Lord Morthcliffe Speech at Friday Banquet
Lord Morthcliffe praised a large Newfoundland banquet audience and the new king’s representative while acknowledging British investors in Newfoundland’s railway linked industry. He credited Beeton and staff for progress and recalled opposition at home and abroad before the island’s industrial colonial venture.
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Lord Morthcliffe
Housanus
England
Selland
Ireland
Tam
Asntintes
Newfoundla
St John's
King
Konperur
Taland
Beeton
Ani
Furthe
Aarald Harmsworth
Bugton
Newfoundland
Robert Reid
Bujd
Caiade
Newfoundland investors doubt local industry prospects
The report claims Newfoundland lacks wood and water power, doubting any viable local industry. It cites climate, navigation issues, and fear of fog hindering trade as reasons to resist settlement, while noting skeptical experts and officials questioning the feasibility of establishing a supported industry. The speaker reflects on failed schemes and asserts a cautious stance toward embracing local development.
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Newfoundland
Chale
Bartlets
Aharcholdara
Scitalu Teckuien
Remarkable Canadian Venture and British Investment Faith
A lengthy letter recounts stock farmer hardships and a British investor’s support for a Canadian paper mill project. It highlights Newfoundland labor as skilled, Norwegian and Swedish workers contrasted, and praises British capitalists for backing the enterprise while noting objections and subsequent confidence in leadership and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United States
Newfoundland
Ifo
Eczema Trouble Highlights Baby Face Soothing Claim
A reader letter extols Dr Chase and Dr Sabetlaa for treating a baby severely covered with eczema. The writer praises the treatments and urges others to use their ointments, citing noticeable skin improvement after trying multiple products.
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de. Chase
Baby
Sabetlaa
Ian
Gheas
Fragmentary text on mill construction and workers
The readable lines describe mill construction using scientific principles and worker welfare. Mentions Mr Har designs and practical water-powered arrangements near Bulle. The passage is garbled but hints at interwoven industrial layouts and skilled countryside workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardy
Newfoundland's Press Aims for Civic Unity and Better Times
A reflective plea urges Newfoundland to unite for renewal amid industrial and fishery struggles. It cites Beeton, Riley, and local publishers, calling for a broad committee representing all classes to shape a hopeful national press and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeton
Mul
Riley
Newfoundland
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