British naval action near Heligoland stirs readers
London reports describe a fierce engagement as four destroyers from the British fleet clash with German forces near Heligoland. The account highlights the bravery of Commander Rost and English ships, detailing torpedo exchanges, heavy shelling, and a dramatic last-ditch defense to save a battered cruiser amid smoke and destruction.
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London
Heligoland
Lange
Heros
Franke Rost
Slus
Laurel Sinking After Battle With German Destroyers
A damaged report describes the Laurel enfolded in flames as German destroyers engage, shells hitting the engine room and forward gun. Commander Brant Rose is wounded while crew fights to support lifeboats and save sailors in the bleak combat at sea.
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Destrose
India
Ove St Jiser
Abel
Brante Rose Kerionely
Oelow
Damage From Tuesday Storm Hits Town Homes
A heavy storm on Tuesday damaged several homes and utilities. Lightning struck a house on Mr. Tava You’s street, igniting a fire that spread to attic beams and walls. Three fires were reported, with phone lines and telegraph offices affected and power briefly disrupted. A resident was injured, and neighbors assisted in extinguishing the blaze as crews moved to assess the storm’s impact.
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Tava
Kwele
Giltere
South Islands
Notice vo Mariners No 5 1314 Newfoundland
Maritime notice from the Marine and Fisheries Department at St John s Newfoundland. Mentions tidal signals and navigation lights with details on position and color patterns.
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Newfoundland
Labrador
Notices to Mariners in Newfoundland Port Lights 1914
Notice details a lighthouse position Winsor's Bath Point near Tikkursau Island with a white tower and black hoist string. Describes light characteristics, elevation, and keeper dwelling. Issued by Mill Marine & Fisheries Department St. John's August 4, 1914.
Appeal to the People of Newfoundland for Naval Aid
The patriotic committee appeals to loyal Newfoundlanders to support Mother Country in extremity by boosting Naval Reserve from six hundred to one thousand men and increasing regiments. Funds will aid dependent relatives of combatants and other imperial needs. Subscriptions may be sent to local branches or designated officers for relief efforts.
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Polly Vv Coustrymem
Hag Bach
Gil Muijuy
Oflium ‘Dyers
Hue
Naval Reserve
Sis
Ain
Ada Hesinit
Mnuu
Notice to Mariners Newfoundland Labrador 1914 Light Details
Notice to Mariners from St. John s Newfoundland describes a light station at Manuel tetana with a sixth order dioptric lens and a white wooden tower, advising annual maintenance and operation details. It notes position, longitude, nearby structures, and that the station uses International Code of Signals with a light tower storehouse and flat roof. A. W. Piccor of the Marine Fisheries Department signs the notice dated August 8, 1914.
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O. Aia
Newfoundland
Labrador
Ford’s
Ford 5 Harbor
A.W. Siccott
Miny Marine & Fishérien
Department Marine & Fisheries
St. John’s
Necisiladlund
Manuel Tetana Os
Apatite Et al
Manuel Glands
Staile
A. W. Piccor
Sheries
Cape Harrigan Lighthouse Details 1914 Report
In Newfoundland at Cape Harrigan a lighthouse described with a white tower, red horizontal stripe, and a keeper’s dwelling plus storehouse. The structure features a high water warning light and a 236 second time period, with gear for navigation open to sea traffic. Official notes from the Marine and Fisheries Department in St John’s dated August 28, 1914.
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Naide
Cape Harrigan
Seward
Torre Colani
Aumiailly
To Let Or For Sale at Crow Head Residence
Fragmentary OCR reads a property notice offering to let or sell a dwelling near Crow Head. Names and specifics are unclear. text hints at a landlord James Hannu or similar and mentions furniture or appurtenances. Details incomplete. record preserves uncertain item.
Maritime Engineering Display at Verriens Harbor Engine House
A detailed description outlines a novel power engine with air compression, six 90 second cycles, and a white octagonal roof beacon to be shown on the engine house. The exhibit, built by Ming Maing & Fisher for the Department Marine and Fisheries, will operate this August with a warm display and nocturnal light demonstration beginning at dusk.
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Best Cove
S.S
Verriens
Harbin
Yemuree
Rom
Witout
A. Wy PiccoTr
Ming Maing & Fisher
Aladdin lamp promotes efficiency for churches and schools
A vintage advertisement touts an Aladdin lamp as the world’s best light with clear white illumination and low running costs. It claims significant oil savings and quick payback, urging churches schools and public venues to write the local Bole Agent at 4 Water Street St John’s for pricing and particulars.
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Alongest
den Sal
Moat Reliable
Malls, &c
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Frank Rosé
Laurel
Scubte
Alter Hoth
Sage
Post
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Tle Ingram
Jonket
Nors
Avetisian
Maine
Bnomny Anstwa Ube
Abelt
Kit Gowen
Chol
Sienaman
Hueiarkes
Bolt
Isaac Young
Mrs. A Pond
Clyde
Radwood
Gena Fall
Au Loup
Taupe
Japior
Avtse
Lawp
A.W. Piccott
Min. Marine & Bisheriee Heparin
Marine & Fisheries
J. John's
Attys TA
Damive Pont
High Water Boy
Kosver
Hay AL W. Piccont
Fitin
Merine & Bishdriaw Department Marine & Tinkeries
St. John's
Newfouarlland
Newfoundland, Labrador
Witsor's Harbor Point
Tikkur ‘Sau Island
Elcheture
Eythe
A. W.piccott
Mill Marine & Fisheries
Marine & Fisheries, ‘St. Job's, Nortoitadlend
Newfound
Davidson
E. P. Morris
J. W. Kent
E. A, Bowring
Pépartient Marine & Fisheries
St. John's, Newfouindland
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Nevice
Newpoundland Labrador
Dear Gove
Fog
Aarm
UE Nec
Atoyey
Deparment Marine & Fisheries
Ghesley - Woods
Water Street St
John's
Stapbaird
Saukel O. & Manuel's
Bank of Nova Scotia
Mess Savings Bank Department
Odice Hons Wyto
Jam Pleton
Manne
Twillingate Reaoch
Uresaet
Carriva
John Maunder
Duckworth
St John's
Canada Plains
Western Canada Flour Mills Co. Limited
Mandard Marble & Granite Works
Duckwoard
T Macityre
St Join's
Lowel
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