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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
3
London reports a sensational railway smash as an express from Wimbleton collides with a local train in fog injuring twelve people. The accident disrupted service and prompted emergency response.
London January 3 Winston Churchill, under secretary for the colonies, spoke in Manchester about the old age pension scheme forming the dual business of the session and said the government would submit an increased moral aid building programme.
In London on January 3, Tim Healey and William O Brien rejoined the main body of the Irish Party, ending a factional rift and restoring unity within the ranks.
London reports the Hull conference endorses a socialist resolution causing debate. Balfour predicts a party challenge to upcoming elections and a realignment of forces, with Liberals fading and two camps forming the Sovietist and Anti Socialist factions. The Westminster Gazette comments on socialist reforms gaining attention and potential societal change.
In London on January 24 the Cape Town Labor Council passed a resolution lamenting the Hull Labor Conference endorsement of a socialist policy. It urged the Labour Party to favor socialisation of production and exchange, controlled by democratic states for the benefit of the working class. The conference supported emancipation from capitalism and landlordism and called for social economic equality.
London reports January 2 that thirty one Japanese have been refused permission to land in British Columbia, reflecting wartime immigration controls and heightened security measures in the region.
The piece notes the second trial of Harry Thaw for the Stanford White murder was continued. Anthony Comstock, head of the NY Society for Suppression of vice, reported Thaw alleges a gang of six wealthy criminals held orgies and abused young girls in New York. Thaw claimed secret rooms and doors for initiates and offered to divert secret service funds to pursue the criminals.
As the £6,000,000 fine drags through courts, additional cases against the Standard Oil Trusts begin in Chicago. The charge alleges the company accepted rebates from the Alton Railroad, with an estimated £12,000,000 implicated in these prosecutions.
A sensational account from New York describes a bomb placed outside a bank in the Tyalian quarter. The building front was wrecked and debris scattered the street. police recovered all fragments.
London reports German Chancellor Prince Von Bülow declined to discuss a Reichstag proposal for universal suffrage in Prussia. He warned workers against agitators after the unemployed demonstration, pledging government resolve to maintain order amid protests and bloodshed. The Socialist reception was cool and critical.
The court-martial investigated charges against Count Lynar and Count Hobrann for secret plots around the Emperor. Lynar received twelve months hard imprisonment while Hobrann was acquitted because his guilt was not clearly established.
London dispatch notes a sharp earthquake tremor felt in Sicily causing concern among residents. Details of damage or casualties were not provided in the readable text.
The Russian government pressures UMA to dissolve the Dame unless it secures adequate supplies for warships. The threat centers on naval needs and potential political action if demands are unmet. The report notes official statements and the international reaction to the coercive pressure.
Mrs Arthur Kitchener, widow of a Kitchener relative, waded through a porthole during insomnia on the Magdalena of the Boys Mail Steam Packet Co. at Colon Panama and drowned.
London reports the Arnster Stan wreck off the Dutch coast after colliding with the Axminster. The incident leaves seven crewmen missing and twenty aboard rescued or unaccounted, with a Norwegian steamer aiding survivors.
London January 7 The Transvaal Minister for Lands and Native Affairs states the Asiatic question is one of life and death and that Asiatic immigration will be restricted.
The assets of James, Herbert and Farmer, bankrupt solicitors, included £100,000 of Druve Londa stock, which realised only £11.
The Tiflis mail robbery case tied to £25009 stolen from the Tiflis mail van in July 1907 saw suspects freed because the crime occurred outside Paris jurisdiction. Authorities say the individuals have been escorted to the frontier.
Early in December last, several paintings valued at about £50,000 were stolen from Notre Dame church in Courtrai West Flanders Belgium. One work, Vamiyck Elevation to the Cross, has been recovered in a Bruges gallery. Look: There is a feature in J G Smith’s window tonight.
Messrs. E. Snell L. Kruger A. Davies and W. H. James Geraldton and M. J. Ryan Walkaway are named in the Guardian notice. The publication is also available at the office of Constantine and Gardner.
Perth telegrams report the Millingworth scandal inquiry closed after John Elliott testified he took Millingworth's trust and outlined Millingworth's actions. Harry Brows, Perth MP, thanked the commission for blocking obstacles and accused ministers of conduct. The Commissioner refused to summon ministry members.
The Minister for Works met a Citizens' League sub committee yesterday and bound them to keep his reply confidential. He signaled the government may push ahead with constructing the dock, though the described days were met with unfavorable comment.
Perth afternoon reports that Western Australia is on the eve of a land boom with many inquiries about land prices and the general situation. A well known politician says the Government should advertise the State to attract buyers and ensure sufficient surveyed blocks if demand grows.
Sydney reports the government appoints a Royal Commission to investigate the cane crop issues and remedies. Two plague outbreaks are noted in Sydney as Melbourne reports on the Board of Works salary changes. The board sets the successor to receive £1,000 after a £2,000 salary.
Bea Tikett proclaimed himself a rebel revolutionary during a Temperance Hall event. He urged dismantling the current social order and claimed 150 families suffered in hospitals while others lived in luxury. He alleged sacrifices by children and others to sustain the wealthy class.
Monday will be a babi holiday with closures. Post and Money offices close at noon. only one liter carrier delivery. Telegraph Office open all day. mails close as usual. Major event is the Williams Fours rowing match by the Howing Chub, an At Home style gathering. Motor launch Auguste and the yeokt Whileaway chartered for fund funds. Tea by lady friends, free. First race at 2 pm. Cricket party will travel from Gerakiton to Dongarra to watch.
In Hobart on January 24 England won the toss and batted. Hutchings top scored with 61 and Rhodes and Hardstaff added a large stand of 240 before being dismissed. England bowled well with Wildhurst taking 4 for 64 and Paton 2 for 58 as the home side struggled.
Victoria faced New South Wales in a domestic match reported with partial scores and player names. Final notes reflect Victoria 3 for 353 in a tense innings while other local fixtures, including Mercantile v Geraldton, show mixed results and several wicket tallies.
Rowing notes describe an evening event with a first heat timed to start at 7 pm. The programme lists entrants Constutroke Barentt Taylor Fishwick Tusdal Cemplall Maley Box in the first heat and T A Kiddsick Kidd Waetterso Grimish Hour J 0 Smith in the second heat, with garbled fragments suggesting a lively water race program.
In the third heat J C Kidd stroked the team with Fowlié Bourne and Quinn. Farrand stroked by v Farrand led by Hemaingway Harper Wolff in the other row. The winner in the first round will enter the second round with the final scheduled for 5 30 p m.
Easy Forward predicts heats with Constantine's crew favored in the first heat, T A Kidd's crew in the second, and J O Kidd's crew in the third. He expects Constantine to meet T A Kidd in the final, with the Kidd brothers likely to clash for the title if J C Kidd's crew advances.
The Australian yacht won the Yachting Championship in Sydney Harbour this afternoon with the Western Australian boat Aspine second. The WA boat Jobin did not place among the top finishers.
Towns fret over poor attendance at an orchestral concert. A farewell for Miss Carfle in Gerakiton gathers about fifty guests at Parish Hall for a dance with dainty refreshments. Commentary critiques post office neglect and debates on war, with a British editor urging pacifist uniform reform.
Reddyeohaim fell into a bailing pool at Roronna. Owing to the steam, he could not be immediately extricated. After his rescue he died in a few minutes.
Ad notes a gold Drujil’s metal chain with two attached keys and a reward for its return. Readers instructed to apply at ibis office for the fin reward.
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