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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1908
Page
3
An Australian cartoonist Bert Lary gains prominence with cartoons as the rugby team leadon adopts the Wallabies nickname attributed to Jones. Sept 35 marks a notable moment in Australian sports imagery and media.
Arlene Carnegie, the American millionaire, founded a hero fund contributing £196,000 with annual interest of £13,000 to reward heroes and support widows and children of sailors, railway workers, doctors, and firemen who die in act. The fund mainly aids relatives of those who perish aiding others. Carnegie has distributed £34,000,000 to philanthropy to date.
In a rapid political clash, Hearst publications level sharp accusations while President Roosevelt quietly departs, triggering a charged exchange. The scene underscores rising tensions between press power and executive authority as observers react to the unexpected move.
The piece catalogs Democratic ire over presidential interference in elections and attacks on Roosevelt. It references figures linked to Standard Oil, reactions from Governor Haskell, and mentions London stock exchange movements and Irish Nationalist figures. It notes a fundraising total around £16,900 from a Boston gathering.
London report states two electric trams crashed in heavy fog in Philadelphia. Seven people were killed and seventy two injured as a result of the collision.
London reports a surge in cholera deaths in St Petersburg with grave diggers striking. Military authorities prohibit soldiers from burial duties, complicating the handling of the dead during the crisis.
London dispatch reports Fernando Casatrave a Spanish anarchist arrested at Pambor for allegedly plotting to assassinate King Alomo. Authorities say the suspect was linked to radical circles and conspiratorial writings.
London dates report Jews negotiating to buy land in Poletinn under a new Turkish constitution. Mentions potential land purchases in the Jordan Valley as part of political maneuvers. Also notes French naval disasters with 200 plus dead, a typhoon threat to the Philippines, and African exploration with Dr. Henry Sidgwick’s mapping efforts.
Telegrams from Sydney report the NSW Treasurer denies claims published in the London Times that supplies were staged. Aled Taskace sues S J Haynes proprietor of The Newsletter for criminal libel. Defendant pleads truth and justification. Mr Justice Simpson presides over the Maris Narciss divorce case.
The case alleges Huddart Parker and Co and partners conspired to limit coal trade in a shipment dispute. A memorandum notes political opposition to a Navigation Bill and estimates losses if enacted, while unrelated items mention a motor accident settlement and a capital-site survey funding.
A fragmented report notes the SARQUE wrecked off Cape Portland on September 26 with the vessel damaged, crew possibly harmed, and lifeboat or salvage details unclear. The report lacks full names, dates, or outcomes due to damaged text.
West Australia reports government rules on trade unions and political funding to Fremantle for a scheduled visit by the Governor-General. A public inquiry will assess Governor-General’s travel. The premier’s staff references security for midwifery training. A Scottish coal steamer delivers 450 tons. Fremantle authorities prepare coal supplies. A man named Robert Beckett suffers serious injury from a falling sack aboard the Grastala. A yellow flag indicates smallpox. two firemen ill, five passengers sent to Woodman’s Point for five days.
Dying depositions taken after a tragedy in West Perth Awawan as police arrive to find a woman seriously harmed. Phillips, a carrier, was charged with shouting intent as an investigation unfolds at the Police Court.
On Sept twenty fifth reports from Nallan wood line show ongoing trouble with cutters resisting authority led by Warden Troy Chairman. The Great Fingal mime operation faces severe disruption last week with daily operations narrowing, and fuel shortages loom over the mine. Arbitration efforts aim to avert mine shutdown that could put thousands of workers idle by Tuesday.
Carlton leads the premiership clash with 5 goals and 5 behinds while Bemmdon trails at 3 goals and 7 behinds. Va is noted as PRE in the line with unclear context.
J. E. Burt, ex proprietor of the Firenasons' Hotel, is visiting Geraldton and will travel to Sydney in a few days. A daughter of Mr W J Butcher M L A for Carnarvon died in Perth on Thursday after four surgeries and chloroform anesthesia. Commandant Le Mesurier of the Commonwealth military forces visited Gerakiton yesterday.
Woteectia reports on racing preparations and handicapping for a local event. J G Grant of Glengarry and others discuss riders and horses including Wakefol and Re Venus, with notes on Caulfield schooling, Melbourne Cup links, and a brood mare purchase tied to Shipley Stud Gret Lord and Mr EB Roberts Yatheroo.
The report notes a commission networked today for Soultinn in the Epom with strong support from 16 to 10. London reports state Frank Wootton, the Australian jockey, received an offer of £3,000 per year to ride in France.
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