Local and General News From The Coast
Community notices urge subscribers to renew, announces overland mail cutoffs, and previews the Loyal Orange Association annual soiree on the 27th. The House of Assembly opens on the 12th proximo with expected grave debates. The coastal steamer Conscript reached St. John’s with mails and passengers on the 14th, aiding winter plans and prompting discussion over Captain’s discretionary power amid a Fortune Harbor shipping dispute. Passengers to St. John’s included Thomas Peyton M.H.A. and A Manuel.
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Orange Association
House of Assembly
Conscript
St. John’s
Fortune Harbor
Lannen
Messrs
Thomas Peyton
M.H.A
A. Manuel
Ancient shaft unearthed at Warahalli gold mine Mysore
An Indian engineer reports a thousand year old shaft found during sinking at Warahalli in Mysore. Tools resemble Chinese mining implements, suggesting ancient Chinese workmen rather than Hindu methods.
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Ax Orp Minze
Warahalli
Mysore
Amano named John Murphy killed on steamer Inter national
Amano named John Murphy was killed Wednesday on board the steamer International while discharging coals at Morris's premises South Side. Four bodies from the brigantine Santana recovered. it was bound from New York with hard coal. Reports include weather, trade, and political notes from European regions and Britain.
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Joan
Odell Type Writer Ad Promotes Durable 78-Char Model
An old ad for the Odell Type Writer claims durability speed and neat nickel plating. It promises appealing performance with no ink ribbon and offers rewards to operators who match a double gas model. The notice seeks agents and dealers and lists Chicago address.
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ODELL
Newfoundland Lighthouse Update Delivers Rotating Dioptric Light
In Wadham Island Latitada area the former 4th Order Fixed White Light at this station has been replaced by a 4th Order Dioptric Revolving Light. The new six sided apparatus emits white flashes at ten second intervals, improving visibility.
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Latitada
Hongitada
Bell Buoy Marks Western Badwin Rock Position
A bell buoy is moored in four fathoms to mark the Western Badwin Rock. Vessels entering the Tforbor during the ship's run should keep to the buoy or the Pors hand.
Beason Breakwater Light Change Planned December First
Notice from the Board of Works announces the Beason Break water light will be exhibited as a direct fixed light starting December first, replacing the previously installed fixed white light. Details and office notice dated October 241h, 1890.
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Beason
Woods's Hardware Promotes Dubbin for Waterproof Leather
Dubbin is praised as one of the best products to keep out snow water making leather waterproof like a duck's back and as soft as velvet. November.
Hardware and General Goods Trade Boosts Stock
Local retailer promotes extensive imports from English and American markets for SUBUFI and BRAVY Hardware and General House Furnishings. Sales pitch highlights large stock and attractive, useful, and pretty items for patrons.
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Subufi& Bravy Hardware & General
Goodar
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