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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
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A London price list advertises savings from 4s to 63 8d in £ with discounts on cigarettes Havelock Capstan and briars. The catalogue features Loewe pipes, pouches, cigars, walking sticks, shaving gear, razors, knives, forks, spoons, envelopes, ink, writing blocks, pocket watches, dinnerware, and gift items. Opened at 155 Hareford Street Christchurch with easy payments.
Mitchell and Turner's present a limited week long ribbons display with a notable assortment. The event promises eye catching patterns and a chance to view decorative ribbons up close.
The piece surveys an anti sparrow controversy led by Haggard and Rider in England and New Zealand politics. It notes Taft’s presidential rise and his background while reporting weather, railway, and public notices along with local opinions on bird protection and forestry.
The Australasian Insurance and Banking Record warns New Zealand must reduce production and tighten spending to avoid inflation while noting early strawberries in Auckland and Omarama. Wellington records its driest spring in 41 years, and local items cover water disinfection plans, Sir Robert Stout’s leave, Foresters’ district meeting outcomes, Ashburton Guards preparations, and Kimbolton sheep farming results.
The Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company in London cables a report from Napier dated November 5 noting hindquarter losses and lower quotations. Mutton prices across Canterbury Napier Wellington and North Island show first quality lamb at 69d and second quality at 7d.
Mr Jones spoke at Rangitata to a large turnout with Mr Bissett in the chair and a unanimous vote of thanks. Mr Ghbbe spoke at Lismore school for an hour and a half, answered questions, as Mr Fleming chaired. Mr Gabbe addressed Allenton electors despite wet weather, with strong attendance and applause.
Opposition candidate Mr C A C Hards tours North of Rakaia river with meetings in Dunsandel Greendale Coalgate Hororata and Glenirow. Last night Mr J Ivess spoke at Kyle schoolhouse with small attendance and a vote of thanks. Nominations listed for Ashburton electorate include William Nosworthy and several nominators led by Thos. Everard Upton and John Warrell with multiple local names.
A man named Harley, a steward on the Atua, struck a floating stage during a Tonga bathing incident and died from injuries. A Harbour body identified as Alexander Edmonds, about 35, of the Auckland gas works, had been missing since Monday.
Brisbane reports a dangerous earth fall at the Mount Morgan mine 750 feet level. Sixteen workers were at the stops when ore debris killed Moore Christensen Bombardiers and Butler. Others were injured or unconscious, with Banks later rescued from beneath timber after Lyons and Martin acted to save him.
An elderly Toowoomba resident, W C Wockner, praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for curing a two month severe cold. He offers the testimonial in good faith to help others benefit. Exile by the Ashburton Drug Company. holiday card selection advertised through the Guardian Office.
From Berlin a report states the Reichstag will be asked to approve taxation totaling 25.6 million pounds. The package includes a partial state monopoly on spirits, higher excise duties on beer and tobacco, a tax on bottled still wine, and levies on electricity gas and newspaper ads. Additional items mention the Australian Navigation Bill and Lancashire cotton trade developments with a joint conference failure prompting renewed worker ballot.
Sofia reports M Limphof says Bulgaria is prepared to negotiate for the purchase of the Oriental railway with Turkey or a Turkish company. Vienna notes Austria received a Russian proposal for a conference on annexations and Bulgarian independence including compensation to Turkey and claims of Serbia and Montenegro. Austrian officials deem the note unfriendly.
Reports say Austria secretly accelerates frontier reinforcements and military buildup. Train-loads of war material depart Vienna Arsenal daily as belief grows that war with Servia is inevitable.
St Petersburg reports Crown Prince’s mission to the city and Austrian troop buildup on the Servian frontier causes grave anxiety per Novos Vremya.
The Kaiser has started for Eckart sow to visit Archduke Franz Ferdinand I of Austria the heir of the aged Emperor Francis Joseph.
Reports from New York indicate Taft carries New England and key states with larger margins than Roosevelt. Hughes reelected New York governor by about 30,000 votes, while Ohio and New York show Taft leading. early estimates place Taft around 805 electoral votes.
The Times notes Mr Patt's election is welcomed by Britons who expect him to broaden cordial relations begun by Mr Roosevelt. His accession should also assure stability in American foreign policy.
Taft has 298 electoral votes with 13 still doubtful as 483 votes exist in the Electoral College. His national plurality exceeds Roosevelt in New Jersey New York and Massachusetts while shrinking in the Middle West. Bryen wins the solid South and Taft’s total margin nears 1 091 000 votes. Roosevelt congratulates Taft who calls it a reaffirmation of his administration. American railroad securities rise on the Stock Exchange.
Negotiations between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Mr Runci man on the Education Bill stall as Nonconformists refuse Church entry to all provided and voluntary schools during school hours. Entry to be optional by the education authority. Mrs Drummond released on hospital grounds. she plans to resume suffrage agitation.
In the House of Commons My H Cox asked if the Government would consider legislation barring whites born or domiciled in certain self governing colonies from Indian Government appointments in light of the exclusion of British Indians. J R Buchanan replied negatively.
Reports describe imminent naval and military scandal possibly involving espionage or bribery. Colonel Josifef, Artillery Commander at Cronstadt, and Lieutenant Erscholf, his subordinate, faced personal crisis reports.
The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its thirty-first show with heavy wind and rain on the first day but a larger crowd on People’s Day. Judges reported high quality in sheep and cattle classes with notable entries from Border Leicesters to Lincoln types, while draught horses showcased the new style with two rings and dual judges.
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