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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
May 15, 1907
Page
3
The Billiard Association committee on May 14 considered abolishing the anchor stroke. The steamer Shorthil from New York to Brazil caught fire and foundered. 28 crew members launched in four boats and reached Barbados on the eighth day after the disaster.
A conspirator approached a member of the Czechoslovak bodyguard seeking help to spark a new era of national prosperity. The bodyguard alerted police, triggering an inquiry.
North Dublin Irish League backs the council bill as inadequate and insulting to Irish aspiration. Limerick bishop calls it an attack on religion while Kildare bishop opposes clergy eligibility. National Convention at Lublin may reject the bill despite Redmond. Several Irish leaders repudiated the bill and Irish American Irreconcilables support it. Hosly denounces Redmond and Dilken for not rejecting the forecast submission.
Mr Burns announced an intended bill to qualify women for election to county or borough councils. It has been arranged to be introduced forthwith in the House of Lords amid ironic cheers.
Mr Austin Chamberlain moved a broader tax basis to aid social reform and Imperial trade. A prolonged discussion followed and the debate was adjourned.
May 15 session records Lord Ripon replying to Lord Lanedowne that the Government regards the appointment of a select committee on the reform of the House of Lords as inopportune.
United Press report from Loudon cites Mr Morley replying to Dr Rutherford and Mr O Grady. He defends emergency measures and the viceroy's powers, argues coercion aims to quell Indian discord, and asserts Punjab tranquil measures suffice. Bengal tensions rise with Hindoo agitators influencing Mohammedine buyers and a new public meeting ordinance to curb seditious speeches.
On May 12 and 13 p.m. authorities report additional arrests in connection with riots in Rawalpindi. Police and military units tightened security as investigations continued into the disturbances and surrounding clashes.
May 14 London reports Mr Winston Churchill replying to Mr Coz that Prowlers will not grant Britain style free access to their markets while protecting domestic producers. Imperial Government resists new taxes to aid colonies, balancing colonial protection with Motherland free trade.
A Belfast report notes a lock-out could cancel part of a weekly wage payout totaling up to a quarter of a million pounds, affecting workers and local industries.
On May 14 in Supiter two anchors from the ship Dunbar were recovered near the Gap, marking a notable maritime find.
May 14 reports show the Chicago wheat market roaring as September futures hit a dollar. Large volumes traded with rapid price swings, while some investors faced losses amid intense activity and headlines from the Wheat Market in America.
Fine weather brings spectators from Christchurch to Abbucton for day one of the autumn meeting. New grandstand and track improvements praised as horses contest several stakes races with Takaro and Fandango among the fresh winners in a day of lively competition.
Result of the poll for the Taranaki seat in the House of Representatives shows A Dockrill 1627 votes and W G Malone 1010 with 6206 total votes cast. Mr Carroll praised the winner and attributed Liberal split as key. Prohibitionists reportedly plan to back the Opposition candidate over native minister remarks.
The Dunedin market reports a 10s per ton rise in flour due to crop shortage fears and active European and American markets. New tariff revisions by the New Zealand Flourmillers Association set prices for sacks and 25s to 10 5s, with shipping up to f.o.b and Invercargill at 9 10s. The Master Bakers Union meets Thursday with little chance of near-term price change.
John Wilson Welsh aged twenty two, missing from his uncle’s Kimbolton home since May 9, was found drowned in Coal Creek with horse gear tied to his arms and legs. A verdict of death by own action while temporarily insane was recorded. no motive given. He had arrived from England last winter and was seen at a social the night before his disappearance.
A bombing occurred May 14 near Padua and Bologna between the King of Italy's train and another line. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack.
May 14 a tram in Elvotria collided with a cart causing the death of an elderly passenger named Poster and injuring two others and the driver. Lisyd the driver and Wanniek the conductor were arrested charged with being drunk on duty.
Michael Wall was found guilty of stabbing a male with a knife. He was recommended for probation and the sentence was deferred to a later date.
Authorities widen precautions around Queen Street residences and businesses after the death of Minnia Kitchen. A bacteriological examination is pending to determine if blood poisoning caused the death. Quarantine enforcement remains strict on locations where the girl worked.
A major Hastings fire devastated the Maddison and Cows store and the Bank of New Zealand, gutting H. Leigh’s dentistry and Bones’s case. Only seed-dressing and strong rooms survived. total insured value reached £145,435 with losses over £20,000. The blaze began at nine and burned until midnight, threatening the Bank of New South Wales before shifting to the cafe building.
King Edward welcomed Lord Crumer and granted a half hour audience on the latter's return from Egypt where he had rendered valuable services to civilization and the empire.
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