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Groups: Kingston Newspaper clippings- Year: 1880
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 9, 1880
p.3 Wind Wafts - The Kingsford has been pulled off the shoals in the American Channel, but is not damaged. Passed Through the Welland Canal yesterday: barges Benson, Russel, G. Marley and tug Metamora, Thurton River to Collinsby, timber; steam barge Saxon, Cleveland, ... p.3 Wind Wafts - The Kingsford has been pulled off the shoals in the American Channel, but is not damaged. Passed Through the Welland Canal yesterday: barges Benson, Russel, G. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 10, 1880 p.3 Marine News. The sch. Erie Stewart sailed for Fairport with 353 tons of iron ore. Called at Swifts - stmrs Corinthian from Montreal, and Algerian from Hamilton. The prop Acadia arrived this morning. On her Mr. P. Harty is making his ... p.3 Marine News. The sch. Erie Stewart sailed for Fairport with 353 tons of iron ore. Called at Swifts - stmrs Corinthian from Montreal, and Algerian from Hamilton. The prop …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 12, 1880 p.3 Marine News. The str. Hiram A. Calvin pulled off the prop. Indian, ashore at Macdonald's Cove. 46 strs and barges passed through the Rideau Canal at the Kingston end during the months of May and June. The D.M. Foster has been chartered ... p.3 Marine News. The str. Hiram A. Calvin pulled off the prop. Indian, ashore at Macdonald's Cove. 46 strs and barges passed through the Rideau Canal at the Kingston end …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 13, 1880 p.2 Goderich - Shooting Affray on a Vessel - between first and second mates on sch. Midland Rover. p.3 Marine News. There were no arrivals this morning from the west. The sch Gearing finished her repairs today and ... p.2 Goderich - Shooting Affray on a Vessel - between first and second mates on sch. Midland Rover. p.3 Marine News. There were no arrivals this morning from the west. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 14, 1880 p.2 ad for Excursion to Rochester on str. Hastings. p.3 Wind Wafts - Passed Through the Canal Yesterday: schrs. Ariel, Toledo, corn; Jas. Wade, Chicago, corn; J.N. Carter, Toledo, corn; Shandon, Chicago, wheat; P.M. Rodgers, Chicago, corn; Emerald, Chicago, ... p.2 ad for Excursion to Rochester on str. Hastings. p.3 Wind Wafts - Passed Through the Canal Yesterday: schrs. Ariel, Toledo, corn; Jas. Wade, Chicago, corn; J.N. Carter, Toledo, corn; …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 15, 1880 p.2 Undeserved Complaint - delays in unloading from lack of barges. [Mail] p.3 Marine News. Local marine news is very scarce. The only arrival was that of the sch. Singapore, laden with 12,140 bush of corn, from ... p.2 Undeserved Complaint - delays in unloading from lack of barges. [Mail] p.3 Marine News. Local marine news is very scarce. The only arrival was that of the sch. Singapore, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 16, 1880 p.3 Labourers Union Dissolved - The Laborer's Union is no more. After a very indifferent existence of 3 months the Association has been dissolved, and once more the laborers will engage to do work as they please, or as it can be obtained. There was considerable trouble among the ... p.3 Labourers Union Dissolved - The Laborer's Union is no more. After a very indifferent existence of 3 months the Association has been dissolved, and once more the laborers will …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 17, 1880 p.3 Garden Island - 6 houses burned, no lives lost - details. Marine News. The sch. Paragon is loading telegraph poles. The steam barge Carlyle with 2 barges, laden with ore and lumber, arrived this morning. Called at Swifts: steamers ... p.3 Garden Island - 6 houses burned, no lives lost - details. Marine News. The sch. Paragon is loading telegraph poles. The steam barge Carlyle with 2 barges, laden with …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 19, 1880 p.3 Wind Wafts - The Sailor's Union thank the owners of the sch. Forest Queen for the gratuitous use of that vessel for Saturday's excursion. The str. Flight, on the way to Napanee, on Saturday, after calling for a number of passengers at Hog Island, in rounding the western ... p.3 Wind Wafts - The Sailor's Union thank the owners of the sch. Forest Queen for the gratuitous use of that vessel for Saturday's excursion. The str. Flight, on the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 20, 1880 p.2 Trent Valley Canal - possibility of it being enlarged to shorten route from West to East - details. [Montreal Gazette] Walk on the Water - letter to editor about possible life-saving device. p.3 The High Handed Dismissal - Lighthouse Keeper Buck - ... p.2 Trent Valley Canal - possibility of it being enlarged to shorten route from West to East - details. [Montreal Gazette] Walk on the Water - letter to editor about …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 21, 1880 p.3 The Clocklight - gov't refuses to pay cost of lighting dials for marine beacon purposes. p.3 Marine News. The sch. Annandale carrieds iron ore to Fairport. The sch. A.G. Ryan is loading iron ore for Charlotte. The ... p.3 The Clocklight - gov't refuses to pay cost of lighting dials for marine beacon purposes. p.3 Marine News. The sch. Annandale carrieds iron ore to Fairport. The sch. A.G. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 22, 1880 p.3 Customs Seizure - tug Active of M.T. Co. charged with smuggling some oil from Oswego - details. Yacht Races - part of St. Georges Society celebrations, 2000 people picnic at Channel Grove, yacht races mention Una, Emma, Laura, Oldrieve, Zitella details. Wind ... p.3 Customs Seizure - tug Active of M.T. Co. charged with smuggling some oil from Oswego - details. Yacht Races - part of St. Georges Society celebrations, 2000 people picnic …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 23, 1880 p.2 ad - Cheap Excursion to Cape Vincent - on Maud on Saturday July 24th. Lachine Canal - extensive operations commenced, using the biggest water pump on continent, 35,000 gallons a minute, run by two 75 horse power engines. p.3 The Sailors' Union - ... p.2 ad - Cheap Excursion to Cape Vincent - on Maud on Saturday July 24th. Lachine Canal - extensive operations commenced, using the biggest water pump on continent, 35,000 gallons …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 24, 1880 p.3 Marine News. A fleet of vessels is on the way down, and will reach here shortly. The sch. Clara Yoell is loading 416 tons of iron ore for Astabula. The sch. Edward Blake is reported ashore at Dyer's Bay, Lake Michigan, losing her rudder ... p.3 Marine News. A fleet of vessels is on the way down, and will reach here shortly. The sch. Clara Yoell is loading 416 tons of iron ore for Astabula. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 26, 1880 p.3 Marine News. The yacht Bloodhound, built by Capt. Cuthbert, has been sold to a Chicago gentleman. The Shipping Gazette has collapsed. Marine men don't care for news a week old when they can get it daily. A party of young men passed down ... p.3 Marine News. The yacht Bloodhound, built by Capt. Cuthbert, has been sold to a Chicago gentleman. The Shipping Gazette has collapsed. Marine men don't care for news a week …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 27, 1880 p.2 City Council - City Clock Light - letter from Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries - won't pay all lighting costs; Fish Bylaw - discuss Fish House, etc. p.3 Marine News. The rates from Chicago to Kingston is no more than ... p.2 City Council - City Clock Light - letter from Deputy Minister of Marine and Fisheries - won't pay all lighting costs; Fish Bylaw - discuss Fish House, etc. p.3 …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 28, 1880 p.3 Effect of a Leak - About a week ago the sch. Undine, of Hamilton, loaded 12,146 bush of wheat at Toledo for Kingston. After she had started and while sailing down Lake Erie the mate heard a gurgling sound, and suspecting that the vessel had sprung a leak, began … p.3 Effect of a Leak - About a week ago the sch. Undine, of Hamilton, loaded 12,146 bush of wheat at Toledo for Kingston. After she had started and while …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 29, 1880 p.1 Bay of Quinte Navigation - Notice is given in the Canada gazette of an application for the incorporation of "The Trenton and Bay of Quinte Navigation Company". The objects for which incorporation are sought are: "to purchase and own steamers, and to run the same on the Bay of … p.1 Bay of Quinte Navigation - Notice is given in the Canada gazette of an application for the incorporation of "The Trenton and Bay of Quinte Navigation Company". The objects …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 30, 1880 p.3 Marine News. Passed Through the Canal for Kingston: sch. Mediterranean, Toledo, wheat. The sch. Jessie Macdonald came in light from Charlotte, and is now loading lumber at the foot of Clarence Street. Freight on wheat from Detroit to ... p.3 Marine News. Passed Through the Canal for Kingston: sch. Mediterranean, Toledo, wheat. The sch. Jessie Macdonald came in light from Charlotte, and is now loading lumber at the foot …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- British Whig (Kingston, ON), July 31, 1880 p.2 Decadence of Shipbuilding - shipyards of Ontario silent since 1878 - workmen have gone to States. p.3 A Fatal Fall - An unfortunate accident occurred this morning. John Curran, an employee in the service of the St. Lawrence and Chicago Forwarding ... p.2 Decadence of Shipbuilding - shipyards of Ontario silent since 1878 - workmen have gone to States. p.3 A Fatal Fall - An unfortunate accident occurred this morning. John Curran, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
