Trouble in China sparks fears of foreign massacre
The Telegraph reports rising anti foreign sentiment across China with missionaries killed in towns along the Yangtse valley. Britain demands punishment of leaders and open trade, threatening fleet seizure of Shanghai if China does not comply. Despatches warn of a possible general uprising, with gunboats and troops deployed to protect foreigners and property.
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Waha
Yang-tse-Kiang
Great Britain
China
Hankow
Shanghai
Chona
Ichang
Great River
Tangtze
Gordon
Hung Chang
Eut
Yang Tze
Sale of Work Aids South Side Methodist Church Event
The sale of work to raise funds for the South Side Methodist church will occur around December 15. A variety of useful articles will be exhibited and sold at low prices.
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South Side
Review of Reviews November edition celebrated as busy man’s magazine
The American edition of Review of Reviews for November is praised for brimming with concise world news and bracing portraits. It features a striking frontispiece of the young German Emperor and a set of portraits within the sketch. Also highlighted are articles on Progress of the World and a notable trio titled the Three Fallen Leaders Parnell Balmaceda and Boulanger. Annual subscription listed at 2 dollars from 13 Astor Place New York.
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Germany
W. T. Stead
Progress of the World
Parnell
Boulanger
Balmaceda
Astor Place
New York
Road Money Expended Improves Rural Roads and Bridges
The Road Board reports judicious use of fall funds with substantial road improvements and new bridges across several areas. A safe, new road to Purcell's Harbor feeds into previously inaccessible areas where families have long resided, marking notable local infrastructure progress.
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Road Board
Purcell's Harbor
Deer Slaughter Reported at Gander Bay Tension Rises
Foro News notes over 200 deer slaughtered near Gander Bay amid debate over crossing a pond. Community updates include a successful Meek Memorial Hall bazaar clearing 280 dollars and a prolonged capital dance.
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Foro
Gander Bay
Ponda
White
Bonavista
Fogo
Western Arm
Strait Shore
Malcolm
Murle
Miss Russ
Little Bay
Barte
T. Lucas
Dawn of Day magazine praised for varied content
The Dawn of Day magazine receives praise from the Avening Telegram for its current issue. Notable features include Church news, an article on Our Orphanage by Rev. H. Dunfield, Historical Sketches of the Church of England in Newfoundland by Rev. Wm. Pilot, a blank verse piece The Great Deliverer, several stories, eight illustrations, and a broad array of reading matter.
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Church News
H. Dunfield
Church of England
Newfoundland
Wm. Pilot
Avening Telegram
Burgess Appointed Sub Collector at Labrador
The selection of Mr. Burgess M.H.A. as sub-Collector on Labrador coast last summer has proven judicious. He has delivered the best revenue take ever recorded there, and his competence supports a popular policy. The Evening Telegram notes the success.
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Burgess
M.H.A
Labrador
Hvening
Tilt Cove Copper Mine and Its Management in Newfoundland
A visitor recounts Tilt Cove Copper Mine’s history from its early pioneers Bennett and MacKay to Leander Gill and W R Toms. Details describe large operations with hundreds of workers, multiple engines, tramways, crushing and smelting facilities, and plans to export several cargoes. The piece notes governance by the Cape Copper Company and local industry impact, plus a side note about squid fishing reported by The Evening Telegram.
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Barror
Tilt Cove
Newfoundland
Notre Dame Bay
F. Bennett
Smith MacKay
MacKay
Bennett
Leander N. Gill, Esq
F. Bennett & Co
Gill
Cape Copper Company
W. R. Toms
Mr. Harvey
Harvey
Toms
van Willey
Thanksgiving Day Observance Across Diocese
The November Diocesan Magazine notes that tomorrow, Sunday the 22nd, is set as a Day of Thanksgiving by the Bishop. Holy Communion is encouraged where possible and congregations are urged to devote thank offerings to the Clergy Widows and Orphans Fund.
Remarkably Large Codfish At Newfoundland Market
The Evening Telegram reports a strong cod catch at Steer's Cove with two men named Lewis and Martin netting three and a half quintals, including a fifty seven pound fish. An observer recalls a Spaniard's Bay planter saying such a fish as seen would rarely be witnessed, proving codfish remain plentiful on Newfoundland shores this summer. Other fishermen also reported solid catches, challenging notions that the industry is fading.
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Steer’s Cove
Lewis
Martin
Phew
Newfoundland
Evening
The Monthly Gresting November Number Review
The November Metrodist Monthly Gresting is praised as the most interesting issue yet. It features tributes to Rev. John Peach and Mrs. Charles Downs by Rev. James Dove and completes Rev. H. P. Cowperthwaite's Notes of a Trip to the North. The writer admires Cowperthwaite's vivid descriptive power and humor and suggests a Christmas contribution from him.
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John 8. Peach
Charles Downs
James Dove
Confirmation at St Mary's church for AML Saints candidates
On Sunday afternoon last the festival of AML Saints saw 43 candidates confirmed in St Marys church. 17 males and 28 females, with a full congregation. Bishop of Newfoundland presided, supported by Rev J S Thompson and Rev E H Ball.
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Newfoundland
St. Mary's Church
J. 5. Thompson
E. H. Ball
Lamaline
Pilarihed
Wall
Evening Herald
Boulanger Will and Widow to Receive Pension
General Boulanger's private will is declared null under French law and Madame Boulanger is urged to act. The widow will receive from October 1 a yearly life pension of £140. The Brussels house furniture is being moved to Paris, largely from Madame de Moumtain. Vicomte de Bonnemain, married to the recently publicized divorced lady, is expected back from the United States. his return is unrelated to current events.
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General Boulanger
Madame Boulanger
Troyes
Divorce trends in France and United States cross nations
The French divorce law took effect August 1 1884 with 165 divorces granted in five months. US divorces reached 12 472 in 1888, surpassing totals in France. Counts for other nations show Germany 6161 Russia 1789 Austria 1712 Switzerland 920 Denmark 635 Italy 556 Great Britain 508 Holland 339 Belgium 280 Sweden 239 Australia 100 Norway 68 Canada 12.
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France
England
Italy
Germany
Holland
Sweden
Norway
Austria
Roumania
Canada
Russia
Switzerland
Denmark
Great Britain and Ireland
Belgium
Australia
Arada
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