Sir William Whiteway and the Newfoundland Election Clash
An editorial criticizes the Tory faction and government for improper Public works spending without legislative authority. It argues the people will reject these moves at the polls and supports Sir William Whiteway and the Party of Progress as the popular choice for Newfoundland's future.
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Tran Eek ‘Advertiser
Tin Trinity
Sir WW
Whiteway ‘Aid
Free and
Whiteway ‘Party
Goodridge-Marine
Russia
Sir William Whiteway
Party of Progress
Eople
Sir William
Anonymous Letters Spark Community Debate on Privacy
In a letter to the editor Mrs. Andrew Linfield denies rumors about her, while Mrs. Hill and others reject anonymous communications as harmful and unmanly. The piece condemns secret vicious notes aimed at reputations and warns against harming domestic happiness.
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Andrew
Linfield
Hill
Community expresses regret over aired misunderstandings
The statement apologizes for venting spleen and the harm caused by the dispute. It notes the understanding between parties and the impact on the community, emphasizing remorse for the method used to air grievances.
Earthquake Shakes Laugharne in South Wales Night
An anonymous letter describes two earthquakes felt across South Wales including Laugharne. The writer awoke to a rumbling that grew into a violent heave forcing beds and furniture around. People rushed outside in their night attire. though frightening, there were no injuries or major wreckage reported.
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Camarthan
South Wales
Laugharne
ANON
Bay Steamer Lance Praised Despite Fare Criticism
A Bay audience lauds the steamer Lance for a recent short voyage noting reliable captains and crew while criticizing rising fares on the Tilt Cove to North West Arm route. Readers recall a low cost bait supply from Tilt Cove and question government rates, urging adjustment for fairness amid local travel demand.
Wrongly Suspected. Twillingate Letter to the Editor
A resident denies writing anonymous letters that led Rev. Hill to suspect them. The writer objects to the claim as an insult and asserts their time, family, and business are more important than private disputes.
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Twillingate Sun
Hill
Twillingate
Letter on Matilda steamer and cost concerns at Pilley's Island
A reader from Pilley's Island criticizes Mr. Goodridge and the Matilda steamship, arguing the service is a waste of money and more expensive than last year. The letter questions travel costs on the Lance, notes higher fares, and accuses Tory cliques of steering local markets, urging working men to think for themselves.
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Twillingate
The
Lance
Mr. Scott
Felice
Grand Lake
Tilt Cove
Exploita
Jottings From Little Bay Fishery Notes and Accident
Jottings report steady fishing around Little Bay with modest catches at Shoe Cove Round Harbor and Nippers Harbor. Tilt Cove improves due to new smelting works aiming to smelt about 6000 tons monthly. A skiff from Three Arms capsized in Little Bay Bight. two men and two boys clung to the hull until rescue by Mr. Finlay.
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Shoe Cove
Round Harbor
Nipper's Harbor
Tilt Cove
James Norris
Little Bay Bight
Finlay
Shore
Webber
Bowers
Norris
Knight at Center of Local Paper Controversy in 1894
The excerpt notes debate over branding the name Knight on newspaper ends and condemns the Daily News for possible shame. A copper ore steamer is due any day, Little Bay trade stalls, crops are good, and political tension remains high as a fire threat looms over Knight and rivals. July 24, 1894.
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Hall's Bay
Spmmer
Knight
Little Bay
Lobsters plentiful and steamship arrivals at Norris Arm
Local reports note abundant lobster catches and steady dry fish shipments. Icebergs crowd the coast with over 120 seen from Long Point Light. The Lance arrived from Norris Arm with passengers, and several vessels carried passengers to Herring Neck Wesleyville and St John s. Dorcas Society bids farewell to Mrs Hill, its two year president, in appreciation of her service.
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Grand Lake
Harris
Herring Neck
J. Hill
Dorcas Society
Baird
Hill
William Paterson Returns With Fine Catch From Labrador
The fishing schooner William Paterson, Archibald Blandford master, arrived at Herring Neck from the Straits of Belle Isle on Tuesday night with about four hundred barrels of fish of good quality. The fishery had been poor overall, with many vessels taking little. Several boats moved to the Northern Labrador in hopes of better success. The William Paterson had sailed from St John’s, landed at Herring Neck to be cured, then departed again for Labrador.
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William Paterson
Archibald Blandford
Herring Neck
Straits of Belle Isle
Labrador
St. John’s
Grand Lake Passes Battle Harbor Run Amid Ice Jam
The coastal steamer Grand Lake under Capt Delaney completed its first trip southward to Battle Harbor to connect with the Labrador mail steamer. Fishery reports are meagre due to a heavy ice jam along the coast hindering northern movement. Windsor Lake could not reach north of Cape Harrigan, affecting Strait passages.
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Grand Lake
Delaney
Tere
Battle Harbor
Windsor Lake
Cape Harrigan
Reverend J Bonavista’s circuit ends with church debts cleared
The Rev J Bonavista completes a three year term on the Byers Fame circuit. Under his leadership the harbor area churches are debt free or reduced and renovated. A new superior school building is under construction as praise for his educational efforts. He and his family moved to Weslayville with best wishes.
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Byers
J.he Bonavista
Grand Lake
Wealeyville
Little Harbor
French Admiralship Naiade Arrives and Salutes Harbor
The French frigate Naiade arrived at 6 20 pm and saluted the harbor with twenty one guns. HMS Cleopatra fired an equal salute as the French flag rose and fell. Crowds gathered to witness the spectacle while the Naiade, built at Toulon in 1881, measures 3695 tons with 246 feet length and 21 feet draft, powered by 2800 indicated horsepower and coal capacity, featuring electric search lights and a band performing God Save the Queen.
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Vaiede
H.ms
Cleopatra
France
Natade
Toulon
Zedeyruin
Cholera and War Rumors Across Nations In July Dispatch
Telegraph report from Havirax notes rapid cholera spread in Russia and France. European tensions rise with Japan and China clashing, Corean trouble persists, and Russian anarchists cause unrest. U S and Canada discuss evicted tenants bills and tariff fights while labor actions threaten Chicago and California.
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Havirax
Russia
California
Coloradoes
Chicago
House
Melan
Lurin
Bologna
China
Japan
Nantey
France
Knights of Labor
Bycott Chicago
Pollaian
Allan
Liverpool
Canadian
Chamberlain
England
Ireland
Sepulchna
Corea
Washington
Pullman’s
Corean
Santos
Aiiguon
Rance
Maritime Provinces
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Whiteway
Baitskiff
North West Arm
Virginia Lake
Nipper’s Harbor
Dalton
Woods
Moores
Pilley
Long Point Light House
Norris Arm
Mrs. Duff and Child
Mr. T. Hodge
Afary Parker
Carter
St. John's
Benny
Robert Linfield
Araud
Samuel Short
Little Bay Island
J. B. Tobin
Telegraph
Ship News
Tolen
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