Grants and road funds prompt charges of misconduct
A 1894 report cites Sir W Y Warrewar arguing districts deserve a share of a 100000 loan for connecting roads and harbors. It alleges improper expenditure by the Executive Council including a Reid contract at inflated rates, with unexpended funds and potential bribe implications amid colonial governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.Y. Warrewar
Es- Council
Sir Sia
Von
Reid
Harbor
Executive Council
Sir William
Mining Operations Suspend at Little Bay
The Little Bay mine will suspend operations due to low copper prices and high future costs, endangering hundreds of local jobs. The editor urges government relief and highlights a planned Hall's Bay to Exploits road project as a labor source, urging prompt action by Premier Goodridge's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Bay Anine
Little Bay
Goodridge
Hall's Bay
Exploits
Whiteway
St. John’s
Island Customs Letter Mystery Sparks Public Inquiry
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a private letter handled by island customs officials and a king’s exception. The garbled content mentions correspondents and a spy, implying a political or diplomatic dispute drawing public curiosity.
Death of Rev. G. P. Story former Methodist leader
The community received word on Saturday of the death of Rev. G. P. Story ex president of the Methodist Conference and longtime Church worker. He resided at Whitbourne in the past year after illness led to his removal to St John s. Story served as Guardian and Chaplain of the Methodist Home before the 1892 fire and was later reappointed. He had been elected President of the Conference last year and was a noted editor of the Methodist Monthly Greeting. We extend sympathy to his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Story
Methodist Conference
Whitbourne
St. John’s
Story
Methodist Church
Methodist Monthly Greeting
J.C. Dutler
Little Bay
Bett’s Cove
John Frampton
Linton Mannel
Tar. Scott
Methodiss
Svetety
Honesty Speaks in Little Bay Letter
A reader from Little Bay criticizes a writer in Deity News and local officials, calling Deputy Surveyors lazy or unfit and accusing observers of deceit. The letter also targets Mr. Langmead and Mr. Longmead, condemning railway spending as pauper relief and demanding relief or “resie.” The writer warns voters and promises further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twillingate Sun
Str
Little Bay
News
Barrabas
Longmead
Fogo
Twillingate
Yesterday's Escapade at Shea's Wharf
A chaotic scene at Shea's wharf as Marshall and Rodger, resisting duty under the Tory regime, paid duty on several cases to obtain a permit. Tide waiters seized the goods before Rodger could retrieve the permit, Mr Shea protested penalties, and officials rushed to report the incident. Rodger sought a load time while authorities coordinated with Fort Townsend and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea's
Shea’s Wharf
Messrs
Marshall & Rodger
Rodger
Édarman
Mr. Shea
Sonia Customs
Shea
Fort.Townsend
Saly
Methodist Conference Districts and Appointments Listed
Long roster of Methodist conference assignments across Newfoundland districts with names of superintendents ministers and supplies. Includes St Johns West, Labrador, Burin, Bonavista, and Harbour districts, plus notes on responsibilities and recent deaths and deliveries of cargoes to Harvey & Co.
Mary Jane sinks after collision with Blanche in harbor
The schooner Mary Jane of Harbor Grace was hit amidships by the Blanche of Ragged Harbor while beating into St. Anthony Harbor. The Mary Jane sank within minutes, seven crewmen leaping to the Blanche to escape. The Blanche reportedly proceeded without stopping to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Archelaus Taylor
Notaster
Harbor Grace
St. Anthony Harbor
Blanche
Thos. Lane
Ragged Harbor
Trinity Bay
Jane Wan
Labrador
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pillingate
San
Northern Weekly Advertiser
Pilley’s. Island Customs
Pinal Draft
George S. Millizin
L.A.J
A. D. Morton
M.A
Joan's
Gower Street
St. John's West
H. P. Cowperthwaite
M.A. J
Mission
John Reay
Flowers Cove
St. Anthony
Charles Squires
Red Bay
Akyroyd Stoney
Hamlton Inlet
Chapel Arm
J. Reay
Soundsland
T. E. Roberts
Clw. Follett
J.J. Durrant
K. Curtis
Bal
WLW
E.laavidson
Morton's Harbor
ST. Russell
Asplous
Henry Scott
Liurenes
Selby Federson
Little Tay —Slands
J. Hutchson
Edgar Jones
Tittle Hay
Wan i. Browning
Nippen’s Harbor
J. C. Siley
Edwin Moore
An. White
Japez Aron
Marx Faawren
Burin District
Barin
T. H. James
Spoean Cove
Charles
Howse
Calands
A. I. Rowson
St. Tierra
Fortane
George Paine
Grand Bank
G. C. Frazer
Garnish
R. K. Peck
Burgeo
Supply
Petities
Lugene Forsey
Channel
J. T. Rape
George’s Bay
Dun
J. Kelly
Bay of Islands
Amal
Towne Bay
J.C. B. Pek
French Shore
T. H. Jones
J. ‘J. Newman
Min. Seetay
Carman
D.D
Heisler
McKinnon
Sydney
Harvey & Co
Methodist’ District
Greenspond
Grand Lake
Stephen Newman
St. John's
Thomas Buckley
Comfort Cove
Stafford
Eath
Victoria
James Newman
White Bay
Ocean Traveller
Notre Dame
R. Quirk
Fortune Barbar
Siuer
Maurice Carroll
North West Arm
Green Bay
Lenee
Job Brothers
Norris’ Arm
John Dalton
Terra
Tudian
Arin
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