harbour causing heavy loss of life. The Governor did not grant restitution of Captain Hansen’s certificate or a rehearing. The Marine Court blamed the coxswain and Captain Hansen, while supporters led by the Daily Telegraph claim he followed sea rules and was unfairly punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Hanson
Dunmore
Merchant Service Guild
Sydney Harbour
Marine Court
Hansen
Daily Telegraph
Nationalist motion on Edward Fel statute defeat cited in debate
The nationalist motion condemning the Government for using a statute of Edward Fel in the Farrell conviction was defeated by 142 votes to 18. Unemployed issues drew Labour criticism of Mr John Burns for the Unemployed Act administration. Mrs Pickersgill argued London women workers were not fairly treated, while Burns defended farm colonies for women and the cost of charwoman transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
London
Edward Fel
Farrell
Labour
John Burns
Pickersgill
Burns
Crants
Trouble at the Cook Islands
Colonel Seely says no report of natives attempting to haul down the British banner in the Cook Islands. New Zealand government has power to deal with disturbances. Cambrian sails to the islands with the Resident Commissioner to settle troubles at Manahiki and Rakahangi, with a warship backing the commissioner for moral support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Seely
Anstruther Gray
Cook Islands
New Zealand
Auckland
Mr Carroll
H.M. Cambrian
Manahiki
Rakahangi
Major Gudgeon
Servian Cabinet Statement Clarifies Pacifist Tone Amid Stock Rally
A March report says the Servian Cabinet disputes an earlier alarm, labeling it incorrect and presenting a more pacific latest update. Markets, unsettled by prior remarks, recover as sentiment improves and stocks rebound following the official clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tongon
Marely
Enon
Market brief on wheat supply and meat prices
The American visible wheat supply stands at 65 679 000 quarters. In Napier and district markets the Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company reports a continued market weakness with further declines in mutton and lamb. Canterbury mutton quoted at 31d with Napier Wellington and North Island at 84d. beef items at 31d to 38d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Napier
Calle
O Day
Canterbury
Wellington
North Teland
England versus Australia score report from London match
Football match in London totals four goals and two tries for England and two goals and one try for Australia. The report notes the March 3 result with details received March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Gcorudt
Forrest Hall wreck confirmed after Three Kings grounding
Wellington dispatch reports Captain Bollows telegraphed the Marine Department that the Forrest Hall is a complete wreck after grounding near Three Kings last Saturday. The hull lies partly submerged with a broken back. crew are ashore at Paranga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Bollows
Marine Department
Forrest Hall
Three Kings
Paranga
Cloudy Bay
Kaipara
Auckland
Collins
Parenga
Freezing Works at Mataura Win Electrical Install Contract
Messrs Niven and Company secure contract to install electrical equipment at the Southland Company's Mataura freezing works. The project covers Mataura site with March start and indicates ongoing modernization of meat freezing facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mataura
Napier
Messrs Niven and Company
Southland Company
Fires cause heavy losses on farms in Tinwald and Tipton
A fire at Samuel Bollands farm Upper Tinwald destroyed 2058 bushels of barley valued at 33d per bushel and risked 200 sacks more. prompt threshing machine aid saved grain and straw. Total loss near £400 with no insurance. A separate fire at William Moses's mill on M Stitt’s farm Hilfton damaged part of the plant. 250 bushels of wheat saved. Estimated loss £195. plant reportedly insured. A London report says no change to değer price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bolland
Upper Tinwald
Taliiael
Mer Holland
Mr Holland
Asburton
Holland
William. Moses
M. Stitt
Hiffelton
Jackson
Air Aloses
Still
Autumn Hurdle Race results at Melbourne
In Melbourne on March 3, Alert Dream Aringa won the Autumn Hurdle with Ribble placing second. In Flemington on March 3, the Australian Cup saw Pendil first, Delenda second, and Signor third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Ribble
Fine
Simin
Flemington
Pendil
Delenda
Signor
Wanganui Racing Opens Amid Warm Autumn Day
Wanganui March 4 large crowd attends autumn racing day at Wanganui Tockey Club. Results include Handicap race with Tan San 1 and Tiptoe 2, Archlight 8, and several horses, plus Imere Hurdles won by two lengths amid steady pacing and crowd enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanganue
Tie
Wanganui Tockey Club
Archlight
Petre Hack
Courier
Mise Mischief
Malta
Bill
Imere
Conn Tonderghie
Eit Tame
Methodist Conference Expands Central Mission and Circuits
Wellington March 3 The conference marks an epoch with a Central Mission in Wellington and a Victoria minister in charge. A home missionary is set for St Albans and Willowby circuits, Ashburton to be divided, Amberley to use a probationer. Sympathy goes to Rev B James Tai Tapu after his mother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Sia
Victoria
Charac
St. Albans
Alsa
Willowby
Ashburton
Amberley
Afoga
Malapot
Malvern
B. James
Tai Tapu
Called to the Upper House by appointment
The Hon C. H. Mills, formerly Minister of Customs, has been called to the Upper House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
C. H. Mills
Customs
Harvest Returns From Ashburton County Report Strong Yields
Harvesting is nearly finished in Ashburton county with good average yields and many records. The grain quality is excellent with bright and slump wheat and strong performance across all crops. Prospects for winter farming look hopeful if timely autumn rains occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Ashburton notes weather trains and society meetings
Captain Mdwin reports northerly winds and looming rain as a gale forms. Notable arrivals: Rev R Raine of the Primitive Methodist Conference. Ashburton hosts fire brigade chatter and horticultural society proceedings with show results and financials. Scottish Society acquires Robert Heron works for library. River conditions update at nine. Rheumastism remedy advertised. Local ad requests farmers to inspect O B Boot at Somerset Buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdwin
R. Raine
The
Primitive Methodist Conference
Ashburton
W. E F. Dolman
Fieut
Pk Stephens
Ashburton Fire Brigade
Auckland
Hawera Fire Brigade
Hawera
Vtaishape Five Brigade
Scottish Society of New Zealand
Christchurch
Aly MacLean Dun
T. ME. Morrissey
Scotland
Robert Heron
Patrick “‘Heron
Haizhland Ch
Household Crockery at Bargain Prices
Catalog of ware including cups and saucers from 3s per dozen plates from 1s Od 23s per dozen glass dishes from 8d each teapots from 6d each children's mugs from 3d each and tumblers priced at 2s 6d per dozen jam tumblers and other glassware offered with low per unit costs
Storefront Advertisement for Tools and Groceries
An old style storefront notice invites customers to visit and inspect stock. It lists prices and items such as handles and branding goods, with assorted unit prices and a cordial invitation. The ad emphasizes savings and urges patronage at the store.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home and Foreign
United Press Association
Per Electri: Telegraph
Atlantic Command
Admiral Schroeder
Smyrna
Masran
Jerusalem
Vienna
Brenner
Paris
Abbe Loisy
College of France
Klaw
Delanger
McIntosh
United States Cabinet
Taft
P. C. Knox
Franklin
Saveagh
Treasury
Dickinson
War
J. Wickersham
G-. Meyer
Navy
Bellinger
Secretary of the Interior
J. Wilson
Agriculture
KH. A. Hitchcock
C. Nagel
Commerce
West
Australia
United Press
Electric Telegraph
NAVAL
Ireland
Pot Press Association
Coe Jg
Hastings
Mr Warham
Brisbane
Entertainments
Cporers Operascope Company
Shemius
Belen
South Canterbury Jockey Club
Fraser
Tiniaru
Wilson
Walanui
Steele
Alford Werest Road
Mo Re Logg
Mvangelist
Glasagow
Arcade Chambers
Rimitive Methodist Church
G. Knowles-Smith
Raine
McDonald’s
Stephenson
McDonald's
Manchester Street
Bengal
Percys
CHAS
Thomas Ashburton Labour Exchange
East Street
Carson Sarden
Magneto
Carson Minerva
Simms Victoria
Avalandia Minerva
H.p
Clement Garrard
Ding
G. H. Carson
Tancred Street
Percy
Bert
Percy’s
EWE Fair
EWES
Stonyhurst
Teviotdale
Glenmark
Montserrat
Tipapa
Daighiels
Matanau
Mount Vulcan
Benmore
Dalgety and Co., Limited
Friedlander Bros., Limited
Patr
Oler
Horst
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
Lyndhurst
Tinwald
Priedlander Bros. Ltd
Staveley
AMA Road Board
South Hinds Road
Garvey’s Corner
Brothers
Cavendish
Lismore
Mayfield
Yvenders
Hekeno
J. C. Bel
Anama
Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association
Mount Somers Domain
Alford Forest
John Hood
Mount Somers
Harold E. Curtis
Cameron Street
Selephons
Grain and Produce Broker
Henry
Fitter and Sons
Next Post Office
Yorkshire Insurance Company
H. H. Curtis
Ashburtonermanent Building and Investment Society
Albert Roberts
Jeffs and Frost
W. R. Shattock
Butcher
W. Jr. Shattock
Butchers
Me A. L.zough
Mail and Guardian
Burnett Street
Methuen
Rakaja
Railway Hotel
A. L. Zough
Sporting
G. F. Smith
E. D. Box
Wanganui
Methodist Conference
Dick Arnst
RPS
Asiiuriga Horticultural Society
Wood
Rakaia
W. J. Moore’s
Somoreet
Fletcher Brgs
Arran
Olvices
J. B. Christian
Messrs Shearman Uros
Mises
Gost
Kerr Bros
Henry Stephenson
Pee Lor
Privato Gall
Fruve
Mona Harrison
Cox's and
Grigg Streets
Ashburton Domain
Brower
Kenrick
Staven
Mason’s Preserving Jars
D. c
ATLAS
Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores
Wewizerland
Mendall
John Orr& CO
Jaries
Mater
Farmer
Bulletin
Scientific Ammerican
Thomas
EF Aving
Medsis Kerr Bros
Robertson
Sfor
Neave
Edmond
Blackwell’s
Deans
Ad Warner
Elliman
Allenbury
G. H. and Co
Hast Street
F. 6Ln RS
Drapepersg “& Slc
L. XS Flik S
Ashbust
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!