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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
3
March 22 reports the Russian Miniesot for Finances states new loans are unavoidable to duplicate the Trans-Siberian link and to construct ling to Amir. Work costs total about thirty six million with defence votes forecast to reach thirty two million over five years and an income tax hinted.
An entry notes General Stoessel surrendering under a sentence reported as passed on him. He is confined in a barred cell in a fortress. Admiral Nepogato f waives a similar sentence for surrendering battleships to Japan.
London dispatch reports Natal's Premier condemning a group of Commons members for casting doubt on Natal's institutions and rights. He argues Natal bears the white man's burden and seeks better counsel to prove the justice of Natal's position.
London reports the Rand mines will not be permitted to recruit labor in British Central Africa. The decision, dated March 22, blocks mining firms from sourcing workers there, signaling a shift in colonial labor policy and impacting regional mining operations.
President Roosevelt plans to send a message to Congress urging tariff revision after March next year. He also urges passage this year of Sherman anti trust law amendments and an Employers Liability Bill with Railway rate rules under Interstate Commerce Commission oversight.
London reports March 73 as Japan welcomes ratification of the invitation for an American moot delegation to visit Japan. Officials express gratification at the acceptance and anticipate formal arrangements for travel and meetings.
London on March 22 reports a trial decrease of ureale into China to gauge whether the Chinese can be weaned from the habit. The experiment aims to study demand and adjust trade flows.
Two lawyers, Henry Lamond and J Lang, were arrested in Glasgow for embezzling £10,000 from the Royal Infirmary trust funds. The report notes London dated March 52 and mentions F Weiss, former Australian billiard champion, involved in a separate incident.
In London on March 29 Scotland defeated England with Storland scoring one placed goal and two dropped goals plus a try, while England managed two placed goals. Scotland’s three-quarters displayed strong play as the match concluded.
London dispatch reports the late Marquis of Linlithgow left 2000 pounds to Captain Wallington who served as his private secretary in Australia with marked audacity. The British Prime Minister Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman remains in grave condition causing anxiety. Gilray, a New Zealander, played brilliantly in the same telegraphed update.
London reports Genry Farman achieving another record flight aboard his mero pine. He covered one and a half miles at about 1t altitude and completed two laps of the course with a gentle descent. The Salvation Army and Canadian Unemployed issue responsibility repudiation amid debate on emigration placements.
Geraldton Week held at Vittoria Hotel with Messrs J Partesige chairing and officers present. Balance sheet shows receipts 505 6d against expenditure 599 18s 2d, debit balance 35 1s 6d. liabilities 41 3s 9d, available balance 5 1s, assets include two trophies and unpaid dues. Auditors praise secretary treasurer for careful accounting and urge debt liquidation through entertainments and council talks.
China and Japan tense after the Tate Maru attempted to land armed insurgents in South China. In Canton fifty thousand Chinese protested, burning Japanese goods. The Foreign Affairs Minister faced calls for impeachment after releasing the steamer. Canton buildings were draped in mourning.
The Housing of Irish Workers Bill was read a second time in the House of Commons without discussion. The measure provides for raising a loan of five millions for local authorities to erect 24,000 habitations.
In Melbourne the Salvation Army members James Charles Chamberlain and Elsie Game faced trial for an alleged assault on the 14 year old girl who had written proposing to run away with him. The girl admitted misconduct with several men. The accused denied the charge and the jury disagreed.
Government refuses to pay E V U Blake costs in Canning enquiry. Leederville Perth and Subiaco seek railway to the ocean beach. Certificated Engineers' drivers Union readies Arbitration Court citation. Minilya steamer captain to be prosecuted for mail neglect at Carlow. Two men buried alive in Norsemad area. York Let fined £80 for opium at Fremantle. Sir George Turner appoints ten consuls for Sweden in Victoria and Tasmania and Killmaster as United States Consul at Newcastle.
Nurse Wears was remanded for eight days in the City Police Court this morning. She appeared composed in the dock and faced adjournment proceedings.
London County Council completed an independent audit of its tramway accounts. The report deems the accounting method unsound and notes that displacement of horse traction by electricity caused a nine million pound loss. It also states £203,572 of horsepower earnings were misapplied to relief of rules and should have been used to cover the losses.
Smith was executed at five in the morning after requesting the cap to be lifted he proclaimed his beliefs with fervor and prayed for his family. He declared repentance and readiness to meet his savior in heaven noting he shot Clinton while lying down and that Proverbs seventh chapter illustrated folly and sin. The execution was immediate and he left a final statement about his crime and beliefs.
In Sydney on March 23 the Australian Eleven finished 569 in their innings with Gregory and Armstrong scoring centuries, Armstrong 146 not out. Rest of Australia bowled for 176, Wing 14 not out. By lunch March 24 Australia led 277 and won by innings and three runs as the Rest of Australia and Australian Eleven batsmen posted scores amid cautious play.
London march 23 the secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers said in semets London yesterday that engineers in the North East of England were wrongly advised in rejecting terms offered as stalvation would yield better rewards than a struggle in a tolling market. The vote in favor of a strike had, in his opinion, weakened the influence of trade unions.
A maritime disaster occurred when the Murimuto collided with the Hedeyoshimaru near Hakodate. The incident resulted in the deaths of the captain, crew, and over 200 passengers.
London March 22 Greece has submitted to Turkey a proposal to establish a junction between the Grecian and Turkish railway systems. This junction would provide the shortest route to the Far East.
London report on March 3 says the French submarine Venturo, during maneuvers near Oberburg, struck rocks after a misunderstanding. The vessel was badly damaged and props wrecked, but the captain and crew managed a miraculous escape.
A readable fragment notes price and stock at J G s Big Store. It references fashion blouses and a sale with emphasis on pricing. No clear date or full details are provided.
Perth March 4 candidates for the Omtri Provinces include F B Shemtos B C O'Brien and E Lloyd. Metropolitan District contest between J W Weight and J H Frowen. Metropolitan Subdrien names Stall Rosch Moss and Carpenter. South-Westists M Clarks C Keyser and Dr Joyes Rast Edwards and A J Monger compete.
A successful race competitor famed for temperance principles nearly acknowledged the cup gift with a misquoted boast about winning the prize by duty and restraint. The fragment suggests a public moment misexpressed, reflecting on virtue and ownership in competition.
Dr Curtis faced trial in the Nor west case for causing the death of Astrome. He admitted error and said the patient suffered from heart disease and liver dropsy and was unlikely to live long. He accepted responsibility for asking attendants to administer medicine containing carbolic acid which would esther patia. Dr Couch and Dr Walter provided testimony suggesting natural causes and no internal burns signs. The jury discharged Dr Curtis with no case.
Perth reports the Minister for Works declined to authorize Perth City Council to confer with Mr Bumble the hydraulic engineer while offering other engineers. The letter was received with ironic cheers and is read as suggesting Government aims to favor the Cowmeil over the Canning project.
A fragment from a local page notes a dispute labeled Boys' School and a figure 34 linked to JGE Big Store. No clear event or full names emerge in readable text. The item resembles a garbled brief or notice with limited actionable details.
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