Canadian Mills Close as Strikes Halt Operations
News wires report Alony Canadian mill operations failing due to strikes and water shortages. Other items note the Franco British Exhibition closing with a push to reopen in 1909, Admiral Yamamoto death rumor quashed, Sir Percy Scott’s squadron heading to South America, and a Barque Dalhousie ashore near Bonaventine Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Tokio
Yamamoto
Pritish
South America
London
Sir Percy Scott
Paris
Brennus
Toulon
Ottawa
M. Lemieux
England
Ni Dlenuiker Heaton
Stepney
Montreal
ST. Johns
Dalhousie
New Brunswick
Melbourne
Bonaventine
Newfoundland
Mutiny at Tashkishla Barracks Sparks Istanbul Bloodshed
A Constantinople mutiny at Tashkishla barracks led to a volley from a stationed battalion. Three mutineers were killed and fifteen wounded before eight soldiers were arrested. The incident followed orders to deploy mutineers to the provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Press Association
Constantinople
Tashkishla
Licensing Bill limits Sunday hotel opening approved in provinces
The Licensing Bill clause restricting provincial hotel openings on Sundays to three hours passed by 237 to 55 votes. The Government plans to extend the restriction to London after a favorable reception of the clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Press Association—Copyrict
London
Presidential election issue centers on trust regulation
In New York early November 1908 Taft frames the race as Republicans versus Bryan on trust regulation and tariff revision. Bryan counters with Shall the people rule as the central question. Roosevelt cites Rockefeller support for Taft as a test by Standard Oil against the President’s ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Par Press Rspiiation
Oveyright
New York
Taft
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Rockfeller
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Trust
Murder of the Greig Family in Santo Island Triggers Punitive Expedition
Report of a brutal massacre at Santo where Mr Greig and his two daughters Ada and Elizabeth were killed with tomahawks and knives while a son aged fourteen escaped. Robbery was the motive as the station was looted. A punitive expedition arrived aboard Prometheus and Kersaint, aided by friendly natives, to pursue the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Greig
Island
Santo
Ada
Elizabeth
Prometheus
New Caledonia
Kersaint
Cranmer Square Shooting Case In Christchurch Court
Clairies Bryenton charged at Magistrate Court with attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself after Cranmer Square incident on September 22. He pleaded guilty, was convicted, and ordered to await sentencing. Judge ordered removal to Samaritan Home and hospital liaison for seaside treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Clairies Bryenton
Cranmer Square
Missionary and Sister Drowned in Boat Disaster
A Catholic missionary at the New Hebrides and a missionary sister were drowned when a boat capsized. The incident occurred on November 2 during the morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Parthius
New Hebrides
Supreme Court Sentences in Christchurch Reveals Varied Outcomes
At Christchurch Supreme Court on November 9 Judge Denniston presided over several remand sentences. Bridget Ellen Gallagher failed to appear due to misunderstanding and must return for further inquiry. William Russell Millar received six months hard labour for forging and uttering a cheque. Robert Middleton, nineteen, shown remorse for forgery, was given twelve months probation and ordered to pay £6 costs. Frederick John Stone, twenty one, for forging and uttering, was jailed twenty four months. Robert Richmond, twenty six, convicted on two jewellery thefts from houses in Christchurch and Timaru, was sentenced to two years on each charge, to be served concurrently, after past offences and habitual-criminal risk noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Supreme Court
Denniston
Bridget Ellen Gallagher
William Russell Millar
Robert Middleton
Middleton
Frederick John Stone
Robert Richmond
Timaru
Dunedin
Auckland
Rotorua
Blenheim Observes Public Holiday for Province Anniversary
Blenheim marks a public holiday on November 2 to honor the forty ninth anniversary of the province. Banks, business houses and schools close for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenhein
Ashburton Electoral District notices 1908 election details
Returning Officer John Fitzgerald announces a Writ for an electoral by election in Ashburton. Nominations end November 9 1908 and polling if required occurs November 17 1908. Polling places listed include Ashburton Courthouse Borough Council Chambers Allenton Hampstead Thuyald Winchmare Greanstreet Walia Phe Winelaw Beding Ranmitata Station Rhinalhoues Fifleton Sepherolhionee Flenington Towelilfr Westerfield Maygeld Carew Ruapuna Lismore Arundel Geraldine Woodbury Orari Bridge Belfield Orari Clandeboye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburton
Chanmibers
Allenton
Hampstead
Thuyald
Winchmare
Greanstreet
Schanlhouse
Winelaw
Beding
Ranmitata Station
Rhinalhoues
Fiffelton
Sepherolhionee
Flenington
Sehev
Towelilfr
Westerfield
Maygeld
Carew
Sehoralhouse
Ruapuna
Lismore
Arundel
Geraldine
Woodbury
Orari Bridge
Belfield
Orari
Orton
Clandebove
Wellington Railway Sale Confirmed to Cavernment
Wellington Manawatu Railway Company holds a special meeting to approve the sale of the railway to the Cavernment under last session’s act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Wellington Manawatu Railway Company
Haaven Vessel Salvage Progress Amid New Arrival
The Haaven remains in its position with salvage operations continuing and some success reported. Mr Daniels of the Union Company will arrive today to decide next steps for the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urre
Haaven
Daniels
Union Company
People's Candidate David Jones to Address Ashburton Electors
Election notices list meetings at Oddfellows Hall tonight and at multiple schools from Tuesday to Saturday. Times are 8 p.m. or 7 p.m. with extended hours in the Arcade committee room. Ladies invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowctapt School
Rangitata School
Belfield School
BAR School
Wakanui School
Ashburton Electorate Meets Planned by R W Maslin
R W Maslin will address Ashburton electors at four centres. Schoolroom Winchmore November 2, Schoolroom Greenstreet November 8, Bchooroo me Hinds November 11. All meetings start at 8 p.m. Front seats reserved for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. &. Maslin
Ashburton
Meet the Electors at Hampstead Schoolroom
A notice invites residents to attend a meeting at Hampstead Schoolroom tomorrow Tuesday to hear about electors and related local matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampstead
Plata
Licensing Poll Ashburton District Notice 1908
Notice by John Fitzgerald Returning Officer announces a licensing poll on November 17 1908 in Ashburton District. Proposals ask whether licenses be restored or not. Nominations for scrutineers close November 10 with papers to be lodged at Ashburton Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzgerald
Olicer
Ashburton
Magnificent Irish linen auction in Belfast collection
Goon and Choat Co announce a public sale by auction at Central Market Tancred Street on Saturday next the 7th inst with a superb Irish linens collection. Instructions come from Mr P Kelly Patton of Belfast. Full particulars to follow in later ads. Auctioneers Frank H Choat and I H Choat & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELSAS
F. H. Choat and CO
P. Kelly Patton
Belfast
Ireland
Central Market
Tancred Street
I. H. Choat and CO
Extensive Rural Plots Offered Near Ashburton Area
Several farm parcels are listed including 600 acres near Newlands close to a factory six miles from Ashburton with good buildings and sturdy fencing. Also 100 acres part of Maranan estate offering prime grazing and crops with a new house and outbuildings. Additional 164 acres at Chertsey includes council reserve and a four room house with stables, plus a small rental and goodwill demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlands
Ashburton
Maranan
Chertsey
L.lp
Ashburton County Council General Election Notice
Ashburton County Council announces a general election under the Counties Act and Local Elections and Polls Act. Electors vote Thursday 18 November 1908 for two Ashburton, two Upper Ashburton, one Mount Somers, Mount Hutt, South Rakaia, and Wakanui seats. Nominations close 12 noon 12 November 1968. Fr Mainwaring, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otich
Government
Ashburton County Council
Ashburton
Upper Ashburton
Mount Somers
Mount Hutt
South Rakaia
Wakanui
Yorm
Council
Baring Square
Mainwaring
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cable News
United Press Association
Per Elysi
Telegraph
Hoperight
Canadian Paper Mills
the Times
Turkey
British Politics
Reii
Noverder
J. Fitzgerald
Manawatu Railway
Havea
Ashburton Electorate
People's
MR David Jones
Winchmore
Greenstreet
HINDS
MR W. Nosworthy
Tinwald
Riverside
Frank H. Choat
Onster
Frank H. Ghoat
Mer
Soe Aoa Tance
Triedlander Bros. Limited
Bell
ACRIS
Wheatstone
Mitcham
Henry Stephenson
Ddfellows Ashburton
Schulz
Curtine and Powell
Irene Ainsley
Madame Melha
Hamilton Hodge
H. M. Jones
Oppfellows Hall
the Man OF
Grit
Rev
AR. B. Ss. Hammond
Somerset Corner
Sam Crooks
Gyncom
Florace Gates
Last Street
Saunders
James Tasker
Mount Possession
W. Lambie
Sam Crooke
Tommy Gibson
Mayfield School
Carlton
Thomas Ashburton
Oihe
Victoria
Swan
Waverley
Waterman
BITER
Sherwin Williams
Collins
OW. Sutton
Impror
National Mortgage
Percy
Buxton and Thomas
Triangle Stores
Bath
Hebron
Fletcher Bros
Davis
Buxton
Thomas
Triangle
Percy’s
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance and Norwich
Union Fire Insurance Society
Canterbury Bottle Exchange
Golambe Street
Jy UK
Girone
Westfield
Farmers’ Co-Op
Ercy
Mary Isabella Walker
Arthur Capon
Baker Bros
RJD
Goebe
Labour
Haling
National Mortgage & Agency Company
Ashburton Yards
Oshall
Torward
Auctionaers
National Mortgage and Agency Company
International Harvester Company
Beware
National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd
Reay
Quality Drapers
John Orr & Co
Hardware
A. & P. Show
Selwyn
M. J. Ivess
Tromore
Fairton
Elgin
Seafield
Kyle
Lauriston
M. Lyndhurst
RAK Aia
Townell
Man OF
R. B
Hammond
Poree
Biss Leslie
China
St James's Church
Waterton
St. Andrew's Church
At & P.m
Manchester Bros
Grogers
Saunders’ Buildings
Pritchard Brog
Off Arcade
Nelson
Fletcher
Chapmaan and
Burnett Street
MYERS
By Ae
Birdney
Auckland No. LA
Sultanas
Lexia Raisins
Prunes—Extra
Prunes—Choicest I
Japan
R. Bell and Co
R. Bell and, Co
Mellor’s
Andrew Orrand 20
Andrew Orr & Co