Embezzlement Trial and Diphtheria Report Highlight 19th Century News
Henry convicted of embezzling £3000 from a trust after a family life with a wife and two children. A, professor Libbertz and colleagues report progress on diphtheria serum. Reports include suicide statistics, a Polish Austrian wedding riot, and various crimes from France to Russia with curiously varied details.
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Ophihiet
Henry
Arfonte
Spuonto
Agaisst
Dipattimrra
Lokalantag
Laubénheimen
Lijberta
Saxony
Portugal
Jnifre
Hazelton
Pennsylvania
Polyvator
Odessa
Mister Kabanal Sy
Ruslang
Rhindyaks
Christian
Orthodox Church
Governor Sir William Whiteway Named For Newfoundland Role
Citizens urge Her Majesty to appoint Sir William Whiteway as governor, praising his colonial experience and record of progress. The letter cites Evening Telegram support, argues Tory opposition is irrelevant, and defends Newfoundland from distress claims while warning against sensationalized abroad reporting.
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Winttan Warrrrway
K.C.M.G
William
Sir William
Iat
William Whiteway
St. John’s
Newfoundland Misrepresentation in New York Herald
A New York Herald November article about Newfoundland presents distressing claims of fishermen and miners along the desolate coast. The piece is labeled as misrepresentations and falsehoods about the colony, sent by a Lithpel Bay friend for publication, though its intent and accuracy are disputed.
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Newfoundland
New York Herald
Lithlep Bay
Will There Be War A Callous European Tangle of Powers
A late discussion argues that France and Russia push naval buildup while England hesitates to intervene. British diplomacy aims to deter, yet France’s revenge-tinged ambitions and distrust among Italy Austria and Germany threaten balance. The piece warns a European-wide conflict could loom within years if Napoleonic spirit returns without power to back Europe.
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France
Russia
England
Europe
C. Dilke
House of Commons
Britain
Great Britain
Italy
Austria
Germany
Rance
Napoleon
Autourat
Peace of Europe in the Czar's hands and looming dangers
The article weighs Russia's role as peace-lover and potential risks from its vast military apparatus. It considers a possible Franco Russian alliance, the threat of famine and unrest at home, and the unlikely prospect of a joint France Russia clash. It questions Britain’s response if faced with a Franco Russian attack.
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Europe
W.T. Stead
Russia
France
England
Germany
Lever
Jingland
Enghiid
Eyelishmen
Dorcas Society financial summary and aid appeal
The Dorcas Society shows cash and goods tallies with balances and grants, noting cash received 1893 and 1898 sums and a secretary E Hughes signed statement. Also Brenton widow Brenton of Virgin Arm Friday's Bay lost tilt and contents to fire, urging charitable help for the elderly industrious woman.
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Brenton
Virgin Arm
Friday's Bay
Local and General: Influenza Hit St Johns Hard This Season
Verrings scarce in Fridays Bay with limited harvests and crow raids. Influenza sweeps St Johns with hundreds affected in weeks. Mails from South and North arriving between one and two. Southern mail fastest yet through. Grand Lake coastal steamer ran aground at Harbor Briton on its West coast voyage. Captain Delaney ill. ship under Mr. Lewis, Chief Mate.
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St. Jon's
Grand Lake
Harbor Briton
Delaney
Lewis
L O A Anniversary Service and Fortnight Mail Notice
The L O A anniversary is set for Tuesday weather permitting. The society attends Divine Service at South Side Methodist Church where Rev J FGM will preach. The Postmaster announces mail to Fogo and intermediate places will go out fortnightly with the next direct mail closing Monday evening February 7. The SUI observes its anniversary Monday February 2 if weather allows. Mt Andrews Church will be visited by the Society with a sermon by chaplain Rev St Temple B D.
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South Side Methodist Church
J. Fgm
Fogo
SUI
Mt. Andrews Clureh
St. Temple
Early Lent brings two society anniversaries this week
Lent advances this year causing the anniversaries of the Orange on Tuesday and the Society of United Fishermen on Friday to cluster. Hach will give an evening concert with plans for an engaging programme presented to the public on both occasions.
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The
Orange
Society of United Fishermen
Hach
Winter Train Brings First St John’s Lady To Burnt Bay Junction
Mr Lethbridge and party from St John’s arrived Monday after snow delays. Mrs Lethbridge is said to be the first lady from St John’s to reach here by winter rail. Petitions filed in St John’s allege Whiteway government bribery violations by district representatives or their agents during the campaign.
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Lethbridge
George Fodder, Sr
Harbin
St. John's
Burnt Bay Junction Road
Whiteway
Thanh
Investigation Clears Accused in Gander Murder Case
The H B train arrived at Whitbourne this afternoon too late to connect with the regular service. Judge Prowse, returning from his inquiry into the supposed murder at Gander Take, ruled that Cleaves died of lung inflammation. The accused, Cater, was discharged as nothing linked him to the death. The Herald notes the crimeless character of the country remains intact.
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H. B
Whitbourne
Prowse
Gander Take
Cleaves
Cater
Herald
Deal Gently With the Erring Song Publication
An advertisement offers a Christian hymn titled Deal Gently With the Erring for 40 cents per copy in 1900s style. It notes a $2,000 copyright in gold for America and invites readers to obtain via address Helmick 266 Sixth Avenue New York or by 20 cents postage. The excerpt promises piano or organ use and includes verses about temptation and mercy.
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America
Helmick
Sixth Avenue
New York
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