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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1912
Page
2
The Sun Twillingate lists subscription rates in Newfoundland and Canada at 5 cents a year and 75 cents elsewhere. Advertising rates are 50% off per inch with half rates for continuations, local concerts and bazaars 10 per inch, want ads 39 percent per word with a minimum charge of 20. Special contract rates apply.
The Postmaster General report of 1910 11 highlights widespread inexperience among outport postmasters and operators and urges competitive civil service examinations. It warns of growing needs for qualified clerks, trained officials, and knowledge of geography and climate. It notes the 1913 handover of wireless stations to government and gives figures on Newfoundland money orders and commissions. It also discusses proposed standard hours for outport posts and postmasters duties.
A brief note notes Rey A B S Stirt sent to Morton's HR about an upcoming sui matter. The fragment hints at internal staffing or scheduling actions involving named parties and a human resources contact.
News by Telegraph from St Johns describes Deer Lake pulp developments, seals figures, and shipping movements including Carpathia and Titanic. Reports on legislative prorogation, Queen Victoria dedication, and local incidents. Ambrose Taylor injured in Bonavista branch line accident near Port Rexton.
The Titanic strikes an iceberg in the Atlantic and sinks within about two hours, with about 2,300 passengers aboard and only 745 rescued by the Carpathia. Reports note a band playing as the ship sinks and describe the disaster as one of the worst in recent history.
Twillingate figure Mr Allison of Mt Allison University delivered a decisive affirmative in the intercollegiate debate against Acadia on Canada’s naval policy. His team, aided by Mr Guy and Mr Fitzpatrick, impressed Maritime audiences as Acadia’s eight-year undefeated stretch was broken.
Andrew and Frank Roberts are busy scraping and prepping apartments as signs of spring appear. The brothers focus on exterior cleaning and maintenance to ready units for warmer weather. Local residents note the early thaw offers better access for repairs.
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