Government seeks tenders for Trinity Bonavista and Notre Dame Bays steamers
The Northern Weekly Advertiser notes government ads inviting bids to run steamers on Trinity Bonavista and Notre Dame Bays. A regular bay service would improve mail and trade links, shorten distances to St Johns and other parts, and support local industries as railway reach remains distant. The article discusses anticipated benefits for rural settlements and regional connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Bonavista
Notre Dame
St. John’s
Greenspond
Church of England Missionary Meetings Reach Newfoundland Parishes
The mission series opened at St. Peter's Twillingate on March 8 with Rev. R. Temple. Revs. G. S. Chamberlain and W. C. White joined, then the group moved to Herring Neck and Change Islands despite bad weather, delivering hopeful talks on the united aims of the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s Church
R. Temple
St. Peter's Church
Twillingate
G.S. Chamberlain
Herring Neck
W. C. White
Fogo
Trade war over Newfoundland bait licenses sparks cross border duties
A Newfoundland view in the Montreal Witness recounts a tariff dispute between Canada and Newfoundland tied to bait licensing for American fishing vessels. The clash began over license money and bait privileges, with both sides retaliating with duties on flour and Canadian products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
St. John, N. B
Montreal
Canada
United States
Two Feet Wide Boat Aims Atlantic Crossing From Carnarsie
Captain James Monahan of Carnarsie plans a Atlantic crossing in a 16 foot by 2 foot cedar boat built after 39 years as a resident and 20 years at sea. He will travel with a Maltese cat and companions in a supporting steamer to the buoy off Rockaway inlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tors
Heb
James Monahan
Carnarsie
Slonahan
Atlantic
Monahan
Rockaway Inlet
Home Without a Mother and the Wife's Decline
A domestic scene shows children and mischief when mother is away. The copy urges women’s health restoration from “female diseases” with Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, claiming positive cure and money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Mamma
Mail Northward and Easter Tea Fund Drive
Mail from Gambo arrives today with Fogo mail closing after South mail. A large take of Gult seals in nets and weirs near the Canadian Labrador totals 4 600 with one party at 2 000. The coast is clear of ice and a steamer could sail north if the Government favors. Girls Union plan an Easter week tea to fund a Church of England Sunday school library. Boston reports codfish prices holding at nine dollars per quintal in Gloucester and Newfoundland curing to meet sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambo
Fogo
Labrador
Church of England
Electricity in Mines Revolutionizes UK Mining
In a Scotland talk Mr. Ernest Scott noted about 60 UK mines are electrified and predicted a mining industry shift. Electric power could unlock profitable work at depth or far from pit-head, with advantages over steam and compressed air including efficient long-distance transmission and easier wire management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Ernest Scott
United Kingdom
Sardines from Herring Trade At Stettin Reported
The British Consul notes a Stettin trade in Norwegian and Swedish herrings cut and smoked to a smaller size than official Scottish standards. These cut herrings are packed densely for barrels and shipped mainly to Vienna where they are turned into Russian sardines for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stettin
Fishery Board For
Scotland
Vienna
St. John's
Drowning Death After Ice Accident Off Change Islands
Two young men Henry Charles Hoffe and Allan Hoffe cousins died after their ice broke beneath them while skating at Fox Head Cove Point Change Islands on Monday the 14th Allan was rescued by Thomas Terravill e Henry Charles was unable to rise and died soon after His body was recovered and interred at C E Cemetery with a discourse by Rev G S Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Head Cove
Change Islands
Henry Charles Hoffe
Allan Hoffe
Henry Charles
Allan
Thomas Terraville
C. E
G. S. Chamberlain
Sealing Steamers Reach St Johns From Labrador Run
Telegraph report from St Johns lists arriving steamers from the seal fishery with catch totals. Labrador 18000 Ranger 28000 Diana 28000 Wolf 27000 Asquimala 20000 Leopard 14000 Iceland Harbor Grace 24000 first three reached Wednesday morning after striking seals March 12 N E of Fogo Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Labrador
Ranger
Diana
Wolf
Asquimala
Leopard
Iceland
Harbor Grace
N.E
Fogo Islands
Eagle
Hope
Terra Nova
Neptune
Aurora
Greenland
Vanguard
Falcon
Various World News Highlights From Hautrax March 19 24
The report covers international events and incidents: Canadian exports surpass last year by eleven million dollars over eight months. Freeman the historian implicated in a murder in Liverpool with bodies buried in a cellar. References to Jack the Ripper rumors, Caprivi’s resignation, education bill issues, and a string of crises across Europe and the Americas. Also noted are Pacific strikes, unrest in Paris, a barque wreck near Yarmouth, and U.S. budget and Behring Sea matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hautrax
Freeman
Williams
Liverpool
Australia
Jack the Ripper
Caprivi
Portugese
Ellow
Brazil
Paris
Enemies of Order
Queen Victoria
Princess Beatrice
France
Baring Bros
Bank of England
Canadian Pacific
St. John
Tre
Maitland
N.S
Yarmouth
Venezuela
Ottawa
North Bay
Washington
Melbourne
Emperor William
Austria
Foster
United States
Canada
England
U.s
Harrison
Lord Salisbury
Behring Sea
Bizier
Halifax Harbor
Minard's Liniment Restores Sleep After Mountain Cold
In a customer letter from Annapolis a buyer describes severe back and kidney pain from a mountain cold. After one application of Minard's Liniment 20, he reports immediate relief and a deep sleep, followed by a complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Riewarn
Births at Change Islands Record Two Newborns
At Change Islands the wife of Eli Hoffe gave birth to a daughter on February 21. Also at the same place on March 15 the wife of C. Earle, Esquire, presented a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Change Islands
Eli Hoffe
C. Earle
Marriage on Change Islands at St James Church
On March 17 a marriage was solemnized at the Church of St James Change Islands by Rev G S Chamberlain the couple named Fanny Gillingham and the Gatehouse in attendance likely indicating a nuptial ceremony with the couple connected to Change Islands community and local clergy in attendance
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Church of St. James
Change Islands
G. S. Chamberlain
Fanny Gillingham
Died in March at Cole Hall and Fox Head Point
Died notices report William Head, 82, of Jogbat's Arm, March 12 at Cole Hall. Also reported is Charles Henry, 21, of Altea ian Bigsia, drowned while skating on March 1 at Fox Head Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Hall
William Head
Jogbat’s Arm
Fox Head Point
Charles Henry
Altea
Ian Bigsia
Also Mentioned on This Page
and— Northern Weekly Advertiser
Ion
H. Earle
Stone
Barred Islands
Barred Island Church
Marlin
Sacle, &c
Manufactory
Stockport
Berlin
H. J.B. Woods
Water Street East
St John’s
Water Street
Seaso N Con
Latorma- Sun
Church of England Missionary Meetings
Boston
Mr. Stowe
Gloucester
Tam
Telegraph
Annapolis
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