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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1891
Page
3
A government report outlines proposed railway surveys to the West Quast via Deer and Harrys Brooks and a possible extension west of Exploits. It notes a commission on the Baiti Act, trade impact, and educational improvements, plus a census agreement and thanks for public health progress.
A man named Daxspexy Dee was arrested at Leschenitz Setesia after neighbors noted his wealthy villa and lavish lifestyle. Evidence suggests he led a large secret society of robbers with agents in London Berlin Altona and Vienna. An agent in Vienna was recently arrested while attempting to cash bonds stolen from a Paris Brussels railway passenger. The arrest led to the capture of more gang members.
A couple visiting Berio left four young children under a nurse's care when a lamp incident caused a deadly blaze. A nurse and a soldier, reportedly the lover of the woman, were arrested as investigators work the scene.
A damaged letter describes severe cold that settled in the back and kidneys with excruciating pain. After taking MINARD's LINIMENT as directed, the writer reports relief and deep sleep followed by rapid recovery. Names appear garbled with multiple misread words.
The Salvation Army shows 2874 corps or societies and 9416 engaged officers or bandsmen with 23069 non commissioned officers. It holds property valued at £644,618 with trade effects around £130,000 more. Literature circulation totals 87,400,000 copies in 29 languages across 34 countries, and total funds raised from all sources reach £750,000.
By Telegraph. Special to the Sun from St.Joan's on Friday Gov ernment party presented Honorable A Bond with an address and a magnificent clock in tribute to his patriotic services He replied Sir Robert Pinsent spoke at the Atheneum on Monday on St John's past present and future A fire destroyed a Whitbourne house and contents The first overland mail arrived Monday Weather turned from rain to severe freezing Reports from Halifax and Europe detail Italian crisis Spain France and Irish affairs as well as a wolf incident at Lake of Winnipeg
In a brief death notice two Wells children pass away under tragic illness. Robert Wells aged 9 dies after diphtheria while the newborn daughter of Wim Barrett is also mourned. A separate, poetic farewell marks the loss of Peter and Elizabeth Moors’ infant, aged six months and twenty five days, described as gone to sing with angels in paradise.
The Odell Type Writer promises durability speed and ease with no ink ribbon required. It is nickel plated and claims sharp manuscripts may be produced like a printing press. Belinda Agents and Salesmen are sought with special inducements for dealers and a pamphlet offering endorsements.
The notice from Newfoundland describes replacing the 4th Order Fixed White Light at the station with a Dioptric Revolving Light of six sides. It now emits white flashes every 30 seconds, replacing the previous steady beam.
A bell buoy has been moored in falhon water to indicate Western Baldwin Rock. Vessels entering the harbor should keep the buoy on the port hand at latitude 47 08 North and longitude 55 42 80 West. The light on the Breakwater beacon will switch to a fixed red light from December 1, 1890. By order GEV. W. MEWS, Secy Board of Works. October 24, 1890.
A garbled OCR fragment lists hardware terms and vague product phrases. It mentions items like lamps, brass, leather, waterproof goods, and cleaning themes with unclear vendors and context. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable people or organizations.
A historical notice promotes a broad import of English and American goods including glassware paints brushes tools and hardware items. It highlights carpentry tools, vices, forge gear, roofing paper, nails, gauges, and assorted shop supplies aimed at builders and hobbyists, inviting patron support.
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