Wells Expedition Chief Report From Alaska Struggles
Wells recalls the Alaska expedition led by Arkell and Harrison aided by the U S government. They endured starvation and cannibalism to survive and crossed the Chilikat mountains discovering 12 rivers and lakes and surveying six areas previously poorly mapped. The party battled destitution for nearly 1,000 miles while marking trees for future trace.
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Wells
Port
Townsend
Alaska
Auditorian
Messrs. Arkell and Harrison
United States
Mr. Wells
EJ. Glave
Chilikat Mountains
Two British brothers freed after 35 years in prison
George and Lloyd Beatty, aged 71, from Birmingham, England, arrived in Cutcaco en route to Pueblo. Convicted 35 years ago for a neighbor's murder, their innocence was proven when a dying cellmate confessed. They left Mill prison to join their son and nephew in the United States.
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Cutcaco
New York
George
Lloyd Béaity
Birmingham
England
Mill
Pueblo
Bal
Lloyd
Albert
America
Wer
Churchill
Beatty Brothers
Local endorsements for patent remedies prompt quick recovery
A letter from Josnus Wynaught of Bridgewater praises MINARD'S SEMENT in a leg injury claiming full recovery in 48 hours. Another note from Dont Be Fooren recommends CHEROVERMIFUGE as a reliable worm expeller.
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C. C. Ricnards & Co. Gents
Minard
Advice to Mothers on Teething Relief Remedy
Distressed by a crying sick child at night? Send for a remedy claimed to relieve teething pain and related symptoms. The ad touts Mrs Low andsoaine Syrup for children, described as safe, tasty, and effective for bowel regulation, inflammation relief, and overall energy, with worldwide druggist availability and a price of 25 cents.
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Wanatow
United States
Eonte
Telegraphy for Herring Neck Aiming for local telegraph extension
The article argues for extending telegraphic service to Herring Neck to boost business with branch mercantile firms. It notes high message costs now and the difficulty of water travel, urging government action and citing a petition signed by district residents presented in the Legislature.
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Herring Neck
Drowning at Botwoodville Claims Local Watchman
A watchman Edward Handcock employed by Exploits Bay Lumbering Company drowned while on night rounds at the Botwoodville wharf near Exploits Bay. The lantern lantern light drifted, his body was recovered two hours later beneath the wharf. He was a married man with several children and valued by his employers.
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Botwoodville
Exploits Bay
Edward Handcock
Manu
Handcock
Arrivals From the Fishery Increase Coastal Crews
The week brings several fishing vessels back with good fares after short trips. Ice blockages slowed operations recently, but sails from the Northward show plentiful fish for the season. Vessels listed include Sis Brothers, Minnie Gray, Medway, Five Brothers, Lily of the West, Minnie Da Ha, Manitoba, A W B R Blackmore, Experiment, Myra, and J M Lacey with varied catches and plans to refit for Labrador as winds allow.
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Medway
William Jenkins
Arm
Hopping Harbor
Sis Brothers
Jas. Young
Minnie Gray
W. Mitchard
Wm. Jenkins
Five Brothers
R. Young
Lily of the West
J. Phillips
Minnie da Ha
G. Guy
Manitoba
P. Young
A. W. B. R. Blackmore
Experiment
J. Hawkins
Billiard Tournament at Little Bay Mines Ends in Winner
A local billiard tournament at Little Bay club rooms concludes with J Aguatus Keating winning a fine cue donated by Patrick J Burke. Over forty members competed as secretary RD Walsh and president Joseph McKinnon led the club. A match vs Terra Nova is planned next month for a costly set of billiard balls arriving from London.
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Little Bay
Joseph McKinnon
RD. Walsh
Spor
John H. Fenley
R. D. Walsh
John A. Keating
P. J Burk
Herald Burke
John Murphy
Robert Gates
J. McKinnon
John Selvey
Wm. Amstrong
John Keete
R. J. McGrath
Michael Sutton
P. J. Boyle
William Veale
John Head
James Mackey
Dr. L. Joseph
William Walsh
C. O’'B. Reddin
James Sheppard
P.J. Learey
Thomas Hayes
Peter Clair
James Foley
Edward Delaney
Philip Breene
Michael Leather
Thomas Stewart
Michael Gladney
Paehadngtegs
London
Murder verdict crowns Crown James Follett trial
The last issue reported the Crown versus James Follett ending with a manslaughter verdict on the seventeenth. Judge Pinsent instructed a young jury on homicide law, malice, and insanity while noting their solemn duty. Sir James Winter urged mercy, and sentence was postponed to July to consider mitigation and the prisoner’s family.
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James Follett
Finsent
Evening Herald
Justice Pinsent
J. S. Winter
J. 8. Winter
Q.C
Pincent
Sir James
Grand Beach
James
Local fishing crafts wait for favorable wind to proceed north
Local and General notes several fishing craft in port most of the week awaiting a favorable wind to set sail north. Rev. A. Pittman, incumbent of Little Bay and Tilt Cove parish, is in town for a few days after arriving by last Conscript. He will preach at St. Peter's Church tomorrow.
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A. Pittman
Little Bay
Tilt Cove
St. Peter's Church
Weather delays spring growth amid NE winds and fog
Over the past week to ten days the northeast winds have been frequent and dense fog has lingered, making the weather very cold and markedly unlike summer. Vegetation is unusually backward, lagging three to four weeks behind previous years at the same date.
Tilt Cove Constable Burt Returns After Conscript
Constable Burt of Tilt Cove spent a few days among his friends here last week and returned per Conscript. He was stationed here for years and performed duties satisfactorily. Last Fall he was transferred to Tilt Cove where he now resides and is considered an efficient officer ensuring local peace.
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Burt
Tilt Cove
Mr. Burt
Man Drowns Himself at Wharf After Family Tragedy
Report from St. Anthony notes John Crocker jumped into the water at the wharf on Saturday night to end his life. Authorities describe a man overwhelmed by recent losses including his wife and several children, leading to his despondent act.
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St. Anthony
John Crocker
Grippe Ravages Harbors Along French Shore
The illness strikes many along the French Shore with widespread sickness and poverty. In a locality near St Anthony a woman died and insufficient able men were available to transport her to the grave, some must travel from St Anthony to help.
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la Grippe
St. Anthony
Coastal steamer Conscript returns after fog and ice
The coastal steamer Conscript, Capt Walsh, resumed course to St John’s after a trying trip north hindered by fog and heavy coast ice. She could not reach Griquet, reached St Anthony, then faced more ice on the return, steering about twenty miles southeast of Grey Islands to clear. Passengers included Messrs Owen and Percy en route to St John’s.
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Conscript
Walsh
St. John’s
Griquet
St. Anthony
S.E. Grey Islands
Messrs
Owen
Percy
Diphtheria Cases Reported Amid Uncovered Caplin Stench
In the past ten days a few fresh diphtheria cases and two or three deaths occurred, confined to two or three families. The disease lingers. open caplin on the ground, left uncovered, creates a foul stench that likely accelerates spread. Such practice is unlawful and should not be tolerated.
Rescue Arrives From Cadiz With Salt Cargo
The English barque Rescue, Captain Townsley, returned Wednesday from Cadiz carrying a cargo of salt for Messia Owen and Earle. After a 38 day voyage in very stormy seas the captain said it was among the roughest he had experienced. On June 2 a strong breeze and low barometer 29.40 forced the vessel to heave to. jib-boom and head gear were washed away but no other serious damage occurred during the Atlantic crossing.
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Townsley
Cadiz
Messia
Owen & Earle
European
Atlantic
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Josnus Wynnaught
Bridgewater, N. 3
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Litrus Bay Mines
Carnom
Crown Vs
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