Mean Spirit of Revenge Riles Newfoundland Politics
In a scathing letter the Evening Telegram calls the Tory government’s dismissal of Assembly officials Walsh, Mundy, Deady, Knight and Long a mean act of revenge. It accuses Morine and Goodridge of political intimidation, urges Newfoundland voters to resist oppression, and pledges support for Liberalism and Newfoundland self rule in the coming by elections. The piece praises the dismissed workers and attacks offshore officials while urging national solidarity.
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Messers
Walsh
Mundy
Deady
Knight
Messrs
Goodridge
Whiteway Party
Gouch
Fatch
Dendy
Long
Arailies
Messrs. Goodridge, Morine & Co
Mr. Goodridge
Mr. Morine
Newfoundland
Bond
Alfred B. Marine
Hns
Daiig
Borg
Terra Nuova
Foundland
Tory Des. Potisat
Evening Telegram
Woodford Labeled Traitor Sparks Liberal Backlash
Special to the Evening Telegram reports Woodford accused of treachery by Harbor Main Liberals. The piece denounces him as a bought turncoat and praises anti treachery sentiment, naming numerous prominent Liberals and calling for swift repudiation of his actions.
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Woodford
Harbor Main
Gainey
Kennedys
St. Johna
Wades
Hearns
Coles
Burkes
Basallos
Hochea
Fijleys
Churchills
Briens
Sewises
Arbor Main
Shime
Claha
Gy Lis
Treland
Carey
Harbor
Coar
Che
Legislature Prorogued Amid Tax Bills Passage
The General Assembly was prorogued by the Governor after a week long session focused on revenue and supply measures. Tory and mercantile factions faced accusations of political maneuvering to push taxes and confederation aims, with critics urging voters to reject perceived manipulation in upcoming bye elections.
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Tum General Assembly
Varias
Mercantile Party
Whiteway
House of Assembly
Tories
Whiteway Party
Confederation Moves Discussed in Halifax Chronicle
The Halifax Chronicle reports on July 21 that unscrupulous Tory faction seeks to force Canada Confederation for the colony within months. It notes potential moves by leading members of the present government and recalls prior correspondence before 1939.
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Thorburn- Winter
Dominion
Newfoundland
Canada
Halifax Chronicle
Goodridge
Hook
Crook
Queen's County
N.S
Forbes
Queen’s County
Ottawa
Halifax
Barnardo's Homes Highlight New Our Bubble Magazine
The July Night and Day reports Dr. Barnardo's work with waif children, noting 14,000 helped last year and 5,900 in care now. It promotes a new weekly penny magazine Our Bubble in chromo lithography, aimed at young people with illustrated child-rescue narratives and a serial.
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London
Barnardo
Lord Brassey
Royal Albert Hall
Ballardo
Cnter
Lhitist
Baccalieu Lighthouse Project Underway Near Herring Neck
Workers from Baccalieu and Herring Neck have begun erecting the lighthouse at Baccalieu Island. Local observers urge wider employment from Ferring Neck as the fishery is poor and many seek work. The Whiteway government funded the project in 1893, with Goodridge and Knight directing spending and progress.
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Baccalieu
Herring Neck
Ferring Neck
Messrs. Goodridge and Knight
Whiteway
Goodridge-Marine Party
Messrs. Goodridge
Knight
Newfoundland Sailor Drowned at Sydney
A Newfoundland sailor named Arch Osmond, about 21, attached to the s Louisbury, drowned off Sydney while bathing after skimming from the International pier. He sank after taking cramps and could not be rescued, witnessed by bystanders. He was the son of Mr Abraham Osmond of Tizzards Harbor, and the community extends sympathy to his family.
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Sydney
Robert Fraser
Coban
Arch. Osmond
Louisbury
International Pier
Neening
Abraham Osmond
Tizzards Harbor
Thas
Liberal Leader Whiteway Returns Ready for Elections
Sir William Whiteway, Liberal leader, returns to the city after a fishing trip and announces readiness to field a strong campaign against the Tories. He predicts a larger win than in 1889 and 1893 and says candidates are ready, sinews of war available, and the people back the Liberals.
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William Whiteway
Liberal Party
N.N
Lye
Leeening Pelegnum
Caserio Trial Opens in Carnot Assassination Case
The Carnot assassin Caserio faces trial amid hopes of exposing international anarchy. He describes how he stabbed President Carnot from the carriage and cried hurrah for Anarchy, then was restrained by police as the crowd reacted.
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Carnot
Caserin
Ravachol
Henri
Caserio
Bank leadership changes at Union Bank appointment list
Pinsent appointed Manager succeeding the late J Goldie Esq. W Hy Crowdy takes Pinsent’s place. W M Watson becomes receiving teller. Mr Peters becomes accountant, Mere Donnelly fills that role, and C Bayly joins as junior clerk royal.
Coastal steamers and coastal news from St John s
Local and General notes report St Johns coastal steamer delay and arrivals. The Gipsy master J W Osmond brought papers. English steamer Clementine from Glasgow with coal and brick to B Dutler. the Jeans bound for Labrador with coals and provisions. Terra Nova grounded near Stag Harbor Run but floated free with help from Flamingo. Forest fires threaten timber lands. Rev G S Chamberlain preached at St Peters and Flower Service at St Andrew s. Fisheries show slight improvement. Flowers Cove warns of poor fishery conditions. Twillingate Masons plan a day outing to Purcell s Harbour.
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St. John’s
Indian Arm
Stag Harbor
Seviour
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Ating San
Dr. Barnardo’s Homes
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Stenaer
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J. W. Osmond
Tmaster
Mr. Osmond
Clementine
Ball
Glasgow
B. Dutler
Jane Anthony Eames
Concord
Llewellyn Jones
Newfoundsland
Bermuda
Jeans
J. W. Roberts
Labrador
Twilling
Purcill’s
Iveta
Burnt Bay
F. Berteau, Esq
C E
Patten
G.S. Chamberlain
Herring Week
St. Peter's Church
St. Andrew's Church
Crow Lead
Fogo
Spring Bird
Alex
Nole
H. B. Spence
Flowers Cove
Harbor Grace
Grey Islands
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