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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1915
Page
2
The Observer notes ongoing factional strife linked to prohibition and questions the current election counting system. It criticizes deputy officers for ballot handling, cites costly collection methods, and calls for reform despite awaiting results from August processes.
The chairman of the Twillige aie Committee expresses gratitude for the police and committee members who worked diligently at meetings and sacrificed time to support the community. He notes abstainers and Christians weighed opinions, praising the overall effort and dedication.
The Twillingate district shows strong church and community support for Prohibition as Sunday appeals push for higher citizenship and better governance. Clergy, congregations, and media leaders unite to promote a comprehensive ban, signaling a local victory for prohibition efforts.
The Advocate notes a mixed reaction to Capt Kean in a courtroom clash over alleged murders. It argues juries and judges showed restraint, praising fair treatment and cautioning political bias. The piece laments potential wrongful accusations while defending Kean’s legal vindication amid public scrutiny.
The speaker argues for splitting districts to reflect population and prevent overconcentration of power. He emphasizes that a single strong man can influence outcomes and notes voters know their representatives only loosely. The plan proposes three districts with varied geography to better cover communities while preserving incumbents.
Conversation with fish buyers shows disinclination to set a price. Six dollars paid in one week for a hamador bah lis with optimism that prices will adjust. No firm price stated as buyers await clearer market signals, though overall sentiment remains cautiously hopeful.
The article notes Greece undecided between Entente and Central powers, causing unsettled trade and shipping delays. It cites slowed fish shipments held up in Gibraltar, with German submarines increasing Mediterranean activity and driving higher war insurance costs as buyers delay pricing.
Advertising rates for Twillingate are listed as dollar per word with per inch charges for display ads. Special and holiday rates apply. publication dates include the first and last quarters of the year with reference to fall promotions.
The OCR fragment shows incomplete race notes with unclear times and participant names. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the unreadable strings.
The supreme Court sat yesterday to render a verdict in the musician Keanya Coaker’s case. Judge Justo Fohmson presided. After about half an hour of deliberation the jury found the defendant guilty of the charge and awarded $100 in costs. Davis Mental Salve 250 is mentioned as a product reviewed in the record.
Survivors reaching Malta recount panic on board the steamer Ancona as it sank without warning. Greek and Hebrew passengers, mainly women and children, struggled in lifeboats overturned by waves and gunfire from a submarine. A brief pause allowed some removal of passengers before the disaster intensified.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous individuals, dates, and places connected to a Trafalgar Day Fund with scattered names such as Aileen Modine and Mrs. Michetl. The text mentions payments, ages, and various local figures in a disjointed register style.
A local sale of work event is listed for Taras Hall on Wednesday November 24. The announcement mentions arts and crafts items by St Reber and Thea Auimnabta, with proceeds likely benefiting a charitable cause.
A man nearly drowned after falling from a wharf into churning water near Toon diay Wien. Crew members raised alarms as onlookers cried out and local authorities coordinated rescue efforts while weather forecasts warned of strong winds.
A garbled letter from the Gresinwood Ledger discusses prohibition and societal issues. It references various places and figures in a confused stream of words, mentioning Wot and Vimy with unclear meaning.
The fragmentary text mentions aliens, a tense countdown, and a possible event on a February 14 date. It references a человек named Noor Mie and several garbled terms that suggest a puzzle or coded message about a mysterious occurrence.
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals and events but is too garbled to identify a coherent news item or factual summary. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes emerge from the readable portions.
Magistrate Michaal Cute of Hulyraod presided at Waynes Loiglin where police arrested Nora Muron and her two sisters. They were held overnight after a glass theft incident involving Moy 0 and a nearby uprising claim. A sergeant from Wir testified to $21100 in damages.
Fragmentary Bay steamship notices discuss wrecking and relief duties for Petrel Ethie and others. Reports vary whether Petrel or Ethie will service Trinity Bay and North Side Bay, with limited work forecast.
Magistrate and Mrs Scott announce the engagement of their daughter to Captain Edward Raberty of Parl singer.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a wall or yard push and options for timber purchases. It mentions a price around eight dollars and references green timber and somber notes. Names, dates, or places are not clearly readable.
A damaged ad claims Stafford's Prescription A cures indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and nervous dyspepsia. It lists symptoms such as stomach distress headaches loss of appetite and unsettled mood. The text promotes the medicine as a remedy for digestive and related nervous symptoms.
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