Pioneer Journalism in Canada The Upper Canada Guardian and Thorpe era
A feature on early Canadian journalism and politics traces Justice Thorpe and Governor Gore from 1807 York to the Guardian crisis. It recalls Thorpe’s opposition, Willcocks’ editorials, parliamentary battles, and 1810 newspaper copies, with notes on billeting, impeachment, and the 1812 War aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Justice Thorpe
Francis Gere
Upper Canada
Hanter
Court of the King’s Bench
York
Toronto
Wilhham Weeks
Durham
Simcoe
William Weeks
Mr. Dickson
Niagara
Moore's Hotel
Windham
Thorpe
Joseph Willcocke
Ths
Gegetie
Cabal
Moore
House of Commons
England
Isaac Brock
Queenston
Willcock
the Guardian
House of Assembly
Wiliam Halton
Grim Cannibal Tales From Guinea Report
Walter Goodfellcow describes primitive Guinea communities where locals reportedly collect skulls from relatives and perform ritual postmortem displays. He claims large villages destroy rivals, loot bodies, and carry skulls as trophies while noting women’s lives are valued differently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Goodfellcow
Brit BO Copedition
Vulen
New Guinea
Giolues
Ueb
Great Wa
scTtali
Gimself Wits
Guylgul
Wollasten
Lucy
Enliy
Ban
Wogan
Unclear excerpt on Oma Cellors stage appeal
Fragmentary text mentions Oma Cellors and a stage, with uncertain names and dates. No coherent event or outcome is readable, making it difficult to identify a specific news item or action.
Mystery of Strathmore Lineage at Streatham Castle
The Strathmore earldom in Scotland centers on Streatham Castle with a sealed family mystery. The current heir, Lord Strathmore, notes a hidden chamber tale carried through generations, including a past false marriage and a repentant deathbed confession. The estate spans about 24,700 acres. the line includes 2 sons and 3 daughters, with ties to Glamis and Bentick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Strathmore
Scotland
Strath Nore
Streatham Castle
Duke of Pertian
Cauchtaers
Lord Strathmes
Bérfarshire
Paeseek Lyon
Hestace
Bain
Esiens Agaibet
Jomes
Success With Sheep and Practical Flock Growth
Practical advice on starting with a small flock, gaining experience, and avoiding early abandonment. Emphasizes careful breed selection, purchasing quality rems, and steady expansion as the path to success in sheep husbandry.
A House of Commons Ghost Haunts the Chamber
A Londos Chronicle account describes a haunted House of Commons scene with a translucent figure, purporting to a preelectura history. The ghost paces the room with bent palms, uttering moans as it fixes its gaze on the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Mysery
Londos
Beekeeper Narrowly Escapes Amber Swarm Incident
A bee keeper at Bees Fen Gir faced a tense situation when a large hive swarm trapped workers near the Werk Is Attrgetong site. Firefighters controlled the swarm using safety protocols and cleared the area without injuries.
Notable figures shaping a late eighteenth century novel
In the Loudon Chronicle, a reviewer praises a novel for its strong cast of characters who resemble celebrities of the day. It notes Lord Beats as a key figure in the secondary ranks, and discusses the author naming a character after himself, a rare practice in literary history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sk Tetcteol
Vinceres
Lord
Fisticid
Wien
L.ty
Assubieu
Themiseis
Loudon Chronicle
Trunk Carrying Exchange Shrugged Off by Maiden Lady
A woman tests a man by asking him to carry a heavy trunk up stairs. He asserts strength yet refuses payment, joking that generosity makes him weak. He offers refusal to break or spoil the trunk, and the woman offers ten pennies in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loree Figiure
German Work Exchange Promises Dignified Trade Access
An article describes the German Labor Exchange system with workers registering, paying a fee, and gaining three months of exchange privileges. It notes registration details, varied hours by trade, clubhouse amenities, and affordable dining, illustrating a state-driven effort to organize employment and social services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeman
Malone
Amd
Central Labor
Beriin
Babes
Strenuous Life of Captain Pentecost Retires from Cunard
Captain Pentecost of the Saxonia ends a long Cunard career begun in 1896 after a life at sea marked by multiple close calls. Born in Sydney Nova Scotia he commanded vessels in Burma and earned Brazilian captain and Bermudian inland waters certificates. He survived falls overboard gales and a Cape of Good Hope ordeal with severe injuries yet remains in robust health and ready for more service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecost
Cunard
Saxonia
Sydney
Ns.w
Burma
Irrawaddi Rouilla
Bermuda
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AJ Clark
North America
Highbouring Union
Sierra Leone
Ootatic Provincial
Provincis
Toronte
IWR
Guardian
Willcocks
Cen
F. G
McLean
Gough
Benjamin Mallory
Philip Sovereign
Joseph Willcocks
John Roblin
John Wilson
James Willson
Wells
Messrs McNabb
Fraser
Barrett
Markle
MacGregor
Baby
Elliott
G. Wilsen
Secord
Nays
Messrs Howard, Rogers and
Richardson and
Lee
Richardson
James Wilson
Speaker
R. Richardson
W. Lee
Napoleon
Josephine
Albany
Britain
United States
Oceana
Marshal
Wellington
Spain
Portugal
New World
Cotmveyancing
Seteues
Peres Sele
New York
Gre
Jamed Charlies
McDonnell
Giengary
Thomas C. Page
John Maxfield
Daniel McCall
Finner
Utica
Thomas Oryell
Brock
Fort Erie
Guinea
OMA
Jarree
Sing the Heir of
Strathmore
Eh Chie Mocal Preg & Chemical CO
Tanada, Lamtie E
Cossiderati
Eddy’s
Royal George
Eddy
Appleford
Hamilton
Ont
Imperial Books
Appleford Counter Check Book Company, Limited
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Toronto Type Foundry Co. Ltd
Regina
Winnipeg
Calgary
West
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