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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
2
Tadvised account of a Monday July 2 lantern lecture titled Pound the Worlds. Tivgey will show slides from India Japan Korea South Africa West Indies with promise of an enjoyable evening. Doors open at 7 30.
Preech ships of over 1409 tons and three balow were sunk by seas last week. Rosine sod Rown route crashed and captured at Serbecht. Grace dues relations with Germany Austria Bulgaria and Turkey cited as grounds for seeking peace. British troops gained the whole objective near Opps ten miles from Vimy Ridge and seized 2000 yards of trenches with prisoners and machine guns. In Parliament the Austria peace debate closed without a vote. A socialist leader claimed Emperor Charles desires peace.
A historical note records flour used in the household of King George V. The entry highlights pantry supplies and daily bread provisions within the royal residence, reflecting dietary practices of the British monarchy during his reign.
Fragmented dispatches report British activity and German setbacks with evacuations at Havre France. Allied troop arrivals and high officials visit America amid ongoing war discussions. Source text shows broken lines and contested blame over Mesopotamian expedition outcomes.
A fractured report notes a frontline defense near Hertebaive where a Preach force repelled German assaults. Captured are about 300 prisoners as the position remained held amid heavy fighting and deteriorating conditions.
Fragmentary OCR report notes British ships around 1600 tons and several under that tonnage were sunk by submarines. Mentions German plates and naval actions, with British vessels returning, one to be raised. Text is garbled but concerns early submarine warfare and losses.
Reported notes suggest Russia and Arad signaled deescalation steps amid ongoing unrest. Officials hint at resumed contact and phased actions to stabilize regions facing renewed tensions and economic strain.
In a Wednesday session Jude ott led debate on the Daylight Living Bill amid suspending rules. The House amended the act and adjourned to 4 30 PM after tabling reports and reading first and second terms of several bills including enforcement of judgments across Newfoundland and other jurisdictions and regulatory measures on mortgages. The council adjourned with orders to refer bills to committees and the annual reports presented by officials.
Proceedings show the House meeting on June 14 to consider duties for Native Newfoundlanders aboard. Ministers signaled the act may apply to cases in Newfoundland and similar trials. debates touched on miltary and civil provisions, with committee stages, readings, and adjournment to 309. Various bills were introduced or read, including acts on Trustee and Copyright, and church matters.
Records show readings and committee progress on the Admiralty and Copyright Bills with discussions on fire insurance reform, trustee remuneration limits, and currency changes. Speakers include Messrs Bishop Anderson Goodridge Ryan and others, highlighting coinage and monetary policy. The Catholic Episcopal Corporation bill also advanced in committee.
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