Lottery turmoil halts court over empire measure
A chaotic debate described in the Futon recounts a failed Senate vote on a Lottery bill, dramatic interruptions, and a sudden Capitol blackout. Witnesses report a Senator collapsing, others prostrated by illness, and a wave of extraordinary events cited as providential by observers.
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Nichales Sane
Penvis
Wali
Laslo
Faceloe
Amd
Hs Lill
Wiocind
Hue
Uaks
Capitol
German torpedo boat Adler described in 1906 era record
A garbled report outlines the Adler torpedo boat built in Germany and details its length about 160 feet, displacement around 1350 tons, and a trial underway. The article mentions officials in Washington and notes the vessel’s use in a maritime context with historical references from the period.
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Adler
Germany
Hoasida
Grorantt Ailiayarda
Baltier
Adler —Scientific American
Population Aging Across Setime Family Records
Fragmented OCR data lists elderly survivors and ages, mentioning families and individuals with ages around 80. The text references names and places in a commemorative or genealogical style, though much is garbled.
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Coe
Laterent
Smedbors
Syeveneon
Wally Quinber
Agencie
Aiea Music Walls
St. Jereny
Showna Steyuoran
Aarbor
Witlingain
Stevenevo
Hertor Grave
Wellin Esprewwow
Lucutor Gvoo
Auormae i
Uneu
Harbor Rand
Cau Kaui
Little Bay mining town shows progress and wealth growth
Report from Che Cwillingate Sun visits Little Bay noting strong activity and improving conditions. The Newfound land Consolidated Copper Mining Co. pays high labor wages, spurring migration, land clearing, and agriculture. Rich soil yields, with barrels of potatoes and cabbages displayed as evidence of prosperity.
Mineral Lands and Government Controversy at Little Bay
A report outlines agitation at Little Bay over mineral land grants and alleged government irregularities. Citizens decry the one year extension of a three square mile lease, claim the state favors a monopoly, and cite copper mining interests resisting local settlement and rights.
Addressing land bias in colonial land grants
A public notice condemns favoritism in land allocations by the Surveyor General’s Office. It cites cases where poorer applicants lose to wealthier land seekers and calls for a new governance approach to protect common people’s rights in the district. The piece stresses public anger and the need to remedy entrenched favoritism.
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Aude
Yue Surveyor Generala Office
Perzon
Savcsass
Marriage at North Bila Church United In Holy Wedlock
The Reverend William Marrin united Mary Roberts daughter of Samuel Roberts keeper of the Long Point Light with Tara yearia at the North Bila Church. The ceremony occurred at three o clock in the afternoon with bridesmaids Mira Osmond and Miss Pearce in pale colors. The reception followed at the bride's father's home with a formal wedding feast and greetings from guests. Mary Roberts is active in Crow Head Sunday School and Nash Sida Church, and the couple receive hearty congratulations from friends.
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Tara Yearia
William Marrin
Anthony
Mary Roberts
Samuel Roberts
Long Point Light
North Bile
R. W. Freeman
Mira Osmond
Misa Pearce
Ky Kelly
Frivada
Gansts
Tiny
Harris
Roberty
Crow Head
Nash Sida
Aow
Walking Young Ladies and the Storm Birdas
A reader writes with playful nostalgia about the Walking Young Ladies, praising their cheerful faces and fashion while noting misadventures on the road. The letter laments their travel woes, recalls offers of help with carrying parcels, and ends with a friendly, joking nudge to the editor to pass along good wishes.
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Borron
Lim
An Interesting Slip of a French Privateer Queen
A fragmentary maritime article recounts an episode of a French privateer ship, captured by the British in 1808, later recaptured by the Admiralty and now a British vessel. It notes collision damage, repairs, and ongoing trade in Newfoundland while hinting at further information from the ship's crew and a northern count.
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Trane
Nes Urgatire
Anneya
Afr
Uinrkee Ruvaoil
Rosyela
Tia Admiralty
Compans Oeris
Ecchis Mopmnt
Lloyd's
Ruigeas
Trum
Phas
Newfoundland
Gonsirystin
Ausing
Tina Galvin Teuvon
Aliza
Raward
Young Life Saver Rescues Two in Ice Water
Walter Moore heroically saved a boy who fell through the ice off the shore while a second youngster nearly drowned at the water’s edge. The incident, witnessed by families around the harbor, ended with both boys rescued as onlookers watched a tense struggle in the bay.
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Winchedd
Wallur
Gunila
Walter
George
Rosa Sud
Lin
Hamilton
Folmer
Ubu Bay
Evening Herald
Fragmentary Naval Encounter Recorded in Obscure Text
A garbled OCR fragment describes a naval scene with a General, a cutter, and phrases like made your shirt and mind. Key names, dates, or places are unreadable, leaving a hazy snapshot of a midship action or council aboard a ship during a tense moment.
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Gonscal
Hunter's
Generel
Gould
Wedding vignette at Little Bay in October
Fragmentary notice describes Miss Emily Vautoher, third daughter of Ek, marrying Cobd te Misa Emily Vautoher and noting bridesmaids Benysn King and Stromg. The lines convey a rustic ceremony with cashmere attire and silk bonnet, wishing the couple happiness and a well suited marriage.
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Little Bay
A. Pillman
Emily Vautoher
Twillingata
Misaen
Bensyn
King
Stromg
Contempt wan and Flamingo cargo tale in local notes
The Contempt wan at Wogo Soalou s this morning and may be looked for here wary in the afternoon. The Flamingo with a cargo of timber from Mr Baylip s mill New Bay vailed for St Johns on Tuesday. Josish Manuel Hsp gue of Exploita has been in town for four days this wreck. Saturday was the only real fact day for handling fish. The Act for the encouragement of agriculture and weed and orchard bowety cleared swud expires on the Latut December vest. Uncle will not paid for land cleared after that.
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Josish Manuel, Hsp
Exploita
Parward Captain Clears Taubrador Fish For Masses
Tha Parward and Captain Davis cleared for Holifar to take 4,000 wintale Taubrador fish for Masses. Wierman and Co and the Challenge for Lisbon carried 2,600 yds for J. Be Tolwa, Eiq. The Labrador steamer Lady Glover sailed south Sunday and returned next day. Shiev kept along the Labrador coast through stormy weather, hinting at another coast trip by the stemmers.
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Tha Parward
Davis
Wv. Wierman & Co
Lisbon
J. Be Tolwa
Eiq
Labrador
Lady Glover
Shiev
Ous
North Side Methodist Church trustees plan roof repairs
A Tuesday night meeting of North Side Methodist Church trustees approved roofing, shingling, and pointing the building. Rev. Me. Kelly was appointed collector and has since raised over one hundred dollars from the North Side congregation with support from 2 or 3 visiting Friends toward the fund.
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North Side
Disjointed Telegraph Memoir Hints at Turbulent Times
Fragmentary telegraph notes describe unrest and political tensions across multiple regions. References mention naval rights, indemnities, and rising alarm about education, morality, and European influence. Scattered lines imply prison turmoil, international anxiety, and weather disruptions affecting ports and fishing along the coast.
Unclear Name Sequence From Obscure Parish Records
Fragmented OCR text lists names and places such as Mar rind Palar s Church and Martins Harbor with multiple personal names including Samuel French Jane Hophit and Mina Heal. Details are garbled, locations like Back Harlor and Martins Harbor appear, and dates or events are unclear.
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Palar’s Church
Oulobee
R. Temple
Samuel French
Nabe
Jane Hophit
Ganiel Thowss Clark
Miss Jaynes
Back Harlor
Obbadiat Church
Martins Harbor
Jin Udonar
Rev
W. Travk
JE. Belly
Rav
J. Sidey
Mina Heal
Ruth Sen
Hunts
Roeland
Staty
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Pia
Ewereon
Gotien Mediaw Discovery
Itvbat
Kime
Joris Warrabiad
Surofaia
Eusten
Batalia
Corky
Menry
Tveif
Meibe
She Admlaiesesti
Uaioe
Kuon
Washington
Contra É Little Bay
D Vabarbe
St. John's
Newfoundland Consolidated Copper Mining Co
Mineral Lands
Listla Bay
Little Bay Winu
Moss Moorog
Sala
D. J. Yonderson
Fang
Trould
Forte Bay
Greseah Company
Guatraliy Rman
Chile
Telegraph
Hariras
Anerican
Rani Taughed
York
Baing
Ragard
Eailway
Joti
Turae
Baglant
Feruce
Beatoake
Atros Tereiory
Ava
Ruwlaw
Thorw
Lucandinua
Europe
Noaia
Uillivds Aburo
Tigt. al
Fea
William Elazria
Mery
Roberta
Bhip News
Bernards
Davie
Blaufax
Noy
Perot
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