Bay de Verde Bye-Election Returns Favor Whiteway Candidate
In Bay de Verde the bye election produced Sidney Woods ahead of John Ayre with Hutchings close behind. The Mercantile party failed to unseat the Whiteway slate amid government pressure and religious appeals, seen as a victory for the Workingman's party and Whiteway influence across districts.
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Bay-de-Verde
Whiteway
Sidney ‘Woods
John Ayre
Ayre
Warrrway
Woods
Hutchings
Tony
McPherson
Mercantile Party
St. John’s
Harbor Grace
Carbonear
Workingman's ‘Party
Goodridge-Marine Party
Hery
Messrs. Ayre
Liere
Gerfs
Russia
Electors Warn Against Religious Poison in Politics
An editorial denounces the Goodridge-Marine party for stirring sectarian tensions to discredit the Whiteway party. It accuses supporters of promoting fear of Roman Catholic influence, defends candidates including Sir William Whiteway, and calls voters to resist sectarian manipulation and unscrupulous tactics.
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Goodridge-Marine
Whiteway Party
G. Longmead
P. Scott
William
Mr. Scott
Whiteway
St. John’s West
Sir William Whiteway
Scott
Goodridge-Marine Party
Goodridge
Messrs. Goodridge
Knight
Copper Steamer Near Tilt Cove Observes Seals En Route
The Australian commanded by Capt Sullivan sails from Liverpool bound for Tilt Cove with coal and provisions. The steamer passed twenty miles north of Cape John and sighted many old seals. A pilot from the harbor is onboard on arrival.
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Sullivan
Liverpool
Cape Johny
Tilt Cove
Subscriptions Acknowledgment for John Dowland Appeal
An appeal for John Dowland of Little Harbor raised aid after injuries left him unable to work during the spring sealing season. Dowland thanks those who contributed, notably the collector William Young, for considering his case and providing funds he received.
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John Dowland
Little Harbor
William Young
Bonavista District Annual Meeting Set for Greenspond
The Bonavista District plans its annual meeting at Greenspond around June 14 depending on coastal steamer service. The Methodist Monthly Greeting lists sermon candidates and evangelistic services from June 14 to 17 with ministers H Scott J J Wheasley T W Atkinson E Jones W J Lescombe W W Edmondmon A Ey Rowson and others scheduling sermons, sustentation fund, and Sabbath school programs.
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Bonavista
Greenspond
A. E. Rowson
Rev. H. Scott
J. J. Wheasley
T. W. Atkinson
Fray
E. ‘Jones
Sustentation Fund
Russell
W. H
Browning
G.C. Frazer
Saruppay
Didates
J. Lescombe
Reva
Selby
Je ‘Moore
Stoney
E ‘Sonpay
Religious meetings schedule notes in June parish notices
A June schedule lists sermons and services by Rev. W. W. Edmonson and Samuel Mesher with Sacrament at 8 p.m. Monday includes a 7 a.m. sermon by S. J. Mesher and a colportage meeting. Tuesday features a Temperance meeting at 7.30 p.m. with speakers A A Holmes, A Stoney, M Fenwick, Thos W Harwood. Collections planned for Educational Colportage and Sustentation. Janet Hinn chairs, G C Frazen treasurer.
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Reva. A. A. Holmes
A. Stoney
M. Fenwick
Thos. W. Harwood
Janet Hinn
G. C. Frazen
Fin. Sec'y
Sealing trade updates and icebound coast reports
Local reports note a few bedlamer seals killed near Crow Head and ships like the Six Brothers and Robert Fiddes returning with cargo. The ice jam blocks the bay delaying the Princess May and Grand Lake, while winter conditions and Newfoundland trade routes endure amid uncertain outlooks.
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Crow Head
Launch at Batrix Island marks launch of new schooner
A large gathering on Batrix Island attended the launch of a new schooner built for Mr James Blackler. The event drew local interest as the vessel slid into the tide and faced the challenges of launching under curious eyes of young onlookers and townspeople.
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Batrix Island
James ‘Blackler
Launch of Lady Blacker Stalls on Sand But Re floats
A stately launch failed as shallow water trapped the vessel in sand, stopping progress amid spectators. By Monday evening volunteers freed the craft, allowing Lady Blacker to sail in deep water. The forty ton cooking craft sustains no injuries, and Mr Blackler is congratulated on the venture.
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Woods
Siddey Woods
Messrs. Woods
Moores
Whiteway
Grand Lake
Little Bay
Cape Shore
Lady Blacker
Blackler
House prorogued again as election results surface
Special to the Sun reports the Newfoundland House of Assembly prorogued to May 31. Bay de Verde returns show Woods 876 Hutchings 831 Ayre 846 Macpherson 808, a Whiteway victory amid mercantile pressure. Other items note fires, earthquakes, storms, and assorted international updates.
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St. Joan’s
House of Assembly
Woods
Ayre
Bay-deVerde
Hutchings
Macpherson
Whiteway
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Bonavista District
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Exploits
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R. Scott, Esq
Fogo
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