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Abolition of Steamers in Seal Fishery Debate
Newfoundland legislators clash over a bill to prohibit steamers from sailing to the seal ice. Proponents argue steamers wreck profits and workers' rights, while opponents warn of economic backwardness and external competition. The debate covers worker welfare, vested rights, enforcement, and potential shifts to sailing vessels.
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Hanker
Munn
Ming
Seption Bay
t.Fearn
Ferryland
Eral
Saea
Fearn
Bon. Ibers
Winds Dawe
Jimena
Otter Fadaetry
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Bose
St. Barbe
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Greene
Coronian
Oar New Ar
St. Beend
C.S
Newfoundland
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward's Island
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Gloucester
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Brigus
Manx
Mr. Weaper
Many
Werraury
Woonen
Furryland
Labrador
Trinity
Reyalry
Mr. Durr
Carbonear Fire Brigade
Mr. Penney
Harbor Grace Brigade
Water Company
Carbonear Brigade
Capt. Dawe
James Brennan
Ray Roberts
Paichbar Todc
Warretey
B. Wilcox
Capt
Dan
A. Barnes
Belloram
St. Jacques
Fortune Bay
Neighbring
Sundy
Cotonian Secretaary
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BeHoram
English Harbor
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Burke
St. John’s
Canada
Harbor Briton
Jacques
Treasury
Treasury Department
Freeson
Warver Post
Ainion
Jund
Genera
Geological Department
Surveyor General
Board of Works
General Post Office
Foot Asylum
Quidi Vidi
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Whiteley