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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
5
A Bolshevik official message states troops have not evacuated their position and are fortifying west of their current location, as reported from London on May 6.
GAPTURE OF MATERIALS London May 9 Bolsheviks claim they captured 2,000,000 tons of oil in the Baku region and say 60,000 men the remnants of General Deniken's army have surrendered.
Dispatch from May 5 states Bolsheviks have entered Georgia region west of the Darjaisk Pass and south of Vladikavkaz. No further details on forces or outcomes are provided.
In Copenhagen on May 5 Krassin said the Soviet republics would take up the Polish gauntlet and were confident of victory now that petroleum and coal were back in Soviet hands. He added Poland has a secret deal with Finland alarming Lithuania Latvia and Mithonia and raising fears of a Poland Finland Ukraine triplice defense pact.
In the House of Commons Bonar Law acknowledged that Poland occupied territory beyond the boundaries set by the Supreme Council. Colonel Wedgwood urged informing Poland that fighting would not change borders. Bonar Law said Poland knew this and the government would not back its attack on Russia, opting to pressure Poland toward peace.
Danish troops occupy the Schleswig zone and receive an enthusiastic welcome from the population. The locals bid farewell to British and French troops and express gratitude to the Allies in Copenhagen reports dated May 6.
Paris reports a failed railway strike with the government firm in stance. Many workers resume duties while some switch to other industries including metal workers and miners. No extension of the rail stoppage.
Paris reports railway companies warn striking workers to return by Thursday or face discharge. The notice follows ongoing labor disruption and signals potential enforceable job losses for noncompliant employees.
Skilled workers in the engineering trades rejected the piecework proposal by four to one. Employers had demanded piecework to accept the 47 hour week. Unskilled workers have already accepted piecework.
Mexico City dispatch reports President Venustiano Carranza declaring his duty to crush the rebellion. He asserts government forces are strong enough to dominate the insurrection and that elections cannot be held during the rebellion.
Urges immediate care for child bowel looseness and promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as the reliable treatment. Suggests mixing with occasional castor oil for lasting relief and notes it is sold by chemists and stove buyers.
In the House of Lords Lord Haldene praised the Committee of Imperial Defence as ideal for inter imperial cooperation and maintaining dominion independence. Lord Curzon said the committee is advisory with no executive power and noted future defence policy would await treaties and Imperial Conference decisions, with ties to the League of Nations.
Stratford May 6 The by election caused by the Election Petition Court accounting sees Robert Masters Lit Lab toppling John B. Hine Reform by 170 votes with Masters at 3167 and Hine 2997. After three small returns and absentees Masters is still favored to retain the seat. In December Masters previously led 3118 to 3057 by 61 votes.
In January February and March 1911 England registered 3722 companies with nominal capital of 280 million pounds and issued 193 million this year. This contrasts with 1758 registrations and 53.5 million pounds capital during the first quarter of 1910 rubber boom era.
An old newspaper blurb touts Baxter's Tung Preserver as a remedy for children's colds and winter illnesses. It claims the product warms and comforts, helping kids recover quickly and ease discomfort during cold weather.
May 5 reports reveal Horatio Bottomley in John Bull publishing posters reading Lady Astor's divorce. The article cites 1903 Virginia proceedings, claims Robert Gould Shaw deserted, calls Lady Astor a hypocrite, and notes her described status as Shaw's widow while Burke's lists her first husband alive in New York.
The League of Nations Council meets May 14 in Rome to set the agenda for the Assembly and a disarmament commission under Article 9. My Balfour will represent Great Britain at the session.
London reports on May 5 indicate war ministry figures for Germany show 654,000 effectives including 284,000 Reichswehr, 100,000 old Army, and 120,000 Citizens forces. Germany surrenders 8705 field guns, 614 heavy guns, and 6130 mounted guns for destruction.
The League of Nations is expected to appoint Doctor Nanson, a Norwegian explorer, to lead a new body to rescue 200,000 German and Austrian prisoners of war held in Siberian camps. The goal is to complete the mission before next winter to spare lives.
The State Department reports Argentina has officially recognized Armenia and issued a decree creating a special department in the Foreign Office to handle League of Nations matters.
The U S Foreign Department condemns Japanese aggression in Siberia and the northern Saghalen island occupation. It warns of plans to seize the Chinese Eastern Railway from Trans-Baikalia to Harbin, potentially cutting Siberia's trade. the line runs about 1060 miles.
Albert James Fraser and James Rollins were condemned to death for murdering Senior at Queen’s Park Recreation Ground in Glasgow on February 4. Two women testified, detailing enticement and blackmail plans. Execution set for May 26.
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cura as a remedy for influenza. It touts quick relief and emphasizes gentle relief from fever and aches, urging readers to trust Woods for cough and cold symptoms.
The Daily Dixpress Tokyo correspondent reports British and Japanese foreign offices discuss renewing the Anglo Japanese Alliance before July 20. Japan values the pact for preserving peace in the Far East and protecting China's independence, with a renewed alliance seen as a chance to correct military party mistakes and clarify aims in China and Russia.
In the Canterbury Westland Health District for the 44 hours to noon today influenza cases totalled 6 percent, down from 52 in the previous 24 hours. Christchurch city reported 19 mild, one pneumonic cases, vs 28 mild and 3 pneumonic previously. Dr H Chesson cautioned that while numbers are down the position remains unsatisfactory and schools should not reopen for at least a week. He noted influenza is gazetted as a dangerous infectious disease with compulsory notification by doctors and households, and penalties apply for noncompliance or presence in public places while ill.
No new cases of influenza were reported to the Ashburton Hospital Board between noon yesterday and noon today. The brief notice confirms the latest daily tally remained unchanged with no additional patient additions.
Magistrate W. R. McKean handled several local by law breaches. Lee Langtry McGuinness of Wheatstone pleaded not guilty to speeding but was fined 10s and costs. Others including John K. Smith Teapeka Fred Armstrong Christchurch Townsend Hedmonson Wellington Thomas Milligan Tuttle River Charles Beckingsale Qamara George E Washney Nelson faced 20s and costs. Nathaniel Morrow was fined 20s for no lights after sunset. Kathleen McKeage Ashburton paid 5s 6d for riding without lights. Richard Armstrong failed to appear and faced 40s plus 16s costs for tractor offences on Lyndhurst Road and Mara w.hiti back track. Alfred Stockdale Highbank was convicted for failing to register his motorcycle and ordered to pay costs.
Publication data shows 10622 books produced in the United Kingdom in 1919, an increase of 906 from 1918. An unrelated ad promotes Nazol instant relief for coughs and colds.
In Wellington on May 6 the Prince of Wales spent a quiet morning at Government House then faced a crowded afternoon with a civil reception at Town Hall a government luncheon at Parliament Buildings and a military review at Newtown Park. crowding police cadets and schoolchildren lined the routes as the Prince greeted a nation eager to honor him.
The royal visit opened with a decorated chamber as Lord Massey chaired a speech by the Prince and Air Massey. The Prince lauded New Zealanders and their loyalty, recalled wartime service, and praised Maori progress while pledging to honor imperial bonds and future duties.
New Zealand residents subscribe generously for a parchment scroll and an ornate casket to hold an address of welcome to the Prince. The scroll shows an Indian motif with Mother India, Bengal tiger, two British lions, and the motto Vade-Mataram. The casket, made from New Zealand woods, features the Prince of Wales’s cypher and fern, lined with blue silk.
A vintage advertisement touts Nazol as a penetrating, pure remedy. It claims the product delivers soothing relief in 60 doses and emphasizes its promise of effective nasal comfort.
An OCR fragment cites a claim about a patent lung preserver named Bax ter and influenza relief. It mentions a long history of testimonials and a dubious promise of quick remedy when other preparations failed. The text is garbled and lacks coherent dates or contexts.
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