Canada Relations to Empire in Five Years Review
The fifth volume of The Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada from the University of Toronto, edited by Professor Wrong and Library head H. Langton, surveys all 1900 Canadian publications. It covers sections on Canada’s empire relations, history, provincial topics, geography economics and statistics, and notable works on Klondike, with critical but fair assessments and highlights scholars like Gravier, Beckles Willson, and Drève.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
University of Toronto
Professor Wrong
H. Wi. Langton
Davidson
University of New Brunswick
Champlain
M. Gravier
Great Britain
United States
Dictionary of National
Newfoundland
Canmucit
Nova Scotia
Rowhier
Quebec
John Ross Robertson
Toronto
Northwest
British Columbia
Mer. Beckles Will- Bon
Pr. Drvee
Hudson Biey Company
Baillie-Grohman
Nicotiud
Ge. Mo Taansen
Geological Survey of Canada
Klondike
Shakespeare
Dharacter
George Johnson
Manning
Theological Survey
Labrador
Pacific
Buffalo Jones
Daniel Wilson
Wranz
New Zealand Sent Most Colonists to Africa War
The article notes New Zealand dispatched the largest share of its strong youth to the African war compared with Canada and Australia. It states New Zealand sent one in every 335 of its population, versus Canada one in 1,228 and Australia one in 880.
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New Zealand
Canada
Australia
Changed Her Views Polly-So Bessie to Wed After All
Ally Sloper notes Polly-So Bessie plans marriage despite past views. She once pretended to hate men and swore she would not wed a king. Flo jokes she must now endure a knave in a humorous social strip.
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Polly
Bessie
Sloper
Letters Received by Londoners
Londoners receive an average of two letters per week. The claim notes frequent mail flow in the capital, reflecting high communication activity and urban correspondence patterns. The brief highlights daily life in London through ordinary postal habits.
Northwest Canada as gem of the Dominion in New London talk
Rev. John MacDougall outlines Northwest Canada before the Royal Colonial Institute. He notes vast arable land, rich pasture, extensive coal, gold silver copper prospects, abundant water power, grand scenery, and strong links to Britain through maritime routes, tracing growth from early missionary work to modern settlement.
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London Times
Northwest Canada
John MacDougall
Morley
Alberta
Royal Colonial Institute
Lord Strathcona
MacDougall
Northwest
Judson Bay Company
Col Hughes in Action at Faber's Pit Battle 1900
In a detailed report on the May 1900 Faber's Pit engagement, Lieut.-Col Hughes leads a daring charge at the main farmhouse and rushes the kraal to pin Boer riders. Capt. Parkin and Yeomanry secure the south kraal while Col Hughes orders a temporary cease fire. Thurhes and allies drive the enemy past the cemetery, with Hughes and Warren's Scouts praised for their roles. General Warren and Lord Roberts endorse the account.
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Sir Charles Warren
Faber’s Pit
Griqualand West
Hughes
Kraal
Parkin
Eughes
Thurhes
Crowley
Venter
Ogilvie
Prince Edward VII in America Angers Farmer at Dwight Station
During 1860 visit as Prince of Wales Edward VII drew crowds in Detroit and Chicago, then paused at Dwight Station. The royal party collected game while fatigue lingered. A farmer refused entry to the Duke of Newcastle, vowing never to let his land host royalty, marshalling a quiet day with lasting rebuke.
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Edward VII
Prince of Wales
America
Canada
Detroit
Chicago
Duke of Newcastle
Prince
St. Louis
Dwight Station
Newcastle
Death Roll of Labor Reveals High Pressure in Factories
The thirteenth annual report of the Ontario factory inspectors for 1900 records 394 accidents with 22 deaths. Carelessness is blamed, yet high speed demands create risk as workers balance safety against speed. Machinery, gears, belts, saws, boilers, and other hazards caused multiple fatalities and injuries despite safety measures.
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Ontario
The Bully and the Ribbon Incident at Draper
A bull forced entry at a New Cross Road draper by smashing three 12 by 12 foot plate glass windows to reach scarlet ribbon. Women screamed, two ladies fainted, and the animal stood in the big window before being lured out and led away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's Weekly
Fisheries of Canada 1900 Sealing and Salmon Industries
Canada’s 1900 fur seals taken total 35 523 with a sealing fleet of 37 vessels. The lobster plant is valued at 1 334 180 dollars across 58 canneries. British Columbia salmon preserving employs 18 077 people across 69 canneries with 1 380 000 dollars capital. Overall 74 865 new workers fished waters using 5 596 760 fathoms of nets, with 10 000 606 dollars capital. Total 1899 fish catch reported at 21 891 706 dollars, up 2 250 000 from prior year.
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Maritime Provinces
Lusvitish
Columbia
Canada
Fisheries Department
Charlemagne Laurier a Silent Backbencher in Laurier Family Spotlight
The Toronto Star profiles Charlemagne Laurier as a quiet backbencher and half brother of Canada's Premier, noting his iron gray hair and reticence. It describes a rare moment when the Premier visited him on the Opposition bench and offered a brief, wordless gesture of kinship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlemagne Laurier
L’assomption
Carolus Laurier
Toronto Star
Canada
Laurier
Big Nickel Purchase in Sudbury District
The Nickel Copper Company of Hamilton has bought the Mc Connell properties in the Northern Nickel Range, touted as the largest nickel and copper bearing claims in the Sudbury district. The $300,000 deal ends an option of the Nickel-Copper Company that lapsed after refining delays, and signals immediate extensive development using the Frasch process, according to a major shareholder.
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The
Nickel Copper Company of
Hamilton
Northern Nickel Range
Sudbury
Nickel-Copper Company
Edward’s Heir Predicted to Travel Before Parents
Edward, Prince of Cornwall, may join Princess Victoria on a Canada trip with his aunt. King’s popularity shifts to heir apparent nicknamed King David. Duchess of Cornwall remains a rarely discussed Princess of Wales as a globe tour looms. Canadian Pacific Railway prepares a luxurious train for the Duke and Duchess of York’s party.
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Prince Edward of
Cornwall
Victoria
Canada
King David
Duchess of Cornwall
Princess of Wales
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Duke and Duchess of York
Black Bull Inn to be torn down for new buildings
The Black Bull Inn, famed by Dickens in Martin Chuzzlewit, will be demolished to make way for modern construction. The 300 year old inn stands as a historic landmark slated for removal.
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Black Bull Inn
Dickens
Martin Chuzzlewit
The After Dinner Nap Aids Night Sleep
A medical paper favors a half hour siesta after a meal in the afternoon. The brief nap is said to help maintain good sleep at night rather than hinder it.
Easter Dinner in New France Described by L Abbe Casgrain
The article recounts early French Canadian Easter customs, noting the Jesuits sparing the Governor and Bishop from seating conflict. It describes austere Lenten observances, the lack of seating furniture, simple attire, and a lavish communal feast with pork, beef, and mutton stews, pastries, and doughnuts, followed by song and conviviality.
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New France
Brittany
Normandy
Canada
Argenson
Laval
Italy
L’abbe Casgrain
Dickey
Our Empire Size Compared With United States
The New York Press notes British possessions in North America and the West Indies exceed the U S in area, even without Alaska and Porto Rico. Edward VII’s empire is nearly 100 000 square miles larger than the U S, and over 200 000 when including the West Indies and Newfoundland. The Victorian realm grew from one sixth to almost a quarter of the globe under King Edward.
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North America
West Indies
United States
America
Porto Rico
Alaska
Edward
Newfoundland
Victoria
Globe
France
Germany
Island
Europe
New York Press
Solid beer jelly touted for army use in South Africa
A new invention called solid beer is a jelly crafted from malt and hops that can be fermented anywhere. Reportedly it makes excellent beer and works in both hot and cold climates. Military authorities have given favorable notes on its use.
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South Africa
New Fort at Halifax Projected for Harbor Defense
Imperial authorities plan a major fortress at Halifax harbor surpassing Gibraltar in scale. A 12 inch quick firing gun fort near Say Point will block all ships entering the harbor. Major Royal Engineers arrived to direct construction this summer with brick barracks, gymnasium, baths, and officer quarters to accompany the coastal works.
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Halifax
Gibraltar
Royal Engineers
Exnes
England
Nigster
Ing
Electric Railways in Canada 1900 Statistics Summary
From returns of 35 electric railways Canada reports 1900 totals: 646 miles of line, 120,862 passengers carried, average 30 passengers per mile run. Total receipts 5,422,540. expenses 3,268,001. Cars active 1,642. employees 4,408. bonded debt 12,619,422. paid-up capital 20,683,000. Steam railways carried 122,193 passengers in 1900. overall passengers 135,252,055. Population coverage and energy use noted. electric railways show strong growth since 1897.
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Electric Railways of Canada
George Johnson
Dominion
Canada
DHS
Dee
Hd. Ree
Cymotr Oe Aimes
Pete Sons
Saesed
Emigration to Canada Offers Lands and Opportunity
The Phoininen area merits settlers with energy to exploit its agriculture minerals fisheries and manufacturing. Grants of land to provinces and crown grants in others attract colonists, with reasonable prices and ongoing settlement programs. Those seeking information should contact the Canada Commissioner at 17 Victoria Street for guidance on colony prospects and progress.
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London
Manitoba
Wick
Nova Scotia
Quebec
British
Dawson County Newspaper Costs and Circulation Details
A Dawson County paper lists rates at 25 cents per issue and 15 dollars yearly for subscriptions. It notes an eight page daily service, four pages as a weekly, with under 900 copies in circulation. The article mentions travel costs, navigation, and delivery times affecting the edition.
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Dawson
Dupes Ote
Stheen
Distone
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Wrong
Toronto University
Institution of Learning
the Empire
Review
Canadian Institute
Lord Strathein
Hurale
Col. Hughes
Faber's Pit
Bully
Riibbon
BIG Nickel
Nickel Copper Co
Will
Royal
Old
L’abbe Castrain
War Office
Electric Railways IN
Cianads
Buslaves
Daween
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