Nomination and Polling Day in Twillingate Bye election
The, Twillingate bye election nomination occurs today with polling set for Tuesday October 16. The Workingman's party backs Foote of Little Bay as the candidate to defeat the Tory Whiteway slate and curb alleged mercantile influence on legislation.
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Twillingate
Knight
Mercantile Outory Clinic
W. Y. Whiteway
Whiteway
Foote
Little Bay
Aga O
Workingman’s Party
William Whiteway
Ottobar
Mr. Foote
Yastors
Political currents shift in Newfoundland districts amid by election
In Fogo and nearby districts the Mercantile Party pursues gains against Whiteway and Tory candidates. John Scott increases votes by thirty seven percent while Dutler rises seventeen percent, amid allegations of mercantile influence and bribery concerns. Burgeo and Bonavista show weak Merchant presence, with strong Whiteway seats and contested races looming in Placentia and Harbor Main as 30 Assembly seats balance between Whiteway and Tory blocs.
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Fogo
John Scott
Dr. Skelton
Scott
Dutler
Merchant Party
Bonavista
House of Assembly
Whitewayites
Whiteway
Iwillingate
Donnelly
Placentia
Woodford
Harbor Main
New Hange
Election prospects after regional shifts described
Fragmentary report notes possible new election if people in the region favor Sir William. mentions Trinity and a return to honour for premier and trusted colleague Robert Bond. The text focuses on political alignment and leadership succession amid unsettled constituencies.
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Hipase
Rosebury
Thigcile
Sir William
Trinity
Awain
Hia
Robert Bond
Public Telegrams Reveal Opposition to Popular Measures
A collection of public telegrams from St John’s to Little Bay, spanning 1885 to 1939, shows hostility by Messrs Goodridge and Knight to proposed legislation. The documents imply they did not support measures favored by their district’s electors and expose shifts in alliances, including a telegram suggesting Goodridge was not always a close ally of Marine.
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John Scott
Voida
Robert Scott
Dutler
St. John’s
Little Bay
Messis ‘Goodridstze
Knight ‘Tank
Yias
Goodridge
Marine
Session 1835 to 1839 Public Telegrams on Hall Bay Rail Analysis
Extracts from public telegrams at Littl Bay cover House of Assembly business during the Thorburn Winter government in 1837. Key figures Knight Goodridge lead northern opposition to a Hall Bay railway plan and Manhood Suffrage debates span 1837 to 1889 with votes on age of qualification and calls for reform.
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Littl Bay
House of Assembly
Thorburn-Winter
Messrs. Knight and
Qoodridge
R. Bond
Hall's Bay
Placentia
Mining duties history during Knight Goodridge era and Whiteway reforms
Memorandum notes the Knight and Goodridge administration from 1885 to 1889 raising duties on mining material and three tithes. It states the Whiteway government in power in the last four years abolished duties on mining machinery, fire clay, and Urigk.
Sunday School Mass Meeting Postponed by Weather
The Methodist Sunday School Mass Meeting scheduled for last Sunday was postponed due to bad weather. It will be held when the weather is suitable, with a half to morning time adjusted as needed.
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Towaula
Ayer
York
Political Blame Over Railway Work Hinting at Election Influence
A report accuses the Whiteway and Goodridge administrations of unfinished railway and road projects begun before an election. It notes funds approved last year, work paused for winter, and restarted near voting time causing hardship to unemployed workers. The piece denounces perceived hypocrisy and urges voters to see through party deceit.
Fishermen Question Prices and Merchants Ring Allegations
A Newfoundland style pamphlet accuses Whiteway and Goodridge governments of manipulated price figures for September 1893 and 1894. It claims shippers paid fishermen specific monies, alleges a price-fixing ring among twelve merchants, and warns fishermen of covert schemes and inflated local rates versus foreign markets.
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Prapiia
Whiteway
Goodridge
Labrador
West Lidies
Goodricz
West Indies
Monroe
Morina
Morison
Carty
Ayre
Avra
Magha
Ofa
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Ayers
Sarsaparilla
Newfoundland
Mariners
Arbor Graca
Ion Ba
Guek
GL. W. Mews
Bosep
Carlazon
Chiaisa
B.J. Barnes
Hy Et
Pramises Wade
J. C. Duier
Goodyidge
Ty Wel
Messrs. Eknight and
Goodriczs
Bond
Sir James Winter
Grieve
Varty
House
Monsivon
Berieve
Bunds’ Party
Mabers
Bill
Murphy
Mortis
Greane
Morrison
Messia, Goodridge
Goodridge- Marine
Whitaway
Mosars
Jaci Cove
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