Inland Island Census Sketch Reveals Industrial Mix
The document details a 20 to 70 year male workforce of 47 053 with 37 000 fishermen and farmers, 2 700 Alebanies, 2 009 Clerks, 2 000 Lumberers and Miners, 4 500 Farmers, 1 000 Factory hands, and 2 261 others. It notes excess male workers and class gaps in clergy doctors and lawyers and lists distribution across districts such as Bonavista Trinity and St. John s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto Woth
Bonavista
Trinity
Pwillingate
Placentia
Baydiverde
Harbor Grace
Barin
St. John’s East
St. John’s West
Harbor Main
Imsportanes
Bay St. George
Fogo
Sea Serpent Sighted Near Cape Verde On Umfali Voyage
The steamship Umfali reported sighting a large serpent like creature about 400 yards off the bow, 300 miles north of Cape Verde. Crew including Mr C A Powell observed a long jawed form with slimy skin and fins, matching a full sized whale in length, before the sighting disappeared near the coast of West Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umfali
Bullard, King, & Go
Cape Verdé
Lata
N. Jung
C. A. Powell
Pees
Africa
Readjustment of the Tariff Promised by Government
In Whitbourne the Governor's opening speech urged tariff reform to ease the burden on working fishermen and the poor. The plan would lower duties on essentials like pork sugar mollasses and certain foods while supporting rise in root crop production here at home. A severe winter impeded rail service as the Exploits River bridge failure delayed shipments and cost the contractor thousands. operations have since resumed with efforts to prevent further delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Healyintetera
Whitbourne
Exploits
Delay in Our Mail Transit
News notes long mail delays from the South due to heavy February snow and subsequent rain and frost. The disruption blocked tracks, tied up hundreds of workers, and slowed service for business subscribers.
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Iron Horse
Appointment to Legislative Council and Savings Bank Governors
Published by Authority. His Excellency the Governor in Council appoints Dr. George Skelton Sir Robert Thorburn and Capt. Samuel Blandford to the Legislative Council provisionally. The following gentlemen named Governors of the Savings Bank Jas. Angel Hon Dr Skelton Hon Sir W V Whiteway Hon K F P Morris T J Murphy W Duff Esq and the Hon the Speaker House of Assembly. Secretary's Office Feb. 6 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Skelton
Robert Thorburn
Samuel Blandford
Legislative Council
Savings Bank
Lon. Jas. Angel
Skelton
W. V. Whiteway
P. Morris
T. J. Murphy
W. Duff
Appointment to Fox Harbor Road Board in Trinity
The Governor in Council appoints Mr. James Pond as an additional member of the Fox Harbor Trinity Road Board. The notice is from the Secretary's Office dated February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Wari
John Harris
James Pond
Fox Harbor
Trinity
Pension Commission Appointed for Education Act Inquiries
The colonial government named a commission to inquire into and report on the Pension Scheme for teachers under the Education Act of 1892. Edgar Bowring and A John Harvey join the Church of England Board of Education for St John’s East, replacing deceased Rendell and a missing West. William H Ferris designated Surveyor of Lumber. Charles A M Pinsent recognized as Vice-Consul for Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot
Millgan
A. D. Morton
J. Slattery
J. J. Wickham
J. W. Withers
Asq
J. Cowan
Edgar Bowring
A. John Harvey
Church of England Board of Education
St. John's Fast
Rederick Rendell
West
Wm. Hy. Ferris
Charles A. M. Pinsent
Portugal
Leicestershire Regiment appoints Captain and signaling note
The London Gazette entry records Lieut Walter Sydney Melville promoted to Captain in the Leicestershire Regiment, with R A Vowell seconded. It also notes a Secretary's Office notice dated February 27 and a signaling rule that at sea hoists never exceed four flags, with an arithmetical remark on the 78,642 possible signals using eighteen flags.
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The
Leicestershire Regiment
Walter Sydney
Melville
R. A. Vowell
Letter on mining monopolies and Little Bay copper growth
Notary J B Cody writes from Little Bay on July 2 1892 arguing against Matheson Co monopolies in Newfoundland mining. He warns of plot against him by Manager Whyte and Father Flynn and urges public scrutiny of mining claims and promises of a copper boom near Little Bay with new lodes at Colchester McKenzie and Lady Pond. He notes press should publish to promote mineral wealth and warns of delays in mails and a seal hunting accident at Wild Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twellingaté Sun
J. B. Cody
Little Bay
Lvening
Manager White
Father Flynn
Cody
Lobengula
Matables
Manager Whyte
Ime
Whyte
Thompson
New York
Brown
London
Matheson &‘c
England
Inovice
Matheson & Co
Colchester
McKenzie
Loddes
Lady Pond
Matheson
Evephant Jim Helps Lift Heavy Waggon in London
An elephant nicknamed Jim causes alarm in North London and later assists in freeing a stuck wagon near Clapton. After a crane is deemed necessary, the elephant stretches its trunk and lifts the wagon to level ground.
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Jim
London
Clapton
Narrow Escape From Ice Drowning At Dildo
Two men from Change Islands barely escaped drowning near Dildo when the ice gave way during a crossing. They were rescued after one used pocket knives to cut holes in the ice and pull the boy to safety. Several seals were killed by boaters, and many young seals spotted on the ice near the lighthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Harbor
Dildo
Josiah Oake
Change Islands
Indian Head
New Terror Threatens Teeth Says Noted Dentist
A famous dentist warns of a new terror endangering mankind by causing gum recession and tooth loss. He states that plaque buildup above and below the teeth pushes gums back, inflames them, and eventually leads to losing teeth. Regular removal and prevention of tartar are urged to delay decay and protect teeth into middle age.
Mysterious Sea Derelict Seized by Galveston Port
Report of the Newegian barque Jitsu Anderson arriving with the burned remains of an Faiglish brig in tow off the Faras Islands. Inside lay iron chests reduced to pulp, a leather bag with 1809 guineas worth over £1000, watches, and a pearl stomacher. Also described are three skeletons and a seven foot man. A seashell covered hull and sparse water in holds suggest a long voyage. A bottle found at Gigha in 1893 mentions sinking in mid Atlantic after a collision with an iceberg aboard the Mate. A second bottle washed ashore in Milltown Malbay with a dated note from the Betink glermet Ledpate aboard the Ludgate, foundering at sea, sealed with red wax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Galveston
Jitsu Anderson
Faraa Islands
Gigha
Hebrides Islands
mid-Atlantic
Hornhead
Ulster, Itgapoanip Company
Belfast
Baltimore
Dublin
Milltown
Malbay
Jounty Clare
Ireland
Betink “Glermet' Ledpate
Ludgate
Ain
Barnaglea
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John's
Tims
Shermen
Ighanis
LAO Lerzymen
Lan
and— Northern Weekly Advertiser
London Gazette
War Ormcg
Patt
Mr. Cody
Hen
Bultuy Bening Telegresa
George Payne
John Sheppard
Wild Cove
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