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Newspaper

Nanaimo Mail

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 28, 1896

Page

3

Powers Steel Resolve as Turkey Crisis Deepens

The Mahgre Armenian outrages trigger Western powers to curb the sultan. Britain France Italy and Austria join in a united stance at Yildiz Palace amid reports of grand vizier removal and military mobilizations. A conference to decide Armenia's fate and the empire’s future appears imminent as ships mass in the Mediterranean.

Jomna Armenia Dardanelles Great Britain Levant Tarkey Guy Austria Italy Armonde Abdul Tamgd Bedtan Piikrt Yildiz An- Polncia Bullsbury Thoko Nas Nos Casa Rofone Byona Ugul Avon Amon Jesus Powers France Tims Wmcial Gazette Habri Pech Thils Pulip Currie Datel Pasive Gasette Allmaia Permonia Tha P Sultan Woo Whamall Pasta United States Ministre Mickey Alexander W Terrell Beneathy Vali Witold States Aleppea Bo Velit Gaertn Tad Hoots Ite Dorrall Permuiseiun Guondjam Nit Seun Correll Guoudjiam Constantinople Dorval Juaven Nuria Pittsburg Boyelu Detti Willam A. Sadtle New York Kiamil Pasha Kiamil Pashia Haji Rifat Kiamil Pasta Alappo Iho Kiami Attairs Lois von li Adyteas Sivas Tall Astati Tuckoy

Atrocious dare ends in uproar at Greek cafe riot

A chaotic scene unfolds in Constanti nople as a dispute erupts inside a Greek cafe. Patrons applaud, then clash as a crowd sides with ethnic tensions, leading to vandalism and a dramatic display involving a silver object and cargo damage. Police arrest a person during the confrontation reported by Fy Hopkinson.

Mahmoud Boueia Ho Hyatanidaes Constantinopla Fy Hopkinson

A Gambler's Conversion via Prayer and Guidance

An aged Christian teacher recounts how a young gambler, unable to quit betting, yielded to daily prayer offered at the stroke of the clock. The teacher’s persistent, hopeful prayers lead the man to abandon the saloon and embrace gospel truth, showing the power of faith.

Crosskey Christian Horald Sallon

Eye Shapes and Eye Habits in Nineteenth Century Thought

The text surveys eye types and behavior as clues to mind and sanity, noting near or far sighted glasses, eyelid traits, tears, and iris visibility as indicators. It references ethnicity and antiquated theories of physiology, linking eye appearance to temperament and mental state with dated phrasing.

Titoley Hanbeth Mahia Jon Eleas Poldstioit

Turbulent Cuban Struggles Narrated by 19th Century Observer

The article recalls Cuban resistance against Spanish rule, citing revolts around 1885 and the 1840s clashes, Marti era governance, and U.S. Polk’s stance on the island. It notes cruelty to natives, reform promises, and the role of Narciso Lopes amid ongoing insurgent actions and press turmoil.

Spain Havana Matanzas Marti Polk Oarod Spala Cubi United States Pati Cep Narcise Lopes Elimi

Lady fashions with velvet coats and satin gowns of 19th century style

The article describes ladies wear featuring pocket laps with velvet or cloth coats, directoire gowns, velvet skirts paired with dyed couta outfits, and delicate chiffons. It highlights colors such as green and chestnut brown, and mentions accessories like yellow suede vests and mousseulie de soie trims.

Directoire Royal Line Siowich Geowlag Samatien

Drunkenness Tallys Across Britain Ireland and Europe

The New York Medical Times cites figures on prison and crime linked to drink. It states 145000 people go to prison annually in Great Britain and Ireland, with 440 drunkards, 112000 men and 44000 women among them. It also claims 3004 women murdered in the UK since January 1 1691 by drunken husbands, and 80000 criminals in German prisons including 14000 for crimes while intoxicated.

New York Great Britain Ireland Aien United Kingdom

London Hospital Census and Pledges From City

The report notes 1 095 270 people in the city, with one third seeking free medical care. It mentions a Private Christian Temperance Hotel ad and London pubs restricted from serving police without officer approval. A woman appeared in police court for serving both a sergeant and a constable while on duty, claiming prior permission.

Almios Herale London Christ’s Kingdom Christian Temporance

Miss Anthony on Matrimony

Susan B Anthony argues that a woman who supports herself can propose to the man she loves regardless of leap year. She asserts a working wife can also take care of a husband if needed and should not be dependent on male proposals.

Miss Anthony Susan GB Anthony

French fashion pioneers new bustled petticoat trend

The article describes a Fiji Island style petticoat with two large ruffles and embroidered trim in burgundy, creating a voluminous silhouette. It notes waste-coverage changes, the impact on figure lines, and skepticism from physical culture enthusiasts about the drastic alteration of waists and skirts.

Fiji Island Beast Mawel Ruffy Chester

Amateur Enameling Methods for Cloisonne Imitation

The article describes do it yourself cloisonne style pottery techniques using ready made pottery vases, prep steps for shaping and smoothing, resin-like paints, and metal powders to create raised designs. It notes copper bronze and gold hues, and mentions tools, pigments, and finished decorative items including spoons and enameled accoutrements.

Pen Names and Pseudonyms Across Literary Figures

An exploration of numerous authors and public figures who used pen names. It lists Harriet M Bradley Marion Harland M Virginia Terhune and many others with their chosen aliases and notable works, noting patterns in their nom de plume choices.

Marietta Harriet M. Bradley Marion Harland Hunt Rey Losined Withinston Max Adgier Clues Heher Clink Cliumacias Ander Mey Jatian Verpiaies Hie Nano Hency Faye Tadey Muryel Donati Mitchell George Willian Curtis Thaiathy Wily Timothy Schoelling Charles Tesitith Barry Caynwall Broesay Barry Robert Sowhey Espriella Atyuray Bala

Thoughts from Oumas on Faith and Will in Life

A fragmented meditation on philosophy, faith, and will. It contrasts love, charity, and duty with reflections on darkness and light, suggesting that belief shapes perception and action. The prose intertwines religious imagery with lectures on virtue and introspection.

Firbaranes Agather Sie Smadler

Fragmented Mental Geography Of Life Journey

The passage describes a poetic map of life with a largest river named Vine Pho and places like Vesberniiy Thiet Wighewt and Success. It equates water supply to guidance and casts life as a desert called Life, enriched by Hope Ambition Love Charity and Home as ultimate refreshment for travelers on the journey.

Fact list says 100000 islands scattered across oceans

The piece notes about one hundred thousand islands scattered over the oceans and mentions the life of a locomotive about fifteen years with earnings around B20,000. It adds a sparrow hawk flies at roughly 140 miles per hour and a trolley from Cairo to the pyramids could replace donkey or camel transport.

Larga Snall Cairo Pyramids

Mother Hubbard Gown Described For Tiny Maids

A simple little Mother Hubbard gown for children features soft woolen fabrics India silks surah and crepon. Skirts are hemmed or finished with bias velvet ribbon or lace. Brown crepon with brown silk trim and large square collar completed by edging insertions.

Thia Simpla Mother Hubbard

Radical Spring Fashions Stir Women's Wardrobes

Fashion notes from Paris inspire a drastic spring 1914 look with hoop skirts large bustles and oversized collars. Bustles and hip pads dominate silhouettes while tight sleeves and long coats shape the new vogue, with hats bonnets and jabots completing the era's dramatic style.

Paris Antoinette Watson Mall

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