Canadians And Royal Lineage Discussed In 1906 Context
The article outlines HRH Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert, known as the Duke of Connaught, born May 1 1850 and married March 9 1879 to Princess Louise Margaret Alexandra Victoria Agnes born July 25 1860. It traces his 28 generation descent from William the Conqueror and projects the year 1906 as a practical calculation, noting the governor general is a prince by royal lineage and a curious English fiction.
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Duke OF
England
Royal Titles and Dukedoms in British Lineage
The text explains that a prince attaining majority is made a duke and titled Duke of Edinburgh or Duke of Connaught for specific individuals. It notes that such princes receive the style Royal Highness, reserved for close royal relatives including sons grandsons brothers sisters aunts and uncles of the sovereign.
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Prince Alfred
Duke of
Feidinburgh
Prince Arthur
Connaught
Canada gains new premier in national spotlight
A history minded portrait outlines the future Canadian premier born June 26 1864 at Grand Pré to Andrew Borden and Eunice Laird. He received early schooling at Acadia Villa Academy Horton and taught at Glenwood Institute before studying law upon returning to Nova Scotia and gaining admission to the bar in 1878.
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Canada
Grand Pré
Andrew Borden
Eunice Laird
Acadia Villa Academy
Horton
Glenwood Institute
Nova Scotia
Sentenced, Bro Mason to Die in London Trial
Judge Bucknill presided over the murder trial of Frederick Henry Sedden, 40, a life assurance superintendent, found guilty of poisoning Elizabeth Barrow with arsenic extracts. Sedden and his wife faced accusations. she was acquitted. Sedden declared innocence before the Great Architect, prompting the judge to remind them their brotherhood does not excuse crime. The case drew wide interest, likened to the Crippen trial, and notes on related social and civic discourse appeared in the report.
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Bucknill
Mason
Frederick
Henry Sedden
London
Elizabeth Anni Barrow
Sedden
The
Universal Ai
H. Crippen
Vancouver
Platonia poem by Diabolow on doom and fortune
A biting verse personifies Platonia as a horned, cloven figure who mocks failed ventures and disasters. The speaker gloats over wrecks, failed fortunes, and the influencer’s role in ruin, with lines referencing storms, drownings, robberies, and market collapses at sea and on land.
Mission Band Delivers Goods In Matsqui Engagement
On Thursday evening last the Mission City Band visited Matsqui for an entertainment in the hall. The audience was very appreciative and pleased with the performance. Some residents urge the band to return soon, with a movement favoring an open air concert, suggesting they would be financially successful.
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Mission City
Matsqui
T Hose
Fool 0
Request of Public to Be Granted
Since the opening of the ferry across the Fraser River last fall there has been a certain amount of public interest and debate. Readers raise questions about schedules fares and safety measures affecting local commuters and workers. Authorities promise to review service levels and consider adjustments based on ridership and safety data.
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Fraser River
Magistrate Hands Our Justice in Mission City Case
A Mission City citizen appeared before Magistrate Vers chere on Saturday evening charged with violating an interdict set by friends. He was fined 20 dollars plus costs, one associate who supplied liquor faced 100 dollars plus costs or three months, and another liquor supplier appeared Monday, receiving 400 dollars plus costs. Reported others implicated but not yet public.
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Mission City
Robinson Bell Orchestra Concert Delights Audiences
The Robinson Bell Orchestra's Saturday performance drew high praise for talent and impact, surpassing prior events. A small scare occurred when stage scenery caught fire but was contained, and the concert proceeded without further incident.
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Robinson-Bell Orchestral Co
Abbotsford Cricket Club Ramps Up For Strong Season
Mr C E Bernau visits Mission after Westminster trip. Abbotsford Cricket Club show real earnest this year with nightly practice. Any opponent this season faces a tough challenge to claim laurels.
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C. E.'Bernau
Mission
Westminster
Abbotsford Cricket Club
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