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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
3
London on January 8 reports the dismissal of eight Tend idoek laborers at Sebastopal, a major fortress, provoking insubordination. The Black Sea fleet searched sailors in the barracks, discovering a plan to divide officers into three classes and prepare punishments. Dozens of bombs were found with intent to destroy the Blade Sen Oeot.
London reports unrest in New York among poor renters with about 300 evictions and riot injuries. A Senate finance measure seeks emergency paper currency of 6 million via Rational Bank Rates to curb gold shortage, with a 6 percent tax and gradual retirement. Senator Beveridge backs a bill for Roosevelt to appoint commissioners to study the issue within five years.
Nid News reports Londos and Colonel Mackinzir who led Zubilsad operations to arrest Dinizulu thank troops for service. They say Natal mobilization collapsed a widespread native organization, while Colonel Maskenaia stresses that whites must be the dominant race.
The Anglo American Oil Company's steamer Housatonic, 4000 tons and laden with petroleum, ran aground at Maiden Rocks on the northeast Irish coast. A rocket line aided escape from the blazing vessel, and a subsequent explosion broke up the ship. French transport Kirs wrecked off Morocco. Rocket communication with shore enabled all aboard to be saved.
Mr D J Shackleton MP for Clitheroe division Lancashire announces he will not seek re election as chairman of the Independent Labour Party in Parliament. He previously supported a special tax on incomes over £5,000 a year to fund weekly old age pensions.
London news reports judge Kore, who presided over Maximilien Harden case, has been transferred to a different position, effectively a degradation. Judge Schmidt, who tried Harden on charges of lese majeste five years ago and acquitted him, is also degraded.
London January 8 Lord Hoberts appeals to the public as army veterans seek relief from hardship with a donation drive in the workhouse crisis. A figure of 1000 guineas is mentioned as a potential contribution to aid the sufferers.
The country funds a rescue for veterans living in workhouses. King Edward, patron of the fund, has subscribed 1000 guineas. The Daily Telegraph urges the nation to rescue the men and end the reproach.
The Daily Mail lauds a classic test match, praising Humphries Barnes and Fielder for a magnificent display of skill. It credits sheer resolution and dogged determination for a greatest victory among recent matches.
Mr Cyril Arthur Pearson, managing director of the new company, states the London Times has not been purchased by the Tariff Reform League and that policy will effectively remain unchanged.
The Viceroy of Canton agreed to pay £8,500 compensation to Sarnam steamer owners after a pirate attack eighteen months earlier that left passengers and crew killed or wounded. Yeadon, January 8. The export trade of the United Kingdom last year exceeded the colonial total of £1,162,000,000.
Telegrams from Sydney report Judge Heydon delivering a decision on the Newcastle coal strike dispute. He favored the riders on the merits but said the strike was not justified, expressed sympathy for the man, urged a public spirited resumption of work, and urged proprietors to adopt a conciliatory stance while the court resolves the disputed points.
Brisbane report outlines a quarrel over who should govern Queensland with the Legislative Council poised to rule. Philp led reactionaries win signals shift in power. A care of plagueia note and a confused patient line appear among fragmented phrases.
The High Court will hear a case challenging the Harvester Excles Act next month as Victoria debates a 2001s grain weight limit. Victoria’s wheat yield for the season is estimated at 12,500,000 bushels.
George M Donskl and Joseph Reidy were arrested at Kalpartie for possession of gold believed stolen. An unemployed meeting outside the Es ber Bureau drew over 200 enrollments. The butchering trade dispute was settled, with the Arbitration Court award to form the basis for two years. The coroner’s jury into the Catwijaygg motor car fatality returned an accidental death verdict and urged motor car speed regulation on major streets and bridges. The Zell cooperative movement is noted.
Readable fragments report the start of a fish market project at Fremantle on the little jetty and a tram collision in Bulwer Street yesterday. The driver reversed quickly, preventing injuries and material damage. Notes indicate complex, voluminous regulations with criticisms over tailings reporting rules.
The body of William Clinton a mine worker was found in a shaft near the Great Fingal lease at Day Dawn. A bullet wound under the chin and brutal head injuries suggest murder with possible motive tied to jealousy over Mrs Clinton. Suspects Smith and Lusth were arrested after police traced signs of a dragged body. Mrs Clinton has left Day Dawn for Perth. An inquest opened and adjourned to the 20th.
Alfred Mooney faced a Geraldton Police Court hearing before Mr E Pope for being on the prohibited list and for receiving liquor from a man believed to supply him. He pleaded for leniency and was fined seven days with a warning. William Maskin was fined for drunkenness, while Mackin, accused of supplying the drink, received sentence. Minchim got one day imprisonment. Constantine and Gardner offered post cards and flowers.
Our Perth Letter reviews a large crowds celebration at Applecross for the Saturday ball holiday and Melville Water spectacle. It notes shop assistants may need to organize to retain holiday privileges amid post holiday finances and uneasy shopkeeper influence. The writer discusses Sir John Forrest, G H Reid, and tariff politics, with views on a party regrouping and upcoming cave exploration near Yanchep and Gerekitom. It highlights caves, lakes, fishing, and hunting, plus Perth job and building trends and emigration.
Local sport writer reports on attending WA meetings, noting fortunes made by several attendees and shifting Cup talk. Exchanteur sold for 600 guineas, moved to Dunresth. Gerardy linked to a fatal jockey accident. Pont Towns stock success highlighted with Cup wins and a famed sister Rose Masham. A tragedy at Wyola ends with a man’s suicide after a dispute, with McGuigan leaving a widow and five children.
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