Economic and social notes from late 19th century Europe
Long survey mentioning Europe trade in flax seed and textiles, railways investment, tobacco consumption and duties, rail traffic by class, church revenues, school provisions for children, and population housing data. Highlights include railway assets around £305.5 million, tobacco duty increase, and church endowments totaling substantial sums. Mentions London lighting rollout, and United States housing statistics with 73,046,000 total houses.
Call for Education in Exploits Bay and Nearby Settlements
A Northern Weekly Advertiser report recalls the Exploits Bay region and nearby sites like Botwoodville and Indian Arm, noting extensive saw mill activity and fertile fields but widespread educational neglect. The piece urges legislators and local managers to provide basic schooling, arguing that even minimal literacy benefits the growing children and future community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Exploits
Algo Lou Bay
Botwoodville
Indian Arm
Loo Bay
Tvo
Exploits Bay
Northern Arm
Kellick Island
Peter's Arm
Burnt Arm
Kite Cove
Address of thanks in reply to Opening Speech
Excellency the Sin Fey B.D. Garter delivers a short address of thanks after the opening of the Legislature Ways session. The remarks acknowledge the assistance and support of colleagues and officials in the new term.
Newfoundland Parliament Responds to City Fire Aftermath
The Legislature expresses sorrow over the July disaster in St. John’s, pledges rebuilding measures, and thanks the Governor for relief efforts. It commends Royal Engineers, naval support, and calls for careful planning of streets and public buildings while honoring past resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adth
Becdlleneys
Sir RB
Tri Carter
Order of St
St. John’s
Toone
Newfoundland
Royal Engineers
Hamilton
Her
Baldwin Walker
Hmnerall
Measetenne
Buzzard
St. John's
Address of thanks and approval for relief committee at disaster
Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Honorable House of Assembly acknowledge thanks for the address and approval of measures to relieve sufferers. They express confidence in the Relief Committee chosen to distribute charitable contributions and concur on assembling the Legislature at an unusual time to enact remedial measures, with ongoing attention from Government House, August 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Assembly
Government House
Welcome Mass Meeting of Methodist Sabbath Schools
The annual Mass meeting of Methodist Sabbath Schools will be held tomorrow at the North Side Church starting at quarter to three weather permitting. The programme includes devotional and singing, a short address by Rev. J. Fn Sabet, and discussion led by Rev. al Wheatley. Superintendents of schools and a collect ion in aid of the disaster at Trinity Bay are noted, with Whutelies and Parsonage reported as affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ji Fn Sabet
al, Wheatley
Fogo Cipouit
Trinity Bay
Annual treat for Marys Sunday School children
The Sunday School at Elerning Neck held its annual day on Tuesday the 9th. Children with banners marched from the school to the church for a service led by Rev. G. Chamberlain. After prayers the procession returned to the grounds for sports prizes and refreshments, with teachers aiding the children. J. I. Twukyer, Esq. was praised for his leadership and the ladies who assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Neégh
Mary's
Elerning Neck
St. John
Christ the Good Shepherd
Chamberlain
Prines
J. 1. Twukyer
Free Protestant Church Fund Raiser Letter from Leading Tickles
A letter from Herring Neck dated August 10 1892 thanks readers for subscriptions toward a Free Protestant Church at Leading Tickles. It asks for prayers for Christ to reign from rivers to the ends of the earth and includes an enclosed list of subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lrapina Ticices
Edstor Twillkingate Sun
Siz
God
Jesus Christ
Inspection of Salvation Army Funds Sparks Report
A London examiner appointed by Salvation Army critics investigated management of funds. The Fortnightly Review notes Arnold White’s inquiry into finances, exposing that money claimed to be under General Booth’s control passed through Knox Burbidge Cropper & Co. and could be drawn without proper accountability. The report concludes with sharp criticisms of bookkeeping competence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Salvation Army
London
Arnold ‘White
Sicily
White
Knox, Burbidge, Cropper, & Do
Booth Army finances praised despite calls for reform
A dispatch outlines criticism and defense of William Booth and the Army, noting Generals generous charity, family sacrifices, and independent means, while urging sale of four Hadleigh Colony houses bought for £1,400 to sustain ascetic aims and fundraising to fulfill a planned program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M ‘White
Bank of the London Joint Stock Savings
Booth
Hadleigh
Degpateh
Local Shipping Arrivals and Coastal Passengers in Halifax
The schooner Afinnie f with 250 barrels fish arrived from Labrador. the Galatea sails for Lisbon with 3 000ths of shore fish. the Maggie arrives from St Johns with provisions for RH Dutler. Precursor arrives from Labrador with about 600 barrels fish. Fire Brothers heads to St Johns with lumber. Newfoundland steamer arrives from Montreal with relief goods valued at 25,000 and is donated by the Allan Company. Virginia Lake brings passengers from various ports including Harber Grace and Gonavista. Coastal list details numerous travelers and destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Small
Morton's Harbor
Labrador
Nermfoundland
St. John’s
Montreal
Allan Company
Montreal Committee
H. G. Standard
Virginia Lake
Walsh
Harber Girace
Mr. Breen
Taylor
Boy-de- Verde
Mews
L. Mewa
Cutudina
J. Low
Angel
Stowe
Savage
Powell
Mullony
Gonavista
Mr. Hogan
Greenspond
Bryant
J.C. Earle
Broderick
Twitlingate
George Anthony
Joe Joy
Fortune Harbor
Maggie Parsons
Pilley
Issland
Mise R. Vett
Littl Bay
J. Daly
Power's
Mippers Harbour
Shave
Temple
E'S
Gleaner Arrives at Hopedale Amid Accidental Salute Injuries
News from Labrador reports the Gleaner Mission ship reached Hopedale from London on July 1 with mission supplies. A loading fault caused a gun to explode wounding two Esquimaux, a Nova Scotian present, and injuring a King’s Cove local. The Esquimaux was rescued in a pitiable state and not sent away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador Mail
Gleaner
Hopedale
London
Esquimaux
Nova
Suumndard
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Europe
Deiptaat
Ares Fort
Aresvalne
Austria
Hangery
Belgium
Tealy
Sbialcoj
Rai
United’ Kingdom
Church of England
Qol-Childrex
Gland
Wales
Ars
England
United Theaniwdal
Uies
Lis
ERD i EN van Meren
United States
Thapapula
Altahouse
van Pers
Northern Weekly Advertiser
Burnt Bay
Tadian Arm
Herring Neck
William Lanarya
Pilley's Island
Wm Reavis— NaseEs
Cts
Wm. Renina
Gen. Puddie
J.T. Pacdie
John Parsons
Edward Slide
Joseph Fudge
Thomas Roberts
John Roberts
Davryiel Ridnut
Nathaniel Paddie
Absalon
Miss F. Wiseman
A.C. Haines
Samuel Anthony N. Barnes
E. Miller
Samuel Howe
Ten, Ock
Joseph Harris
John Colbourne
Edward Smith
John Wheller
Sachees
Wn. Wheller
Little Bay Islands
James Strong, Esq
New Bay
Jacob Marrs
Jacob Moors
John Moors
the Salvation Army
Afinnie
Charles Bishop
Cross
Lisbon
BE. Dutler
Maggie
Capt
Percey
RH. Dutler
Witch Provisions
Fire Brothers
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