Newfoundland Election Results Spark constitutional debate in Halifax
The Times cites Newfoundland voters blaming technical points in the new act for the upset of the Whitewayites and urges the Guodridge Government to resign for failing to meet constitutional standards. It complains Ottawa Tory sympathy and calls for accountability from the Rump in Newfoundland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpon
Newfoundland
Guodridge
Ottawa
Newfoundand
Halifax
The Queen of Corea Portrait in Demorest Magazine
A Demorest's Magazine profile describes the Queen of Corea at 41, noting her height, slender figure, intelligent expression, and aristocratic features. It highlights her middle part hair, almond eyes, black hair, ample wardrobe, modest jewelry use, long thin hands, and preference for cigarettes over Corean pipes.
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Corea
Leon
United States
Demorest
The Patriotic Japs and Chinese Morale
A New York Tribune excerpt contrasts Japanese voluntary war funding with Chinese army morale. It cites Aug 4 contributions near 15 million dollars, Bank of Nobility support of 1,006,000 plus 16 million in interest free aid, with many nobles donating over 100,000 each. It notes Chinese forces suffered cowardice inquiries and a captain beheadings order, reflecting demoralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Bank of Nobility
Ting
Yalu
Spring work to begin on inland ore development
Operations proceed as spring opens and a pier for ore trans shipment will be built. Three hundred fifty men will be employed to run ore from inland mining using suspended cables. The work aims to be ready after winter with favorable weather. Speed the good work.
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H. G. Standard
Dissatisfied With Road Boards In District Politics
The Prisingate Bn NORTHERN WEEKLY ADVERTISER reports private letters from across the district voicing strong dissatisfaction with recent Road Board appointments by the Tory faction. Correspondents allege partisan hiring, excluding Whiteway supporters, and favoring peddlers and clerks. They urge electing an honest laboring-men board, citing pay from Tory stores and broken promises from 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteway Party
Pilley’s Island
Whitewayite
EW. Roberts
Poller
Goodridge
Road Board
A Laughing Stock to the Outside World
The Tory clique’s bungling of political affairs since taking power prompts sharp satire. The Montreal Weekly Witness mocks Newfoundland governance, suggesting Gilbert and Sullivan could find fresh ideas from current events. It notes Cood ridge politicians invert laws to gain and keep power and criticizes poll management.
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Montreal Weekly Witness
Gilbert and Sullivan
Newfoundland
Coodridge
Election protests over ballot shortages and disputed results
The text describes opposition outrage as ballot paper shortages hinder voting and protests against government errors. Opponents were elected, while the government claims protests are binding and seeks to annul the successful opposition candidates, arguing their own slate should be declared elected.
Expressions of Sympathy for Josiah Colbourne
Our old and esteemed Post Master Josiah Colbourne, Esq., 3.P., has received many letters of sympathy from home and abroad during his bereavement and trial. He is grateful and uses the Sux to acknowledge these consoling messages.
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Josiah Colbourne
Note of Thanks for Sympathy on Death of Wife and Mother
Expresses gratitude from a family for sympathy shown after the death of a wife and mother. Acknowledges receipt of many messages and kindness from friends and readers through the Northeen WEEKLY ADVERTISER.
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Northeen Weekly Advertiser
Salvation Army Self Denial Appeal Notice
A Salvation Army district officer requests space in The Eelitos Piwillingate Sin to publish a self denial appeal. He asks for the accompanying notice and two additional notices in the following two weeks to widely publicize the campaign.
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Twitirsaate
E. J. Goosy
Salvation Army Self-Denial Week Planned in Newfoundland
The Salvation Army schedules its annual Self-Denial Week across Newfoundland from December 8 to an undetermined end date. Members and friends are urged to abstain from luxuries and even reduce expenses to boost funds for the Army’s social operations. The goal this year is 23000 dollars as appeals grow with increased demand.
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Salvation Army
Newfoundland
A Bright Future for Newfoundland Liberals Return to Power
A political editorial claims a bright future for Newfoundland as the Tory faction is defeated and a competent Government resumes power under honest representatives. It expresses hope for prosperity while suggesting the Liberal Party cannot improve conditions.
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Liberal Party
New Liberal Plan Promises Railways Mines and Jobs
The piece argues the current executive must resign, praising the Liberal Party's past and promising ambitious programs. It foresees railways, mining, land clearing for crops, and fisheries protection as paths to broad employment and prosperity in Terra Nova, with ongoing legislative action to expand opportunities.
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Rahal
Liberal Party
Terra Nova
Alleged Capital Crime In Fortunate Bay Death
Daniel McCarthy is brought from Harbor Briton jail to face capital charges for the death of Rideout after a quarrel at Fortune Bay. The alleged scene involved McCarthy striking Rideout with his heel, causing severe injuries and fatal hemorrhage. McCarthy, about 35, described as robust with dark complexion, awaits court decision.
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McCarthy
Rideout
Daniel McCarthy
Harbor Briton
Grand Lake
Newhook
Fortune Bay
Jézd
Nov
The Missing Me Falcon Disappears After Heavy Gale
The steamship Falcon left Philadelphia for St Johns and vanished in a heavy gale around October 8. All hands are presumed lost, including Captain Harry, with a crew of officers engineers firemen and sailors named as lost mariners, as reports from Boston note a gale on October 10 likely sinking the vessel.
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Philadelphia
St. Joan's
Colony
Henry Bartlett
Edward Tracey
Thomas Snow
Carl Fischer
Charles Rankin
David Barry
John Wells
George Kennedy
Lawrence Hackett
Bernard Wall
Michael Walsh
John Lutters
Stephen Johnson
James Burridge
John Verge
John Cassidy
St. John’s
Boston
Samuel Colson
General Butler
Adcon
Butler
Colson
Falcon
Atman
Harry
H. G
Standard
Austerlitz Arrives After Terrific Passage at Tilt Cove
The steamer Austerlitz, Captain O Sulli van, reached Tilt Cove from Swansea on Wednesday with a 2000 ton regulus cargo to New York. This will be the last boat there this season. The bay steamer Prince has been in Norris Arm all week with a broken shaft and propeller, ending email service for the season and returning to St John from there.
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Austerlitz
O’sullivan
Tilt Cove
Swansea
New York
Lrince
Norris
St. Jolurs
North Side Sunday School Joins Procession for Lucy Preston
Children from North Side Methodist Sunday School are asked to assemble at the school at 2 o clock tomorrow to attend the funeral procession for Lucy Preston. The service will be held at North Side Church.
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North Side Methodist Sunday School
Lucy Preston
North Side
Reverend Rev J Hill Voyage In Newfoundland Mission Work
Rev J Hill of the Wesleyville circuit served as a passenger aboard the Virginia Lake on its trip to and from the North. He was visiting White Bay on ministerial duties under the Bonavista district he chairs.
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J. Hill
Wesleyville
Bonavista
Virginia Lake
White Bay
Railroad progress pushes toward Grand Lake final
The railroad construction advances with vigorous effort. About three hundred miles finished, bringing the front terminus within twenty five miles of Grand Lake. The Reid brothers praise the country along the line as they update readers on the project report by H. G. Standard.
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Grand Lake
Messrs. Reid
H. G. Standard
Fire destroys Rodgers lease and contents at Friday's Bay
On the evening of the 20th air a fierce storm raged as Mr. John Rodgers of Friday's Bay lost his lease and nearly all belongings to fire. Five children are affected and the family needs clothing and aid. contributions are welcomed with thanks.
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John Rodgers
Friday's Bay
Coastal Steamer Virginia Lake Delays Due to Thick Weather
The coastal steamer Virginia Lake under Capt. Taylor arrived Thursday evening after reaching as far North as Griquet. A snowstorm and heavy fog forced the captain to stay in port until daylight. Passengers Mrs. Tobin and Miss Power traveled from here to St. John’s.
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Virginia Lake
Taylor
Griquet
Mrs. Tobin
Miss Power
St. John’s
Popular Railway Contractors Cheered by Navvies at Harbor Grace
On Wednesday afternoon at Harbor Grace Station the well known Messrs Heid railway contractors were cheered by navvies returning from the interior as H D Reid escorted his bride to the special train. The scene praised the firm for their fair treatment and generosity.
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Newfoundland
Messrs. Heid
H. D. Reid
Harbor Grace
A. G. Standard
Sailors endure gale to reach Greenspond after long voyage
The schooner Wm. George Woolfrey from Morton's Harbor and its rabbi crew faced a fierce gale after leaving St John’s. Driven far offshore, bulwarks were cut away and decks swept as sails were shredded. They reached land near Greenspond with help, securing sails for future trouble. Passenger Samuel Small of Morton's Harbor rode to Gambo, then home via Burnt Bay.
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George Woolfrey
Morton’s Harbor
St. John’s
Greenspond
Samuel Small
Gambo
Burnt Bay
Destruction North by Late Gale
By the arrival of the Virginia Lake, Capt. Taylor from Griquet, we learn that a gale on Tuesday the 20th ult caused heavy damage. Dower’s schooner at Conche wrecked. St. Anthony Methodist Church blown down. two Moore boats with 900 fish and lumber aboard wrecked. Saint John’s S B M hake wrecked. Edystone trader ashore at Grey Talands. stages blown down along the ettorey.
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Virginia Lake
Taylor
Griquet
S. BM. Hake
Monroe
St. John’s
Edystone
Hodge
Grey Talands
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