Fragmentary 19th Century Notes on Royal Finances and Crimes
Disjointed excerpt reports on royal incomes in Britain and France, a guillotined novice, a 12 135f robbery in France, an electrical rail line between Chicago and another city, and varied European anecdotes. Mentions Queen income figures, Crown lands, and military costs, with later notes on New Zealand, Australia, and France’s notable educators and officials.
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Waporne
Rae Foor
Bax Heen
Christ ‘En
Zealand
Bury St. Edmonds
France
Idelt
Valence
Father Il
Rejection of Imperial Bill Draws International Commentary
The Newfoundland Legislature rejected the Imperial Coercion Bill affecting French Shore rights, a move praised by some and criticized by others. A London letter to the Harbor Grace Standard argues the action shows independence and warns against surrendering liberties for a loan, noting Newfoundland’s long fight against French encroachment.
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House of Assembly
Yeaperiat
London
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Canadien Gazette
Hi Sars
England
Cone
Newfoundland Rights Stand Against French Collar Policy
A colonial voice condemns a proposed investment in the Island as a political sin and warns Newfoundland must fight for its rights. The piece argues against surrender and urges steadfastness, saying a Newfoundland hand will not raise a white flag and that global approval will come only with persistence.
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Newfoundland
Death of Mr. Eaton on Coastal Steamer Virginia Lake
The 44-year-old Mr. Eaton, a Poole England native long in Newfoundland trade, died soon after the Virginia Lake reached port after a trip from St. John's. He refused food for days and drank ice water while weak, hastening his collapse. He had been in Nipper's Harbor with Waterman & Co and was well regarded. heartfelt sympathy is extended to his wife and friends.
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Mr. Eaton
Virginia Lake
St. John’s
St. John's
Harbor Grace
Arrivig
Poole
England
Nipper's Harbor
Messrs. Waterman &Co
Eaton
John Davis
Grand Bank
United States
Waiie
St. John'a
Bonavista Bay Weather and Fishery Report
Jottings from Bonavista Bay note dull, rainy week with salmon fishery a total failure. Shore fishery remains near last year’s level though ranges from thirty to one hundred quintals per trap. Vessels Cyril, Origin, and Norwegian ketches Opikr and Finn sail or load for Labrador. Ryan & Co firms extend operations amid regional fire losses at Seal Cove.
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Amherst
Middle Coves
King’s Cove
Cyril
Falmouth
Cooper
Twillingate
Batteau
Labrador
Origin
Jersey
Emily Harbor
Opikr
Finn
Londs
Courant
Rambler
Turnen
Hjrnef
Ryan & Co
St. John’s
Seal Cove
Destructive Fire Proceeds Through King's Cove Area
The blaze swept through homes stores and wharves at King's Cove threatening the harbor. Dozens named including James Quinton Robert Prince Christopher Prince Levi Prince Samuel Prince John Prince George Prince Samson White Robert White William White and John Wheeler lost houses outbuildings stores and contents. Crops and green woods were destroyed leaving a forlorn scene. A boy named Clement Devine drowned on the 27th.
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James Quinton
Robert Prince
Christopher Prince
Levi Prince
Samuel Prince
John Prince
George Prince
Samson White
Robert White
William White
John ,Wheller
King's Cove
Clement Devine
Calamity Report From Timor Volcanic Island Sangir Destroyed
The Catterthun reports a volcanic eruption near Sangir in the Malay Archipelago destroying the island and killing about 12 000 people. Debris and charred remains litter the coast as lava streams flow shoreward and ships pass through wreckage. Authorities in London credit parts of the tale but doubt the full extent.
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Catterthun
Sydney
Timor
Singh
Sangir
Celbes
Indanao
Malaya
Netherlands
Talantse
Selengen
Ehansand
Philippines
Phillippines
Sengir
Philippine
London
Bank of France and Its Charter Renewal History
The Bank of France, born in 1800 under the Consulate, faces renewed charter debates in 1897 as its existing charter nears expiry. Its origin mirrors the Bank of England, born from financial crises, and it holds exclusive note issuing rights while facing strict reserve and security rules. By end of June last year it safeguarded about two billion 850 million francs in vaults, roughly £114 million, split between gold and silver, about a third of France’s precious metal stock.
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Bank of France
Bonaparte
Bank of England
William of Orange
France
Schooner Gladys Arrives With Dry Cod for Tobin
The schooner Gladys of Lacey arrived at one o'clock yesterday after leaving Shoe Cove in the morning with a load of dry cod fish for J. B. Tobin. A reliable source notes abundant fish in the area.
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Gladys
Lacey
Special session opened for despatch of public business
The Special session of the Legislature opened Thursday at two p m. for despatch of public business. The English schooner Guiding Star, Captain Mackley, arrived from St John s Sunday with provisions for J B Tobin Exq. The English vessel Galatea, discharged salt at Morton's Harbor last week, was towed back by Flora Thursday evening. The Five Brothers returned from St John s Monday night. She left for Tilt Cove Wednesday and heads to Indian Arm to load lumber for St John s. Thunder and lightning are more frequent this season and a severe storm with heavy rain occurred Sunday. Rev Mr Abraham stayed with Mr W Waterman at Broadstone England and preached at the Longtleet Congregational Chapel.
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Mackley
St. John’s
J. B. Tobin
Morton's Harbor
Tilt Cove
Indian Arm
Abraham
W. Waterman
Broadstone
England
Longtleet
Poule
Fire destroys Hall's Bay saw mill in Mecara venture
The Hall's Bay saw mill owned by Mecara Curtis and Clarke burned down on Monday due to furnace overheating. The loss hits local lumber supply as demand rises. Visitors include John Davis now Grand Bank High School principal, Ernest Benson of Quebec, N R Neilson Botwoodville, and W B West St John’s. The s s Hercules carried cargo and passengers to Botwoodville and St John’s.
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Hall's Bay
Mecara, Curtis and Clarke
S.s. Hercules
St. John’s
Botwoodville
The
Exploits Wood Co., Limited
Ernest Benson
Fsq
Quebec
N. R. Neilson
W. B. West
Isq
St. Johi'a
Goodridge
Thunderstorm at Green Island Catalina Harms Lighthouse Pantry
Private advices report a violent June 21 thunderstorm at Green Island Catalina with heavy lightning, strong winds, and hailstones as large as peas. The rapid hail accumulation covered the ground in five minutes and lightning damaged hanging pans in the lighthouse keeper's pantry leaving burns on the wall.
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Green Island
Catalina
Royal Gazette
Coastal Steamer Virginia Lake Reports Bad Fishery News
The Virginia Lake returned after two trips to Battle Harbor with discouraging fishery news. The Labrador could not go beyond Cape Harrigan due to ice, keeping many vessels idle. Overall coast fishery is worse than in years, though improvements may come as ice clears.
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Virginia Lake
Battle Harbor
Cape Harrigan
Dominion Contributions Reported From London to Toronto Aid
The Mansion House Committee reports receiving contributions from trade centers in the Dominion, several cities in the United States and Scotland, with London England as a key donor. Toronto sent $7,000 yesterday in addition to prior remittances. The committee also notes a £5,000 stake from the Lord Mayor’s Fund to bolster the effort.
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Dominion
United States
Scotland
London
England
Toronto
Mansion House
Itie
Bund
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Phila Elphia
Fair Hall
Oxford
Bouepreen
Fell Arkét Street
Marseilles
Iig
Annan
Cyears
Old
Sansetnatell
New Zealand
A.ne
New
Hei
Orily
Australia
LA Woiran
Ademoiselle
Mauyais
Aid
Nancy
Puilingata — and Northern Weekly
Advertiser
Bonavista Bay
Bankk of
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