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Twillingate Sun

Location

Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada

Date

Feb 13, 1932

Page

3

Fight erupts in tavern between Kees and rival

Georgia witnesses a barroom brawl as Kees knocks a man to the floor causing chaos. After the clash, Georgia flees with Kees in a taxi to her home. He orders silence and hints at leaving the place while she protests about finding a better opportunity for her work. He remains tense and silent as they part.

Kees Georgie Georgia Rees

Doorstep Confrontation Sparks Tense Exchange

Georgia and Kees clash outside as accusation and pride flare. Georgia defends herself against insinuations of vulnerability while Kees seethes, questioning her choices and independence, the argument escalating under streetlamp glare. Rees feigns concern, then retracts, leaving the pair in heated standoff.

Edison Sees Prohibition Aiding Industry And Families

A few months before his death Thomas A. Edison gave an interview praising National Prohibition. He argued it boosted industrial life and American standing abroad, and that children are better fed clothed and educated since its adoption. He cited factory payday scenes in West Orange where women queued for husbands’ wages at saloons, noting within a year after the amendment no such sight appeared.

Edison America West Orange

Witnesses Preciseness in Court Questioned

The judge presses for exact answers, demanding no opinion. The prosecutor asks if the witness drives a wagon, receiving the reply that he drives a horse. The exchange highlights a demand for clear testimony and a miscommunication over the witness’s occupation.

Off Again On Again Mill Layoffs Cause Panic

Last weekend the mill announced time reductions affecting many workers. On Wednesday supervisors ordered a roundup of the laid off and most workers returned to duty while the idle machine restarted. The cause of the scare remains unclear.

Humber Herald

Newfoundland Weekly Suspended In Boston Due To Hard Times

A letter to the Daily News dated January 15 announces a temporary suspension of the Newfoundland Weekly published by Newfoundland Publishing Company in Boston. The paper, started in 1924 by Gibb and Tait, served Newfoundland expatriates in New England. economic strain now reduces subscriptions and ads. Publication hoped to resume by summer, with job losses and wage cuts noted.

Daily News Newfoundland Publishing Company Boston Newfoundland Messrs. Gibb and Tait New England States America

World reaches platinum accord to control sale

London reports a global agreement establishing a framework to promote and regulate the trade of platinum. The accord aims to stabilize prices, curb illicit sourcing, and ensure transparent dealings across major markets and producers.

Jondon Eng

Dig at the Digger: Mercenary May Remarries for Love

Film star Mercenary May, famed for multiple marriages, announces a new marriage for love. She tells her director she is leaving the gold standard behind as she enters matrimony again. The director reacts with a knowing smile and a romantic quip.

Mercenary May

Penny-swallowing infant sparks family concern

A worried conversation reveals a one year old named Jack has swallowed a penny, causing financial distress for the family as they seek medical or financial guidance. The item uses concise dialogue to highlight urgency and concern for a child.

Jack

Butterfly Emergence Reported In Lumsden Saskatchewan

A butterfly appeared on a frigid January day in Lumsden Saskatchewan despite harsh cold. The sighting, noted amid winter’s grip, marks an early sign of spring with the insect emerging from its hiding place.

Mr. Skeleton Lumsden, Sask

Longest pigeon flight recorded from France to Indo China

A homing pigeon released in France reportedly completed a record long journey, appearing to fly about 7500 miles to be captured in Indo China.

France Indo- China

Life sentences slip of the tongue interview line

A terse newspaper card captures a courtroom remark with the prisoner saying Why didn't you try to keep out jail Toid maam and I got Ay months extra for resisting officer in a life context.

Toid Life

Fixed Green Light to Mark Open Navigation Period

Notice states a green fixed light, 45 feet above high water, will be exhibited at this point for several months each year during the period of open navigation.

Bonne Bay Tong Tucker’s Head Eastgern Arm Bonne Arm

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