Lord Grey Explains Public House Trust Plan in Toronto
Grey outlines a reform to end private gain in bars and curb brewer control through funded public house trusts. Aimed at replacing tied houses with managed pubs, trusts would employ paid managers and invest profits in civic works while guarding against corruption. Ontario Premier Ross and Dr McLaren attended the talk at Jars Schoolhouse.
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Geri Grey
Countess of
Minto
Jars
Toronto
Jisiege
Public House Trust
House of S
Lords
Gothenburg
Tin
Chester
Earl Grey
People's Refreshment Association
Lord Grey
England
Karl Grey
Ser Ring
Norlighton
Edward Grey
Northumberland Trust
Flo
Newcastle-on- Tyne
Armstrong Gun Works
J. J. McLaren
Dominion Alliance
Ontario
Ion. G. W. Ross
German Emperor's New Schooner Yacht Meteor Launched
In drizzling rain at Shooter's Island New York the German Emperor's Meteor schooner yacht was launched on February 25. Miss Roosevelt christened the vessel by breaking a champagne bottle and severing the launch rope as President Roosevelt, Mrs Roosevelt, and Prince Henry watched amid cheers and cannon fire.
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Miss Rouoxservelt
Meteor
Shooter's Island
N.Y
Roosevelt
Prince Henry
Miss Roosevelt
Familiar Names at Chicago Court Hear Larceny Case
Justice Hall questions the People against Aird as Stephen A Douglas appears for the defendant and Robert Lee prosecutes. The exchange shows Lee as city prosecutor and Douglas as defense counsel in a Harrison Street police court larceny case.
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Justice Hall
Lee
Harrison Street
Douglas
Reverend Wakefield Celebrates 50 Years in Ministry
Paris Ont February 18 1902 Reverend John Wakefield D D honored by the Paris congregation for half a century of Methodist ministry in a banquet event reporting the milestone and local acknowledgments.
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John Wakefield
Paris
Ont
Postal System Modernization Spurs Stamp Innovations
A historical note says the modern postal system now widespread, with King Edward issuing new stamps as a symbol of reform. The piece highlights Britain as an early adopter and traces global adoption of standardized postage practices.
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Great Britain
Edward
Neil
Dr Bell F.R.S. Thirty-Nine Years in Canadian Field Work
An exploration profile of Dr Robert Bell F.R.S. of the Geological Survey of Canada. The piece notes his 43 years of continuous field work in British North America up to 1901 and his travels to Great Slave Lake. It highlights his frugal gear light living, abstinence from alcohol, and survival methods in emergencies. It chronicles his early start in 1857 with Sir W. E. Logan and his leadership since 1860, with extensive Arctic voyages, bearing on place names in Canada and his role as authority on navigability in Hudson Strait.
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British North America
Robt. Bell
F.R.S
Geological Survey of Canada
Charles Hallock
Hallock
Dr. Bell
Great Slave Lake
Mackenzie River Basin
N.W.T
Eis
Geological Survey
W. E. Logan
The
Star
Bell
Great Northland
Hudson Strait
Bay
Fludson Bay Company
Ocean Nymph
York Factory
London
America
George Johnson
Dominion Statistician
Canada
Hudson Bay
Lakes Superior
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Prairies
Plains
KITCHENER'S GREAT DRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA WAR
The map outlines Lord Kitchener's triangular sector about 100 miles by 70 miles with 2 600 Doers. Dewet pressed south against the reinforced British line despite a strong Heilbron-Frankfort blockhouse, breaking through between Kroonstad and Doornkloof. Dewet knows the district well, his farm north of Kroonstad long burned.
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Dewet
Lord Kitchener
Mweilbron
America
Zeilbron
Holland
Thournatoof
Kkroonstad
Heilbron-Frankfort
Kroonstad
Doornkloof
Kopje
Kloof
The Judging of a Dog by Points in Practice
A detailed view on canine judging explains that the best bulldog or greyhound is defined by purpose built qualities. It notes the beamlike back, deep chest, width of hips, and rib angles as essential, while warning that outward beauty often misleads judges.
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Stonehenge
Lady Cartwright the Minister’s Wife of Ottawa
The swevt faced Lady Cartwright has been the devoted wife of Sir Richard Cartwright, Ottawa’s Minister of Trade and Commerce, for over forty years. She has avoided social glare, kept many secrets of Canada safely, and read extensively earning rare knowledge of current events. Born in India to Col. Alexander Lawe, she married in 1859 and raised a large family with three daughters at home and five sons.
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Ottawa
Richard Cartwright
Lady Cartwright
Canada
Col
Alexander Lawe
H.l
India
Robert Cartw Wight
C.M.G
R. Cartwright
M. I
United States
A. D. Cartwright
Toronto
FH. Cartwright
CC. Cartwright
Stenling’s ventures and scholarly prowess documented
The text chronicles Stenling as a virulent character, detailing his abundant experiences in war and exploration. It highlights his studies pursuing science and medicine, a doctorate in surgery, and a professorship at Green’s University. It notes memberships in royal societies and vast travels among Indians, Eskimos, and fur companies, with extensive photography and natural history collections.
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Stenling
Buffalo
Lord Playfair
Old Coutry
Tacel
Larore
Yeas
Green’s University
Royal Society of London
Bell
Hudeon Fer Company
Peante
Gli Ren
Ite
Canmoen
How to choose and care for oilcloth flooring
The article advises buying oilcloth made several years earlier for durability and paint wear. New oilcloth wears quickly and must season. Do not scrub with a brush. sweep first then wash with a large soft cloth and lukewarm or cold water. Do not use soap or hot water. After drying, sponge with milk to brighten colors and wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Cartoon Caption Sparks London Chronicle Debate
Mr J W Bengough mocks John Bull in a London Chronicle cartoon noting the figure is small yet appealing. The caption hints at upholding liberty while sparing independence for modest gains.
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John Bull
Mr. J. W. Bengough
London Chronicle
Hydrogen Likely a Nonconductor in Gases and Liquids
Harvard professor Trowbridge reports that pure hydrogen cannot conduct electricity and blocks electric discharges in its atmosphere. He cites Schumann findings that hydrogen transmits ultraviolet rays as in a vacuum, aligning with Maxwell theory that it is a nonconductor. Dewar experiments confirm liquid hydrogen is nonconductive.
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Trowbridge
Harvard University
Schumann
Dewar
Canadian actor Ernest Hastings stars in Lover's Lane at Princess Theatre
Ernest Hastings, a former Toronto barrister and Parkhill native, headlines Clyde Fitch's Lover's Lane at the Princess Theatre Toronto March 8 to 10. He studied five years with Poster Clark Bowles and McCarthy Osler Company and has ten years on stage. This marks his first Toronto appearance after at least two hundred prior roles.
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Ernest Hastings
Toronto
Clyde Fitch
Liane
Princess Theatre
Mr. Hastings
Clark
Leniency in Paris Bar Stir Cited by Mrs Chauvin
In a year since Mrs. Chauvin first appeared at the Paris bar she reports little curiosity about women in law. She notes about fifty cases including a Q divorce ceases and prefers equity work over assize courts. She condemns leniency for murderers and says a wife can gain freedom by killing her husband.
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Faris
Mile. Chauvin
Paris
O Myurderesses
Acetylene Lighting Improves Color Clarity at Mill
A Muhtiach Alsace cotton mill with about 500 workers has installed between 800 and 960 acetylene jets. Reportedly the system renders color shades clearly at night and is entirely satisfactory in this aspect.
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Muhtiach
Alsace
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DR. Robt. Bell, F.R.S
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Survey OF Canada
Robert Bell
Kitchener
Dewer
Paretas
Henge
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Ersest Hastings
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