St John's Budget Highlights Fire Loss and Insurance Growth
A damaged clipping reports a major fire at Benday that destroyed part of the works, with about 29,000 insurances carried. It notes a new Globe and Buller insurance company entering the market, a proposed Toplight Saving Bill, and ongoing political debates. Also mentioned are a Canadian tug boat Eugene J Morgans incident, recovery of the Bishop of Newfoundland, and appointments in religious and insurance circles. The text references Newfoundland politics, courtship of legislation, and shipping concerns in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muiching
Shest Brossbrobellie
Calinan Glass & Gey
Benday
Tosurance Coy
Mesars. Squiren Gents
Globe and Bulluer
Wight
Anderson
John
Alteiding
Eugene JH. Morgans
Martin Wrew Hanes
Pierre
Cargur iv
Sybury
St. Joh
Jones
St. Tonay
Boskon
Tony Jude
Boise
ReveWel
Sleolake Haveen
Chabilela
Borces
Eek
Wesleyan
Chagiain
Rivno
Lion
Jack Blackall
Dr. Blackest
Vowe Thai
Pri Ones
Gertmaiy
Insarwacs
Bee Legu
Heals
Globe & Ruteeri
New York
Volan National Tose
Tha Ciite
Wluud
Labrador Expart
J.J. Long
Lota
Earender
Reconstruction of a damaged notice in a local paper
Fragmentary OCR text describes property and repairs at a site formerly held by RB. Jub Bag, with references to the Reverend A. Clayton and a venue event at Red Grove Noir and Mun Dine College Ball. The notice mentions a renewal deadline and upcoming work by the Orshanze workerm and RY Mowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifal
RB. Jub Bag
Tae Wong
Ernest
A. Clayton Tecluren
Mundine College
RY Mowey Prewyier Willgeripy
Married union in Washington husband and wife named
Married couple Jove Hhatstan and Paty Mays Piedarlee with Minnig Bishop of Pwitts Ingots to Hinnistt A. Stoun of Pitter burg. The city plans analog to the Baupyrteau of Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jove Hhatstan
Washington
Paty Mays Piedarleeauld
Minnig
Pwitts Ingots
Hinnistt A. Stoun
Pitterburg
Ci Jpla
Mysterious Animal Cruelty Angers Local Residents
A disturbing incident near Mrs Newly Wed arises as a butchered sheep is found missing wool and injured. Eyewitnesses report a harsh attack during the night, with Mrs Burton hall and Mr Button Tavahe noting the cruelty and calling for justice for the injured animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altesd
Barton
Howe
Button
Ross
Burton Hall
Sid
In Memory of Lorena Daisy Darling Child
Obituary fragment honors Lorena Daisy child of Johy and Susanna Ang Don. Born September 18 19xx or 19xx, died aged about 1 month and 12 days. Poem expresses sorrow, faith in Christ, and memories of a tender loved one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorena Daisy
Johy
Susanna L.angdon
Legislative session on daylight saving bill sparks debate
In the House of Assembly, MPs including Hallyard and Jennings debated a colonial daylight saving bill. Proponents argued for a one hour shift to aid town workers, while opponents warned of uneven effects across regions and possible disruption to commerce and daily life. The measure faced adjournment and continued hearings as party lines held firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briday
Howe
Hallyard
Jennings
Colontal
Driinh
Cowell
Atletaly
Ourcnoyless Iine
Ail Classe
Evaninga
Kerdens
Mr. Winsor
Vata Gestion
Paky
Ducer
Andersuo
Tranhd Raerely
USA
St. T
England
Ililaapels
St. John's
War-time Newfoundland debate on trade and industry policy
During a 1917 session, members discuss wartime laws and policy on timber exports, naval controls, and industrial development in Newfoundland. Key figures oppose restrictions while seeking to expand woollen manufacturing and local industry, debating duties, enforcement, and future governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Admiralty
Newfoundland
Majeatye
Foininland
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Barman
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Wolf
Jamiwor
Angers
St. Jown's
Sear Peer
Col AL Bricusenay
Dre Ligve
Tap
Nia
Ailee
Vissy
L.idiVi
Jon Es
Poe
Wedaushay
Sean Wern
Prowleritor
Clapmyabrench
Rsoas
Seung
Helly Nontey Bie
W. Joutauelions
Paurday
P.m
Stone
Wier Couker
Targeti
Pive Busagte
Dniandy
Wobaidy
Javier
Cooraitiee
Matzoyu
Ibeen
Iehhad
Mtuelta
Tehimmet
Endeavaret
Ciileon
Ubu
Comtira Iilar Vangsurts
Tultien
Coarra
Sath
Parnell
Gary
Ri N
Reserve
Gough
Connie
Goult
T. McMurdo & Co
St John’s
MaAnveL's Hotel
Leewisporge
Manlag
Nn Bay
Dilbert
Ieva
Newfoundlan
Moderath
R.manuel
AL Bey
Sekine
Sonali
Shubert, Inc
Elie Montag
ieRi
Wintheartes B
St Ashbourne
Wadwa
War
Ashtanine
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