Turbulent Atlantic Weather and Global Conflicts
A fragmentary November 8 report notes storms off the Atlantic coast and disruptions across France and England, with mentions of a Russian general labeled as a spy and riots spurred by educated classes. Halifax and Dartmouth face grain elevator damage and crop losses, while a Paris family suicide is recorded. Canada passes a bribery crime bill and Jay Gould reportedly ill. A Russian Porte accord and Dardanelles passage are touched, with Britain demanding an apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hantrax
France
England
Thimese
Nighit
Halifax
Dartmouth
Chili
Jay Gould
Dardanelles
Porte
Grave Situation at Pekin Deepens as Powers Act
Aug 19 Pekin reports a grave crisis as English French and German ministers press for open doors to commerce and punishment for rioters. The core is Honan. the emperor fears war, officials waver, Li Bang Chang stays away, and foreign fleets wait within reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suawenar
Pekin
England
France
Germany
Tsun
Lie Pamen
Dea
Honan
Li Bang Chang
Yangtse-Kiang
Gray
Kerin
China
Minard's Liniment Endorsed as Cure in Croup Case
A reader testimonial from Cape Island praises Minard's Liniment for effectively treating a serious croup case in a family. The note asserts it as a standard liniment of the day and a remedy every house should have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massus
Rienarns & Co
Genis
Cape Island
Minard
Four Mile Rope For South West England Mine
A four mile long rope weighing 20 tons has been turned out at the property of Webster & Sons in Deptford Sunderland. The rope of the best steel wire is intended for a colliery in the south west of England for underground haulage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Measrs Webster & Sons
Deptford
Sunderland
England
Births at Fortune Harbor in late chancery year
The record notes two births at Fortune Harbor. On the seventh ult the wife of Edward Shanahan welcomed a son. On the twenty fifth ult the wife of Mc Jno Shea bore a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune Harbor
Edward Shanahan
Jno
Shea
Ship News Briefs Highlight Coastal Cargo Details
A garbled ship news item lists vessels and ports including Cow Bay Ballast Maria lhaite Menard St. John's and Lisbon. It mentions a $600 Bela Flour cargo and references captains and ships such as Star Mackley Sno J B Tobin and Shore E Duder with unclear figures.
Public Notice on Forest Fires Act Provisions Published
The article outlines enforcement of the Forest Fires Act of 1890. It restricts lighting fires near woods to land clearing, cooking, warmth, or industrial needs and imposes precautions. It details duties for those starting fires, including location, clearing surrounding vegetation, and extinguishing before leaving. It notes landowners may be held liable unless they swear an oath denying involvement. It covers fires on Crown lands and penalties, with oath provisions before a stipendiary magistrate.
Heavy Hardware and House Furnishings on Sale
Advertises a wide range of hardware and home goods from Heavy Hardware and associated suppliers. Highlights including woodenware lamp ware bedstead furniture and a new shipment of items. Mentions gun makers and improved churn and washing machine claims with customer guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M
Her Majesty
War Department
Belmont
Hardware Trade Expands With New Stock and Goods
The shop announces season readiness with English and American market imports. It catalogs colored glass in multiple sizes, mixed paints, brushes, waterproof roofing and hardware items, new traps, galv galvanized nails, buckets, grinding stones, locks and hinges, promising a wide selection for patrons.
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Coe
Uead
Joseph Rogers & Sons
Berlin
Nikinda
B. M
Virginia
Potosi
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Peisin
J. F. Cunningham
Advetisevents
C. C. Richards & Co
Yarmouth
T. W. Cragg
Duckworth St
St. John’s
Hotige
United Kingdom
Dominion of Canada
T. ‘John’s
Parcel Post
J.O. Fraser
St. John’s Newfoundland
Ship News
Tywillingate
Eigeine
Caron
Montreal
Koy
Tepepeka Owen & Earle
Elmire
Menard
É &O
Baz
ST. Andrew's Church
Twillingnte
Hitchock
Asap Bourng
Wil Camp Bashl
Wate Hunzy Couper
Water Street
New Post Office
North Side
Twillingate
Notre Dame Bay
J.P. Tompson
Molisor
F. Berteau
Stipendiaary
South Side
Anpaxw Limmip
Mas Tsostas LinPrenp
A4lfraep
Linfield
Titus Janis
Samven Lares
Rachel Parsons
Saran Rowe's
Many Kyert- Ma Jos Davis
Joan Ropents
Murry
Houppsr
Lizzie Santa
Rawas Snerry
Onurcainn
Rosm Ginnerr
Ontvia Verge Rav
Jd K Kebuy
Joan Minty
Jonx Lantreip Dine
Jabez Hill
Woodous
Dale
Ideal” Manufacturing Company
Clyburn Spanvera Nail
Carpeer
Ates
Soukeshavas
Leon Paxels
Disston
Sorby
Pfrietda
Kirocka Qnd
Martin & Go
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