Threats of War Panic Sweep London Headlines
The New York Sun reports loud alarm in London over a possible European war. Telegraph and press push forward elaborate preparations and correspondents abroad while Lord Rosebery is cited as sharing forebodings. Financial indicators show no disturbance.
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England
London
Doment
New York Sun
Telegraph
Igh
Rae
Red.cross
Channel
Medifan
Ieet
Lord Rosebery
Britain
Heathen Festival near Neypot draws hundreds yearly
The Church Missionary Journal describes a March Heathen festival near Neypot where hundreds travel from 50 to 100 miles on foot. Pilgrims form bands, lead processions with music, and chant as they pass by homes. A Hindu saint named Sannivasy is observed begging, amid noisy rituals and vivid sights, while missionaries share teachings of peace with God.
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Neypot
L.h.hacker
Aple
Snake
England
Church Missionary Journal
Weather Balloon Experiments At St Louis Weather Bureau
The United States Weather Bureau in St Louis tests a solar powered balloon system with an automatic thermometric barometer to record distance travelled and temperature. The setup includes sand ballast and a delicate wire cage and a returning card for post flight data collection. The apparatus promises to relieve neuralgia with its operation.
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United States ‘Weather Bureau
Missouri
Deputation Praises Mission Fund Meeting Attendance Dips
A Deputation led by Revs G B Chamberlain and W C White visited to advocate the Home and Foreign Mission Fund. The meeting, held after a delayed arrival, drew a smaller crowd but ended with encouraging results and an additional Sunday collection. Reports from other meetings are expected later. The rural dean remains at home due to domestic affairs.
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Sun
Chamberlain
W.C. White
Home and Foreign Mission Fund
Newfoumlland
British Columbia
GG. &. Chamberlain
W. C. White
British Guiana
India
Africa
Herring Neck
Change Island
Fogo
Anniversary of L O A Memorial Association at Morton Harbor
The L O A Association of Morton's Harbor celebrated its anniversary with a Divine Service at the Methodist Church led by Rev. S J Russell followed by a ladies tea in the Hall. An evening program of singing, dialogues, and recitations under Mr Philip Ansty drew praise from visitors, including several Twillingate youths who called the event a success.
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L. A. Association
Morton's Harbor
S. J. Russell
Saloa
Philip Ansty
Twillingate
Remarkable 1890 Blade Knife at Rodgers & Sank Factory
The curiosity room displays a knife with 1890 blades at Joseph Rodgers & Sank cutlers Sheffield. Ten blades are added every tenth year, with an expected total near 1900. Also shown are three pairs of scissors so small they fit under a thimble.
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Joseph Rodgers & Sank
Cutlers
Sheffield
Exploits P E C Club Presents Entertaining Charity Show
The Exploits Pioneer Benefit Club staged a crowded benefit concert on February 6 in the Hastiide Methodist school-room. Performers included A Manuel Fred Pierce and others in songs and sketches, with scenes such as Too Greedy by Half and The Three Sailor Boys drawing hearty applause. Receipts surpassed previous totals and the community hopes for more such events with Episcopal friends expected to join soon.
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Twillingate
Hastiide Methodist
Aeventeen
Club
A. Manuel
Killaloe
Fred. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Jabez Manuel
Pierce
Ball
Laff
Stride
Seeviour
Frampton
Messrs
Manuel
Lilly
Purchase
Dr. M. Lacey
Rafferty
Measra
Bradley
Jafferies
Sailor Boys
Messis
Bradly
Mike
F. Pierce
Jimmy Brine
Tam
Our Local Industries and Productivity Promise
An Evening Telegram column argues for promoting home industries during the legislative session. It explains labor productivity through better soil, tools, machinery, and division of labor, saying higher output lowers costs and increases happiness, benefiting farmers fishermen and workers and the whole community.
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Newfoundland
Coor
Evening Telegram
Dick Cronan Native Boxer of Great Republic
The well known boxer Dick Cronan born June 3 1865 in St George s Bay Newfoundland rose from sailor to prizefighter. He fought Ted Sullivan Andy McCauley Abe Hamer Jack Casey Martin Snee Mike Barry Jimmy Conley Joseph Feilding Dan Kennals and others across Boston New York and Echo City. Now in Boston he seeks opponents in the 140 pound class where boxing thrives.
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Great Republic
Dick Cronan
St. George's Bay
Newfoundland
Vick
Coasters Island
Ted Sullivan
Pittsburg
Penn
Cronan
Andy McCauley
Boston
Abe Hamer
Jimmy Conley
Cambridge
Joseph Feilding
England
New York
Dan Kennals
Florida
Echo City
Flo
Couriers With Fogo Mails Return From Trip
Local and General notes that the couriers with the Fogo mails departed last Tuesday morning and came back Wednesday evening. The Sons of Temperance conducted their annual festival on Thursday. A full report will appear in next week’s paper.
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Sons of Temperance
Pocket book lost. finder rewarded at Sun Office
A pocket book with money was lost on Wednesday. a reward is offered at the Sun Office for its return. News from Victoria, B. G. reports twenty one sealers have sailed, carrying 74 Indians and 428 whites, amounting to one third of the fleet.
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Sun
Victoria
B. G
Seals Seen Sparsely Along Shores This Spring
Very few seals have been captured by landsmen around our shores and the prospect of taking many this spring is not very bright at present. The report notes limited sightings and uncertain future catches for the season.
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Landsimen
Public Temperance Lecture by Rev R Temple
A Temperance lecture will be held in the Hall on Monday evening by the Rev R Temple RD. Doors open at seven. The lecture begins at seven thirty.
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R. Temple
R.D
Schooners Cleared for Seal Fishery to Date
Three schooners have been cleared from the Custom House for the seal fishery up to date namely Tamarack James Young Orion Edward White and the Westedle John Lannen. We wish them all a bumper trip.
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Custom House
Tamarack
James Young
Orion
Edward White
Westedle
John Lannen
Grenfell and Dr Bobardt Plan Newfoundland Seal Mission
Grenfell of the Deep Sea Mission and Dr. Bobardt intend a spring trip to the seal fishery to study all life phases in Newfoundland. They will sail with Captain Blandford aboard the Neptune, under his capable guidance into seal hunting and related aspects.
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Grenfell
Deep Sea Mission
Dr. Bobardt
Newfoundland
Blandford
Neptune
Sealing Fleet Expands En Route to Japan Coast
The Victoria fleet grows daily with new ships heading to the Japan coast. Each vessel already sailed employs over 200 men for at least seven months. Yesterday the Lora Steward sailed with 26 crew, captained by F. Cole of Harbor Grace Newfoundland, who previously commanded the Penelope.
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Japan
Victoria
Lora Steward
F. Cole
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Penelope
CL Colonest
Farquhar to Command Newfoundland Sealing Voyage
North Sydney reports Capt Farquhar of the Harlaw saw seals near Big Branch Entrance on return from Halifax. He will command the 8 8S Newfoundland again for the sealing season with extensive repairs completed at Halifax. Berths are filling as applicants seek jobs for the voyage.
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Newfoundland
Parcel Post With the United States Contingent Treaty
A convention between the Government and Postmaster General establishes parcel post with America starting April 1. Parcels up to eleven pounds with length three feet six inches or length and girth six feet. Postage is twelve cents for the first pound and twelve cents for every additional pound or fraction.
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America
United States
Washington, D.C
Ada Iredale Burning at Sea After 1876 Voyage
The Ada Iredale bound from Scotland to San Francisco with coal caught fire and was abandoned in October 1876 about 2000 miles east of the Marquesas. The crew escaped to the Marquesas while the wreck drifted west to Tahiti and burned for over a year. It was later towed to port, repaired, and entered the China trade.
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Ada Iredale
Scotland
San Francisco
Marquesas Islands
Marquesas
Tahiti
China
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Northern Weekly Advertiser
Church of England
L. O. A. Anniversary
Morton’s Harbor
The
P. E. C. of Exploits
Baplorte
Spectator
Minaras Liuiment Cores Burns, &c
Minard
Eale
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