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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1896
Page
1
A correspondent urges the colony to help White Bay settlers facing destitution. The piece argues for local support structures, a saw mill, and trader-backed credit to enable fishermen to expand boats and reach further for fish, warning against piecemeal flour handouts and urging regional authorities to act.
Miss Stirling drew large crowds in Tvvillingate and St. John’s with a Friday concert at the Methodist College Hall and a packed evening service at St Andrew’s Church. Her performances included Ave Maria and Five Holy City, lauded for thrilling, entrancing power.
The Rev Canon Temple leaves Mace yacht Peggyy after a week of sailing and praise, noting The White Ople's poverty and dwindling supplies. He surveys two local schools, calls for aid, and spends Sundays at TH Covet, ending with a moonlit dance and shared joy among readers and fishermen.
The Church of Gueland Day and Sunday schools held a Wednesday Treat for children. They gathered at the schoolroom then marched to Castle Rock for feasting and sport with cheers for managers and officials. Adults joined in games, racing, and a half day off, with several local figures attending and contributing.
Report details a wildfire burning near Morton's and Tizzard's Harbors with heavy rain and ongoing efforts by residents to control it. No property loss is confirmed yet, but many are exhausted from days of firefighting and precautionary measures include removing furniture and sealing areas from salt water. Nearby neighbors may assist if conditions calm and rain ceases.
Local report notes information received about Miss Ghorgie Stirtang’s illness in town on Wednesday, followed by news of her improved condition. It records travelers and passengers from a Bay voyage and mentions clergy visits by Rev TL Jones and Rev W Harris. Also lists arrivals and cargoes including the Lord Devon schooner and cargo fish by the Narey and other ships.
Active agents sought by Big Rapids Mineral Water Co in Big Rapids Michigan. Earning potential listed as 12 to 23 hundred dollars yearly with a fall particulars offer. Sample offered at 25 cents.
The Jessies arrival with a great stiple provoked a stir at Scott's. About a thousand dollars worth of provisions salt and goods were taken, the rest paid in cash allowing others to profit. The English vessel Davis loads salt provisions and general goods for the foreign market and is due soon. A spronlidl sien of fish along the coast is noted with names of passengers and vessels mentioned.
A garbled telegraph notice cites injuries from a fall at a Haht-house on Palaedas and reports names like Montreal and Tau. Aug. 26 through Aug. 28. It mentions illness after Methodist colleges, doctors attending, and a vague government inquiry with references to royal papers and possible protection measures.
The report notes widespread violence in Crete with large Christian losses, a prisoner’s health risk, and rebel actions including destruction of a convoy and deaths of military engineers. It also mentions elections Patterson and Blair winning large majorities, Balmoral royal movements, contentious opposition by Frente press, and a fire destroying settlements in Michigan. Additional items reference an international race and a Cuban expedition.
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