Outrage over coxswainship change at Harbor Grace
Justice from Harbor Grace protests the dismissal of Mr. Dias Webber after thirty years as coxswain of the revenue boat. He alleges favoritism toward Valentine Webber and questions why long-serving men like William Jones Patrick Scanlon or William Titford were passed over. He condemns the move as an “outrage” and pledges future letters.
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Evening Telegram
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Tor
Dias
Webber
Htevenue
Valentine Webber
Munn
Charles Webber
William Jones
Patrick Scanlon
William Titford
Picturesque Canada offered in weekly parts for 10 cents
Moncton Moncton Tres promotes Picturesque Canada a fifty part historical work by Grant D D of Queen's University Kingston. Illustrated by Canadian artists and managed by LR O'Brien. Special price 10 cents per part from Moncton. Sample part available for 10 cents. Start from the beginning and collect all parts.
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Tres
Moncton
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Canada
Grant D. D
Queens University
Kingston
LR. O'Brien
Royal Canadian Academy
Moncton Tres
Y BR. Cana
Windward sails for Arctic voyage to Franz Joseph Land
Ancuancen Ruasra August 5 The steamer Windward with the Jackson north polar expedition aboard departed for Harbourova or Jugorski Schor after adding stores and Russian ponies. The crew will sail to Franz Joseph Land’s southern shore, ice conditions will determine landing. all members are healthy and confident of success amid a festive sendoff by government officials and the public.
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Ancuancen
Ruasra
Winduerd
Jackson North
Harbourova
Jugorski_Schor
Jugorski
Franz Joseph Land
Phe Cby
Embrace Ever Opportunity to Your Photographs
Tickle Point Twillingate has secured Mr. G J Cramony of Toronto for one month and offers modern styles in photography. Enlargements copying outdoor work landscapes buildings animals schools groups any size. New instruments imported. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cloudy days as good as sunny.
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G. J. Cramony
Toronto
Canada
Liberal Party Aims at Bye Elections in St John’s Districts
In the August 25, 1894 issue the Northern Weekly Advertiser reports Liberals rallying Whiteway supporters for bye elections. They note the City Club building on Duckworth Street is hired to host outport and city attendees, signaling serious Liberal intent to end mercantile control and oppose the Goodridge-Marine government.
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Liberal Party
Whiteway
City Club
Duckworth Street
St. John’s
Whiteway Party
Political Vindictiveness in Tory Rule Outlined
A letter from Evening Telegram at Harbor Grace accuses the Tory administration of political vindictiveness through dismissals of public officials. It cites a longtime Customs officer fired after thirty years of faithful service and argues the government acts without popular mandate, labeling its actions as undemocratic and purge-like. The piece criticizes alleged bribery claims tied to road spending and questions executive legitimacy.
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Harbor Grace
Customs’ Service
Whiteway Party
Masonic Outing at Purcell's Harbor Leads to Pleasant Day
Members of Twillingate Lodge F A M and guests rode twelve to fourteen horses and carriages to John Anstey's premises Purcell's Harbor. A noon luncheon followed a showery day with tea provided by Mrs. Anstey. D J Greene M H A Ferryland attended, adding humor to the gathering.
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Twillingate
Lodge F. & A. M
John Anstey
Purcell’s Harbor
Juncheon
Mr. Anstey
Visit From D. J. Greene Esq A Liberal Leader Visits Ferryland
D J Greene Esq Q C a leading Liberal figure and long time Ferryland representative arrived by Grand Lake last Saturday. He enjoyed a holiday North after defending election cases against Whiteway party members. Greene, a veteran legislator, is praised for his genial nature and steadfast service to Ferryland and the Liberal cause.
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Ferryland
D. J. Greene
Q.C
Grand Lake
Greene
Whiteway
St. John’s
Norris
Liberal Party
House of Assembly
Grand Rally of the White Way Party on Duckworth Street
A large crowd filled a Duckworth Street hall for the White Way Party grand rally ahead of bye elections. Leaders and supporters vowed renewed zeal for the autumn campaign, likening the moment to Thermopylae and pledging intensified effort.
Newfoundland Byelections Spark Toryism Backlash
Citizens, worn by months of strain, vow to strike at Toryism across Newfoundland. Stung by insult, they expect a strong reaction from yesterday’s Duckworth Street speeches as the echo travels through every island constituency and will shape results at the bye-elections.
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Newfoundland
Duckworth Street
Petition letters urging board meeting and representation
A letter from P. Moors of New Bay dated August 13 asks Twistingate Sun to publish an enclosed petition. He warns that without a meeting and two nominees on the Board the petitioners will seek authorities to form a new board to claim their share of the educational grant.
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New Bay
Twistingate Sun
P. Moons
Petition Seeks Retention of Bay School Teacher
A May petition from New Bay fathers and guardians asks Rev H Scott and the Education Board to keep Mr P Moors as day school teacher. It claims the chairman rejected a request for a meeting and sent a boy to collect names for a new teacher, urging the board to postpone any decision until a full fathers meeting can be held.
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New Bay
H. Scott
M. B. of Education, Exploita
New Tay
P. Moors
Arthur Yates
F. B. Moores
Kenneth Yates
Albert Yates
Adolphus
Voice from Pilley's Island blasts government bribery claims
A letter from Pilley's Island dated August 16 1894 questions government changes after Whiteway’s election victory and accuses Mr Goodridge and allies of bribery through road grants and social benefits. The writer warns leaders to avoid further backlash, citing distressed locals including women and laborers.
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Treillivarte San
Mr. Goodridge
Hdstor
Messrs
Goodvidge
Knight
Pilley's Island
Local and General and Corner Stone Ceremony
Annual treat for North Side and Crow Head Methodist Sunday Schools planned for Wednesday weather permitting. Cornerstone laid for the new Masonic Temple in St John’s noon ceremony led by Provincial Grand Master Sir W. Whiteway. Local bakery activity improved with boats delivering up to a quintal daily. Fishery news from Change Islands notes a prior failure but by the 17th boats reported one to two quintals each and hope for a good fall catch.
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North Side
Crow Head
St. John’s
Thornby
W. V. Whiteway
K.c.alg
Change Slands
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Highlighted at World’s Fair
The article notes that Ayer's Sarsaparilla was admitted at the World’s Fair, signaling that the Columbian Exposition directors were committed to honoring manufactures worthy of representation and support.
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Ayer
Passengers Arrive from Bay by Grand Lake on Thursday
The Bay trip carried Mrs Stafford and her sons along with Mrs Taverner Mrs John Purchase Mrs Colbourne Mrs Baird and Misses Tuck and Autle They returned for St Johns while Messrs D J Greene and J Kent and Miss White headed to Greenspond.
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Grand Lake
Sheep Destroyed by Dogs Alarm Local Owners
This week several valuable sheep were killed by dogs. Yesterday morning Samuel Chappell of Kettle Cove lost three. The dogs are at large without muzzles or enforcement, contrary to law, causing severe losses to hardworking sheep owners attempting to earn a living.
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Samuel Chappell
Kettle Cove
Grand Lake Arrives From Chateau With Passengers South
The coastal steamer Grand Lake under Capt Delaney docked Thursday from Chateau, linking with Windsor Lake. It carried many passengers bound for the South from various ports of call. Coast fishery reports are discouraging and the voyage along the coast is unlikely to be average. Ice in the northern coast lingers, leaving many vessels with little or no salt fish early this month.
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Grand Lake
Delaney
Chateau
Labrador
Windsor Lake
Portrait photography offer to public for month
A card in another column announces a one month chance for first class photographs. Mrs. Tucker has engaged Mr. G. Chauncey, recently arrived from Canada, to bring modern methods and equipment. He will produce good work and will specialize in outside sessions for individuals and families.
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Aring
Tucker
G. Chauncey
Canada
Fishery Change Islands Arrival Noted by Northbound Vessel
A craft had arrived at Change Islands from the North up to the 18th inst. The notice records the coastal movement of local fishing traffic with no further details on vessel name, origin port, or purpose.
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Change Islands
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Almast
Mr. P. Moors
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Thomas Ginn
Fadel
Frank Ginn
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