Peary recounts Arctic ordeal and return plans
In letters from August 23, Peary describes survival losses, sledges built for food, and dogs dying during a harsh Greenland winter. He notes 250 deer killed, pigeons lost to hawks, and the failed ice break that delayed contact with the Falcon until August. The party planned to resume activity with Eskimo support and coal supplies, aiming to reach Anniversary Lodge.
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Esquimaux
Rey
Bowdoin Bay
Ellesmere Land
Carey Félands
Bjorling
Kalstenius
Mian
Carey Islands
Cape Faraday
Clarence Head
Ellesmare Land
Greenland
Falcon
Petawick Glacier
Cape York
Matt Henson
Anniversary Lodge
Ingenious Smuggling Device Foiled in Russia
An extraordinary smuggling method in Russia involved false bank notes hidden inside hollow lead pencils. Customs officers discovered the ruse when a pencil point wear exposed paper containing the notes. The trick, traced to shipments from England, shows how notes slipped into circulation despite strict port inspections.
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Russia
England
Custom House
Consignee
Dynamite Robbery Blasts Bloomfield Bank Vault
Bloomfield Indiana bank exploded by dynamite, vault and inside safe wrecked. Robbers carried about $4700 in cash. total loss estimated around $6500. Sheriff and posse pursued three suspects eight hours after the crime. one man named Harlea Rivers, claimed Indiana origin, was captured with $1100 on his person.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Jachiel O. W. Shynet
Harlea Rivers
Ndlinnapelis
Westminster Budget on Toryism Defines Radicals and Tories
The Westminster Budget critiques Toryism by contrasting Radicals as advocates for sobriety, education, and progress with Tories depicted as obscurantists tied to reaction, clerical influence, gambling, and old sports. It notes a leader proposing a parish circus as an alternative to a parish meeting.
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Totiea
Daily News Lamentation Defends Knight Defeat and Politics
The Daily News editorial denounces the loss of Mr. Knight in the bye election, rejects accusations of inflaming passions or sectarianism, and argues the electorate opposed Knight and his party. It cites Tory tactics and calls out alleged sectarian manipulation and mercantile influence in politics.
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Daily News
Knight
William Whiteway
Sir William
Barr'd Island
Morine
Harbor Main
Siajilar
William
Whiteway Party
Aye Party
Bond
W. W. Whiteway
St.ohn
Vindictive Tory Politics Target a Telegrapher and Widow
A Trinity telegraph operator Miss Pittman, in service over ten years, is dismissed by the Goodridge Marine government. The issue centers on her support for Sir Wm Whiteway and her widowed mother’s dependence. Corroborating passages accuse Adventurers Morine and Monroe of tyranny and seek public awakening against political persecution.
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Goodridge-Marine Party
Miss Pittman
Trinity
W. W. Whiteway
Evening Telegram
Anglo- American Telegraph Company
Sir Wm. Whiteway
A.B. Marine
Moses Monroe
A. B. Marines
Canada
Moses
Yonkoes
Ireland
Tran
Morine
Monroe
Compliments to the Post Master General of Newfoundland
A colonial publication in Great Britain lauds J O Fraser Esq the Newfoundland Post Master General for reforms and improvements in the postal service since his appointment and for distinguished service in official and political life including long service in the Legislative Assembly.
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Jadza
Great Britain
J. O. Fraser
J. C. Fraser
Newfoundland
Fraser
Legislative Assembly
Newfoundland Legislator Attains Postmaster General Role
The article hails a Newfoundland legislator who becomes Postmaster General. It praises his progressive, enlightened ideas and describes his service as an ornament to the Newfoundland post. His popularity spans the colony, with a nickname echoed from one end of the island to the other.
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Newfoundland
Newfoundland Service
Sale of Work at Pilley’s Island Raises Fund
The Sale of Work at Pilley’s Island, held October 18 to 20, benefited the Church of England Building Fund. Staged in the former Public Hall court house under Mr. Thomas Peyton, with Mrs. Herbert presiding and a committee of women, the event showcased tasteful decorations and useful goods. Net profit exceeded 100 dollars, enough to clear the Building Fund debt and provide some relief to a small congregation.
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Church of England Building Fund
Thomas Peyton
Court House
High Court of Justice
Herbert
Silk
Pearce
Joshua French
Luscombe
Rendell
Pilley’s Island
Church of England
A. Pittman
Rays From Northern Light to Green Bay Voters
A reader praises Green Bay electors for supporting Sir W. W. Whiteway and progress, condemns Tory rule, recalls railroads and improvements from thirty years prior, urges other districts to follow Green Bay’s lead, and critiques Bonavista and Fogo districts for their Tory alignment while urging civic duty and independence.
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Twirlingate Sun
Dzsz Sie
Green Bay
Manly
W. ¥. Whiteway
Valour
Fogo
Bonavista Bay
Progress Aid
W. W. Whiteway
Scott
Foote
Benagista
Electors of
Bonavista
Campaign critique from Northern Liou targets A B Marine
A letter accuses voters of electing a needy adventurer while rejecting worthy men, praising Nova Scotian and Newfoundland figures, and urging supporters to oppose A B Marine and Tupper. It frames politics as a test of patriotism, duty, and manliness, claiming the district's mountains and trees symbolize vitality and urging alive participation.
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Trinity
A. B. Marine
Tupper
Local and General Shipping Delays From St John’s Voyage News
The Lance delayed two to three days by storms arrived from Norris Arm and visited Herring Neck and Change Islands before returning to the bay. The Favorite towed railway iron from Botwoodville to Norris Arm then headed home. The Virginia Lake reached from the north via Griquet and will stay northward. it may depart Tuesday as scheduled. Passengers Lizzie Tobin Minnie Tobin A Linfield and G Linfield left for St John’s while Mrs House went to Catalina. Swine owners faced twelve cases with most guilty and fined two dollars each. a few cleared due to ownership doubts. Grace Standard.
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Lance
Dalton
Norris’ Arm
Fogo
Herring Neck
Herp
St. John’s
Reid
Botwoodville
Virginia Lake
Griquet
Lizzie Tobin
Minnie Tobin
A. Linfield
Mr. G. Linfield
Mrs. House
Catalina
Pras
Bennett
Arbor
Grace Standard
Sunday School Service at St Peter's Church
A children service of the Church of England was held at St Peter's Church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Rt. Temple preached an appropriate sermon and special hymns were sung. The largely attended service replaced the usual annual school treat due to the Rural Dean's absence.
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St. Peter's Church
Rt. Temple
R.D
England
Nominated Candidates for By-Elections In Several Districts
Wednesday marked the nomination day for bye elections in St. John's East and West Placentia and St. Mary's Burin and yesterday in St. George's Bay. Parties listed Whiteway Fox Hutton Mare Oden Scott Tessier Jackman Callanan Chas Tessier Downey Tobin McGrath Dunphy Donnelly Foran Grieve Pittman Gear Buffett Winter Devine Carty in respective districts for two or three member seats.
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St. John’s East
Placentia
St. Mary’s
Burin
St. George's Bay
Whiteway
Fox
Hutton
Tory
Mare
Oden
St. John’s West
Scott
George Tessier
Jackman
Tory—Callanan
Chas. Tessier
Downey
M. Tobin
R. McGrath
Dunphy
M. Devine
M. Carty
Birth notice for Mr. Je q Aitkin's daughter
A daughter was born on the 24th of October to the wife of Mr. Je q Aitkin.
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Je Q Aitkin
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Bank
Garry
Northern Weekly Advertiser
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