Turbulent Telegraph Notes Include Wars, Storms and Proposals
Telegraph summary reports a wide array of events including a Turkish warship sinking with 500 crew drowned, bail for O'Brien and Dillon, Germany denying slave trade sanctions, US Senate passing anti lottery bill, destructive storms in Southern France, and political notes on Canada Newfoundland proposals and Mackinlay's bill. Also mentions harvest failures, ice on Colon, Kéewatin loss on Lake Winnipeg, and Lisbon banking tremors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattrax
Cangreds Committee
Ceuada
United States
Provident Harrison
Eliane Boolsult
Yeaturday
Grisia
Liston
France
Salua
O'Brien
Dillon
Germany
Sensis
Tapper
Labrador
Gos
Worns
Portogoese
Lisbon
Canada
Newfoundland
Mackinlay
Sir Fobn McDonald
Holitar
Apa Af Good Hope Bank
Joey Police Capital Reserve
Spain
Osman
Digas
Suakin
Cunada God
Colon
Conagh
Brazil
Druggs Legation
Galen Pluse
Lazio
Electric Light Improves Suez Canal Transit Times
A British consular report notes rising use of electric light in Suez Canal traffic since its 1887 regulation, with ships allowed to travel at night. Transit times shortened from 36 hours in 1886 to 25 hours 30 minutes by 1889, and average times fluctuated into 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Said
Prince March
Wight
Official Public Notice From Northern District Authority
Official public notice announces appointment by the Gararoor-by Commission under the Great Loss of this Eslonud. It lists James Carter as the acting-officer for the Northern District and specifies duties to govern polyas and special instructions during tenure. The notice dates to 1590 and references the Dapusioe and Bislifts in the Northern Disixio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibreas
Gararoor
Eslonud
Sousern
Thein Polyas
Bersby
Offic
Dapusioe
Disixio
James Carter
Peant
The Fisherman Friend Recalled as Familiar Phrase
James Murray notes the phrase Familiar in our mouths as household words appearing in discussions of The Fisherman’s Friend. The item reflects a literary or editorial reference and underscores enduring market familiarity.
Some of Our Cheap Lines at St Johns Store
Visitors from the Northern Outports are actually invited give us a call when in St. John's. The advertisement lists wide discount offerings including 200 dozen pinafores and aprons, many male and juvenile garments, 7000 pairs of pants, blankets, room paper, hats, jackets, shoes, dress goods, calico, sheeting, and towels with prices and varieties, urging shoppers to visit the store for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aizos
St. John’s
Odell Types Writer Ad Promises Superior Work
An Otis style advert announces the Odell Types Writer Co offering a $1000 reward for an operator who can beat a new device. The copy touts durability and speed with claims of better performance than rivals and requests pamphlets or endorsements from dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ODELL
Gabe Odell
Ryan van Badome
Nya
Spacal Indusomense
Indorsomenta, &Co
Addrove
Odell Types Writer CO
Chicago
Ill
Public Notice on Stray Swine and Pig Styns Removal
Public notice warns that all swine found wandering in streets and passages will be prosecuted under law. It mandates removal of pig sties along pools and borders with penalties for owners, citing specific bar dimensions and enforcement standards.
Hardware Store Ad Lists Vast City Stock
An extensive hardware and general goods advertisement announces Burup and Heavy Hardware offering a massive stock. The listing includes tools, nails, saws, chisels, planes, boilers, home furniture, kitchenware, garden items, and tableware with broad price ranges and patterns, claiming the largest city stock and new patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badsteads
Holf Coater
Ota
Joseph Rogers & Sons
Kgg
Berlin
Ant Potosi
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Telegraph
Suez
Birkth
Usb
Mr. A, Kelbourne
Xean
Mary Juanita
George
Mary J. Furusaux
Strang Nerf
Neupnowieree
T. O. McMurdo
Sesbedy
St. John's Wholesale Agents
Light
Water Street
North Side
James Murray
Hopt
Odell Typs
Inrga
Berteau
Mason & Hamlin Cabinet
N. Ohman
Watchmaker
Jewaler
Johns, NF
N. Ohiman
Jawellery
Salw Boone All Kindy
Jaweilery
Onder
Shoriea Notica
Iadtara
Monigrams
Wosting
Bagagortout
Taga
Atistiguily
Burup & Heavy Hardware & General House
Eta
Bellahoa
Adm
Chisuls
Angur
Coopers
Disston
Rip
Sorby
Attenpion
Water Street, St. John’s
WM Campbel
Svoonsson No Tua Nate Henny Poon
Butcher
Taommmox
Leélv
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