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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
3
London forward in the House of Commons the Labour Party leader pledges to resist any scheme that burdens the poor. Mr John Burns president of the Local Government Board endorses the European Socialist plan and states the Old Age Pensions Bill will cover one million people.
London January 30. Ramsay MacDonald’s amendment regretting the absence of work provisions for the unemployed was rejected by one vote. Lam and MacDonald’s stance may push Labor to pursue the Unemployed Bill as Lord Rosebery proposes a Select Committee to study ways to increase House of Lords efficacy.
London January 30 Sir Anthony Mackonsell the Irish Under-Secretary resigns after advocating sterner crime suppression measures than those approved by the Chief Secretary.
In London January 31 suffragists gathered angrily outside a minister’s residence denouncing the King’s Speech for omitting women’s suffrage. Seven demonstrators were jailed briefly, four receiving eight weeks, amid arrests and fines for disturbances linked to the Jerrold doorstep protest.
Lendon January 31 reports that Kulsh Knott, a young unknown London architect, has been selected by Lenidon County Council for a new hall costing about £80,000 with a commission of £35,250.
In London January Su a Yulu chief Mangat was sentenced to five years for putence. He testified that Diniyuba and Dinizuda instigated Barihonte to rebel, promising tribal aid if all Ratal tribes joined. Witness Dirizaula instigated murders before and after the rebellion. Dirizaly is served with a warrant charging the murder of Mr Staimbach, a magistrate, during the last rising.
Tamdon January 30 reports government actions on Asiatics to enforce registration laws. Imprisonment will be revoked if voluntary registration is completed. The fingerprinting system may be abolished for educated men and property owners. Indians will have three months to self register under substantial concessions.
London reports January 20 that Tin Mechanics and Traders Bank in New York with nearly £4,100,000 in deposits suspended payments. The New Amsterdam National Bank also suspended. The turmoil affected the Oriental Bank of New York, which began to experience losses.
The Secretary to the Treasury states in his report on the crisis that £60,079,000 were withdrawn from banking institutions during the period of upheaval. The figure highlights the magnitude of public bank withdrawals amid the financial crisis.
London reports January 54 Jerome New York State Attorney delivered a scathing indictment of Thaw faced with extensive evidence of depravity aimed to shield himself behind his wife’s shame. The judge adjourned today. Plague in San Francisco. Frequent cases rise. physicians foresee a dramatic spring outbreak.
London reports January 31 that 100000 more Americans are unemployed than usual. The deficit is concentrated in New York Chicago and St Louis with the rate affecting urban areas most.
Lomboo January 30 reports a Beichuteg debate on Germany's new naval bill. Botek argues the fleet aims at Britain, while the British Treasury strains to maintain sea supremacy. The Navy minister denies plans to clash with Great Britain.
An individual faces charges for selling military secrets including plans of guns intended for the Hatian Government. The case centers on alleged illicit disclosure of weapon plans and related military information to a foreign or unauthorized entity. Authorities pursue potential violations of security laws and treason-related statutes.
Detective Sexton favoring leading pathologist role in the Mellarat case consults Dr Champion about a murdered woman’s remains. The analysis suggests the remains may not be those of Graham, dress basket searches failed, skull shows three crestrols from a severe blow, right side of the skull missing, exhumation possible for further pathology.
A bush fire near Cottesloe Convent in Ure warration Coummt threatened the building. The brigade team battled the flames and contained them before they could destroy the structure.
Melbourne reports that the Federal Premier, advised by Admiral Sir John Visher, proposes within three years to require at least one submarine for each principal Australian port. A Melbourne deputation planned to call on the Lord Mayor to protest sending three commissioners to the Franco-British Exhibition, but the deputation tried to turn up.
Sydney reports indicate the New South Wales premier warned the federal government that fixing grain bag weights would infringe state rights. If the issue continues, it may be referred to the High Court. In New Zealand Otago and Southland suffer serious bush fires. Queensland notes a sea incident and a meurtre confession from Cunnamulla.
The German Consul General has paid Burns Philp and Co Ltd 4100 pounds in settlement of their long standing claim for obstructing the firm s vessels in the Morobal Islands.
The Rev Thomas Hird, a respected long-time Wesleyan minister in Mingwirth, reportedly died after a shooting last night. Reports suggest Bird consumed strychnine then shot himself with a revolver, with authorities opened an inquiry this morning.
Engineer Lemoine, arrested in Paris on a charge of deceiving a South African mining magnate out of 64 000 pounds by claiming to manufacture diamonds, denies fraud and says he demonstrated a discovery. He says a contract with Wernher Bell and Co. set the formula to be deposited in a London tank until his death. He testified that after months of microscopic testing Mewre Bell and Warnher and others ratified an agreement and paid him 60 900 pounds.
A reader defends Tom Kidd's crew in a baseball race with Houston's team. He argues the Houston squad benefited from alleged interference and claims his group would win, offering personal belief and support for fair play. The letter hints at ongoing local sports rivalries and press scrutiny.
A clipped note from Queensland mentions Bir Wineberg's capable hands and a 13 months guarantee. The WAI Band will present programs of music tomorrow night at the Meplan.
Perth Morning reports Edward Etherington, a bilierd marker of the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, arrested on a charge of obtaining £160 from the Agricultural Bank by bup-wonnt img and forgery. Nicholas Hartung, an Agricultural Bank staffer, charged with embezzling £42. Minister for Agriculture says a conspiracy between the two men to rob the bank is likely, with most of the money thought to be missing.
London reports a dockers protest erupting with violence inNapoles as workers topple barriers into a sea.记 meanwhile Hackenschmidt defeats Joe Rogers for the American title. a retired soldier recalls Wellington with dramatic recollections about Saunders.
Perth reports Great indignation as local authorities order exhumation of Bars ey following a fatal accident at Millers yard Waterous mill on the 23rd inst. The true cause of death could not be determined due to bungie errors, necessitating the reexamination to comply with legal requirements.
A deputation of unemployed yesterday urged the Premier to divide a large Wanneroo lake into market garden blocks for cooperative settlement with loan assistance. The Premier voiced doubt about land sizability but promised to consider the proposal.
The wheat standard dispute is expected to be satisfactorily settled with merchants denying that any contracts will be affected. The sole object of the high standard was to found the export trade on a sound basis.
Mr Aber of Orewiced reports rabbits inside the fence. The brief item notes the presence of rabbits and records the unnamed observer's account without further details or context.
In Sydney on January 31 the game resumed after rain left a very wet wicket. New South Wales were all out for 241, and Victoria won by 211 runs. The report lists Victoria’s second innings and first innings scores, noting the unplayable bowling and interrupted play.
England bowled out Victoria for 339 in the second innings as Trott claimed key wickets. Hardstal 24 and Fane 19 not out provided resistance before the late collapse. Discrepancy noted between individual scores and totals in the report.
The afternoon match at Queen's saw Hk lose with key players Overhen Fraser and Dowling contributing but multiple wickets fell. Stokes, Walle, and Houston posted scores while Campbell and Prower bowled. final figures show four wickets for the bowlers in a tight finish.
The Ture Perth report residents Mrs Geary the handicapper and Moeria the stipendiary steward have given three months notice to the West Australian Turf Club. It is understood that Mr Genry has resigned while Mr Morris’s resignation is denied.
Amid mixed weather at Canning Park a sizable crowd attended the meeting. Dracovitch claimed the principal event while betting favored Albine and Lony Strathmore showed notable performance in jumper stakes and trial races.
Mackenzie invites bids for a public auction of a four room stone house with water, on land with frontage to Frangin Brest. Terms at sale. Tender procedures require sealed bids to Acting Commissioner of Railways, Walkaway refreshment room tender, and details from district superintendent Geraldton. Highest bid accepted.
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