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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
4
Referendums to trade with A Miller and Co of Qray-streat Hamilton touts benefits of living in the district. Promotes large stock of gentlemen's wear suits shirts and underwear and claims equal city goods at lower cost. Appeals to workers and families with promises of quality and prompt service plus latest dress goods from Continental markets.
Local Hamilton coverage reports on ratepayer disputes with the Duds Shire Council, wandering cattle cases, and a indecent allegations hearing. It notes Empire Fair events, a kitchenware contest, and various court actions including a bicycle bylaw breach and licensing fines.
In London Sir Edward Grey met with faltering delegates and urged immediate signing of a draft peace treaty. Greek and Bulgarian officials responded with caution as Allied powers pressed for adhesion. In Athens reports say three Greek officers and 56 men were killed with 3 officers and 14 men wounded in Panghion fighting.
Oliver Leckerlampoon, a Union member, and Feber Wright, Marconi shareholder, have filed a writ against directors Godfrey and Tesacs of Marconi and others to recover the difference between sale price and par value of 500000 American Marconi shares. The case involves about 1000000 in stakes.
Mr Samuels gave evidence at the Marconi Inquiry showing a report in the Hiya Wikee that he and Sir Maria Teasee secretly arranged for the public to fund a large act for the Marcon Company was a wicked misleading falsehood.
The hearing of the Roosevelt election contest in Marquette heard George Newett accuse Roosevelt of drunkenness during the presidential campaign. Roosevelt denied ever drinking after exposure, stating he did not drink peach cordial or such ballads on advice of physicians. Medical witnesses doubted he could lead a strenuous life if he drank.
In Calgary on Wednesday Tommy Burns and Polkey were committed for murder in the death of Luther M'Carthy after a fight police say was not unlawful but note a full investigation is needed. The coroner's jury verdict was ignored by the magistrate.
Reports from Sydney and Melbourne describe a deadly and nerve wracking rail incident with a tram collision causing numerous injuries and dispatches of firemen. Other items note graves desecration, acquittals, and mixed market conditions as authorities probe the day’s events.
In Ottawa on Wednesday Senator George Home moved an amendment to delay passage of the Navy Bill until it is put to the country for a decision. The Senate has decided to amend the bill despite government objections that a money bill cannot be amended.
London reports on the appeal by the Adelaide Steamship Co. to the Privy Council. The issue concerns whether the High Court erred in pure law and whether the agreement damages public interest. The Lord Chancellor notes the case turns on whether the action affects public policy and the miners’ dispute factors.
The Chamber of Deputies votes to approve a Three Years' Service Bill amid pressure from Rosela and threats to rupture the alliance. Paris correspondent notes the bill was adopted by a wide margin as part of broader defense reform.
A bomb was thrown at the Bristol express as it passed Rentl ine platform yesterday. The device exploded but caused no serious damage. A quantity of chutage literature was scattered about the scene.
The Taing collision near Flymouth reports that the Talon’s plates were sent or broken and the bold flooded. The Garth Castle was 280 miler distant when summered by wireless. Taings’s passengers numbering 203 have been landed all well.
A fogbound scene unfolds as the Taloi's Panemgers arrive in Plymouth. The transfer to the Garth Castle is described like a regatta procession with ships lashed together to ride out the mist. Women and children are housed first in the Toinui's, then married men, then single men.
Berlin dispatch says the Kaiser will visit England in mid summer. King George and Queen Mary have begun their return to England.
Mr Watt of the Victoriam Fremilar yesterday inspected the methods of handling colonial fruit goods at Covent Garden and Smithfield markets in London.
The Australian Mania players Dont and Rice defeated Milea and Datosy 6 1 in Boston. Their steady game and strong back court neutralized American nets, highlighting the visitors’ skills and dominance on the day. Hinckwell beats Abe Mitchell by four net two in a separate match while Hon. Michael Scott secures his third round win.
A carter strike erupted yesterday with two thousand strikers parading and blocking work. They emptied wagons loaded with wool and toppled a carrier’s cart as clashes with police broke out.
Lieutenant Desmond Arthur, while in service, fell 2000 feet at Montrose and was killed. The report notes ongoing royal movements and that the Duchess of Connaught continued garden visits, reflecting a period of royal activity in London.
The notice records a probate fee of £9907 linked to the estate of Mr. Maatthew Ewart of Dar ealong with a £2207 cheque paid as duty. The estate is valued at Qin 746. A consumer drug recommendation for bronchial coughs appears as Woods' Great Perpermint.
Harry S¢ulline and Pearce Hay Faunce Samir show strong conditioning for the championship race. Pearce’s boat named the Wallaby has carried him well while neither has begun full training, but both remain in good shape and ready to compete.
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