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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
5
King George was shot in the heart at his residence around 5:30 PM and died in the carrier from hospital. King Nicholas convened officers at the hospital, who swore allegiance to King Constantine amid loud sobs. Sokinas, aged forty, proclaimed himself a socialist and appeared unsteady and evasive.
March 19 report says Queen Olga travels from Preveza to Athens and to Salonica as King Constantine joins her. Rumors of abdication in King George’s favour circulate after his jubilee as the king contemplates Salonica and Janina as a climax to his fifty year reign. He plans to visit the German dreadnought Goeben. moments later he is shot through the heart and Colonel Frankoudis shields him, subduing the assassin until soldiers arrive.
Public excitement runs high in Athens as crowds flood streets near the Palace and newspaper offices. Citizens refuse to believe a Greek could assassinate their beloved King, with midnight gatherings ongoing.
Reports say Sakitzas, dubbed a murderer, was arrested amid crowd unrest while police sought protection. Associates describe him as recently back from abroad to Salonica. General Danglis is named as Commander-in-Chief succeeding Prince Constantine.
London reports Queen Alexandra is better after royal mourning period as flags fly at half mast. She has received hundreds of messages and greeted visitors including King George and King Manuel of Portugal and his mother Queen Emmilie.
March reports from London state King George will visit the Queen Mother to condole with Queen Alexandra. The brief dispatch notes Muslim residents in London share concerns over nationality issues and seek clarity amid uncertain details.
The New Zealand Premier Massey sent a telegram to the Governor expressing horror at the death of King George of Greece and deep sympathy with the Greek royal family and nation. He also urged a message to Queen Alexandra offering condolences for her brother's assassination.
In the House of Commons the Home Office vote drew sharp criticism of Mr McKenna over handling the suffragette agitation. Lord Robert Cecil urged deportation, others warned lynch law risk, while forcible feeding was condemned as futile and harsh. The government proposed licenses to release hunger-strikers, and the vote was cut to 244 to 100.
Mr P Morrell Liberal MP for Henley tables an amendment demanding the government not accept any defence scheme without Commons approval. The move underscores Parliament's role in military policy.
In Sydney a southern miners meeting vows not to resume work until Russell and two others are reinstated and a tribunal is set to investigate. They urge McGowen to summon Parliament to amend the Industrial Disputes and Coal Miners Acts, protesting inspector Waugh and pledging no grievances be investigated by him. Northern miners, led by Peter Bowling, demand union unity and aid to prevent hunger among women and children as mine owners meet to consider the proposal.
Mr Bonar Law told about four thousand Unionist workers in Manchester that Kendall’s incident was a passing difficulty. The party cannot fight with one policy in one region and another in another. He urged associations to back official policy and denied sacrificing principle to expediency.
Paris on March 19 reports the National subscription buys 170 aircraft and funds the instruction of 76 pilots. It equips 65 landing stations, with 57 already begun, signaling a broad aviation expansion program.
London reports the Kendall by election results with Colonel Weston securing 3267 votes and W H Somerville gaining 2680 for the Liberal party.
A discussion on Viscount Bythe’s Imperial Defence paper at the Colonial Institute covered an Australian Navy plan as a Pacific Fleet forerunner, with Selborne urging gradual Dominion pace and unity. James Allen argued Australia relies on Mother England, vows Imperialism, and foresees Dominion input in England’s Executive Council for eventual Imperial preference.
Ottawa March 19 the Trade Commissioner reports that in 1912 Canadian trade with Australia increased by ten millions sterling Australia’s trade arith Canada.
A tugboat crew of three rescued seventy four crew and passengers from the steamer Eastwell after it collided with a jetty at Ymuiden near Amsterdam. The incident occurred on March 19.
William Fames has been sentenced to months in prison for the manslaughter of Ralph Chambers in Sydney. The case, heard in March, details the fatal incident and the court's ruling.
Hugh Duncan aged sixteen who had been found guilty of the murder of John Connolly has been sentenced to death after jurors recommended mercy due to his intellectual deficiency.
London dispatch reports Colonel Seely stating the War Office plans seven squadrons of eighteen aeroplanes for expeditionary use without Zeppelins. Britain claims top aircraft, noting one biplane averaged 91 mph this week. Territorials below strength. He says no need to urge mass enlistment. Imperial Defence Committee to review the issue as Mr Balfour accepts Asquith's invitation.
Advices from Newcastle indicate that the current trouble is unlikely to spread beyond the area and should not threaten the northern coalfields. Officials say no escalation is expected and security remains steady in the region.
Colonel Weston frames compulsory training as a central issue in the Kendal by election. The notice records the topic as a chief campaign point and marks it as received March 20 at 11 30 a.m.
Berlin dispatch notes that airship Zeppelins of the future will be equipped with gun platforms. This development signals a shift in aerial warfare capabilities and defense readiness.
The Arbitration Court in Sydney on March 20 gave the Gas Employees' Union permission to present wage claims to a Wages Board. Mr Car michael undertook that public interests would be protected in any award.
Melbourne reports Mr O Malley defending high protection for British suppliers in the Trans Continental Railway matter. He says Australia will pay up to four thousand percent for preference, arguing ties to Britain and national benefit outweigh tariff concerns. He asserts no ill will toward non British manufacturers, but favors sourcing from Britain if it benefits Australia and its people.
In Houghton-le-Spring by election results, Wing of the Liberal party led with 6 730 votes, Richardson of the Unionists received 4 807, and House of Labour tallied 4 166. The Liberal win yields a new House seat.
The court granted the compulsory winding up of the Peruvian Amazon Rubber Company after Arana the managing director opposed the move. The judge condemned Arana and his partners for knowledge of the brutal methods used to collect rubber, noting their affidavits spoke in silence.
M Clemenceau faces a political crisis blamed on rejection of his nominees for the presidency and a clash between Radical extremists and Moderate Republicans over proportional representation with Monarchists. The split between chambers complicates the situation, but military reforms are not believed to be at risk.
United States tariff news from Washington reports Democrats in both Houses agreeing to pursue a downward revision with Senate and House harmony. The Senate accepts larger reductions than last session. The Wool Bill faces strong Republican opposition.
Kwei Chih the Chinese Consul for New Zealand traveling aboard the Orama argues Australia lacks population and disputes that aboriginal decline is caused by white contact. He cites isolation and lack of international intercourse as factors and says China opened its doors fifty years ago while Australia is premature in reviving free immigration.
At the Royal Show Maranti was named champion stallion over four years. Apple Charlotte also placed in mares. New Zealand bred entries featured in Clydesdale classes. Pride won first and reserve champion in heavy four years plus. Glenede Glenlyon took third and Mark fourth. Baron Daimler placed second in three-year-olds. Baron Mercedes failed to clinch in two-year class. Princess Fanny led four years and over mares with Rose second and Flora fourth. Goodhope won two-year-olds. Glenlyon first in three-year stallion class.
In the Matin libel lawsuit plaintiffs denied the allegations. Sir Rufus Isaacs’s brother was linked to prior charges against the Outlook and National Review. Lloyd George and Lord Robert Cecil faced corruption claims over Marconi shares and government contracts.
The Pacific Cable Board has relieved New Zealand press messages of the halfpenny per word fee and replaces it with a drop rate of eighteen pence per hundred words.
Sir Gerald Strickland presided at a Town Hall gathering in Sydney to celebrate the Livingstone cen tenary. Tributes were paid to the missionary explorer and empire-builder for his impacts and leadership.
New York report states patients undergoing the Friedmann treatment are rapidly improving. The item notes improvement among those receiving the therapy as of March 19.
Rome reports the Pope attended Mass for the first time since his illness. A separate ad note urges readers to visit Bell Bros in Burnett Street to inspect a wide range of British tyres and cycles with expert service.
The piece describes Belgium’s ballot papers bearing party numbers and a public display battle of numbers at Antwerp with rival posters. It then shifts to advertisements praising RHEUMO for rheumatic complaints, claiming it cleanses uric acid from blood and offers quick relief and cure, priced at 25 6d and 4s 6d.
Charles Quill appeared at the Theatre Royal under the name Electra and was fined £3 plus costs for interfering with an overhead tramway wire. The defence said he performed an electricity resisting display in a public street.
Visitors to the Show can view the 92 H P Hupmobile whose reliability trial from Christ Church to Kaikoura and back earned the Association's Bronze medal. The car averaged over 0 miles per gallon of petrol for the entire journey of 160 miles.
The wool sales have closed after a period of good competition. Prices remained unchanged as the auction concluded, per Press Association copyright notice received March 20 at 9 50 a m.
London market update notes mutton at 39s9d for fine and 3d for medium, beef at 38s3d for fine and 34s for medium. March 19 report cites 1020 casks offered with 943 sold, reflecting demand patterns.
Market report from Addington Christchurch shows small yarding with firmer fat sheep and higher lamb values. Store sheep range includes two-tooth to eight-tooth grades. best fat lambs 7s 6d to 11s 6d, export about 1700 head. Fat cattle yarding 976 head with prices per quality, pigs sold freely, top porkers 42s 6d to 7s, heavier baconeers 65s to 72s, per lb values noted.
Burnside market report shows 177 cattle yarded with mostly medium quality stock and indifference in demand. Prime bullocks ranged £12-£13, mediums £10 10s-£11 10s, light £8-£8 1s. fat cows £8 10s-£10 0s, medium £7, light £5. Fat sheep weaker with 79s and 80s ewes down. prime wethers 23s-25s, good 19s-21s, medium 17s-4d, light 15s-?d. fat lambs smaller yarding with grazing buyers paying slightly easier prices. Pigs 57 head brisk sale, up 5s from last week.
The congressional majority, while the Ways and Means Committee met, set raw wool duty at 15 percent ad valorem with reductions for woollen goods. Meat moved to the free list, cattle remains dutiable. Democrats in both houses push for tariff downward revision. Senate and House anticipate conflict with Republicans over the Weok Bill.
Newspapers mark the ministry’s resignation as a grave crisis as Briand prepares to reassert leadership within the council. Officials discuss the likely fallout and the potential emergence of Briand as a stronger figure in government.
The advertisement touts the Genuine Sander Extract as a safe, non injurious remedy for heartache fevers colds and lung and stomach troubles with instant relief and strong antiseptic powers It claims endorsement by high medical authorities and warns buyers to insist on the genuine product to avoid inferior substitutes.
Sir Gerald Strickland opened the Show declaring it unrivalled and Australia famed worldwide. Attendance yesterday set a record. Fred Fairey of Nelson won fat ox Hereford class and A J Keith of Ashburton won fat cow with 1925 pounds, both NZers earning top prizes.
At the Sydney show on March 20 cattle sales were moderate. Shorthorn cows on behalf of Mr Williams of Te Auto Station Hewke's Bay ranged up to 65 guineas.
Miss R FE Forster of 55 Tffla Street South Melbourne says chronic headaches plagued her until Chamberlain's Tablets. After trying them she improved quickly and remains free of pain, taking the tablets only occasionally and feeling healthier than ever.
A clearing sale held yesterday at Riverside by the National Mortgage and Agency Company on behalf of Mr J. McDowall drew a large crowd. Prices ranged across cattle calves cows steers and horses with several entries including bay geldings mares colts and two-year-olds and a variety of farming implements and ploughs sold at strong prices.
A clipping invites readers to request Regent cigarettes free gifts through the Great Free Gift Scheme. It promotes writing to Regent Tox 331 Wellington for a Free Gift Catalogue and mentions forty free gifts.
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