Newfoundlander diving crowd recalls dawn rescue tale
A chaotic scene at Calhoun baths features the rescue of an elderly mother from the water as onlookers and divers react to the ordeal. A Newfoundlander by birth, with two daughters Madeline and Lat Diya, claims a long swimming record at Palisade Park and Hutson Battery.
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Calhoun Baths
el Butchers
Alarne
Sienna
Ana Mang
Vain
Herlo
Vnigne
Molver
Uyght
Ana
Swramians
Madeline
Stirring Scenes as Fleet Departs Portsmouth Harbor
Reports describe a bustling Portsmouth sendoff with officers and men gathered at the Povilhou Theatre. The crowd roared as the fleet left, audience energy rising with the dramatic exits and stage effects. Royal Guards and singers led the farewell while ships prepared for action next week aboard the Rink Frspeetian line.
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St Portland
Povilhou
Lely
Howe
Gsilays
Sitee Wie Rink
Sen
Kron Princessin Cecilie Carrying Gold Worth Millions
Bar Harbor Maine August 4. The Kron Princessin Cecilie arrived after a forced four day run with over ten million dollars in gold aboard. Key officers fear further distress as the ship remains under tight guard and mystery surrounds its voyage. The German embassy meanwhile announced a state of war exists between France and Germany as tensions rise globally.
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Mrrtila Ets
Bar Harbour
North Germain’ Lloyd Sceamer Kron
Cecilie
New York
Bern
Wesnineth
Enmssy
United States
France
Germany
Mowlett Boat Returns From Bay Cruise Event
Mr Mowlett's motor boat returned from a Bay cruise with Mr Butlet of AB Murrays St John's and Mr Murnay. The report notes the group left Wednesday and arrived safely, detailing names and the outing's nature without additional details.
King’s Message in The Colonies Losey AML 3
Fragmented OCR reveals a garbled colonial message from a figure named Losey AML 3 and Ann George addressing kinship and support for a cause. The text shows garbled phrases about appreciation, assurances, and strengthened response, with mentions of Mayo and Moller Cowley amid unclear context.
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Losey
AML
Ann George Woeday
Fintiati
Evill
Mette Saunders Strikes Rocks At Entrance, Wreck Imminent
Reports say the schooner Mette Saunders, under Master Saunders, struck rocks at the entrance to St Anthony's Sound and appeared to be a total wreck. The crew were saved, per the Su-Collector at St Anthony.
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St. Anthony
Schogne
Mette
German excuses for war on France broadcast cause stall
Fragmented report from Aug 4 notes a German ambassador delivering a message to French Premier Viviani alleging French provocations and signaling a state of war possibility. Viviani denied the claim and demanded the German government respond, while Paris arranged embassy transfers and consular matters.
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Asnos
Viviani Io Pais
al Eged
Belgium
France
Viviant
Berti
Strength of Rival Powers Amid European Naval Build Up
The Daily Telegraph outlines naval strength for two European blocs, listing Germany Austria Hungary and France Russia with hundreds of ships and tens of thousands of men. It notes Britain likely to shift focus east, balancing battleship totals and overall naval power in a tense prewar backdrop.
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ENR
Geval
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Maly
Austria
Botan
France
Russia
Bas
Failand
Kaiser Pardons Most Prisoners as War Stretches Germany
The Kaiser orders broad amnesty in German jails except for felony cases and instructs immediate release for many inmates to support wartime needs. The German Federal Council allocates 150 million marks for war purposes as civilian support measures proceed.
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Berlin
Illigatesn Stn Whale Incident Report For Action
A damaged OCR fragment notes a French crew visiting St John s port for repairs aboard a fishing vessel. The crew from Feogio France are described as cordial, with interactions at Bellavista and mentions of the captain Ernest Carney and Mr Syner e Feuilence.
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Wong St. John's
Burkentore
Jacones Coeur
Feogio
France
Syner'e
Feuilence St Bellavista
Ernest Carney
Reservists Mobilize and Reach Forts Amid Fresh Call
Reservists arrived at Fort M S Calypso and Fort Aumherst to reinforce defences after a call went out yesterday. Units from Gudl fhola's Cove and nearby settlements manned two cavitres as the guard prepared for expected combat. Recruits came by rail last night and more are due on the express from distant points as a relief wave forms. The action looms over Phagestio with Yovght tonight.
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Ft. M.S. Calypso
Fort Aumherst
Phagestio
Veteran commander leads local Royal Naval units parade
A veteran commander praised Franco era service as local townspeople gathered in Lewisporte to honor sailors en route to St John’s to join their colours. Crowds lined streets as heritage and patriotism echoed through the royal send off with cheering residents and officials guiding the event.
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Lewisporte
Royal Naval Ryserynamsyns
St. John’s
Mos
Talibe W. Esteits
Init
Jongsauul
Allee ‘Young
W W. Healey J. Peane
Notice to Marinera Newfoundland Cove Point Fog Alarm Established
The Department of Marine and Fisheries in St. John's Newfoundland announces an alarm system at Cove Point to mark the entrance to Bear Cove Point. A white light with 48 hour periods and alternating light and dark will be mounted on the roof of the Raging House. The system will operate starting August morning with the light exhibited at the same time each day.
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Marinera Newfoundland
Cove Point
Bear Cove Point
Permetss Harris
Gil Emigine
Lac Sess
Agust
Aw, Piccott
Min. Marine & Fisheries
Department Marine & Fisheries
St. Jayp's
Newfoundland
Stafford's Liniment Prize Promotion Notice
Special notice invites entries for a Stafford's Liniment promotion with cash prizes and multiple preparations. Readers are told to send wrappers and reply with details, while the contest results and judges will be published in the paper.
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Ammd
Statford
Stafford
Howe
Rsa
Aladdin Mantle Lamp Ad Copy From Era
An early advertisement praises the Aladdin mantle lamp as simple, safe, and efficient. It claims low operating cost, quiet flame, and reliable illumination using common oil, offering savings over months and promising ease of use and portability. The copy mentions a sales agent and circulars for pricing and availability.
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Wiest
Ghsel ey Woods Sub Agents Melded in Local Ledger
Ghsel ey Woods at 140 Water Street St. Jonuy's reports sub agents melded in leyory local dealings. No further details available.
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Water Street
Sunday Services and Sermons Across Parishes
Sunday religious notices list services including St Axnaew's Seton with Matins and Evensong at 6 30, and Matins at 11 with Bible clauses. Local societies hold 2 30 gatherings at St Peter's Churel and Fox Womas. Rev. WAT McKirdy, Rev. Wisner, and Rev. Altria Marsh are named across North Side and Bennett districts with evening services at 6 30.
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St. Axnaew's Seton
Robin
Fox Womas
St. Peter's Churel
Murnooist
Sombt
Wat McKirdy
Rey
Wisner North Side
Ilam
Bennett
Altria Marsh
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