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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
2
The item lists rates for publication and engraving services with pricing per inch and per line. It mentions payment terms and special rates for subscribers and advertisers, noting deadlines and availability of rates for a future issue.
Two young lads flare in a canoe accident at Quidi Vidi Lake following the Regatta. Willie Lloyd and Walter Martin, sons of Dr. Lloyd and Mr. Alburt Martin, disappeared after the canoe capsized. Lifesavers recovered Lloyd first and Martin later, both unable to be revived.
On Twendy, South Side defeated North Side three goals to one in a quick, visit-heavy match at Pearce Field. Errors and offsides marked play as players aimed to keep the ball in play, with North Side slipping to two points while South Side pressed for the win.
A late erratum notes a misread in the third column of the issue, correcting to Canadian portal law. The report references Emily Hr Tor Houley Hr and notes name similarity caused confusion in the sonfacian during the week’s feature.
A garbled OCR passage from a local page mentions Baber Bouse of Nipperyee and a move from Best Intent to a day’s journey in poor condition. It references Prospere, a homeward retirement note, a young man and a woman, and a telegraph-related event with confusion over who is injured and where.
A noisy village event at North Side Methodist presented a school gathering with teachers, students, and visitors enjoying tea, music, and race games. Rev TW Atkinson led a short service, the National Anthem followed, and children dispersed as twilight fell.
A reader praised the harbor head for steadfast service during years of public events including a vice regal visit and urged continued prudent conduct. The letter defends composure under pressure, calls for fair play in sports and public receptions, and notes the newspaper prints editorials expressing reader sentiment.
A gold stampede sweeps from Hudson Bay Junction to a new field thirty miles north as a bullshroud curve narrows into the village. Inhabitants rush toward the rail for the north, pockets bulging with nuggets, including the station agent and postmaster.
Britain still leads in tea consumption per person. France shows one ounce per head, Germany two ounces, the United States seventeen ounces, and Holland also records notable figures.
A brief social note records a Thursday school treat at Sunlay School with attendees and activities mentioned in sparse OCR text. No further details available.
The vessel list includes Capt PF Hote arriving from the Treaty Shore with 100 barrels and 10 casks for Menara. Wells brings 10 barrels. Howlett arrives with Git byl Miles from Herring Neck. 150 barrels reach Baiff Bay. Capt Thos Luscombe from Loon Bay reports LO barrels. Capt Ales Scunmel at Change Ishi sails with 16 barrels. 200 barrels from Goazard for Farmer's Arm tied to HE dr. Earle, a dealer of A J Howlett.
Names appear across a village social schedule with Mrs and Mrs as hosts. Visitors include Mr A Rasburta Mrs L Quinond from Morion’s, Miss Benay Pearce to Morton’s, and Mr Sualth returning to St Johns by Clyde. The piece records arrivals departures and motor boat travel.
Mr Higar P Peyton arrived in his new motors boat described as 32 feet long and eight feet wide with a 74 hp engine. Mrs Peyton uses it for towing and passenger traffic. Several whales were seen near Back He on Sunday evening. The Clyde faced a major electrical storm on the North Side of the Bay causing a halt and damage risk. A heavy squall reached Lew Port with a lightning ride on the ship’s steel deck. Reports also mention ore shipments and repairs on various steamers, plus a New York bound whale crop note and several vessel movements including the American whalers and Chrome, New Jersey bound vessels.
Reports show St Johns and other leaders returning from abroad with plans to bolster Newfoundland and Labrador ties. Premier discusses revival of Bentoirae with Newfoundland partners, while Bishop Howley arrives from Rome. Efforts continue toward peace in Europe and preparations for colonial celebrations in Conception Bay.
The article reports a heated debate among public leaders over a government measure linked to the King and national unity. It notes a near unanimous vote in the House of Lords and mentions a sum of 182 to 67 as part of the discussion, with lines about political maneuvering and implications for royal authority.
The text describes a wartime era briefing on Home Rule talks and imperial diplomacy. It mentions Sir Edward Grey as Foreign Secretary and United States Britain relations, with references to the British public and a pending conference among political parties and leaders.
A Spanish political dispute over clerical influence prompts plans for anti clerical protests in Madrid and Barcelona. Cardinal Mery Del Fat announces the Vatican’s response will be sent to the Spanish Government via the Vatican and the college of cardinals.
Arthur Newton, Crippen case voliante, releases a public statement arguing no murder evidence exists. He notes possible “Shamrock” wreck events, references Lipton, Shawyrock, and yacht racing history, and mentions royal guests and a Solent wreck in 1901 as context.
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