Foggy England Accidents and Global Turmoil News
Telegraph reports fogs causing many accidents in England while Japan presses toward Pekin and a winter campaign is planned. British fleet occupies Chusa Island as Burns seeks a labor union link in New York. Yellow fever in Rio and Armenian massacres spark international concern amid political moves in Britain and Italy.
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England
Japan
Pekin
Chusa Island
John Burns
New York
Rio
Queensland
Silvia
St. John's
Cleveland
Congress
Great Britain
Italy
National Board of Health
Lord Rosebery
Sassaii
Prince of Wales
Berlin
Ottawa
China
Nebraska
Porte
United States Senate
Germany
Miscellaneous Briefs From Recent Observations
A sister of the late Mr Spurgeon preached in London. Moors introduced geography into Europe in 1240. A Japanese forest plant grows six feet in thr weeks. Paris reports multiplying female bootblacks. Jerusalem has 135 liquor outlets with fees to Constantinople. Frequent hair trimming thickens not the number. Australia leads in public worship per capita. Some Chinese and Africans use the ear as a coin pocket. A Michigan amateur oculist built a glass eye for a spaniel. the dog soon accepts it.
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Michigan
Salvation Army Self Denial Week Planned Across Newfoundland
The Salvation Army announces a Self Denial Week from December 8 to 15 with campaigns based on War Cry pamphlets and soldier outreach. Proceeds from prior years show growth, and officers promise to live on bread and water to boost the target. Soldiers will visit homes while bands serenade in some areas to raise funds.
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Salvationists
Newfoundland
Banda
Poultry Advice From Camillin Poultry Review
Your poultry may be neglected and your loss. Grandmother's ideas clash with modern needs though once good. The Camillin Poultry Review explains everything about poultry in a large monthly Toronto magazine. Subscription one dollar yearly, or two new subscribers for 31.50. Send for a free sample copy to H B Donovan Rovico nearing its nineteenth year.
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Camillin Poultry Review
Toronto
Randars
H.B. Donovan
Reduced Subscriptions Announced for Scw Newspaper
The Northern Weekly Advertiser notes a price cut from January to one dollar per year. It invites new subscribers across the district and beyond, urging early signups to gauge paper stock before navigation closes. Existing subscribers through 1895 will pay one dollar.
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Scw
A Respectable Citizen Taken Away in Death
The community mourns Mr. James Peyton a respected Twillingate Mason who died last Saturday after a period of illness. His funeral was held Wednesday with a large Masonic procession and service at St Peter's Church. His remains rest in the Church of England cemetery as clergy and brethren offer prayers for his soul.
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James Peyton
Messenger of Death
Grand Lodge
Twillingate” Lodge
St. John’s
Church of England
St. Peter's Church
R. Tespair
Bethel
Crosby Lodge annual meeting elects officers and reports
Crosby Lodge L O A held its annual meeting Wednesday. The Worshipful Master W Hughes and officers were re elected for the coming year. The financial report shows 200 in sick benefits, expenses covered, balance 62.33. The lodge also has nearly 2000 dollars in savings and investments, making it one of the colony’s wealthier Orange Lodges.
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Crosby” Lodge
L.O.A
W. Hughes
Orange Lodges
Wm. Hughes
W.M
Financial Statement Audited and Found Correct
Audited financial statement confirms accuracy. Named officials Nort and Garp referenced in the record as having oversight and verification roles.
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LB. Nort
Geo. Garp
Election of Officers in Crosby Lodge No 30 A A O
Officers elected for the coming year include Wm Hughes re elected as W L, Charles Mayne, Charles White, Joseph Fifield junior, John Lunnen scribe, Josiah Colbourne treasurer, Thomas Young lecturer, Noah Wheller director, Walter Purchase and Thomas Purchase, investiture committee members Geo Gard Titus Manuel Charles Mayne Thomas Young Wm Ashbourne, sick committee Isaac Pond John Roberts Edward Inga Peter Jenkins Wm Harbin Shem Yates Noah Wheller Thomas Purchase Walter Purchase Wm Marsh John Anstey, and trustees Titus Manuel Charles Mayne.
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Crosby” Lodge
TO. A
Wm. Hughes
Charles Mayne
Charles White
Joseph Fifield
John Lunnen
Josiah Colbourne
Treas
Thomas Young
Noah Wheller
Walter Purchase
Thomas Purchase
Bros
Geo. Gard
Titus Manuel
Wm. Ashbourne
AupiTine
Geo. B. Nott
Isaac Pond
John Roberts
Edward Inga
Peter Jenkins
Wm. Harbin
Shem Yates
Wm. Marsh
John Anstey
Loyal Lodge No 5 Annual Meeting Elected Officers
The Loyalty Lodge No 5 annual meeting Tuesday night elected officers for the coming year. William Guy was re elected WM James Preston Dol elected Albion Minty Chap Alfred Lacey Rec Sec John White fin Sec damage? Gilbott re elected Gerge Randall JD af C elected George Roberts Lecturer William Hicks Joseph Gedge Investicatine Communitg Albert Linfield William Ridout James Sharpe Archibald Hicks Thomas Stockley James Praston Albert Linfield Trustees Geo Guy Andrew Liefeld Representative Andrew Linfield
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Loyalty” Lodge
Loyalty
William Guy
James Preston
Albion Minty
Alfred Lacey
John White
Damen Gilbott
Z Reas
Gerge Randall
Dangerous Sliding On Church Hill In Twillingate
A letter from December 6, 1894 urges Twillingate officials to stop dangerous egging sliding on Church Hill. The writer notes people risk broken legs and contrasts past fines on bonfire night with inaction now, calling for a lawful halt to the activity.
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Twillingate Sun
Church Hill
Protection Needed for Timber Lands
Morton's Harbor November 30 letter to the editor recounts a timber cutting voyage near Exploits Bay where two men from Botwoodville Mill claimed private ownership of the land and warned of legal action. The writer asks the newspaper to publish the law on agricultural grants vs timber rights and argues for public clarity and protection for poor timber seekers against potential oppression.
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Morton's Harbor
Willingate Sun
Exploits Bay
Burnt Arm
Botwoodville Mill
Falconburgh
Burt
Henry Burt
Anchorage
J.P
Workingman
Tremain
Editorial critique of government tax action and Herald stance
A Saturday editorial argues constitutional government and government taxation beyond legislative authority. It questions Lord Ripon approval and notes the Herald’s shift in support, alleging reliance on distant authorities such as the London Times. The piece critiques the Herald for backing unconstitutional action and for seeking Atlantic validation.
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Lord Ripon
Herald
Atlantic
London Times
Quote from The Times on Government Purity and Resignation
The Telegram cites a Times critique urging the Goodridge Government to resign and calling it an embodiment of constitutional purity or nothing. It accuses the administration of corrupt activity, vote buying, and misuse of public funds during elections, arguing the electors view them as nothing rather than pure constitutional authority.
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the Thunderer
Goodridge
the Times
Lord Ripon
London Times
Board of Works
Newfoundland politics in chaos over Governor O'Brien
The article denounces Governor O'Brien and his minority ministers for a flagrant departure from responsible government. It argues the Goodridge Marine administration should resign and suggests Ottawa’s influence drove Newfoundland toward confederation. The piece warns of ongoing political chaos harming Newfoundland’s finances and links events to Ottawa-backed aims.
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Newfoundland
O'Brien
Goodridge-Marine
Goodridge- Marine
O’brien
Whiteway
O Brien
Ottama
Grote
Ridge
St. John’s
Nova
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Telegraph
Salvation Army
Northern Weekly Advertiser
Financial Statement
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