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Newspaper
Edinburgh Courant
Location
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 30, 1884
Page
6
Reports describe a maritime disaster near Lucknow with ships Simiac and Simian involved. Rescue efforts were underway as crews faced violent weather and heavy seas near the English Channel with confusion and missing sailors.
A colliery explosion in Wales is reported with casualties and rescue efforts underway. Officials confirm the incident at a mining site, tracing likely causes and the number of workers affected as teams search the rubble.
A fragmented report describes the late national pilgrimage honoring the King and royal line. It notes attendees, expressions of faith, and demonstrations connected to the Fatherland and Italian unity.
Fragmentary OCR text records a Churchill related address at a Conservative Association gathering. It references "Lord Rand." and mentions condemnation, a meeting at Birmingham, and reactions within the party. The legible parts show political rhetoric and crowd dynamics but lack clear events, dates, or outcomes.
The fragmentary telegraph style text records Spencer reflecting on conservatives and social reformers, with mentions of Liberals and Radicals, plus references to trade, mechanics institutes, and political agencies. It also notes a Lords speech on policy toward Egypt, Africa, and Judah, plus a description of mining ventilation and a dead horse incident during evening work.
The report notes a ship sailed from Leven for Stuatue Teesu with no further contact or sighting. Captain Millet commands three crew members and two passengers are unaccounted for as the Giup Jame safety appears compromised.
A fragmented report notes Tredisatteans Bafet aboard a tug named Benaeniea near Aberdeer yesterday. The crew completed a successful maneuver with their charge aboard, following a week of tense incidents and safety concerns.
A field dispatch reports a Nationalist gathering at Castlesboro addressed by Mr Harriet Mossman and other speakers. The meeting drew about a thousand people amid calls to resist government measures and to uphold nationalist aims, with discussions described as tense and focused on fortifying unity.
A Dumfries district gathering chaired by Mr Mountgunanie discussed the rate board at South Lerth. Key figures include Messrs Rubert Kamultun Peter Fos and William Carmichael. The discourse touched on asylum costs and the need to adjust rates to avoid excess charges.
A Brussels Ontario correspondent writes to Edinburgh about Canada's dire near term. He cites wheat crop failure high costs and low prices forcing farmers to cut animals and wages drop. Many farmers and farm servants face hardship with migration possible as winter and transport costs worsen the outlook.
An official pamphlet on the proposed Manchester Ship Canal explains the project aims and its commercial and financial prospects. It argues rail charges between Liverpool, Manchester, and surrounding towns drive demand and details the canal’s technical specs, costs, and proposed financing including shares and a £2 million loan.
The article notes ordination services for Mr Manro to the United Presbyterian pastorate with Rev. Brown and Dr. Tiglvy in Falkirk and reports a successful Monday evening soiree. It covers Presbytery meetings, appointment of a committee on training ministers, a death of Rev. Mr Watts Bones, and a rise in the Sustentation Fund. It also mentions a Sunday closing support meeting in Southampton met with disruption and noisy opposition.
Coroner Mr T T De Lasalla held an inquest into Frances Wood alias Fanny Jordan at Whitstable. The 35 year old had pretended to be paralysed for over twenty years to gain sympathy and charity. Her mother Mrs Jordan testified to the deception and a confession by the deceased. Dr Hayward found lung disease and consumption. the jury ruled death from consumption and foul deception in care.
Francis Braggs, partner of Fergus J. Davis son, appeared at the City Police Court. He faced charges under the Edinburgh Pence Act for failing to remove smoke from four furnaces. A report from the engineer stated alterations were satisfactory, and the case was not pursued further.
The February issue highlights Miss Alice Meynell on Edwin Joreed and Dante, with Maud Boothroyd illustrations and essays by Christina Rossetti, Edward Dowden, and G. E. Andrews. It features extensive notices on poets, biographical sketches, and serials, plus reviews of The Sandwy Mare and other periodical content.
A lengthy review surveys Spriga of Heather by Rev John Anderson and selections from his Edinburgh contributions, praising his lively river sketches of Perthshire and the Braes. It also discusses Mary Queen of Scots marriage questions with Bothwell and analyzes Dr Dickson's Baird Lectures on St Pauls Flesh and Spirit with scholarly balance and accessible exegesis.
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