Boyd's Victory Echoes Amid Distrust in Newfoundland Election
Fragmented remarks recount Mr. Boyd's near ties and a turnout that skipped about seven hundred voters. The piece notes a 1889 to present voter increase and argues the result reflects broader political currents, hinting at the influence of the Manhood Suffrage Act and calls for future party alignments.
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Mr. Boyd
James
Boyd
Rodda
Jx. Burin
Feansiot
Funeres
Coa
Jike Burin
Expert Front Distriets
Newfoundland
Lowembarks
New Coastal Promises and Brook Headquarters Plans
Fragmented text outlines Brook headquarters and promised facilities at a single site. Includes vague notes on a five pier development, bakery presence, and extension to fort area with tender requirements. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Nes
Burin by election seen as modest government showing
The Burin by election results show Sir James Winter defeating Boyd by 799 to 599. Pro government stance argues this is not a true measure of unpopularity, noting Ball Act tensions and past district ties. The piece downplays opposition framing and asserts the government will likely maintain power.
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James
Burin
Buria
Sir James
Boyd
St. John's
Winter
Munificent Bequest to Sea Men's Home
The late Miss Alexander of Bona Vista left a sizable bequest to the Fishermen and Seamen's Homes in St. John's along with other charitable gifts. The note records gratitude for her generosity and describes how the funds will aid seafaring communities, with reflections on the benevolent act and its impact on local mariners.
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Alexander
Bonavista
John'a
Masander
Bomaviate
Testamentary Benevolence Cited From Brother's Good Work
Fragmented text praises charitable bequests inspired by a brother's example. It mentions sums around sixty to one hundred dollars given to a local institution, aiming to honor memory and support charitable aims in Newfoundland.
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Newfourdland
Political pamphleteering prompts voter resolve in district
A noisy dispute over political pamphlets highlights James Winter and Mt. Winter and the district’s electors. The letters claim coercive distribution of electoral material and warn against undue influence from outside political groups.
Work of the Orphan Homes charity reported
The twenty sixth annual report of Dr Barnard’s Homes for Orphans and Waifs highlights vast good achieved. About 4,500 children are served with daily food costs around £180. The year shows 677 new street rescues, 4,218 residents at year end, and 5,010 emigrants sent to colonies since inception. The charity notes 3,000 meetings in the East End, 115,908 free meals, and 10,807 patients aided by the Medical Mission, with seven new Rescue Branches under Open Door.
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Tie
Barnarde
Daceinbeg
Boya
Commmon
East End
Ed Viall
London
Ora
Cman
Weather and shipping notes from Windsor Lake and missions
A stormy week with strong north east winds disrupted travel. Mary Parker and Captain Carter arrived from St John’s last Sunday and await return, likely final trip of the season. The Bishop of Newfoundland visited Trinity East and West missions, consecrated three churches and confirmed four. Windsor Lake moored in Municipal Basin, ballast discharged, being stripped ahead of a dock repair.
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Mary
Parker
Carter
St.John
Newfoundland
Trinity East
Windsor Lake
Avening Herald
Mastiff to sail for Swain's Island in two weeks
Thess. Mastiff will depart for Swain's Island in a fortnight and reside there to pursue the northern sea fishery under Captain Jacob Windsor. Captain S. Hawkins joins the voyage as part of the sailing roster.
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Swain's Island
Jacob Windsor
S. Hawkins
Herald
Workman Finds Three English Sovereigns on Harvey Street
A workman on the Harvey Street extension at St. John's uncovered three genuine English sovereigns while moving earth with a pick. He quickly spent the money on a new suit, as reported by H. G. Standard.
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A. Vanuanse Fixp
Harvey Street
St. John's
H. G. Standard
Coast Vessel Virginie Lake Missing Northbound Return
The coastal steamer Virginie Lake was last sighted Sunday afternoon heading north toward St Johns with fog and stormy weather delaying reports. Local crews fear the vessel, along with its grip on Griguet, may be delayed with no confirmed position by morning.
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Virginie Lake
St. John’s
Griguet
Susyth Promotes Singer Machines After Fire Burnout
Advertises Mr M F Susyth as sole Singer Sewing Machine agent. He rebuilt after a July fire, restored stock with a new large stack of machines and offers all kinds cheaper than ever.
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M. F. Susyth
Singer Sewing Machine
Sad Accident at Catalina Claims a Lifelong Banker
A Catalina accident Friday morning left Capt. Lodge, a trusted skipper with B. Snelgrave & Sons, fatally injured when a sprung mainmast broke. He fell to the deck, sustained severe injuries, and died Friday night after lingering unconscious.
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Catalina
Trinity Record
Spya
Win
Lodge
B. Sndlgrovre
Dy. Minokay
Dr. Forbes
Batwvista
Capt. Lodge
Haa
B. Suelgrave & Sons
Remedy Claims and Faith in Dr Sage’s Catarrh Rymnedy
An ad-like fragment touts Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy claiming cures through belief. It urges readers to trust the product and says daily use helps health, noting digestive issues and fever symptoms as concerns.
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Sage Aerr
Forgeries Arrest in Mexico and Global Headlines
Telegraph reports a fraud case in Ontario with a suspect arrested in Mexico. Worldwide notes include cholera ending in Hamburg, a fatal toll of 11,005, Homestead strike closure, and political shifts in France, Russia, and Germany with tariff reform talks and new parliamentary actions.
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Shapoce - HaAtrax
Russia
Novaea Scotia
Prince Edwards Shind
United States
New York
Oddfellows
Free Masons
Panama Canal
Gillion Padnda
Abbott
Tupper
France
Loubet
Panama
Ireland
Congress
London
St. Petersburg
Blaine
Pacific
Delahays
Chamber of Deputies
Panama Co
Chamber
Abomey
Dahomey
Brazil
Willis
Reichstag
Egg Demand Soars Prices Rise in Poultry Trade
Egg merchants report an alarming surge as prices near 50 cents per dozen. county poultry output valued at nearly seven hundred million dollars still relies on imports. Sheridan's Condition Powder is touted to boost laying, with a Boston supplier offering trial packs and a Poultry Raising Guide.
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Panab Win
H. Youmans
Columbia
Énn
Germantown Telégraph
Sheridan
Johnson & Co
Custom House St
Boston
Mass
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Weekly Advertiser
Seamen’s. Home
Metropilis
Mt. Winter
Piper
Hitch
Ace
Dr. Jaenier
O'S Homes
Lisbon
Thuraday
Morningwi & caRgo
Oeaioh
Igor
Simanky
Mena
Owen
Baris
Twarumaata
Charlas
Beay
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