Loss of the Camellia disaster described by a Nova Scotia priest
The loss of the Camellia near Tin Cove Head is detailed with eight bodies found and the captain, wife, and child buried in Cow Bay. The priest William J. Lockyer offers to remove and bury the captain and family in their churchyard and assists with others if identified. Descriptions of five recovered bodies are included, with ages and distinguishing marks. The piece also notes a Georgia couple's romantic marriage and the death of Rev George Rogers, the oldest Congregational minister, in London at 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draken
Tin-Cove Head
No. 1
Cow Bay
Church of England
Jessen
Willliam J. Lockyer
Salmon Run Atop Lake Chinsenji In Japan Stuns Anglers
A Yokohama writer reports unusually abundant fishing at Lake Chinsenji in the mountains above Nikko. Two fishermen hauled 15 salmon trout in two days, with fish up to 7 lb and a water-bailiff landing a 14 4 lb salmon. The lake's salmon supposedly cannot leave the lake, yet several have been caught downstream, suggesting remarkable survivals through spawning stages and a mysterious alpine lake ecology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Chinsenji
Old Country
Italy
An Ideal Wife Handwriting Prize Offered by Ladies' Pictorial Weekly
Fifty cent three months trial subscription to the Ladies' Pictorial Weekly invites letters from single or married ladies with six lines of handwriting for a graphological prize. Prizes include a $350 Sealskin Coat, an $85 gold watch, $40 dinner set, and more, with rules published in the weekly. based in Toronto, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapies’ Pictorian Weekly
Wickle
Lapies Pretorian Weekly
Lapiss’ Pretorian
Ladies’ Pictorial Weekly
Toronto
Canada
Advice to Mothers on Teething and Health Claims
The advertisement urges mothers to buy Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain and related ailments. It claims quick relief for crying children and lists benefits for dysentery, diarrhea, stomach regulation, wind colic, gum softening, and system toning. It cites a physician’s endorsement and notes a 26 cent price. It also includes a separate note about plants affecting atmosphere and a quote attributed to Richard Moulton on work and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
United States
Final Obsequies Of the Camellia's Late Crew
Five funerals formed a single cortege through the streets. Arthur Colton, Richard Doyle, James Shortall, Richard Sheehan, and James Brewin were laid out in the store, moved to hearses, and carried to the Catholic Cathedral for a requiem. Interments occurred at Belvidere and Mount Carmel, with T A C Society members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
O’dwyer
Belrs
Arthur Colton
Richard Doyle
James Shortall
Richard Sheehan
James Brewin
T. A. & C. Society
Messrs. White
Voisey
Doyle
Bursell
Myrick
Telegrum
Sheridan's Condition Powder urged to boost hen laying profits
An old advertisement promotes Sheridan's Condition Powder to make hens lay, arguing it improves general fowl health and digestion. The ad claims benefits for moulting hens and pullets, promising earlier laying and a chance at large gold premiums from L B Johnson & Co of Boston. It details pricing and mail offers for powder and free poultry magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Mr. Hunter
N. E. Farner
L. 8
Johnson & Co
Custom House Street
Boston
Mass
Il&. Johnson & Co
Murderer Haranguing Crowds From Deniliquin Prison Walls
Sydney papers recount a prisoner named Thomas who addressed a crowd from a Deniliquin prison water tank. He admitted murder of a woman and refused to descend as officials urged him. A warder toppled him with water, ending the tense incident that drew a large crowd and caused much excitement.
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Sydney
Deniliquin
Thomas
Archdeacon Holt
Muel
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Atven
Abb
Bnt L
U. T. Lamb
Little Bay Mines
LA Large and
Assortea
J.W. Pitts
T. J. Daley & Co
Water Street
Ghar & Co
Gear &Co
Reform Engle
Freedom
Georgia
Japan
Domino
Richard Moulton
Camellia
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