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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
2
In week 48 the Admiralty notes activity by submarines and surface escorts. Owners of ships over 1600 tons and 13 smaller vessels faced attack, while 17 **uahecersfn** attacks were repelled by British steamers under escort.
A garbled report describes a South Atlantic event involving a slave and a British troopship strike. It mentions a smoke screen and a colonial conflict, with unclear references to a mutiny or capture and a February sinking near Africa. The fragmentary text lacks coherent names or dates.
Congress approves a war resolution by a 313 to 53 vote, placing the United States closer to conflict with Germany. Trade Unionists decry German actions as the Food Commission enforces one meatless and one potato-less day weekly. Governor Davidson urges enlistment in forestry battalions to support war effort and national defense.
In Mesopotamia General Mande appears challenged as Russian advances press the eastern front. The British and Russian forces move toward a decisive moment, with both armies poised to strike at a weakened Turkish defense. The situation suggests a rapid, high-stakes confrontation on approaching days.
Fragmentary report notes British capture of villages and close contact with German forces. New York dispatch claims desperate fighting along the Front with German attempts to retake ground. British and French line holding, with heavy guns deployed and ground pressure ongoing.
A fragmented OCR passage depicts chaotic visions of dread and drowning figures. It references a steamer sighting, a German regime and ruined cities, with scattered lines about waiting women and a providential reckoning in due time.
Fragmented text reports rumors of Austria rejecting German unification schemes and Vienna signaling potential peace moves. The garbled notes reference German papers and possible Austrian counter proposals, with unclear statements about Emperor and preparations.
The note congratulates Magistente Scott on the birth of a child from St John's. An interview attempt is mentioned but not completed. The inquiry references a baseless claim about the magistracy and a belt or carpet detail.
For sale an LAL large tract with waterside access and an active cod fishery operation. Interested parties may contact ALB at Springidute for further particulars and details on the bidding terms and location specifics.
The death occurred Friday of James Jenkins of the Arm at age 45. He had been in fair health and his passing came quite suddenly.
On Good Friday a daughter was born to Capt Hurd at Conwell Avenue St Johns. The infant named Roberts is noted in local records with family Roman Catholic ties and church attendance.
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