King Leopold II and the Congo Atrocities Question
A 1909 Carolina clipping surveys King Leopold II’s disputed legacy. It notes his early acclaim in Belgium and Britain, but accuses his agents in the Congo of vast profits amid reported cruelties, comparing his reputation to Abdul the Damned and raising doubt about future historical judgment.
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Leopold II
British Isles
Queen Victoria
Belgium
Leopold
Ple
Congo
Turkey
Abdul the Damned
Canada debates naval defense role and possible dreadnought gift
The government delays details of its naval program amid cross party talks. Ontario Conservatives back a line supporting contributing to the British navy and possibly funding Canadian built warships. The debate stresses nonpartisan duty and potential program adjustments to include both direct contribution and future shipbuilding.
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Canada
Empire
Ontario
Charlottetown
Hudson Bay route questioned by railway president
Sir Thomas Shaughnessey of the Canaan Pacific Railway says the Hudson Bay route will never pay and would not be pursued unless profitable. An experienced navigator doubts three months traffic would justify the cost of special ships. The Patriot and Fraser M P F P issues are debated as to Senate vacancy replacements and possible governing appointments.
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Thomas Shaughnessey
Canaan Pacific Railway Company
Chicago
Hudson Bay
Montreal
Butler
Patons Christmas Goods Offer Deep Discounts
A bustling Patons advertisement highlights furts, dresses, and Christmas gifts with emphasis on furs, mitts, booties, and tailored suits. It promotes practical linens, handkerchiefs, neckwear, and ornaments while promising "wonderful values" and special prices. The message stresses quality service and a broad gift selection for the holiday season.
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Paton’s
Paton's
Joomnarison
Paton
Special Holiday Fares On Intercolonial Railway
Special fares for Christmas and New Year apply on the Intercolonial Railway from December 21 to January 1 for all stations. One way first class fares are set with returns allowed to January 3. Additional reduced rates available to Detroit Port Huron Sault Ste Marie Port Arthur and eastern Canada with returns by January 5. High travel demand expected during Christmas week.
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Montreal
Detroit
Port Huron
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Port Arthur
Ont
Canada
Putnam's Corn Extractor Featured in Odd Tale of Murder
A bizarre newspaper item describes a man with a laser claimed to attempt assassination for corn, but his wife interrupts noting the supposed tool is Putnam's Corn Extractor. The piece promotes the product with a humorous, sensational tone.
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Putnam's
Puttnam
Monarch and Gift Items Featured at Local Stores
Local merchants tout Monarch brocaded fabrics and silk ties as ideal Christmas gifts. Moore & McLeod advertise Monarch fabric at 1.75 per yard with stamped name, while D A Bruce and Prowse Bros promote new ties, mink sets, and umbrellas at varying prices for holiday shoppers.
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Monarch
Moore & Melbod
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J.G. Jamieson
Isckets
Moorst& McLeode
Mooret
THE
Charlottetown Guardian
King Leopold OF
Mclean
Patriot
Guardian
Fraser M
King’s
Senate
Senator Ferguson
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid
Patgon’s
J. Holman & Co
VIA Intercolonial
D. A. Bruce
H&s
Moore & McLhod
Isabella Fox
Aken
Prowse's
Prowse Bros Ltd
Patton's
Rom Prowse Bros Ltd
Dresden
Santa Claus
Carter
Santa
Claus
Carter & Co
Moorh
Sterling Bitters
P. McQuaid
Queen St
M. Ross
Geo Street
White
Just
Old Line Insurance Company
Great West Life
Tes
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Hyndman & CO
P. E.I. Telephone
Queen Street
T. E. McNutt
Mark Wright
Newson
Aense
Rockwood
Lowney
Moir
Cence Cadbury
E. J. DesRoches
Sunnyside
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