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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

May 26, 1913

Page

4

Oamaru Court Convictions and Maritime Cat Tale

At the Oamaru Police Court David Bruce was convicted of keeping a liquor resort in a no licence district and ordered to reappear for sentence. Thirteen young men were convicted on similar charges and to be sentenced tomorrow. Also noted are labour registry fee protests, a cat on a Dunedin wharf nursing kittens including a grown cat, and a Commonwealth note numbering ceremony explained by the note printer.

Oamaru David Bruce Lee Bruce Press Association Monowai Dunedin Judith Denman Harrison

Pioneer Woman Mrs Mary McIntyre Dies in Ashburton County

Mary McIntyre widow of Robert McIntyre a longtime Ashburton County settler died at 6 30 Sunday morning at her eldest son D J McIntyre Alf ord Forest Road aged 71. She and her Irish-born husband arrived in 1864 aboard the British Empire and after working on Mr Read s Westerfield estate settled at Digby s Bridge where her husband died in 1894. For 49 years in Ashburton County she aided neighbours and friends with a kindly spirit leaving two married daughters and two sons.

Ashburton Mary McIntyre Robert McIntyre Bigby's Bridge Ashburton Forks D. J. McIntyre Alford Forest-Reoad County ‘Derry Ireland McIntyre New Zealand C. Read Westerfeld Christchurch Ash‘burton Read Digby’s Bridge Messrs D. J J. McIntyre

Mikado's Condition Improves Amid War News

The update notes general improvement in the Mikado’s condition as Tokio cable dispatches arrive. In November Mr Thomas Barber of the Ashburton Volunteer Ice Brigade reaches 25 years of active service. J J Franklyn of Paddington (Sydney) becomes organiser for the Dunedin No-License campaign. George Andrew Hutchison, founder of the Bay of Plenty paper, dies aged 71 after 33 years as editor.

Thos. Barber

Weather Week on Farm Delights Domain Readings

The past week brought ideal conditions with no frost Saturday night. Sunday night saw a 7 degree low as instruments at the Domain weather station indicated continued stable conditions.

Domain

Woods’s Great Peppermint Care Promotes Bright Smile

An old advert extols Woods's Great Peppermint Care to restore a maiden’s bright smile and rosy lips, contrasting nature’s beauty with a deadly cough that a peppermint remedy claims to counter.

Woods

Accident ends in accidental death of New Zealand farmer

Timaru May 26 William Thomas a 36 year old farmer from Geral dine near Lincoln New Zealand was found dead after an apparent shooting accident. His gun was snagged in a fence and discharged as he dragged it, blowing off much of his head. Inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.

Timaru William Thomas Geraldine Lincoln Christchurch

Collision injures Wells woman and daughter in Timare

A motor car collided with a trap near Timare on Saturday night injuring Mrs Wells and her daughter who were unconscious and badly bruised. The trap horse and vehicle were heavily damaged by the crash.

Timare Mra Wells

Ellerslie football tragedy sues concussion death

In Auckland on May 26 Adolphus Theodore Bust 26 died from spinal concussion after a third-grade Northern Union match at Ellerslie against Ponsonby. He collided with a player, two others fell on him, he could not rise, and died the following morning despite medical opinion of severe spine injury.

Auckland Ellerslie Adolphus Theodore Bust Northern Union Ponsonby Bust Baker

Labour unrest shadow over Leeds railway union ballot

A conference of the Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen at Leeds refused by 55 to 4 to join in a ballot concerning the fusion of railway unions. The decision signals tensions in the industry amid union merger discussions.

London Society of Locomotive Engineers Leeds

Discontent Roils Lancashire Farm Labourers Locked Out

In Lancashire farm workers rage grows as dozens are locked out at Down Hollands demanding higher wages and overtime beyond 12 hours plus a half holiday on Saturday. Local authorities urge quiet while tensions flare.

Lancashire Down Holland

Miners Get A 6 Percent Pay Increase

The Northumberland miners have secured an increase of 6 percent.

Northumberland

Trade Union Ballots and New Registrar Rules

London May 26 Chief Registrar issues rules to govern union activity under the Act. All political levies must be kept separate and unions must conduct a ballot with absolute secrecy before funds are used for any political object, overriding the Osborne judgment.

London Osborne

Executors allocate funds from late Julius Werner will

The late Julius Werner's executors plan donations totaling £35,000 to charitable and educational causes in South Africa and £65,000 to similar institutions in the United Kingdom.

London Julius Werner South Africa United Kingdom

Suffragette rally meets police in Hackney park clash

Sylvia Pankhurst and fellow suffragettes with Labourites spoke from fifteen waggons in Victoria Park Hackney were assaulted and stoned as the crowd pelted a wagon to the gates. Police escorted speakers away. Trafalgar Square demonstrators condemned armaments and compulsory training. Anarchist Enrico Malatesta and two Sellars family members from New Zealand appeared on the platform.

London Woh

Absence apology by Mr Keir Hardie and Mr Lansbury

Mr Keir Hardie and Mr Lansbury issued apologies for their absence. The brief note credits their regret and explains they were prevented from attending.

Keir Hardie Lansbury

Two Wrecks Reported Endangering Passengers At Sea

The Croomdal loaded with nitrate from Taltal to Falmouth wrecked on the Lizard in fog and all aboard were saved. The Maiorese from Liverpool to Genoa wrecked off North Stack with four crew drowned. The Board of Trade issued new mustering regulations for crews and passengers when boats are lowered.

Por Prass Association London Board of ‘Trade Croomdal Taltal Falmouth Lizard Maiorese Liverpool Genoa Northstack

Camp Coffee Keeps Time with Timely Cup Tradition

A brief note highlights Camp Coffee as a dependable ritual for punctual routines. The snippet hints at a schedule tied to a cup in the reader’s day, suggesting a steady daily habit anchored by the brew.

Balkans Fighting In Earnest

King Constantine of Greece has arrived in Salonica to arrange with the Bulgarians for a wider neutral area. Details are sparse but report that Bulgarians aim to isolate Greeks to the east and south of a triangle bounded by Seres Orphani and Leftera.

Salonica Constantine of Greece Seres Orphani Leftera

Greeks arrest 200 Bulgarian band members in Sofia

In Sofia on May 24, Tzig reported that Greek authorities arrested about 200 Bulgarians accused of planning an uprising in response to a potential Greece Bulgaria conflict.

Sofia Tzig Greece

Ministers warn officers against secret societies in Senate

In Rome on May 24 the Ministers of War and the Navy urged officers to quit secret societies. The remarks drew applause in the Senate as the press urged Freemason affiliated officers to withdraw.

Rome War Marina Senate Freemasons

Serbia Rejects Czar Mediation In Balkan Dispute

London reports Serbia refuses czar's arbitration citing Bulgaria's failure to provide military aid and Serbia surpassing its undertakings. Bulgaria seeks Salonica Monastir Frilep and Qehrida under the Balkan accord that named the czar as arbitrator.

London Salonica Bulgaria Monastir Frilep Qehrida Balkan Czar Servia

Allies face final postwar spoils split after delay talks

Bervia and Greece resist signing draft peace preliminaries arguing that delimitation of Albania and the islands must be settled first. They warn that even after peace is signed the Allies must still allocate spoils, a stance that fuels grave misgivings.

Bervia Greece Albania

Greco-Servian Treaty Redraws Balkan Frontlines

The treaty awards Greece control of Salonica Vodena Kukush Seres and Drama with Serb holdings at Struga Qch rida Monastir and Prilep. Bulgaria orders fresh hospital stores as fighting spreads across a 40 mile front between Greeks and Bulgarians.

Greece Salonica Vodena Kukush Seres Drama Servia Struga Qchrida Monastir Prilep Bulgaria

Bulgarian Attack at Panchion Reignites Strife After Truce

Athens reports that the Bulgarian assault aimed to seize the Seres Salonica railway. After Friday’s midday truce, infantry and artillery clashed again that evening. Details remain scarce.

Athens Panchion Seres Salonica

Greeks Fire on Bulgarians Near Radolevo Cause Bridge Clash

According to official reports from BOFIA on May 25, Greek forces near the village of Radolevo opened fire on Bulgarian guards by the Anghisi River on May 22 using cannons machine guns and rifles. Bulgarian artillery then damaged the railway and advanced driving Greeks toward the Gulf of Orfanc where they fled.

A Bofia Radolevo Anghisi Gulf of Orfanc

Steamer Nevada Foundered After Minefield Collision

The American flag steamer Nevada of the Hadjidaont Co left Smyrna to avoid a collision with a Russian ship and entered mined waters. Its bow struck two mines in quick succession, a third explosion followed, and the vessel foundered. About 80 of 200 passengers were saved by the French warship Brinx. A similar 1912 accident involved the Texas.

Press . Association Constantinople Nevada Hadjidaont Company Smyrna Brinx Texas

Mines Adrift Near Constantinople Disaster Report

A May 26 dispatch from Constantinople reports an explosion near a mine field adjacent to the Nevada and Senegal areas. Refugees feared, several mines may have separated, a French rescue boat capsized, and three people were drowned.

Constantinople Nevada Senegal

Passenger drownings reported by Lloyds in Constantinople

Constantinople correspondent reports that forty passengers were drowned. The briefing notes the maritime disaster and the casualty figure as confirmed by Lloyds.

Queen Mary Opposes New Dances At Society Balls

The Daily Graphic reports Queen Mary disapproves of introducing the Tango Turkey Trot and Bunny Hug into society ballroom events in London. The stance highlights royal sensitivity to modern dance trends amid May confirmations.

London Daily Graphic

Royal Wedding Gala in Berlin Opera House

Royal visitors and notable figures attended an Empire gala performance of Lohengrin at the Berlin Royal Opera House. The auditorium and corridors were lavishly decorated with myrtle, carnations, roses, and other flowers, with Princess Victoria’s favorite blooms featured prominently.

Berlin Royal Opera House Victoria

Wedding Presents Worth Half a Million Displayed

The wedding presents are valued at £500,000, highlighting the scale of gifts received for the marriage event.

Marriage Ceremony of Kaiser’s Daughter Draws Royal Pageant

In Berlin on May 25 a lavish procession marked the marriage with the Emperor and Duchess of Cumberland among royals. The wedding at the castle chapel drew twelve hundred guests at banquet after a moving address about the Guelphs and Hohenzollerns. The Czar departed after the celebrations.

Berlin Duchess of Cumberland Duke of Cumberland Mary George

French Army mutiny at Rodez halted by officer warning

Report from Paris dated May 25 describes a mutiny plan involving an exconvict and Confederation of Labour members to seize magazines and ammunition stores. Mutineers were stopped when Major Angelby hurled a tile and threatened deadly force as troops gathered in the barrack square.

Paris Rodez Confederation of Labour Angelby

Clemenceau Attacks Military Discipline in Fatherland

M Clemenceau, speaking in Homme Liberte, denounces a lack of military discipline as a national outrage. He warns it could spell the end of the nation unless halted. He also visited Mr Poincare and is understood to be fully reconciled.

M. Clemenceau Homme Liberte Mi Poincaire

Socialist Interpellations On Pere La Chaise Demonstration

The Socialists questioned the Government over banning the Pere La Chaise demonstration while the Contra Right clashed violently with the Extreme Left. M. Barthon took full responsibility, and M. Vaillant warned that the three years bill marked the start of civil war.

Pere la Chaise M. Barthon M. Vaillant

Confidence Vote Chronology Amid Cabinet Split

Amid an uproar a confidence vote in the Government was carried by a large majority. It is understood the cabinet division centers on a Bill to extend military service to three years. Two ministers favor thirty months.

Leaders Confer to Prevent Civil War in Paris

Paris reports President Poincare invited Georges Clemenceau to discuss a grave anti military plot. The two leaders described frank consultations with only their closest aides to avert civil war and promised cooperation to maintain order.

Paris Poincare M. Clemenceau Clemenceau

Insurance Act provokes public debate after Northampton vote

The London Insurance Committee reports rampant malingering and says women's applications exceed estimates by 50 percent. A referee is appointed to handle the issue as public agitation grows following the Northampton election result.

London iMay I Insurance Northampton Insurance

Empire Day gathering at Royal Colonial Institute dinner

May 24 in London 300 attendees including Karl Grey H M Prince Louis of Battenberg and Lord Chelmsford. Sir Henry Cockburn Sydenham proposed Imperial Defence as colonies back compulsory service and Mrs Chamberlain praised imperial idea with praise for Mr. Borden and the Southern Pacific defense aims.

London Royal Colonial “Institute Karl Grey Prince’ Louis of Battenberg Baron Emmott Lord Chelmsford Dominions Lord Sydenham A. H. Peakey South Australia Chamberlain Borden Australia

Premier's Message on Empire Ties and Duty

The Commonwealth Premier argues national ideas grow overseas and urges flexible bonds of love and duty over coercive ties. He warns against empire builders forcing binding links and suggests Imperial Conferences could reveal fewer dangers if not always held in London.

Times Andrew Fisher London

Empire Day supplements review Australasian topics

The Times Empire Day supplement analyzes Australasia including Labour origins railways and agriculture and Commonwealth politics. It highlights Hon G F Pearce’s defence scheme spirit and Mr Sedden's history plus his party's twenty years in power. Financier issues sixty eight page Empire supplement with Agents-General articles.

Times Australasia Australia Seddon Daily Telegraph

Uneven Press Reactions to Jubilee Celebrations Across Papers

The Westminster Gazette remains silent while the Manchester Guardian writes sixteen lines praising children who received buns and chocolate. The Star diminishes the event as trivial, and the Daily News downplays it while running a correspondence column on Conscription in New Zealand.

Westminster Gazette Manchester Guardian Star Daily News New Zealand

Mawson Day Message From King George Land

High Commissioner of Australia broadcasts Dr. Mawson’s Empiré Day congratulations via wireless from King George Land. Stock Exchange opens with the National Anthem amid formal commemorations.

High Commissioner Australia Dr. Mawson King George Land Stock Exchange

Debate on national service agreed by Seely and Roberts

London May 21 Colonel Seely secretary for war and Lord Roberts have agreed to debate the question of national service at the Eighty Club in June.

London Colonel Seely Lord Roberts Eighty Club

Australian Defence Discusses Navy and Home Guard Role

In London on May 25 at the Royal Colonial Institute Mr Peake outlined Australia s Navy and Citizen Army as primarily for home defence but able to serve imperial needs if required. In stress, Australia would assist with substances and men and would not wait for England to be right. He cited the South African war as precedent for volunteers. Lord Emmett praised the Empire s approval of adding a battleship and three cruisers to the Australian navy.

London Royal Colonial ‘Institute Disner Peake Australia England Lord Emmett Dominions Fisher

Rise of Japanese and German Naval Powers Foreseen

A historical note reflects on the rise of Japan and Germany as naval powers and predicts Australia’s future prominence in the Pacific. It argues Britain and Australia rely on well policed sea highways and urges precautions to avoid a conflict that would threaten survival for Australia and Britain while devastating their adversaries if defeated.

Pacific Australia Great Britain

Collapse on double deck pier harms crowds in Longhead

May 26 New York report describes Empire Day celebration at Longhead California when a double deck pier collapsed. About 30 killed and 50 injured as masses fell into the ocean. Mayor Mr Hatch of Longhead narrowly escaped.

New York Longhead California Ceeta Hatch

Royalty attends Empire Day concert at Albert Hall

London reports guests including the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary at the League of Mercy Empire Day event. Cadets from the United States and Canada lunch at Guildhall. Scouts and boy assemblies, flags raised in Stratford and Marlborough reviews, and notable appearances by Asquith and Churchill amid Empire Day celebrations.

London Prince of Wales Princess Mary League of Mercy Albert Hall United States Guildhall F. Mackenzie Australia Brighton Walter Lang National Reserve Boy Scouts Marlborough Stratford-on-Avon Dominions Strratford New Zealand Godalming Gibraltar Empire Malta Asquith Churchill

Enthusiastic gathering outlines empire building in London

In Queen's Hall an Imperial Mission meeting chaired by Lord Charles Beresford proclaimed the empire is made by sailors soldiers and workers. Hon. T Mackenzie’s motion for closer relations and better defence of commerce won unanimous support.

London Queen's Hall Imperial Mission Charles Beresford T. Mackenzie

Admiral King-Halls Tribute at Empire Day in Sydney

Admiral King-Hall honored at Royal Exchange Empire Day ceremony in Sydney for handing over the Australian portion of the naval station to a capable successor. He stated ships and men are ready to join the line of battle as needed and praised Australian realization of Britain’s naval policy.

Sydney King-Hall Australia

Auckland Empire Day Parade and Veterans Reunion

Empire Day celebrated in Auckland with a parade of Empire veterans and a reunion at the base of Queen Victoria’s statue in Albert Park. Luncheon followed at the Town Hall.

Auckland Queen Victoria Albert Park

Empire Day Dinner Praises Cadet Movement In Sydney

In Sydney on Empire Day the Federal Government hosted Navy and Army Veterans Association members. Speakers included Sir Gerald Strickland and Mr Hughes. Hughes cited Strickland praising cadets and stated that strength through arms ensures peace.

Sydney Navy and Army Veterans Gerald Strickland Fiughes Hughes Cadet Movement

Oamaru May 26 Celebrations At Overseas Club

A May 26 Empire report from Oamaru notes fittings in Overseas Club celebrations with Mr R Milner present. Yarnor chards were distributed and a grand photo concert is planned for the Opera House tonight.

Oamaru Empire Club R Milner M ‘Yarnor

Interim report on teaching England to be submitted soon

Adelaide dispatch notes Sir Edgar Vincent and several Commissioners have left for Melbourne. He states he will not wait for the 1815 Imperial Conference and will submit an interim report immediately on teaching England.

Adelaide Edgar Vincent Melbourne England

Dunedin Empire Day Festivities Highlighted by Statue Wreaths

In Dunedin on Empire Day May 25 Queen Victoria's statue received wreaths while the Overseas Club hosted a patriotic concert at His Majesty's Theatre. Flags from India South Africa Canada Australia and New Zealand flew beneath the Union Jack at Victoria Square Christchurch.

Dunedin The Overseas Club His Majesty’s Theatre India South Africa Canada Australia New Zealand Victoria Square Christchurch

Empire League Dinner Speakers Highlight Navy Toast

Sir William McMillan presided at the Empire League dinner where Sir Gerald Strickland Mr McGowen Admiral King-Hall and others delivered speeches Admiral King-Hall responding to the toast of The Navy referenced the naval service in his reply to the tribute

Empire League William McMillan Gerald Strickland Mr McGowen Admiral King-Hall Othier King-Hall

Constitutional Amendment on Citizenship Powers Proposed

In Washington May 23 the House of Representatives debated a constitutional amendment. My Bartlett introduced a proposal to vest Congress with the right to legislate on all questions affecting citizenship of foreigners within the United States. Representative Sisson attacked anti Japanese speech and argued state sovereignty should be protected amid President's call for restraint.

Washington House of ‘Representatives Bartlett Congress United States Sisson

Japan Calls for Justice in Chicago University Speech

An unclear report notes Professor Fyenaga of Chicago University speaking at a May event in New York about Japan seeking justice. The message references Ambassador Guthrie and mentions Japan’s people and reactions, with garbled portions suggesting a diplomatic or political context in May.

New York Fyenaga Chicago Unieversity May Guthrie Californi Tad

Body of Jason Found in Madrid Hidden Between Walls

May 24 Madrid reports the body of Jason, a wealthy man described as mad, who disappeared in April, has been found cut into pieces. An army captain and his daughter were arrested in connection with the case at a military school.

Madrid Jason Behool

Involuntary Homicide Convictions in Malta Case

Payne and Woodcock were found guilty of involuntary homicide and sentenced to twenty one years each. The Royal Arthur cruiser affair involved overboard fall blamed on drunken Honnigan. Payne and Woodcock’s arrests stemmed from the incident.

Malta Payne Woodcock Uejackets Hamed Payne Royal Arthur

Inter-tribal Fighting at Swat Frontier Escalates

Report from Delhi notes severe inter-tribal fighting on the Swat frontier. The Agis expelled the pro British Khan and invited Ranunra Khans, known as the stormy petrel of the Chitral campaign, to accept the Khanship.

Delhi Swat Agis Chitral

Clockwork bomb found outside Atlas Insurance Dublin offices

May 25 report from Dublin says a clockwork bomb was discovered on the steps of the Atlas Insurance Company's offices in the city. No injuries reported and police investigated the device.

London Atlas” Insurance Company Dublin

Five of the Holder Tiner River Plate Company Notes

Fragmentary OCR text mentions River Plate Company and armed items. readable portion lacks clear event, date, or names to form a full summary.

Tiner River’ Plate Company

American Tariff Debated by Senate Committee

The Senate Committee considered the sugar and wool schedules of new tariff proposals amid concerns that the act would disadvantage stockholders unless it became operative after a lengthy interval. The May 24 briefing notes discuss potential effects and legislative timing.

Press Association Washington Senate Ihr

Montreal wrestling match draws crowd for purse event

A Montreal bout drew a large Ottawa crowd in May for a mixed styles showdown with a purse of 1000 dollars. The event featured participants from Montreal and Ottawa in a notable wrestling exhibition.

Ottawa Thousan Arkoc Leniarin Montreal

Trade Extension Report From London May Meeting

A brief London dispatch reports a May 25 meeting on extending trade terms. The exchange notes the Mail Steam Packet Company and related shipping considerations impacting可能 ordinary market operations.

London Ee ‘Mail Ty Ostend

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