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  2. A TERRIBLE DISASTER. EXCURSION STEAMER TAKES FIRE.

    One of the most awful disasters of recent times occurred yesterday at New York. An excursion steamer, laden with nearly 2,000 passengers, took fire while proceeding ...

    Article : 87 words
  3. THE MISSION TO THIBET.

    The Dalai Lama, the ruler of Lhassa, is alarmed at the presence of the British mission in Gyangtse, and its threat to proceed to Lhassa, if satisfactory communications ...

    Article : 83 words
  4. The Argus.

    "I am in the place where I am demanded of conscience to speak the truth, and therefore the truth I speak, impugn it whose list." TO CORRESPONDENTS. ...

    Article : 5,700 words
  5. HOW TO ORGANISE.

    It is a hopeful sigh to see both the Reform League and the Farmers' League preparing, immediately after the election, for a vigorous platform crusade, ...

    Article : 1,289 words
  6. THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR. ADMIRAL SKRYDLOFF'S SQUADRON.

    There is now some doubt whether an engagement has taken place between the Vladivostock squadron and the Japanese fleet. It is known that the three Russian ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 411 words
  7. LORD DUNDONALD.

    An Order in Council has been passed by the Dominion Executive at Ottawa relieving the Earl of Dundonald, the general officer commanding the Canadian forces, of ...

    Article : 114 words
  8. THE DEATH RECORD.

    The actual extent of the casualties has not yet been ascertained, but up to the present 447 bodies have been recovered. One man lost his wife and six children, and ...

    Article : 56 words
  9. BANKING SCANDAL.

    A grave scandal has arisen in connection with the management of the Pomeranian Bank. Two of the directors of the bank, Herr ...

    Article : 158 words
  10. AT PORT ARTHUR.

    Captain Tsuchiya, who is in command of the Japanese destroyers and torpedo-boats outside Port Arthur, reports that on Tuesday he reconnoitred Shaopingtau, and ...

    Article : 132 words
  11. VESSEL AND HER COMPANY.

    The ill-fated vessel was the General Slocum, a three-decker ecxcurision steamer, well known in New York Harbour. She had on board, as nearly as can be ascertained, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 357 words
  12. THE APPLIANCES DEFECTIVE.

    The survivors make serious allegations against, the efficiency of the life-saving appliances. The life-belts, they aver, were rotten, and out of the reach of the children, ...

    Article : 47 words
  13. HELL GATE.

    The East River, on which the dreadful disaster has occurred, is really a strait which separates the city of New York from Brooklyn, and connects Long Island Sound ...

    Article : 408 words
  14. SOLDIERS ON SHORT RATIONS.

    On the landward side, skirmishes between the rival armies are of daily occurrence. Food supplies are becoming so scarce within the walls that the troops are reduced to ...

    Article : 73 words
  15. THE CRY OF "FIRE!"

    All was merriment aboard Bands were playing and flags flying when a terrible panic was created by the cry of "Fire!" The flames had started in the kitchen, and ...

    Article : 123 words
  16. UNREST IN RUSSIA.

    Great demonstrations of workers have been held in different parts of Finland, to protest against the prevailing conditions of government. Resolutions have been ...

    Article : 57 words
  17. THE CHINESE FRONTIER.

    General Ma, who commands the Chinese forces which are patrolling the border between Manchuria and China proper, has removed his headquarters from Chaoyang to ...

    Article : 68 words
  18. ADMIRAL SKRYDLOFF'S DARING.

    A remarkable report, which has not yet been confirmed, recently emanated from St. Petersburg regarding the squadron. It is said that Admiral Skrydloff brought his ...

    Article : 65 words
  19. THE SALVATION ARMY.

    Great preparations are being made for the international congress of the Salvation Army, which is to be held in London next month, and for which a huge structure is ...

    Article : 92 words
  20. AUSTRALIAN FRUIT.

    The cherry and strawberry season has opened with a large supply of fruit. This fact, combined with the poor condition of a proportion of the apple cargoes, ...

    Article : 105 words
  21. THE STEAMER BEACHED.

    To the north of Brothers Island the Steamer was beached, but by this time and in this spot it was impossible to lower the lifeboats. Dozens of parents threw their ...

    Article : 154 words
  22. THE LAND CAMPAIGN.

    Unofficial news has been received in Tokio of another desperate fight on the Liaotong Peninsula. The scene of the engagement is Fuchou, ...

    Article : 89 words
  23. NOTES ON THE CABLES.

    It is by no means certain as yet that there has been an engagement between the Vladivostock squadron and any Japanese war vessels, although heavy firing, heard ...

    Article : 998 words
  24. INSTITUTE OF ACTUARIES

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  25. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    A boiler explosion has occurred on board the destroyer Success, at the Isle of Arran. One seaman was severely injured, and three others slightly injured. ...

    Article : 101 words
  26. LAW NOTICES (This Day).

    At Half-past 10 a.m.—Ravenscroft v. Bulluss, Muir v. Stokes, Mackay v. Hamilton. First Civil Court. (Before Mr. Justice Hodges.) ...

    Article : 162 words
  27. DEEDS OF HEROISM.

    Happily the chances against success did not deter many brave men from making noble efforts at rescue. Dozens of small craft plying in the river were brought up ...

    Article : 179 words
  28. ARMIES IN MANCHURIA.

    The headquarters of the Japanese second army, which recently landed at Takushau and advanced to Siuyen, report that they are drawing close to the Russians, who are ...

    Article : 160 words
  29. FINANCIAL TELEGRAMS.

    To-day's quotation for silver is 25 7-16d. per oz., a decline of 1-16d. since yesterday. COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY. ...

    Article : 60 words
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  31. MAIL STEAMERS.

    The F.M.S. Armand Behic, Commander Guionnet, outwards, left Suez at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, the 14th inst. The P. and O. Company's R.M.S. India ...

    Article : 42 words
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