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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1936
Page
4
The paper notes the castle of George the Fifth has fallen on Edward Prince of Wales who will ascend the throne as King Edward the Thirty-Eighth. It expresses loyalty and hopes for a long reign and prosperous era for the Community of Free Nations.
The article marks the death of King George the Fifth after a 25 year reign. It notes his declining health, the empire’s mourning, and worldwide respect. It recalls his peacemaking influence, silver jubilee broadcasts, and Christmas message. A royal funeral in London is promised for Thursday, seen as a memorable event for the empire.
The accession of the Prince of Wales to the English throne was proclaimed on Wednesday with gun salutes and ceremonial display. The proclamation announced the new king as Edward the Eighth, marking the start of a new reign.
The article describes a misdiagnosis from scarlet fever to measles rubella after a medical consultation. Quarantine was lifted once scarlet fever was ruled out, with praise for reversing the diagnosis. It urges public health rules, reporting rash cases, and clear public health leadership contacts.
The House passes the Soldiers' Bonus Bill by 456 to 59 amid calls that about a billion dollars will settle accounts with 3.5 million soldiers. The veto story concerns the Senate vote and a growing national deficit while The Literary Digest Straw poll weighs against Roosevelt in 1936. The House plans to override the President’s second veto in relation to the bonus.
Notice calls for assistance to the First Twillingate Troup Boy Scouts per Coupon. Reading matter and books are welcomed for the Scout Library. Donations may be sent to the Scout Master or Rev Butler Secretary.
His Excellency Sir Humphrey Walwyn disembarked in St John s and was welcomed by high officials, clergy, and guards. A Gazette Extraordinary stated he assumed administration of Newfoundland. fluorspar mine near St Lawrence expands with eighty workers. Fisheries and air ministry talks and King George V’s illness are noted alongside obituaries and global events.
Messages of sympathy flood London as Edward VIII is proclaimed in all Dominions except New Zealand and South Africa amid mourning. Proclamations read in St John’s with officials and guards, while George V lies in state at Westminster Hall awaiting interment at Windsor.
The annual election of officers of St. Peter's Judge No. 12 was held on Monday night the 20th. Installation was conducted by Bro. P. M. Fred White with P. M. Herbert Young acting Marshall. Officers elected include Master Arthur Spencer Secretary J. C. Loveridge re elected Treasurer Roy Manuel Quartermaster Cecil May, Senior Warden John Manuel, Junior Deacon Alfred Fifield, Vice Secretary Cecil Simms, and other posts filled or re elected.
A roster of committees includes Relief Finance Investigating Hall Management and Trustees with multiple P M officers and a mix of named members such as Alfred Manuel John Hodder and Arthur Manuel. The document outlines committee assignments and responsibilities across several groups.
Rev H M Davis drowned at Nipper's Harbor while taking a patient to Dr Jacobs. Batstone escaped. possible engine trouble. In St Johns on Thursday night a mother and three children named Noah died in a Hamilton Street fire that also claimed the servant girl. the father could not re enter the burning home.
The SUN reports the arrival of Admiral Sir Humphrey Walwyn Lady Walwyn and their son as the new Governor and family. The notice expresses hope for cooperation loyalty during the term of office.
Bowring Brothers plan to send five sealing ships to the ice for the coming spring season while Job Brothers consider the associated shore operations and ship provisioning.
Saul White sued William Barnes for unlawfully removing his seal net from Ragged Point waters causing damages. Barnes admitted removing the net and said he had nine seals on Monday morning. Judgment favored the plaintiff with damages set at $1000.
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