Murder at Althaxo Leads to Trial and Investigations
Trial of Andrew MacRae in a Northampton murder case collapses as a juror is removed. A headless armless body is found near Crick, with clothing traced to Miss Pritchard and Mrs. Andersen. Police pursue connections to MacRae, his wife, and a missing woman, amid conflicting alibis and sensational evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crine
Altharp
Northainpton
Conthton
Crick
Rae
Baird
MacRae
Andrew MacRae
Phi Ack
Birmingham
Andrew MacRie
BR Tae Andersen
MacRaa
Annie Pritchard
Stn
Boston
Mass
Baracen
Northampton
Parisi Tly
Kate
Edgeware Road
Ighter
Tite
Pilgrim Jubilees and Papal Pilgrimage Notes
Fragmentary item describes pilgrimages connected to the Pope's jubilee starting late January and February. Mentions Alsace Lorraine pilgrimage, Italian and Spanish components, and expected large crowds. References archbishops, dukes, and holy see figures with unclear events and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Alsace Lorraine
Gilshy
Ation
Spain
Lin
Halifax Conference ends with mixed views on federation and fisheries
The Halifax Conference between Canadian and Newfoundland delegates concluded on November 16 after a week of discussions. Officials issued a cautious statement that results would be laid before governments for approval, with plans for a unified approach to fishery issues and imperial relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Newfoundland
Toronto
Novath
Canada
Ollock Tesday
United States
France
William Whiteway
Bond
Harvey
Dominion
Hall's Bay
Opening of Organ at Little Bay Island Church
The Little Bay Island Methodist congregation opened a $90 Mason & Hanlin organ on Sunday December 11. Rev. W. Rex preached from Pealon. The collection totaled $35.04, with $58 raised by Miss F. Wiseman and $7.90 by Miss Chowd leaving about 20 to raise for the instrument. The community celebrates this aiding addition to church singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Friends
Little Bay Island
Mason & Hanlin
Rev
W. Rex
Pealon
F. Wiseman
Little Bay
Steamer Jercles Visits Sanday on Freight Run
The steamer Jercles reached Sanday in the afternoon after hauling a boat and sawmill machinery for Mr George Clarke. The voyage aimed for Hall's Bay and Botwoodville but was halted by a frozen bay. Passengers included Mr Tolin and Mr W H before returning to St John’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jercrles
Hall's Bay
Botwoodville
Exploits
George’ Clarke
Botwondville
Ather
Santa Claus's Advice From Tyedllingee Editor
A letter from the editor attacking a Sun article on “Dangerous Sliding.” The author admonishes busybodies and advises maids to enjoy themselves despite critics, promising to respond if the writer meddles again. The note ends with holiday wishes and a merry Christmas.
Horse Stampede Injures Coachman On Barnes Road
At about three in the afternoon on Barnes Road a horse bolted with a cart. John Hennebury the coachman and J F Martin were aboard. Hennebury was thrown when the cart struck a telephone pole, breaking both legs. He was taken to hospital after initial treatment. Stanbury suffered minor injuries. The frightened horse fled toward Hosles Town and was not stopped until near the Railway Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes’ Road
John Hennebury
J. F. Martin
Sransbury
Stanbury
Hennebury
Ait. Gillard
Hoslestown
Evening Telegram
Fortune Harbor captain boards Westville for next season
Capt J Lannen of Fortune Harbor Green Bay arrives in this city to fit out Westville for the sea fishery next season. The vessel has long brought good luck to her owners led by Capt Bragg of the Ranger, known for swift trips and steady promotion after prior successes. Evening Herald. Nov. 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lannen
Fortune Harbor
Green Bay
Westville
Capt
Lannen
Bragg
Ranger
Twestedile
Evening Herald
Silver Clif Mine at Placencia Promises Growth
Mr John W Foran, owner of the Silver Clif Mine at Placencia, reports strong prospects with a workforce expanding to hundreds in spring. The mine yields silver lead and trace gold, with a fine ore specimen exhibited at the Museum. Capt Jonathan Brett to command the sealing ship Walrus, sailing from Seldom-Come-By, praised for past success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
W. Foran
Placentia
Jonathan Brett
Souris Light
P. & L. Tessier
Brett
Fve
Naw repairs and business grows on Water Street estate
The article notes Mark Chapfin new brick tailoring shop rising on Water Street east of Surene area. It includes a brief dated reflection on 1897 recruitment figures for medical examinations, citing 6 955 recruits compared to 61 024 and 99 987 respondents with 39.8 percent in 1891 and 37.7 percent in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyapim
Buinnina
Mark Chapfin
Young
Water Street
I Surene Ory
Iydre
Local Notices and Shipping News From Little Bay Island
The issue covers subscriptions, a mill sale by Mr. B J Boyle at Little Bay, a correction on a marriage notice, property for sale from the late Mr. Simon Small of Tizzard's Harbor, and Christmas community events. It notes ships like the Dorothy and the Star Brothers sailing to St John’s, upcoming sealing ventures with Captain Jonathan Brett and the Walrus, the steamer Mastiff under Captain Jacob Winsor, and a Royal Scarlet Chapter meeting with officers elected for the year ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Small
Tizzard’s Harbor
Crosby Lodge No 30 Installs Officers for Next Year
Crosby Lodge No 30 officers were installed and elected at the annual meeting on Wednesday December 7. The roster includes W. Hoares as WM, J. Conpourak treasurer, J. TAUNNEN BS, OT MANUEL Lecturer, Jacon Moors duside Tyler, and Josere Ptr kt py! Ontaide Tyler, with various other officers and committee members listed by side and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby” Lodge
Lin
W. Hoares
Roswermanp
Youra
C.D. Mayne
J. Conpourak
J. Taunnen
Manuel
Ds. Cen
Jacon Moors
Duside Tyler
Josere
Ontaide Tyler
Bros. OP Chard
Titus Manuel
Young
Wayne
Win
Ashbourne
Oon
Tetemnes
Bruty
CG. D
Mayne
Titus Manué
France
Conturrirpe
Bros
Geo. Guard
Geo. Nott
Jenkin'x
Cove— Bros
Tsang
Bond
Adie T Uc
Bhrrrall
Ara Peter Jenkins
Mdwart Ings
Isub Wi
Eler
Shen Yates
Jares’ Willer A. Spencer
Baek Hay Thos
Pareco
Jas
Purchase
Virginia Lake Captains Arrive at St Johns on Tuesday
The eqagtal steamer Virginia Lake Capt. Wash arrived Tuesday evening en route to St. Johns with a large number of passengers and near full freight. Foggy weather in White Bay delayed the ship, which stayed until morning before continuing south. Passengers include Mrs. Tubin Rev Mr Andrews John Curtis Andrew Linfield Andrew Roberts Jr Edward Roberts Sr and Mr W G Smith and Mr C D Mayne from Pools Island and Fogo.
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Virginia Lake
Wash
St. John’s
White Bay
Metropolis
Tubin
Death toll strikes our community with two funerals
Two funerals were held at St Peter's Church on Thursday afternoon for Hannah Colbourne, 72, a respected resident, and Mary Ann Inder, 21, daughter of Samuel Inder, both mourned by relatives and friends. Rev. R Temple offered the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Peter's Church
Hannah Colbourne
Church of England
Mary Ann Inder
Samuel Tnder
R. Temple
R.D
Tisteess Prevails in Nevada and Spain Triples Alliance Strength
By Telegraph report covers Hawa December 10 noting Tisteess victory in Nevada Colasida and exhumation plans for Jaron Regis. Mentions murder case Schumann confession at Countess Villa Parrara, and English Liberals split over Home Rule. Also reports Sagasta premier in Spain, Ribot majority in France, Panam Canal directors to be arrested, cotton strike in Manchester, and various European tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawa
Ae Carew
Bartles
Hamburg
Sagasta
Spain
Italy
Ribot
Lesseps
Panama Canal
Saiti
Friserach
Manchester
Gladstone
Linmore& Co
Tennyson
Alex Bowen
Baltimore
Boston
Mathews
Bamburlong
Wigan
Balfour
Commons
of Europe
Brazil
Adam Archibald
Nova Scotia
Birth at Fogo for Rev. Cc. White's wife
At Fogo on the 4th inst the wife of Reverend Cc White of 2 Sor gave birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogo
Cc. White
Marriages Listed at Various Locales
A stray OCR list records multiple marriages using Reverend W Rex officiating. Names include William Ward and Mig Lenora Earl at Pillyys Island on October. John Fudge and Lovisa Purchase. Issuse Budge and Emily Snow. Elias Croucher and Luger's daughter. Mary Hemlatt and Mr Heath. James Colborn and Aun Eliz Caravan. Andrew Mortis and Avania Dane Locke. Robert Sitte and Elizabeth Mary Stade.
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Pillyy’s Island
W Rex
William Ward
Lenora Earl
John Fudge
Lovisa Purchase
Sane Pire
Isuse Budge
Emily Snow
Wands Harbox
Elias Croucher
Luger
George Paddick
Jolidatey
Sima
Avania Dane Locke
Robert Sitte
Mary Stade
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Althaxo
Andrew User
Annie Wee
Cake Lo Tay
Uccess
Ory
Theresa Panedy
Anuthey
Ardin
Thix
Audi
Hitingite
Bone —and Northern Weekly Advertiser
Little Bay Island Church
Santa Claus
The
Tyedllingee. Sum
Oorlolwams
BJ. Boyle
Phoebe Maria Moors
Phoebe Maria Stuckless
Dee
Dorothy
Samuel Young
JB. Tobin
Abe
Star Brothers
James Youre
I Charvehill
New Bay
Hesg
Labrador
Mastiff
Jacob Winsor
Swains Island
Harbor Grace
Pool’s Island
Winsor
Royal Scarlet Chapter
Edward
Com
Geo Guarp
IT Gin
J. Lenney
Tuos Youn
Sephe
Primi Puno
Miemadel
Jacon Moons
Duster Et al. Cras
Newman
Outer Herald
J.P. Thompson
Telegraph
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