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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 29, 1908

Page

3

King Edwards remarks on Baltic status quo peace

King Edward spoke during a Stockholm visit at a gala dinner at the Royal Palace. He referenced recently unsettled affairs in Berlin as a result of actions by Russia Germany Sweden and Denmark and argued that a North Sea Powers style agreement would promote lasting peace and stable development in the Baltic region.

London Edward Stockholm Royal’ Palace Berlin Rusia Germany Sweden Denmark Baltic Sea Lid North Sea

King Edward and Queen Alexandra Tour Christiania

King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrive in Christiania on a royal tour. The Danish port city hosts the royal party as Edward sails from London and is joined by Alexandra in a gesture marking a diplomatic visit amid ongoing duties and travel.

Christeania London King Edward Queen” Alexandra di &Tockhalm Christiania

Frontier Trouble Reinforcements for General Willcocks

The Government of India plans to send reinforcements to Major General Willcocks on the North West frontier. About 2,000 troops, additional cavalry, and more European troops will join the effort against the Mohmands, with Motalands now quiet but heartened.

London Government of India Miajor Willcocks

Afghan Rebels Return Home Reported Peaceful

Dispatches from London dated April 38th describe Istas t reports from Indix as reassuring. The rebellious Motinomia are reportedly defeated and greatly disheartened with many Afghans returning to their homes.

London

Railway disaster in Mexico claims twenty eight pilgrims

London dated April 27 reports a Mexico Gar rantu a railway disaster with two trains colliding. One train carried pilgrims returning from the Guadaloupe shrine and twenty eight of them were fatally injured in the crash.

London Garrantua Mexico Callistar Guadaloupe

Wreck of the Gladiator Claims 23 Missing Sailors

In London an April seventy seventh report says twenty three of the Gladiator crew remain missing after the wreck. Authorities fear for their safety as rescue efforts continue amid grim prospects.

London Trenty

Roosevelt urges stronger trust legislation in message to Congress

London dispatch reports President Roosevelt calls for broader national powers to regulate interstate business of large corporations. The note precedes a shipbuilding strike, signaling economic tensions and proposed legislative action.

London Ino Congress Roosevelt Great Corporations

Men's heavy losses in shipbuilding strikes in north east coast

London April 27. It is estimated that the ongoing strikes in the shipbuilding and engineering trades on the north east coast since February 1 have already cost the men £500,000. The Daily Express claims enlistment in the Territorial Army has proved a failure.

London Territorial Army Daily Express

Famous Brigand Raisuli Reported Assassinated

London reports unconfirmed word from Paris that the famed brigand Raisuli was assassinated. The tale, circulating via Amorecca aistli, remains unverified as authorities weigh the claim.

London Paris Amorecca Aistli

British hop growers protest imported hops agitation

British hop growers continue agitation against foreign hops. Enormous public meetings have been held in London to protest the large importations.

London

Blackball Mine Dispute Brings Arbitration Action

Wellington Tuesday reports ongoing arbitration over the Blackball mines dispute with individual miners targeted for fines. One miner named Ickey was arrested for unpaid fines from last month, released after friends paid. Crown Prosecutor pursues individual union members to recover £74 from the union after a writ returned no effects.

Wellington Roga Haya Warber Ickey Casta Unio

Waybacks Take Charge of All Hotel In Prohibition

Wellington court hears eight men of respectable appearance charged with running a hotel during prohibited hours. Their solicitor claimed he was drunk. The magistrates fined the men fifty pounds each and warned against taking charge of hotels while intoxicated.

Wellington Miosdar Greymontt Court Eed

Funeral honors for Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman observed

The funeral of Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman was held at Westminster Abbey with interment at Moigley, Scotland. Parliament adjourned as diplomats and public bodies sent wreaths including Emperor William, Clemenceau, and Australian representatives. many attendees from Britain and abroad marked the late Prime Minister.

London Henry, Campbell- Bannerman Westminster Abbey Moigley Scotland Commons House of Lords William Germany M. Fellieres France Commonwealth of Australia AL. Clemenceau Great Britain Henry Tover Queensland Ir. T. A. Coghtan New, South Wales C. J. Mason West Australia Denmark

Special Representatives Attend Funeral Service in London

The Kings of Denmark and Norway sent special representatives to the funeral at Westminster Abbey. The late Prime Minister’s body was conveyed to Belmont Castle at Meigle for interment in Sealland. Many marks of respect were shown during the journey.

London Denmark Norway Westminster Abbey Belmont Castle Meigle Sealland

Liberal Capt Murray Wins Kincardinshire By Election

The by election to replace late Liberal MP John William Crom bis for Kincardineshire saw Liberal Captain Murray secure 3961 votes against Unionist J. Gammell 1903, a majority of 1098. The 1906 general election had Gammell at 1524 to Crombie's 8577.

London John William Crombis Kincardingshire Captain Murray J. Gammell Captain Sfurray Gammell Crombie

Churchill Considers Dun dea Seat After Robertson Elevation

Mr Winston Churchill announces intention to stand for Dun dea, a seat vacated when Edmund Robertson is raised to the peerage. Churchill’s move positions him for the contested constituency as political dynamics shift following the peerage elevation.

London Winston Churchill Dundea Edmund Robertson

Canadian Landslip Destroys Notre Dame de Bassette Village

Further details emerge of the disastrous landslip 32 miles from Ottawa that partially destroyed Notre Dame de Bassette. Twenty-five people were killed. The Western Illinois near the village moved across the river, wrecking houses on the opposite bank.

TLL London Notre Dame de Bassette Ottawa

Severe storm hits Grange Pay in Western Australia

A severe storm swept over Grange Pay in the north west causing considerable damage and loss to the pearling feet, with Perth reporting Tuesday's event and ongoing impacts across the region.

Western Australia Perth Grange Pay

Berlin Bank Rate Reduction Reported

The Berlin bank rate of discount has been reduced to five per cent. The notice references federal navigation laws.

London Berlin

Early push for federal naval laws at Lator Congress

Sydney reports a resolution favoring prompt federal navigation laws and biennial hull and boiler inspections. Vessels are described as often unseaworthy with dangerously thin plates, and sailors face dangerous scraping to prevent plates from failing under blows.

Sydney

Local Auction Sales And Quebec Liquor Ban

Auction sales listed for Bond Lstraot Chilwell Geelong West and surrounding areas with houses villas farms and terraces to be sold on premises or rooms. Also notices for cattle pigs horses sheep and other goods. The Quebec legislative building bar closes under Assembly resolution with no liquor sold in precincts of the House.

Bennett Veins Bond Lstraot Chilwell Inghup Siyers Hendy, Leary and Co Holover-streat Geelong West Geelong West, Villa Residence, Known As “Chandpore’. ‘Tinsday Ty Neil Campbell and Co Pakington-street Tir Dennys Lascelles Austin and Co Moorshool-street Torrahnol Hills W. FF. Richardson Quebec Legislative Assembly

Premiers Conference opened in State Parliament

The Premiers Conference opened in the Legislative Council chamber at State Parliament House with representatives from New South Wales Queensland South Australia Western Australia and Victoria. Leaders affirmed union strength and the aim of an early satisfactory Federal settlement while pledging conciliation and respect for state rights.

Legislative Council New South Wales Mr. Wade J. Waddell Air Jas.Ashston Mll.c Hans Gee Ietoria T. Bent G. Swinburne Agriculture and Water Supply Mackinnon All. A Queensland W. Kidston Soul Australia A. A. Kirkpat SEL A. H. Peake Mlh.la Goliardil Afr J. C. Afcare Ald.a Wilson Allan Coloer Tener Winanin J. W. Minns Om.g Amrod Urquhart Aas Wale Mr. Dent Mppouttad Dent Briety Thastics Victorian Watson Irertonn Thes Victoria Australia Atge States Commonwealth Moore W.A West Australia Fio Wade N.S.W New South, Wales New South Wales Wiliston Q-1

Conference delegates seek permanent federation settlement

Delegates at a Victoria conference press for a lasting financial and political settlement with the Commonwealth. They urge fairness, warn against extra direct taxation, and hope for a spirit of compromise to prevail in future talks. The Governor notes conciliatory sentiment and adjourns the session with plans to reconvene.

Lion Endowes tNe i Trafik Evans Tus Mackinnon Vic Bent Commonwealth Victoria Gady Talbot Australia

Canon Nash and Faullner Return from Melbourne Voyage

The Rev Canon Nash and Mr Faullner traveled to Melbourne aboard a French ship. Upon interview Faullner spoke of not applying for church action and awaiting the Archbishop's reply. A general license for Nash reportedly issued unconditionally, with letters from Canon Bardsley and De Moule backing him. Faulkner to file a full report while Nash remained confident no harm was done.

Canon Nash Faull-ner Melbourne Victoria Premantle Francey Faulknery H. N. Nash Grantham Faulkner Petit Nash Huddersfield Bardsley de. Moule Phoe Leary Faulkmer Poullener

Archbishop Carr Leaves Melbourne for London on WAALS voyage

Arch bishop Carr of Melbourne departed for London aboard the WAALS Monagolia, accompanied by Bishops Higeins Ballarat Corbett Sale Teville Bendize. Farewell was held with clergy and music on the pier. Carr hopes to reach Monte on September 22 for a jubilee celebration.

Br. Carr Ronan Catholic Melbourne London Monagolia Higeins Ballarat Corbett Sale Teville Bendize Ishop Corbett Roville Adelaide Tay St. Amzustine Nand Carr Montel Pops Ahote Seno

Suspension case tests lodge notice and rights in Victoria

In a Loyal Orange Lodge dispute, Justice rules the ten days notice and defined charges rule conditioned membership discipline. Plaintiff Cartines seeks interim injunction to halt suspension of B. Carbinos, arguing notice was vague and did not specify charges. judge finds notice inadequate but grants limited relief, with costs to plaintiff suggested by mere technicality.

Justien Lis Deeian Wichard A. Cartines Moorslualatreed Geelong J. I. Vaittook J. W. Tingato Diel Louis &. Richardson Branswick Ik Seonik Ray Justices of Melbourne Domes Aig Tribunal Lamv B. N. Carbinos Grand Lodge Iva Ceanmot Joe Ee

Ambiguous Electoral Act case yields 20 shillings costs

The court finds the defendant aware of the rates and knowingly violated them for unstated reasons. It rejects the claim of lack of force and notes prompt enforcement delays. Judgment grants the plaintiff 20 shillings, no declaration of illegal suspension, and no costs.

Sunshine Disaster Recovery Reported Favorable In Hospitals

Hospital updates show injured patients improving after the Sunshine disaster. Alfred Hospital treats Miss Alabel lé and Bliss Jouie Williams as critical cases but both are described as slightly better, while Miry Skoglund and her husband faced tragedy with his death yesterday.

Alfred Hospital Miss Alabellé Bliss Jouie Williams Secon Yesteriday Miry Skoglund Mrc Skogchind Lushaid

Japanese Sympathy Letter to Mr Deakin on Victoria Rail Disaster

Mr Deakin receives a letter from Uyena Japanese Consul-General offering deepest sympathy for the victims of the recent Victoria railway disaster. The note says the circumstances are distressing and appeal to human hearts worldwide. A copy was sent to Mr Tent who greatly appreciates the gesture.

Deakin Uyena Japan Ese Australia Commonwealth Victoria Wrorld Tent

Royal Commission to Probe Cause of Hybrad Rail Disaster

At yesterday's cabinet meeting a royal commission was decided to be appointed to inquire into the Hybrad railway disaster. Mr Justiens Cusse will be chairman, aided by two additional gentlemen to be selected. His Honor was an engineer of standing before taking up law work.

Terday Ib Oyal

Tests of Brake Power On Bendigo Train Collision

Historical notes recount tests of brake power using sand bags to simulate passengers after a Bendigo collision. Two runs at near the night’s speed showed air pressure from 70 to 0 pounds, with signals and emergency stop timing. results indicate brakes acted perfectly according to the test setup conducted for the coroner and officials.

Sunshine Bendigo SAA Westinghongye Brake Co BW. Selley Tis. Barrett Milburn Ant Hw Railway Stepartienn Engi Bendigoeigion Yarlinson Uatft

Premiers Conference Expresses Sympathy After Victoria Rail Disaster

At the Premiers Conference Mr Wade on August 8 1903 moved a sympathetic motion to express deep condolences and solidarity with Victorians bereaved and injured by the recent railway disaster. The motion was supported by J Widston from Queensland and carried in silence.

Wade Nnd Australasian Victoria Af J. Widston

Sunshine railway accident sparks sympathy resolution

At the HAC.B.S. annual conference in Kyneton yesterday a motion was adopted urging sympathy and expressing concern over the Sunshine railway accident. The action reflects the group's response to the incident and the community impact noted during the meeting.

Hac.b.s Kyneton Timates Sunshine

Federal Agents Debate Trade Talent Appointments

The Minister for Distouc discusses appointing trade talents to represent the Commonwealth. Ane Res, Canadian representative WW Australi, wrote to Air. Chapman about Canada’s system without trade commissioners or commercial agents. Chapman declined to comment on preferential trade, saying the matter is large scale and complex.

Distouc Australi Chapman Canada Australia Wine Chak

German couple elope seek forgiveness to marry in Coire

A young German couple Evan Crefald eloped and arrived at a hotel in Coire in the Grisons. They telegraphed home asking for forgiveness and permission to wed, received a reply, and then faced despair. The fragment mentions commercial ads and various items like medicines and household goods in a late 19th or early 20th century ad column.

Evan Crefald Coire Grisons Hos Colling Miron Jon ALE. J. Hooper and CO Croom Walera Vienne

Murder cases loom as cabinet ponders death verdicts

Melbourne reports the Cabinet will weigh at its next meeting the cases of John Charles Manning sentenced to death for murder of his wife in Bendigo and a man named Chomley linked to an attempted poisoning. amid other items the day notes monetary advances and the trial of Albert Langford for indecent assault in the Criminal Court.

Deat John Charles Manning Bendigo Chomley Devbh Mendizo

Melbourne Conference Dinner Plans and Obituary Notes

Prime minister invites Prachers to Melbourne conference dinner at the Federal Parliament. Mis Currie Algore arrived in Melbourne. Stein from the Metropolitan Wire Brigade injured in the Australian Paper Sits fire remains bedridden. A. Topp to retire as Public Service Commissioner, Morrizon to be appointed successor. Callaway to become Under-Secretary. John Hickey dies at 88, long-time resident of Clarkustroet and a noted old colonist since 1844.

Deakins Melbourne Partianwnt Hansanesh Afoumlay Mise Currie Algore Adlelaida Vis Chinoherr Stein Metropolitan Wire Brigade Sbo Hhis Thott A. Topp Ale. G. ©. Morrizon Hid Sucenasor Air W.al. Callaway Seere John Hickey Clarkustroet Gentong

Labor Congress Moves to End Employee Sleeping Quarters

The Labor Congress on Tuesday adopted a motion urging abolition of the system that required employees to live and sleep on the premises where they worked, criticizing the practice as oppressive and urging workers to seek better housing and conditions.

Employes Sydney Labor Congress

Vale Padd Tragedy Charge of Murder Trial of William Les

The trial of William Les for mimlering Madge Graham at Vito Park, Aullarat North, on or about December 61st, was concluded yesterday afternoon at the Hal liaent Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Unset. The Crown prosecuted, Mr. Doyle defended, crowd present. The jury heard the charge and plea of not guilty, with adjournments for evidence. Detective Sexton testified, Miss Sinclair’s depositions admitted, and further witness testimony noted before adjournment.

William Tles William Les Aesnsad Gurtier Gurner Sexton Sinelair Garner

Old man found dead near Tasmanian shaft

The body of 73 year old John Tapers of Lee was found Monday near an abandoned shaft on Tasmania's east coast. He lived alone and had moved to the township about a month ago. It is suspected a rock or timber fell on him while walking to town.

Zema boLy Timbe Ted Patel Tueland Improviz Daniel Steptoe Harrymers Ave Queenstown John Tapers Lee Batton Glasstone Tasmania Queenslind Snes Tie Hind Ming Walter Alfred Smith Sydney Department of Public Works Sednov Hospital Public Works Department Alfredi-street North Sydney

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