Explosive Mine Disaster Kills Many At Slope
A deadly explosion at Stockton mine No 2 devastates the work site as loaders and drivers struggle to reach the bottom of the slope. Rescue teams recover eight mangled remains in rough wooden boxes, with families awaiting news as officials arrange ascent to the surface. The blast, felt miles away, leaves many men unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Donnell
Asc’ Ly
Warton
Stockton Mine
S Pas
Sree
Earthquakes hit Constantinople and Anatolia
July reports describe two violent shocks at 12.20 pm with twenty seconds of tremors and damage across the peninsula. By July 12 minor quakes persist. widespread destruction includes Jalova and Prinkipo. At least ten buildings fall in Galata. many buried beneath debris as sea recedes and boats topple at Quays. An enormous rescue effort follows as damage reverberates through Bosphorus towns.
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Constantivoriz
Constantevorty
Anatolia
Jalova
Gulf of Ismidt
San Stephane
Hedin
Djouvali
Princes Islands
Prinkipo
Galata
Stefano
Monas Sfell
Bosphorus
Newfoundland Coastal Fisheries Report and Incidents
This week two boats arrived from the French Shore with about 260 barrels. Northwest Coast lobstermen report strong catches up to 2000 per day. Hunter sails with 540 barrels. St Clair delivers salt to E Dutler. A lightning strike in Waterboro, Maine kills a young woman, child unharmed. Passengers for St John’s include four Christian Brothers and others. Lance arrives at Norris’ Arm with Rev L Curtis and party. Victoria returns with cod, salmon, and rabbit skins. Peter’s River fishery shows high yields. one man reports over 3000 quintals. Grand Lake reports mixed fisheries. Battle Harbor northward shows discouraging reports. Labrador Deep Sea Medical Mission treated 2,493 outpatients, 798 surgical. A forest fire threatens timber near Hall’s Bay. Prince Alice wrecks on sunken rock. crew survived.
Flower Service Held At St Peters On Trinity Week
The annual Flower Service at St Peter's Church on Trinity Sunday was read by Lay Reader Mr Thompson due to Tacumbett's absence. A sermon from St Matthew chapters 26 and 28 was given, the last year's Anthem repeated, and wreaths laid on graves as the choir sang O God our help in ages past. Organist Miss Manuel. A similar service was planned for St Andrew's Church weather permitting.
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St. Peter's “Church
Thompson
Manuel
St. Andrew's Church
Parting Address to Mrs. Hill from Twillingate Dorcas Society
Twillingate July 24 1894 Dorcas Society members announce regret at Mrs Hill leaving. As President and tireless worker she will be missed, and they hope she continues to serve in her new home. Signed by K Barn S Newman A Peyton M Coox E Hoppie E Rossiter M A Pring L Conzourye E Huaues.
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K. Barn, S. Newman
A. Peyton
M. Coox
E. Hoppie
E. Rossiter
M. A. Priog
L. Conzourye
E. Huaues
Mrs Hill's Reply to Twillingate Dorcas Society
A letter from Mrs Hill responds warmly to a Dorcas Society address praising her efforts in clothing the poor. She hopes to keep Christ’s teaching in focus as she thanks members and wishes them continued success in their charitable work. A second letter from Lattle Bay, August 3, condemns a Herald telegram from Tilt Cove defending Sir William Whiteway and criticizing the Goodridge Ministry. The writer calls the piece a fabrication and mocks its English usage while defending Tilt Cove’s sympathy.
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Twillingate Dorcas Society
Christ
Tilé Cove
Trinity Caae
Cour de Lion
Beiing
Tilt Cove
William Whiteway
Goodridge
William
Webster
Lattle Bay
Newfoundland Crisis: Confederation Aim and Home Rule Defended
Telegram dated August 6 argues that private negotiations favor Newfoundland joining Canada's Dominion. It decries Tory manipulation and voter disenfranchisement, warns byelections in October could decide civil liberties and Confederation, and urges Liberals to prevail for Terra Nova’s future.
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Canada
Rerecne
Newfoundland
Confederation
Britain
House of Assembly
Terra Nova
Liberal Party
West ward report on fishing and arrivals from the s s Virginia Lake
The s s Virginia Lake, Captain Taylor, arrived at 5 40 PM from the westward reporting several Fortune Bay schooners loaded with fish and good reports from Mecatinas. Lobsters plentiful on the Northwest coast but scarce on this side. Bankers at Grand Bank with caplin baiting averaging 450 quintals. Trepassey fish abundant. salt badly needed with stock used up. Cape Boyle quiet with few foreign fishing schooners. The steamer carried about 1000 boxes lobsters a few barrels fish and other freight.
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S. S. Virginia
Captain Taylor
Fortune Bay
Grand Bank
Trepassey
Cape Boyle
Delineator September issue highlights and opinions
The September Delineator, called the Autumn Announcement Number, showcases the Autumn Model with a large display and a special illustrated article on Clothing the Baby. It features debates on suffrage by L G Runkle and Edith Thomas, teaching as a female occupation, kindergarten series, Radcliffe life and work, crape crafts, ornamental work, voice training, and mother daughter relations, with health tips and fashion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Runkle
Edith Thomas
Firat
Radcliffe
Harvard
Train Kills Woman Near Long Pond Villa Nova
A train accident near Long Pond Villa Nova claims the life of 67 year old Nee Noseworthy. The driver and crew attempted to stop but the cow catcher threw her from the embankment onto a signal pole. Death attributed to brain concussion after the fall. Captain Noble and local authorities notified. coffin arranged.
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Wolyrood
Texas
Freig
St. Jobin's
Robert Candon
John Dunn
John Brophy
George Mercer
Manuels
Nee
Fanny Noseworthy
Long Pond
Villa Nova
Topsail
St. John’s Station
Joseph Moreau
Captain Noble
Dr. Rendell
Constable Long
A. S. Noble
Tha Woran
Capt. Noble
Undertaker White
Huening
Holyrood
Wester
Public News Note From Ottawa and World Events
Ottawa urges equal treatment with Norway in the Spanish West Indies. A severe Sicily earthquake causes many deaths and extensive damage. The Gazette proclaims British neutrality between China and Japan with rules taking effect August 12. A week in New York records fifty one deaths from a stroke. British trade shows imports and exports down by about one and a half million pounds. Evicted tenants bill clears third reading in the House of Commons by a thirty two vote.
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Ottawa
Canada
Norway
Spanish West India
Sicily
Oficial Gazette
China
Japan
Au Astroke
New York
House of Commons
Death notice for Mrs. Whelkn aged 4 years
The brief obituary records the death of the wife of Mr John Whelkn aged four years. It notes she leaves a husband and three sons to mourn the loss. The fragmentary text reflects a local mourning notice from a historical newspaper page.
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John Whelkn
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Constantinople
Soit Avis’ ‘, Fei, Catriller
Teillingale
Northern Weekly Advertiser
Hunter
George Parsons
Straits of
Belle Isle
St. Clair
Sinclair
Cadiz
St. John’s
E. Dutler
Waterboro
Maine
Grand Lake
Christian Brothers
R. D. Hodge
T. Hodge
Lethbridge
Corner
Norris’ Arm
Victoria
James Newman
Peter's River
Delaney
Battle Harbor
Labrador’ Deep Sea Medical Mission
Grenfell
Bobardt
Curwen
Albert
Princess May
Hall's Bay
White Bay
Pike
Burin
Batle Isle
Flower Service
5. Hill
Twillingate
Mrs. Hill
Twillingate Sun
Ship News
Samuel Masa
D. St. Clair Dineir
Sb.sohin
Her
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