House Agrees to Revenue Bill and Other Measures
The House debated Revenue and Supply Bills, with committees reassembling and bills ordered for third reading tomorrow. Several measures to amend the Judicature Acts Jury Law and Property Assessment were reported without amendments, and an adjournment was set for tomorrow at 4 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taibo
House
Rendell
Skéltén
Ar. Pitts
Capt. Cleary
Talbot
Angel
Cholera fears and old time remedy urged
An editorial warns of Asiatic Cholera possibly following a harsh winter and spring. It cites Dr Joe Howard’s three-step theory and urges readers to prepare, noting lingering colds bronchitis and catarrh as warning signs. It extols Johnson’s Anodyne Liniment as a proven household remedy and urges immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Howard
Old Y Johanson
Olson
Johnson &Co
Boston
Mass
Geddes Holden Wedding Reception at East Boston Residence
On the evening of Thursday the 21st guests gathered at Putnam Street East Boston to toast Rev F Geddes and his bride Holden of Jordan Falls N S They were united the prior Tuesday and entertained guests with conversation and conviviality into the early hours of the night The hostesses and attendees extended wishes for their prosperity and happiness.
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Putnam Street
Boston
F. Geddes
Tere
Holden
Jordan Falls
N.S. D
F. Bolden
Mining Boom Rumors Drive Fortunes at Fortune Harbor
Activity in mining across the district grows with hundreds working to exploit mineral wealth. Fortune Harbor reports better ore quality and a new US company led by Mr O B Reddin, with 20 to 30 men employed and potential for large-scale operation. Pilley's Island and Sunday Cove Island also see renewed activity as copper and iron pyrites ore shipments are prepared. Little Bay and Tilt Cove push forward with hundreds employed, while capital flows into the sector, promising profitable returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune Harbor
O'B. Reddin
Pilley
Little Bay
Tilt Cove
Earthquake Shocks Hit Chin A in 30 Years
A private Shansi letter from Tientsin dated April 17 describes a severe 6 30 pm quake that collapsed old houses and killed about sight persons. The writer notes the event may be the heaviest here in about 30 years and compares the tremors to a wave rolling through a ship.
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Shansi
Tientsin
China
Tilt Cove Wedding of Bowman and Miss Martin
The Tilt Cove event on June 9 saw light hearts despite damp winds. The marriage of William Bowman of Irvine and Wilhelmina Martin of Upper Island Cove drew a bright turnout, with ceremonies at Christ Church and a celebratory feast at Jackman’s dwelling, followed by fireworks and a two day wedding festival.
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Tilt Cove
William Bowman
Irvine
Ayrshire
Scotland
Wilhelmina
John S. Martin
Upper Island Cove
Conception Bay
Christ Church
F. G. Williams
Cape Copper Company
J. M. Jackman
Fogo News reports new magistrate and Deer slaughter case
The new Fogo Magistrate Baird presides over a high profile case after seven men join in the slaughter of twenty one deer at Gander Bay. Sentences for theft and property damage are noted while telegrams from St John’s push for full reporting. Sergeant Lacey leads efforts to locate the remaining six men as court delays judgement to July.
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Baird
Phillips
Gander Bay
Faro
C. Barre
Change Islands
Earle
St. John’s
Fogo
R. Scott, Esq
Henry Harle
Q.v
Lacey
Ifis
Court House
S.p
St Ay
Weather and disease dampen hope at Fogo and Western Arm
Bad weather delays arrival of men and any new light on the cash. Fish are scarce and the outlook is sad and gloomy. Diphtheria cases persist at Fogo Islands and Western Arm.
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Fogo Islands
Death of Joseph Randell Storekeeper at Edwin Duders Fogo
Joseph Randell, storekeeper at Edwin Duders in Fogo, died after about ten days of illness from brain fever. He was a respected, honest, and charitable man, a former Methodist Sunday School teacher and church officer. His funeral drew a large merchant and representative procession. Survived by his wife and seven children, who will miss his gentle faith, especially his words It is well with my soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Duders
Fogo
Tie
Grand Beach Murder Case Opens At Grand Bank
The Grand Jury was summoned in Fortune Bay for the wilful homicide case at Grand Beach. Chief Justice Sir F B T Carter addressed the jury as Edward Follett stood accused of shooting his brother James Follett on May 30 after landing from a dory. A true bill for wilful murder was returned at 4:26 pm, Follet to be arraigned tomorrow.
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Grand Jury
Grand Beach
F. B.T. Carter
Justice Little
Vwormman
Grand Bank
Fortune Bay
Follett
Edward
James Follett
James
Sinter
Edward Follett
Hubert
Follet
Local Note Requests Reader Donation
A letter to the editor from J. Jn Benson requests publication of a received donation of one dollar and twenty cents sent by Rev. O Flynn. The note asks the paper to insert the amount in gratitude for the favor and signs off as sincerely.
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Lirtiz Bar
The
Sten
O'Flynn
J. Jn Benson
Brave Officer Captures Follett Suspect in Harbor Grace
The Harbor Grace constabulary officer Maurice Murphy, posted at Grand Beach, arrested Follett in his home after a ten day stay and with two specials declining to assist. He approached Follett boldly, ordered surrender, risking his life to seize the alleged murderer amid a grave threat. The account from Culonist dated June 3 praises Murphy’s courage and urges promotion.
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Maurice Murphy
Grace
Follett
Murphy
Grand Beach
Barbie
La Grippe Infectious and Epidemic Warned
A colonial notice warns la grippe spreads from infectious individuals and resembles a cold. Families should limit contact, especially with children, to curb transmission. Illinois research reports the bacillus found in saliva from 22 patients grows in diluted tea, with photographs showing germ heads on strings. Herald, June 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramaca
Univeristy
Illinois
University
Herald
Minard's Liniment Sought for Household Use
A resident of Port La Towr, Norway Me, requests information on where to obtain Minard's Liniment. The note brands it as the best emergency remedy and asks about availability and supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Richards & Co
Port la Towr
Minard
Axl
Marvelous patent medicines claim unequaled cure all
A Victorian advertisement extols patent medicines like Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, claiming they purify blood, invigorate the liver, and soothe teething children. It touts universal appeal, urging immediate purchase and referencing widespread availability from druggists at 25 cents.
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Dr. Pierce
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Geddes—Holden
Worthern
Chin A
Joseph Randell
Eee Follett
la Grippe
Norway
Winslow
Socraiva
Uritee
Asla
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