Alarm Established on Puffin Island Greenspond
The Foy Alarm will be placed in operation in August on Puffin Island Greenspond Newfoundland with a white building and central band. The Marine and Fisheries Department notes the alarm is set to operate by air engine and will initiate alert drills. Colonel with 34 years active service to represent army forces will visit for a public meeting at the Citadel on Saturday evening August 8th with Salvation Army organizers and local supporters preparing for a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Dee
Tnman
Havinie
Durji
Perior
Congress
Weil
Fragmented parish notes mix with stray wedding and bread crisis
A messy OCR fragment from a weekly parish page mentions a marriage service attended by Frasier and parish clergy, alongside scattered lines about a bread shortage and community notices. It references dates, local places, and various names in a chaotic, partially garbled format.
Bay Notes Reports Afterboard Trawler Tragedy at Cottle's Cove
From New Bay Notes comes a report on a fishing community event at Cottle's Cove. The note details lobster and crab fisheries with notes on stock, labor, and local government actions. A disturbing line reports the sinking of Miss KK Buttler whose body was brought in aboard the over boat BH Vy from Tickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardon Tee
Perhays
Anita Weoat
tHeWaIte
Hlagline
Algun
Offvars
Fabeau
Rca
John Lucke
Armind
Ely
Cottle’s Cove
KK. Buttler
Twillingate letters hint at political tensions and local updates
Fragmented notes reference Governor plans, colonial officials, and civic concerns in Twillingate. Mentions of Bassett and Highgass figures, expected retirements, and potential appointments surface amid discussing governance and local grants. A mix of personal notices and public discourse outlines community anxieties and loyalties.
Armies Mobilization And War Strength Across Nations
The report outlines wartime mobilization figures, noting Russia, Germany, France, and other powers. It cites army sizes, reserves, and peace strength, with estimates of active forces, depots, and logistical strains during extended conflict. The figures emphasize relative scale, shortages, and wartime obligations across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Germany
Eytalilaly
France
Ariss
Cluamg Lolion Arony
First Battle Near Vienna Ends in Austrian Victory
In the Alita Serviait clash near the Diriva River Austrian forces repelled Serbian cavalry and captured an entire Serbian division with another retreating. Reports quote heavy Serbian losses and up to 4,000 prisoners taken at Poca. The battle, beginning with river crossing, ended with Serbian retreat under Austrian shelling and infantry pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Luly
Faun
ZepoRe
Berlin
Joly
Poca
Diriva
Othe Boschan
The Folly of War in Balkan Tensions and Markets
An analysis of escalating Balkan tensions and global war fears in a Nova Scotia context. The piece links imperial rivalries, assassination fallout, and rising stock market losses to the prospect of broader conflict, noting diplomatic strains and potential humanitarian and financial consequences.
French Cruiser Sailed Friday Practically Ready for Action
A late 19th century report notes the French cruiser Friant sailed from port, heading to Calais with near readiness for wartime dispatch. The article discusses ships under watch, potential engagements, and the role of scientific discovery in improving seafaring defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froncs
Friant
Traure
Calais
Catais
Calypso Naval Reserve Local Notices Report
In Calypso a summary notice records magistrates, police officials, and naval reserve personnel in the locality. Brank Sauniers reports purchase of 20 Mp, while Jonathan Burts’s motor base is returned to Gander Bay on Welnesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casini
Reuriel Riley
Calypso
Wotityyay
Areses
Naval Reservic Uen
Brank Sauniers
Jonathan Burts
Gander Bay
Ber ‘Welnestay
Congress Meetings Amid Ireland Disaster Delays Newfoundland Gatherings
The Congress of the Salvation Army plans its dates in August at the International Headquarters in London. Coronel Unsworth, Army Parliamentary Secretary, will conduct meetings, replacing Toronto reps after the Ireland disaster curtailed travel, preventing attendance by Canadian delegates in Newfoundland.
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Congress of the Salvation Ary
Coronel Unsworth
Army
London
Bnaivad
Toronto
Oranch
Ireland
Newfoundland
Sieger
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Newfoundland Puffin Island
Greenspond
Foy
Pofiie Island
Barchyard Trout
A. S Inch
Air Congress
Ay W, Picco
Min. Marine & Abieries
Department Marine & Fisheries
St. John's
Newfounland
Tilly Sassens
Frasier
Ruther McCimehy
Kell
Aiden
Davis Rayal
Msg
Share Harris
sCiie
Wilpsestonst
Sien Simyger
Say
Wiemalt
Abe Bent
George Huckett
Dyer
Irs
Ale Lrawle
Stouday
Cole Anil
Chania Paonia
al Stelay
Werennet
Fabio
Sauipean Rygues
White Swan Spices & Cereals
Fant 1, Toon, Canad
Perict
Pup
MC Huh
Ole Dubh Cleanser
Egaily
New Bay Notes
Coaker
Twillingate
Roger Highgass
Sesteyiher
Bennet
Joe
Mey
Sully
Eve
Cottie
Iran
Epi
Rowsel
John Bhayon
Eifreds, Yates, Sager
Mir
J.P
Here
St. John
Alvat
Bowie
Nova Scotia
Balkans
Alnes
Apa Oriental
Resarte
Weil Sclitariorlytic
Ge Harti
Nora ‘Anneil
Tyerush
Witabel
Wetiwon
Admiralty
Telegraph
Kyle
VME Covm
Otter Way South
Sagona
Scheer Metrose
Sungers Inster
St Anthony
Britain
Gomminy
Scotland
Bud Lees
Aviles
Asquith
Peril
Jarhanel
Chevaliaus
Suaijler
Lanse
Upghase
Cartes
Darlington
Tiueland
Polen
Yale
Department Marife Se Fisheries
Johy’s
Tialy Be
DB Bros & CO
Onkaum
Spor Royal Fire & Life Eyserandy CO OF
Liverpool
Union Marine Insurance LO OF
Climax Dairy Meal
Climax Molasses Feed
JOB Brothers & CO
Botwood
J. B. Pike
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