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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
5
Boxing promoters announce the Johnson Jeanette bout is cancelled after a dispute with state athletic officials. A conference with regulators followed the decision, delaying or nullifying the show in New York scheduled for Friday.
Washington reports Johnson barred by the New York State Athletic Association from fighting, despite claims of motive to prove championship status. The association denies any draft or coercion to cancel the bout, and Johnson expresses a wish to compete to show his claim to the title.
London dispatch reports that a meeting of Western political parties urged beginning impeachment of China's Premier and War Minister. Sun Yat-sen and Yuang Shih-kai figures loom, with Morrison praising improving conditions and cordial ties between Sun Yat-sen allies and the vice president.
General Bramwell Booth, new chief of the Salvation Army, said in a recent interview the army will persist in its spirit and adopt new methods without relying on personalities. He pledged continued work to aid the lowest strata of humanity both at home and abroad. Queen Alexandra sent a message regretting the event yet praising the work that will live on.
In an interview yesterday Colonel Lesge dismissed claims by the Austral correspondent of the Daily Chronicle about military training in Australia. He said steps were taken to prevent conflicts with boys’ work and that little real hardship was inflicted.
Washington reports a Taftites party dispute as Senator Cummins shifts stance toward Roosevelt. The backers claim Taft’s nomination was poor and Cummins is described as a lukewarm Republican, reflecting internal party strain ahead of key votes.
A framed discussion predicts that canal related policy will spark a trade war affecting the maritimes and global markets. Analysts say rates may fall as new efforts attract trade from Passma, reshaping regional commerce.
Five mutineers at Tashkend were sentenced to death, 112 to varying terms of imprisonment, 79 to hard labor, several sent to a battalion, with seven assigned to separate confinement. The report notes the harsh penalties and widespread punishment.
Report from Paris dated Thursday describes Mr Orville Wright's Cape Vancouver hydroplane incident in shallow water on the Miami River. Wright was injured and the machine wrecked, with authorities or observers noting the technical police education context and a Sherlock Holmes College reference.
Race notes from Melmackne list hurdles and steeplechase entries for tomorrow’s Willamitown meeting. Warrnambool results show a 18 holes stroke doubles event with winners noted and a later ladies’ doubles Williams Lake field dominated by Lake and Fenton.
District football action today features Caledonian at Cavendish with both sides fielding strong lineups. Caledonian hotel transport departs at 1 pm as St George meets the State School and Lens meets At, George in earlier games. Byadue hosts rematch North Hamilton versus Lens this afternoon.
Hamilton High School beats Ararat Ubureh by nine goals to two, dominating the early play and securing a decisive win in the return match. Ararat opened scoring late in the first and added a late goal, but Hamilton maintained pressure with strong tackling and accurate kicking to seal the victory.
In a hard fought match at Hamilton, Ararat Grammar School defeated Hamilton High with four goals and 28 points to four goals and 13 behinds. Stewart and Kennedy starred for Ararat, while Hodgetts Kinery Wright ner Turnpall and F Wenp led the losers. Post match celebrations and praise for sportsmanship followed, with both schools receiving praise from officials and spectators.
The handicaps for the seven tiles race set for the afternoon list competitors Millaneer, W Mastin, W Wade Smilin, FL Ward, T Bkeyhill, V W Howlett, W Williams, Harmond Rin, I Dovemin, FreBeith Menn, I Carter Lamin, Marktnesa. Start from the rooms at 3 o clock.
An irregular note describes a VA medal ceremony and an event where a final starer will be shot from a butt Chin after boon. A rap will leave the minu ture range at two o'clock.
The Hamilton Club announces a settlement event related to its purse club finances. The meeting will be held at the Grange Hotel next Monday to conclude outstanding items and finalize accounts.
In May 1900, a large Hamilton livestock sale drew buyers both local and outside. High demand for ewes, wethers, and store sheep supported prices across categories with prime cattle and heifers achieving solid figures. Cattle drafts from Crawford and Rhene cleared, while overall trade remained brisk despite some flu-like illness affecting attendance.
Mrs A K Henith of Napier street Ballarat recalls a frightful coughing episode in her child that suggested croup and notes immediate relief after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The account mentions local pharmacist suppliers and the remedy being sold by Thomerson and others.
In London on a Friday report says many migrants head to Canada while Australia draws fewer to Britain notes English officials pressing emigration as ships suffer delays and Australia loses potential settlers during 1911 with about 1000 weekly departures hindered by old ships and poor accommodations.
Friday in the central poles court William Daly, a boxer, was fined 20 with costs 6 for riotous conduct during a bout between Hid Sullivan and the accused. He reportedly ran across the ring striking the referee and several others joined in as police restrained a potential riot. John Clarke received the same fine and there were seven days to pay.
Influential meeting in Melbourne to discuss erecting a memorial to Matthew Flinders. Sir John Madden presided as the town hall event outlined aims, with speeches praising Flinders and his charting of Australia. A committee was formed to organize the memorial project.
Telegram from Newcastle reports a fire in a mine tunnel, with naked lights blamed for the outbreak. Inspectors and management say extinguishing measures keep the blaze contained to a small area near the main section, underscoring danger to mines using naked lights.
The wheat market remains steady as buyers hold back while butter shows quiet demand. Prices are nominally unchanged with limited activity reported for colonial and New Zealand butter sales, and traders note prices extended beyond typical ranges.
Washington Friday officials announce the State department will mobilize a largely increased force to Nicaragua if needed. The duty of the force is to protect American lives and property and no interference with Nicaraguan gait ig is intended.
A blacksmith praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for severe chest colds saying it ends colds quickly and there is no better product on the market. He recommends it for his family and children. Ends with bold attribution to J. Thomson and Co.
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