Controversy Over Shea's Goods and Fawcett's Departure
Eyewitness accounts describe a tense confrontation at Shea's wharf where owners paid duties but were denied release of their goods. Colonel M J Fawcett and mounted police forced crowd control as carts and workers faced intimidation. Sir W W Whiteway urged restraint and referred the matter to courts, with ongoing public unrest and questions about command.
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Shea
Fawcett
M. J. Fawcett
James F. McGrath
M.hla
Placentia
Judas” March
Behim
Wien
Thorbarn
Himelf
Leuchman
Alfred
Newfoundland
Unclear Weather Note From Fragmented Text
Fragmentary OCR text mentions sailors from the north and straits, heat, wind, and arable land with unclear context. No concrete events, dates, or identifiable entities to establish a full news card.
Twillingate Higher Education Examinations Start Monday
The Council of Higher Education will conduct exams at St Peter's School in Twillingate on Monday at ten oclock sharp. Twenty eight candidates from St Peter's and North Side Methodist will sign in early. Local Committee members will attend daily to ensure proper conduct. The setup uses St Peter's School as a suitable venue with Rev Temple and Dr Stafford guiding proceedings.
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Twillingate Centre
Council of Higher Education
St. Peter's School
St. Peter's
North Side
Temple
Stafford
Evening Herald
Islandwide Higher Education Examinations Begin Soon
The Council of Higher Education announces island wide exams starting Monday June 25. Some 950 applicants will test at multiple centres including St John’s colleges and convents, with papers set in England and opened only at the proper time. Results due late August with various scholarships and prizes alloted for top performers.
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Council of Higher Education
Twillingate
Bonavista
Heart's
England
Bern
Grievances Over Government Crisis and Election Tactics
The piece accuses unprincipled politicians of seizing control and criticizes His Excellency the Governor for tolerating unconstitutional moves. It argues the Revenue Bill expired, duties on imports lack legal basis, and Tory maneuvers aim to deny Whiteway supporters seats via delayed byelections. It warns of disenfranchisement and vows voters will reclaim power.
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Woodridge- Marine
St. John’s
Sir William
Bond
William Whiteway
Whiteway
St John’s
Tories
House of Assembly
W. W. Whiteway
Imperative to issue writs for bye elections in St John’s East and West
Citizens urge Governor to call bye elections for the districts of St. John’s East and West. The message stresses the imperative duty of Excellency to act, aiming to restore representation swiftly amid unsettled matters. The text reflects local political pressure and calls for timely electoral dates.
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St. John’s
Residents scoff at Twillingate Tory visit reception
A St John’s Daily News correspondent claims Twillingate decked itself in finery for Goodridge and Knight visitors while most locals withhold praise. The piece notes few cheers on the wharf, scarce display beyond mercantile shops, and questions the purpose of Knight’s visit to retain office.
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St John’s Daily News
Fsat
Messrs
John 5
Dutler
St. John’s
Messrs. Goodridge
Knight
The
Bay
Goodridge
Beware the Goodridge-Marine faction in Newfoundland politics
A 1890s style denunciation warns Newfoundlanders about the Goodridge-Marine group aiming to control public affairs. It alleges plans to place A J W McNeilly as a Supreme Court judge and award a life pension to a Tory-aligned official for fisheries fraud. It claims Confederation within two years and urges support for Sir William Whiteway to defend freedom.
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Goodridge-Marine
A. J.W. McNeilly
Supreme Court
Tories
Fisheries Commission
Morine
Confederation
Goodridge
Newfoundland
Morine & Co
William Whiteway
Evening Telegram
Address and Testimonial to Rev T W Harwood
Address and testimonial to Rev T W Harwood from the Methodist congregation is printed in corrected form with an additional testimonial. The document notes two or three names were omitted previously and includes Mr Harwood’s reply and a sum of seventy two dollars.
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T. W. Harwood
Harwood Ie
Harwood
Departure of Minister Amid Goodwill and Farewell Wishes
The passage notes the minister leaving the circuit with the support and good will of the People and many friends who wish him Godspeed in his future endeavors. It mentions a binding sumnard in Siena and describes his earnest and zealous labors, leaving behind a favorable impression and continued best wishes.
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Siena
Address praises Rev Harwood as he leaves Twillingate ministry
A petition from Methodist leaders and congregants in Twillingate expresses sincere regret at the Rev Thomas W Harwood’s decision to depart for another field. They commend his brief yet impactful service, noting upright conduct, faithful duties, and esteem from two large congregations and the wider community, and extend prayers for his continued success.
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Twillingate
Tabor
Testimonial to Rev. T. W. Harwood from Twillingate Congregation
The Twillingate congregation expresses regret at the minister’s imminent departure and presents a purse as a token of gratitude. Members thank him for his blessing and profit from his ministry during his brief stay.
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T. W. Harwood
Dear Brethren and Saints Token of Faith and Fortitude
A minister thanks supporters for tokens of esteem, saying faithfulness in preaching the gospel awakens hearts. He believes loving concern for dying souls will prompt revival and asks continued prayer. He expresses gratitude for gifts, though strained by travel and illness.
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God
Jesus
Tom
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Ethan Kenpext
Thomas Linfield
Mittas Wheller
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