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Newspaper
Twillingate Sun
Location
Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1916
Page
1
A wartime gathering in a town hall featured Ali, Steulae-sulier, and colleagues delivering a lecture amid patriotic speeches. Speakers included veterans and volunteers, praising service and urging youth to bolster effort.
A schooner once owned by AW Picoat arrived here last week and began purchasing fish. Mr. Morgan, widower of Miss S Patten daughter of H C Patten, was involved. Also aboard was Pre. Gril aha IV with Betem, who served from the Sehr Success and saw service in Gallipoli. He was discharged after weeks in hospital.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Anstey greet the return of Win Young from the realy Shore by Prosper last week. He plans to stay in Torani for the winter.
Reports describe an acetylene explosion at J B Martin's store on Belle Islands, a violent event prompting injuries and evacuations. Citizens gather at Gilbe Railway Station to honor wounded veterans, while railway timetables shift for safety. Local strikes affect steamers and coastal boats as authorities consider a Pension Board and ongoing relief efforts.
A fragmentary observer notes a gloomy mood as British and German actions unfold. Mentions Romanian stance toward the Allies, air attacks, and a mixed wartime outlook with sinking ships and a cautious hope amid confusing reports.
Fragmentary wartime dispatches discuss German strength and Allied reactions, with claims of the enemy being unstoppable at various fronts. References to France Belgium and Calais appear amid hurried, garbled phrases about military movements and morale.
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