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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1892
Page
2
Debates center on education reform with critics like Mr. Murray and Dr. Tart questioning the bill's merits. Advocates urge central oversight, merit-based teacher training, and fair pay, while inspectors face opposition over framing the legislation.
A North to Northeast gale battered the coast Monday night, tearing canvas from vessels and forcing several boats to retreat. The Lola schooner lost a crewman overboard near Cape John. John White perished, swept away by the sea while a companion barely survived. The Jolie Franklin and other craft suffered sail damage as crews faced a perilous voyage.
A St John's Evening Telegram dispatch from Bonne Bay dated June 23 reports petroleum found at three locations around Parsons' Pond near Bonne Bay. The correspondent says indications of an oil region stretch for miles and suggests potential wealth for the West coast if confirmed.
Gallons of crude oil are gathered for shipment to New York via Halifax expected by August 8. Dr J B R McLean, eye and ear specialist, plans a visit to St. John’s around the 15th proximo and is assisting on site with G Pippy, a Harbor Grace native long resident in the Dominion. The oil is reportedly of high quality and Newfoundland may hold significant wealth underground, causing local excitement.
Yesterday in St Johns Cathedral crowd fills Mass for Bishop Howley elevation to Vicariate Apostolic. Archbishop Power and Bishop of Charlottetown attend as Howley thanks parishioners, recalls past years, and prays for unity among denominations.
The Holy See views elevation to higher ecclesiastical rank as linked to temporal strength. Clergy of St John’s diocese praise the bishop elect, recounting his learning, zeal, and service. A pectoral cross is presented, and the bishop accepts with gratitude. Citizens’ address read in sanctuary by Mr Justice Little and officials.
The second naval class vessel under the 1880 act was launched at Palmer's yard Jarrow on Tyne. HM Ship Resolution weighs 7500 tons and is a steel twin screw battleship with 134 inch guns and numerous quick firing weapons, electric lighting, and 16 knot speed. It carries 1410 tons of main armament and 500 tons of auxiliary armament with 32 furnaces and 69 auxiliary engines.
Telegraph report says a massive blaze in St John’s yesterday destroyed the Methodist College Masonic Hall and about two hundred dwellings. The Court House burned by eight o’clock with origin unknown. The disaster is described as the worst in the city since 1864.
The Church of England Cathedral Seoteh Kirk and multiple churches and halls were destroyed this morning. The list includes Metho dist College Masonic Hall Star of the Sea Hall St Patrick's Hall Total Abstinence Hall Athunitic Hotel and all tawt from Becks Cove to Magn notty Cove. The Telegraph office and business from the Railway Station were burned too. The area covers more than three city district distances and involves major mercantile establishments.
The coastal steamer left Grenspont at 12:30 today. Fish have been scarce along our shores for the past week, with traps little helping and hook and line fishing poor. The Bonny arrived from Indian Arm with lumber Monday night and departed for St Johns. The Virginia Lake left St Johns for northern ports yesterday and may arrive here early tomorrow. Weather has been warm and favorable for vegetation growth, and crops especially hay look to be abundant this season.
A forest fire raged near Shoal Harbor in Trinity Bay last week destroying several dwelling houses and their contents. Some families were rendered completely destitute as a result.
The Virginia Lake under Capt Walsh returns to St John s early Monday after reaching Griquet. She reports ice cleared to her furthest point and notes the fishery is very fair in some areas.
The schooner Glad Tidings bound north called at port last Friday and sailed again the next day. The small craft has been engaged by the Salvation Army for mission work along the Labrador coast during the summer months. The zeal inspiring this work is commendable.
The fishing fleet gains several high quality vessels this year led by the Terra Nova a 92 ton craft built at Roberts Arm by Mr Francis Warr for Owen and Earle. The vessel took nearly two years on the stocks and was completed with care and caution ensuring a faithful build. It is described as a pretty model well founded and among the finest of its kind.
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