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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
3
London report details a thirteen storey New York skyscraper fire that burned for 14 hours. Three firemen died and 36 were injured as £300,000 in damage was recorded. The blaze exposed brigade unpreparedness and poor water supply and operations.
London reports confirm Parker's Building fire in New York on Fifth Avenue and Ninth Street killed three firemen and injured 25. A dramatic display by responders featured climbers reaching the roof and a perilous descent via a hotel fire escape amid cheering spectators.
In London on January 13 President Roosvelt reckons Mr. Tait Secretary for War will secure 600 votes at the American Convention, ensuring nomination on the first ballot.
London reports The Union Steamship Company declines to continue mail service between Australia and Canada without higher subsidy. The dispute centers on funding, with potential service suspension if terms cannot be agreed.
In London on January 1 the Admiralty issued an order for four acts of Captain Forbes, described as his new distance to order, devised by him for measurement or signaling purposes.
A cinema matinee at Harrey Hall caused a deadly panic as crowded galleries rushed toward the stairway. Attendants failed to control the surge, creating a crush that left many dead or injured.
On January 13 in Morocco, Sultan Ab Miud Asix was deposed and Imi Malai Hafid was named his replacement. Abdul axis sought Christian troops to restore order, triggering a Muslim fanatical outbreak and unrest.
In London a call for Herrheim, president of the German Navy League, to resign to avert a crisis in the league is reported. In Prussia the Diet hears Prince Von Bülow refuse universal suffrage, while thirty thousand German Socialists are noted.
Ten provositions formed to protest German restricted franchise marched through the streets and collided with police injuring 100. No sabre cuts reported.
A rate cutting war erupts among Pierpont Morgan’s shipping group led by White Star Line and rivals including Hamburg American and Norddeutscher Lloyd against Cunard after rate hikes rejection. The new 33,000 ton vessels Jeviathan Lusitania and Mauretania promise faster Atlantic crossings, while Norddeutscher Lloyd aligns with Nippon Yusen Kaisha to curb competition. Trade expands across Singapore Bangkok Hong Kong Batavia and Manila as alliances consolidate.
Cholera sweeping across Asia Minor leads to rising deaths as health authorities struggle to contain the outbreak. Officials urge precaution while relief teams rush to affected towns and refugee camps.
A fragmentary line mentions milk and a drowning at night. The text hints at a harmed or deceased person with an unclear source, not enough to identify names, places, or events. The readable portion suggests a somber incident referenced in a brief, damaged OCR fragment.
Elia Oliver an 18 year old tailoress of Rosentreet Fitzroy was burned after attempting to extinguish a blaze in her lodging after attending the theatre. She was taken to hospital with serious burns. In St Kilda cemetery George Baldwin found an elderly man dying by a post with a wound in his breast and a revolver nearby. A note bearing the name Bene Maz Ba mant from Georgetairg and German letters indicate financial distress. Mr BR L J Buery aged 81, former Government Astronomer who founded the department, died aged 81.
Trimpector M'Carthy of Derby reports a shooting in Lith dust district. Police hold a West Indian suspect said to have fired a pea rifle at Tarp’s Inlet on the 11th, hitting Sanske Qtamste on the forehead and causing Otomste to fall 20 feet as a police investigation continues.
Perth reports another effort to refloat the steamer Milburn aground off Nor West Cape. A drowning occurred in the Swan River as 21 year old Thomas Wyhan and two companions failed to rescue him after an attempted river swim. A dog alerted swimmers and a body was seen, later deemed possibly a white baby by natives. Police continue body searches. An industrial dispute looms at Greenhivels over wage cuts of two shillings daily. A tramcar collision in Wellington Street injured a traveller. Local municipal council selects site amid high horse mortality in the south west.
The Tart reports Malbourne this afternoon on the Poshamo colt Sydney Harbor who, after arriving by train from Adelaide, entered his box and injured himself by plunging. the horse died last night from the resulting injuries.
Saturday at Bebcomt Park the Light Artillery Belle Hampton mare won the Trial Handicap from Tig Fald. The horse was recently sold by former owner C. F. Speed to W. B. Wood. Other locally owned starters Quazbi and Levuka failed to place. Gift and Bete Noirim are noted, with overweight disqualification affecting Pause’s Belmont success. Local stock Monkey and a weak black colt named Bunnymeds are mentioned as potential race entrants.
The report details a cricket match resuming on Saturday morning with players Crawford and Trumper noted. England innings closed at 8 for 352 with Australians starting poorly as Trumper was out for a duck and Mat artoey for an unclear score. At stumps Wobb remained 5 not out and Connor 4 not out with 4 wickets down for 17%.
Adelaide shows thin afternoon as Bamford scores 25 and Hartigan with Hill build a steady stand. Queensland reaches 7 wickets for 377 as Will recovers from illness. Trampar, Fisker, Noble, O’Hara and Broad feature in a shaky but accumulating innings with several players contributing modest scores.
Our Our Perth letter recounts a young civil servant of sixteen who, for a Christmas gift to his father, emptied his pockets into five sovereigns. The father discovers the sum, praising the generosity while the incident sparks amusement among local boys as a curious tale from Perth.
A resourceful youth boasted of a purse costing him eighteenpence and a Stanleys saw plane bought with firm funds, to appear on January hill. A generous employer gifted 50s worth plane, while a six year old emptied her savings to buy a fashionable doll for her mother. The doll lies hidden, treasured away with older keepsakes.
Notice: Secretary of the Board is appointed Licensing Officer for registration of vehicles bicycles dogs etc for year ending 31st December 1908. Fees due January 1 1908 must be paid before the first March meeting. proceedings will be taken without further notice.
Nominations open for Open Sheffield and Open Quarter Mile events. Close times set for 6pm with the secretary on Tuesday. Details indicate fees of £3 for Open Sheffield and £2 for the Quarter Mile with acceptance and verification processes.
Walkaway Sports and Picnic Race Meeting features the Shefield Handicap 120 yards with a £5 stake, Ye. Hurdle Race 120 yards with £2 10s, District Plate 100 yards with £3, and related events for residents of the Greenough Roads Board. Special trains from Geraldton. Nominations close with the secretary at Wallace's Hotel Walkaway on the 20th inst.
Lost mare and foal described as 1 bay mare branded O on shoulder and rump, 1 bay bores with broad arrow on mek and M on side, 1 black horse with PEB on shoulder. Location Spring Vale Gardens, Northampton. Finder to receive reward on returning them to Pollitt, Northampton.
Imatructions from the Executor in the estate of Mrs. Jas. Hazelden deceased authorize a public auction on Wednesday January 15 1008 at 7 p.m. to sell the Superior House Furniture and a large quantity of valuable stock on behalf of Mr. E. Snell due to his move to new premises. Items include drawer chests bedsteads copper toilet sets linoleum glassware china ware and more. Sale date noted as Wednesday January 15 with emphasis on viewing before sale.
The undersigned announce the sale of our butcher and bakery business effective January 1, 1908. All debts are payable to S. Haddy, whose receipt will discharge accounts. H. and J. Broad have sold the business while T. Willcock asks continued public support and promises quality goods and attention to customers. Samiary, 13th, 1906.
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