Ethiopia War Invasion Report From Twillingate Letter
A letter from Twillingate dated October 5 1935 discusses Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia and the League of Nations dispute. It notes Italy’s demand for control of Ethiopian territory, Ethiopia’s alleged breaches, and mentions 250000 Italian troops and 500000 Ethiopian troops on frontiers along with bombings reported from Addis Ababa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
League of Geneva
Switzerland
Italy
Ethiopia
League
Germany
Abyssinia
Radio News
France
Britain
Addis Ababa
Addees
Press accuracy and rumours in war news critique
The text condemns sensationalism and rumours in newspapers during war times. It stresses the need for moderation accuracy and verification, noting how headlines can mislead and how reliable reporting matters amid tensions between nations like Italy and Ethiopia.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Italy and Ethiopia Clash Over Watering Rights Fell to Ngok Battle?
The record recalls the 1896 Battle of Adowa where Italian forces under Baratieri lost to Emperor Menelik I with about 10 000 Italian deaths, marking a climax in a prolonged Italian push into Ethiopia since 1881. Earlier, at Wal Wal in Italian Somaliland, a boundary clash between an Ethiopian tribe and Italians occurred over a watering point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Ethiopia
Baratieri
Adewa
Menelik
Wal Wal
Community calls for dog regulation talks at Herring Neck
A letter urges study of new dog rule proposals and criticizes elimination as policy for Twillingate and Fogo districts. It notes harm to cattle hens and property, supports petitions led by dog owners, and plans a meeting at Herring Neck to discuss proper dog regulation and relay recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources.
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Herring Neck
Dept. of Natural Resources
Heir Apparent Throne Request Sparks Discussion
A request regarding the heir apparent throne draws attention to succession plans and potential implications for leadership. Officials weigh constitutional protocols and regional impacts as debates unfold.
Gander Bay Notes Praise Local Industry And Governor Visit
The piece highlights Mr. French and Horwood Lumber Co. keeping mills busy, Ned Mews’s illness, and community support. It mentions school updates with Bragg, Holwell, Scammell, and Hussey, plus a cordial visit to Governor Robinson and his praise for Terra Novians.
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French
Horwood Lumber Co
P. G. Hoddinott
E. Mews
Horwood
EB. S. Reccord
Victoria Cove
T & J. French & Sons
C. of E
Bragg
KR. R. Scammell
A. C
R. M. Holwell
B. T
Scammell
V. Cove
Gilbert
Main Point
Mins Hussey
Fogo
Gander Valley
Clarke's
E.R. Scammell
Capt. Robinson
ADC
Terra Novians
Lady Anderson
Forest fires follow the second train in 1898 sparks blamed
In 1898 the first fires followed the second train with observers noting sparks from locomotive smokestacks as a possible cause. Yet fires seem to start without clear knowledge of origin.
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Jont
Potato crops ahead of last year reports
Farmers note potato crops are ahead of last year while insects have damaged other vegetables. Lime spread on the ground before snow is said to deter pests.
Vessels Return From Fishery With Cod Debris Quantities
Up to the 24th alto twenty vessels returned to Little Bay Telands from the fishery in the Straits and Labrador and have brought 22 820 quintals of codfish Fen more schrs were then to attire.
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Little Bay
Straits
Labrador
Engineer Regains Health After Dodd's Kidney Pills
W Butler of Harbour relates years of locomotive work degrading kidney health and nerves. After eight boxes he could work a little, twelve boxes cured him. he remains healthy and uses Dodd's Kidney Pills monthly to keep kidneys functioning.
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School Harbour
W. Butler
Dodd
Iman
Local notes from Musgrave Harbour and area
Personal notices report Mrs. Charles T. Whiteway and daughter Margaret moving from Musgrave Harbour to Robin s Cove with her son Everett, a B H Cove teacher. Dr A J Wood with Harold and Const Manderson head to St Johns to testify about a prisoner from Burnt Cove. Mrs Roland Rideout and son arrive from Whale s Gulch while Rev I Butler travels to Moreton s Harbour for services.
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Charles T. Whiteway
Margaret
Musgrave Harbour
Robin's ‘Cove
Everett
B.H. Cove
W. H. Casey
P.P
Fortune Harbour
A. J. Wood
Harold
Const Manderson
St. John’s
Burnt Cove
Wood i
Roland Rideout
Whale's Gulch
R. F. Mercer
Cata Lina
Rev. I. Butler
Moreton's Harbour
Shipping News Update From North Sydney Waters
Grace Boehner arrived with 220 tons coal from North Sydney after unloading at Red Bay and Halifax before Sydney. Several ships report arrivals and departures including 8S Hansh with ashore cargo from Ashbournes Ltd and Hodge Bros. and C Lindbergh lumber laden from Gander Bay bound for Botwood. Maxwell R and Our Bobs also called at the point with lumber and fishery cargoes.
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Sdhr
Grace Boehner
North Sydney
Schr
Red Bay
Halifax
Sydney
Hansh
Lysoe
Ashbournes Ltd
Hodge Bros
C. Lindbergh
Gander Bay
Botwood
B. P. Blackwood
Glovertown
M. V. Young Hood
Dante
Battle Hr
Malcolm Loveridge
B. Oxford
G Boyde
Ashbournes
Mr Pike Visits Public Wharf For Inspection
Mr Pike of the Nild. Railway arrived Monday by motor boat I Wonder to inspect the Public Wharf. He departed Tuesday for Lewisporte. Ballasting and more piling are planned.
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Pike
Nild. Railway
John Freake
Lewisporte
Shipping timetable shifts and sea incidents drive Newfoundland notices
The Railway management plans the Lagona for Humbermouth service with pickups at Francis Hr Fishing Ship's Hr and Lewisporte. Sdr Alice B lands safely after a Trinity Bay leak. Four badly injured in a motor accident include Mrs Stirling and Miss Stirling. Alfred Coyulus, 19, involved in a shooting incident at Isle aux Morte. The article covers Abyssinian tensions, League deliberations, Newfoundland governance changes, court sessions, missing ships, port updates, fisheries negotiations, and a hurricane toll in the Bahamas.
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St. John’s
Humbermouth
Francis
Lewisporte
Sehr
Hellie Louise
Gordon Noseworthy
Fortune
North Sydney
Geo. Lake
Sdr
Alice B
Green
St. John's
Trinity Bay
Stirling
Mr. Stirling
Irene Stirling
Howlett
Alfred Coyulus
Isleaux-Morte
St. Pierre
League Council
Weston Stirling
Topsail
Henry Uphill
St. Mary's Church
League Assembly
Mussolini
Hhis
Britain
Humphrey Thomas Walwyn
K C.B
D.E
Newfoundland
David Murray Anderson
K.C.B
C.M.G
M.V.O
Commission of Government
Abyssinia
Haile Selassie
League of Nations
Nad
Ait
Memorial’ University
Callensie
War in Abyssinia Alleged Air Bombings Kill Hundreds
Haile Selassie claims Italian planes bombed two Abyssinian cities killing hundreds of men and children. Mussolini's forces reportedly press the campaign as the war enters a new phase with ongoing aerial attacks.
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Abyssinia
Haile Selassie
Croge
Mussolini
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