A Norwegian Hero and the Northward Quest for Discovery
A 1496 dated reflection on Norwegian explorer Dr. Nansen and the polar ambition shared with Britain Newfoundland and other nations. It recalls the NorWest Passage dream, the Suez Canal impact, and the perilous treks of early explorers, praising courage and the pursuit of knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Europe
See Avings
Nansen
Silent North
India
Suez Canal
Aoen
Nori West Passage
Nansen Near Pole Leads Drift Arctic Quest
The article recounts Dr. Nansen guiding a ship into polar drift to cross the Arctic. He reached within 250 miles of the Pole with a five year crewed voyage aboard the vessel Ayre and later met Lt. Jackson near Franz Josef Land.
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Dr. Nansen
Jackson
Tromsi
Norway
Frain
Tate
Christiania
Lady Franklin
Arctic
Pole
Americana
Nansen
North Pole
Twillingate
St John’s
Siberia
Jane
Franz Jose Land
Weekly Times
Fie
Death of Archbishop Benson Called Sudden Loss to England
The Church of Magland and readers regret the sudden death of Archbishop Benson of Canterbury. He died in Harwarden Church after a visit to Ireland and meeting with Mr Gladstone. Born at Cambridge and first Bishop of Truro, he built a cathedral and led Canterbury since 1882. His passing leaves a difficult vacancy for his successor.
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Church of
Harwarden
Benson
Cambridge University
Lincoln
Truro
England
Archbishop Tarr
Canterbury
August Tinn
Lambeth
All
Hogland
Revenue cruiser visits shore from Labrador voyage
The revenue cruiser Jupe under Capt. Soper with Lub-Collector E R Burgess Linq and assistant A Peyton arrived from Labrador yesterday morning. Burgess says Malta visit this year is farther north than any prior voyage and reports a pleasant summer and a successful trip. We welcome Burgess and his assistant back.
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Jupe
Capt. Soper
E.R. Burgess
Linq
A. Peyton
Labrador
Burgess
Malta
Virginie May Carry 2000 Boxes Fish From Labrador
Thess Virginia Lake arrived Sunday morning with freight and set course northward. The Virginie may be made her last Labrador run this season if she must load 2000 qdls fish in the Straits, possibly delaying return until late next week. Passengers from the south included Mrs Templeton, A Grey, I Linfield, and master Is Linfield.
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Thess
Virginia Lake
Taylor
Virginie
Labrador
Templeton
Messrs
A. Grey
I’. Linfield
Linfield
Passenger list from distressed voyage with named crew
The weekly arrival lists passengers and crew including Captain J Locke and Captain Parsing among 40 aboard the vessel. Names include Fran Novves Amia Fram Morton's Iv Mr Wd mcott M Osmond and Miss Hh Pearce with wrecked crews and Hudson Bay Company ties noted.
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Jagraham
Fran Novves
Amia
Wd.mcott
Fram Morton's Iv
Messrs
M. Osmond
VW. Austey
Hh. Pearce
Brune Zierl- Unyate
Fisland
J. Locke
Tu Foyo
Y.ord
Fran Mega
Bae Ploils
Miss Diamond
Penn Poildingate
Adirton
Family Herald and Weekly Star Recognized for Notable Success
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal is praised as a leading newspaper of the present century. It is deemed indispensable to farmers and their families and lauded for its wide readership and valuable content.
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Family Herald
Weekly Star
Montreal
Weekly
Star
Wanted Agents for Each Country in Exclusive Sale
Classified ad from Big Rapids Mineral Water Co of Big Rapids Michigan seeking active agents in every country. Promises exclusive control and low risk with a yearly earnings between 12 percent and 25 hundred dollars. Requests stamped self addressed envelope for full particulars or 25 cents for a one dollar sample.
The Fabricator Highlighted by The Herald
The Herald calls the Fabricator unreliable amid sensationalism claims. A letter cites Newfoundlanders' distrust and quotes a local reaction to news about Mr Marine and a staged arrival, noting disappointment over a trip and crowd expectations in Festoria.
What is News and Its Elusive Definition
A humorous critique quotes Colonel Cockerill on defining news as unprinted events that violate commandments and involve notable people, noting even that rule may fail for those without a true nose for news. The excerpt from Weekly Siftings reflects on journalism’s challenge in pinpointing what actually counts as news.
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Cockerill
Canadian Family Meraldt and Weekly Star Admired Abroad
A praise filled notice extols the Family Meraldt and Weekly Star of Montreal, highlighting its wide Canadian reach from Ontario to Newfoundland and its strong international circulation challenging foreign papers with its excellence and popular appeal.
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Canada
Meraldt
Weekly Star of
Montreal
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Brunswick
Quebec
Manitoba
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Matty Feral
Weekly Star
Toy
Friedly Herald
Finelgn
Wnth
Governor appoints Herbert Hilcott to Beaver Cove Road Board
By authority the Governor in Council names Herbert Hilcott as an additional member of the Beaver Cove Road Board in Twillingate district.
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Herbert Hilcott
Beaver Cove Road Board
Twillingate
Newfoundland Oil Company sees shares rise amid Atlantic move
Telegraph notes Newfoundland Oil Co shares up 35 percent after Friday trading. Delegates Clancy and Ryan report favorable talks on union at the Irish Convention. Governor Murray is recovering from illness. A schooner is chartered to sail two thousand oil casks to Parsons Pond. hurricane warning issued for Newfoundland shipping.
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Liverpool
Yesteren
Twillingate
Stirling
Newfoundland Oil Company
M. A.clancy
J.D. Ryan
Trish
Murray
Pertin
Parsons Pond Company
Newfoundland
Turkish decree orders Armenian exodus and citizenship loss
October 10 report: the Porte issues a tirade demanding all Armenians exit Turkey and surrender of citizenship rights, with permanent ban on return. Also notes Cardinal Ruggierro has died at age 90. A large unknown steamer foundered in the St Georges Channel.
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Porte
Turkey
Cardinal Ruggierro
St Georges Channel
Lord Roseberry Opposes Isolated Move Against Turkey
October reports note Lord Roseberry opposing an isolated English action against Turkey while Sir William Harcourt cannot unite the Liberals. The Czar and Lord Salisbury agree to open the Bosphorus to world navies with sovereignty in the Sultan. powers will control taxation and ministerial nominations. Other items include naval losses near Japan, Archbishop of Canterbury’s death, and various political and imperial developments across the British empire.
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Lord Roseberry
England
Turkey
William Harcourt
Czar
Lord Salisbury
Bosphorus
Bruges Neal
Vercessus
Japan
Archbishop of Canterbury
Ireland
Gladstone
Harwarden
House of Assembly
South Australia
Hyde Park
London Standard
Charles Tupper
Nova Scotia
Archbishop Benson
Canterbury Cathedral
Charles Beresford Witle
Bradford
Lord Rogeberry
Formosa
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Tudbst
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Rossia
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Hugtaned
Dardanelles
Madagascar
Knead
Russia
Kranee
Octebr
Hoare
Crae
New York
Khedive
Mohan
Ship News
Swillingate
Baterety
Gladys
Jenkins
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W. J. Scott
North Sydrey Coal
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