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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
Report from New York describes masked assailants dragging two visiting Trenton lawyers from a hotel near Reelloch Lake. They were hanged to trees and shot after protests over local fishing legislation.
The Times notes a problem for Imperial statesmanship as nationalism grows in autonomous dominions. It urges statesmen to learn the colonies' feelings and ambitions first hand to pursue common aims and action across the Empire.
In London on October 21 the Government amendment to Clause 8 of the Licensing Bill passed by 160 votes. The bill would cut licenses by about 32 000, end compensation after 14 years, limit Sunday opening, regulate barmaids and child admission, require annual club registration, and restrict sale of drink on election days with other provisions on local vetoes and police access.
The London County Council authorises work to absorb unemployment with a £281,000 scheme for tram electrification. It rejects Captain Hemphill’s £1 million plan for electrical traction and street widening. Mr John Burns seeks winter work schemes. The Times notes Cabinet divisions over legislative versus administrative unemployment remedies.
Berlin reports Poles in Prussia may not speak Polish in public. At a meeting speeches printed for the audience were read in silence as resolutions were voted on two blackboards, with police unable to intervene.
Rogers and May plan a quick effort to recover the Elinga mite's gold. About 200 unemployed men invaded Melbourne’s gallery vestibule, police reinforced, and ejected them. The Victoria Womens Suffrage Bill passed its second reading 45 to 3.
Fire discovered this morning in the 20GIt level of Block 14 at Broken Hill. One hundred fifty men idle due to smoke and gas. Firefighters overcome by fumes. Eddy missing, mate rescued unconscious. Fire reportedly beaten back and under control after difficult subduing work.
The Ashburton electorate lists tonight meetings for David Jones and J D Gobbe at Flemington and Willowby with Selwyn candidates at Chertsey and Highbank. Tomorrow's events include Flatman Nosworthy Jones Gobbe in various towns. Nosworthy at Riversdale described as well attended. Additional notes cover Winchmore and Palmerston North gatherings and Massey speaking plans.
Ali Taftail and Mr Bryan concentrate efforts on New York with a claim that carrying New York will carry the country.
The magazine recounts how Standard Oil employees sold materials to several firms, details Archibald's letters, and notes Hearst paid £600 for photo privileges. Some documents remain unpublished, including correspondence with Senators Aldrich Penrose and Kenan.
A fragment shows three sales scheduled on Wednesday the 28th at Inchmere, Thursday the 25th at Westerfeld, and Friday the 30th at Hinds.
At Melbourne on October 22 the Medical Congress adopted a resolution that hospitals funded by charity and government grants should be free to patients who sign a declaration of inability to pay. The assembly also ruled out contract-rate attendance for any doctor serving those earning over £4 weekly, or over £6 weekly for any member. Dr Mason presented a paper on side lights from health officer work.
RYLATMAN invites supporters to assemble at his committee room in the Arcade this Thursday evening at 7 thirty for a meeting and discussion of party matters.
Electors of Ashburton are invited to attend Hinds-to-Worrow Friday evening at Waterton Sunday October ORE to Tuesday Oct 37 Ruapuna Wednesday October 28. Ladies cordially invited. All meetings at 8 p.m.
The Kai korai Band won the ecoteite competition at Ballarat with Rushworth second and Callingwood third. A. Slater of New Zealand won the H-flat bass solo. In the euphonium event Ogilvie from Collingwood led with 80 points, while O'Brien from Dunedin finished third with 70 points.
Wellington meeting of the Board of Advice condemns the Government for shelving the Friendly Societies Bill and urges district members to push MPs to fast track it in the new Parliament. The group also weighs the National Provident Fund Bill and discusses boycotts by physicians against country lodges while seeking a central sick fund.
Mr H R Jones will speak to Ashburton electors at Waterton tomorrow evening. Meetings begin at 8 o clock with ladies invited. Address dates include Friday and Saturday October events across towns.
In Wellington a meeting of the Grand Master and Board of Directors of the New Zealand Manchester Unity of Goddefellows reported the Registrar of Friendly Societies upheld the central body. The South Rakaia Lodge must pay the Ashburton district £212, and the lodge was dissolved after payment.
Promoters stage a benefit concert this evening in Hampstead Oddfellows Hall for the widow and children of the late John H. Taylor. Tickets have sold well, with Hampstead school class led by Mr H Chapman contributing over £3. The organizers expect a large audience and urge community support.
Community notices invite ladies to reserve seats for events in Fairton and Dromore with specific meeting times and days. Details appear garbled but indicate scheduled gatherings and reserved seating for women.
Wellington meets at Trentham on October 21 with Shorts Handicap results showing Gipsy Belle first over Truganini by a head. Wellesley Stakes proclaims Provocation winning by a length with Elysian second. Wain Handicap lists Vassa first, San Fernando second, Hiro third by a length and a half. Spring Hack Handicap crowns Sirsmple over Bracken and Ukraine with a quick time.
Football notes show subscription lists reaching £180 for a testimonial to W J Wallace. The committee will call in all lists by October 31. Also, the Australian League defeated Runcorn 3 goals and a try to 2 goals and a try.
Several daylight burglaries have occurred in Brooklyn with one home of Mr Bell broken into. Jewellery worth 30 pounds, a small sum of money, and a presentation silver tea and coffee service were stolen.
Fairfield to morrow Friday Staveley Saturday October 2 Mount Somers Monday October 26 listing travel sequence with dates and destinations for a regional schedule in period voice.
Auckland Star reports wreckage possibly from a vessel near the Great Barrier. A corresp ondent sent a fragment of a door with a painted flag and three cut letters, Toe being the start. sails remnants have washed ashore since the last update. Weather notes record two rainfall points near the Domain with heavier falls inland.
Describes a family grateful for support during a recent bereavement and thanks those who assisted them.
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