This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
A powerful June 7 quake in Mexico City caused many deaths and widespread damage. At least sixty five were killed with seventy five injured and property losses around 160000 dollars. Most fatalities occurred beneath collapsing walls at the artillery barracks and a street power plant, while foreigners largely escaped harm.
A forthcoming review at Spithead will showcase 165 ships, including eight battleships and four dreadnought cruisers, with 150 ships inspected earlier by King Edward VII. Admiral Arthur Moore will command the flagship Dreadnought, with other senior officers aboard Neptune and Prince of Wales. About twenty foreign ships are expected, and two long lines of armor oil ships will form, with escorts and torpedo craft inshore.
A Saskatchewan farmer writes from Indian Head Saskatchewan refuting West farmer claims of Dominion Government bias. He details income and costs for a 640 acre section from 1900 to 1910 with land valued at 10 per acre, listing many farm commodities and prices and concluding the demonstrated profits and land value increases contradict Western complaints. He notes working costs and yields and asserts many farmers have achieved higher profits and larger land gains.
In his sixteenth annual charge to the synod of the Anglican diocese of Ottawa the archbishop warns that intermarriage with Roman Catholics is likely if social intercourse continues. He urges caution for young people and parents to ensure marriages are solemnized and that spouses do not abandon families, referencing a recent bishops’ pastoral letter opposing the Ne Temere decree.
Ottawa reports final approval of Lomson designs for new Canadian five and ten dollar gold pieces. By autumn the coins will be installed and will match the size and intrinsic value of American coins, likely accepted at par in the United States. Canada now relies mainly on American gold coins, with the resurging demand reflected in $68,000,000 of American gold in reserve as of December 31.
Ottawa reports that the Eddy industries on the Hull side of the river at Chand iere are being sold to an English syndicate. J H Rowley returned from the old country with news that the deal centers on disposing of the Eddy works. The mills, founded by the late Ezra Butler Eddy, once valued in the millions, were largely destroyed in the fire.
A Toronto report says the Duke of Sutherland, a leading landowner, will visit Canada after the coronation and reside in Brooks Alberta for the summer. He recently acquired a large CPR land tract near Calgary and intends bringing a named new settlement project to the area.
The Marchiones of Winchester gain mention for the Oricon battleship voyage in Portsmouth. The premier marquis, famed horse and fox hunter, married Mrs Samuel Garnett amid Africa’s hunting expeditions. He serves as England’s premier marquis, bearer of the Cup of Maintenance, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, and oversees estate affairs with a focus on tree planting.
The Princess Louise appeals for 2500 pounds to support the Maternity Charity and District Nurses' home on Howard's Road Plas Tow. The charity serves West Ham East Ham and Barking, nursing in homes and training women, aiming to improve health and hygiene in a poor Dock labor neighborhood. If funds are not raised soon the work may be curtailed, a calamity for the district.
Mrs. Mary King of Louth Lincolnshire claims to be the oldest subject of King George at 106 and the oldest old age pensioner. Her son and daughter in law are also pensioners, all living together. She remains alert and chats with friends when taken outside. She proudly holds a telegram from the late King.
A nugget of gold weighing just under thirty pounds was found at Ballarat Australia. Experts expect the gold to yield high purity once refined. Local authorities report the discovery as a significant find with potential sea value.
Little Fred told his father about a curious stone found while playing in the yard. The exchange includes a puzzled guessing of its size and nature, with the boy and father debating its measurements and origin.
A cryptic census line notes about 1 258 000 men and 1 258 000 women in England and Wales. The phrasing suggests a historical discussion on marriage or population trends without explicit context.
The Marys of the Empire presented a gift to Her Majesty totaling 63000 dollars. A personal gift included diamonds and a painting of the king and the Prince of Wales. Lady Grey sent 3500 dollars from the Marys of the Dominion.
A Geneva scientist revived a fish after three months in cold storage by placing a tile into a cald chamber. The event demonstrates a novel approach to resuscitation of aquatic life.
The piece argues Professor Reisner proved the Sphinx represents Cephren son of Cheops. It traces excavations at Gizeh from 1903 to 1919 identifying royal cemeteries, temple sites, and statues including Mycerinus and Muscerinus.
An illustrated account traces Holyrood Palace from its royal foundations to dramatic events tied to James IV and Mary Queen of Scots. It recounts legends of a cursed ring, royal tombs, the 1566 supper coup, and the palace’s survival amid mob actions and religious reform.
Fire Attorney Michael Sullivan leads a drive against an alleged arson ring exposed by Leopold Dresins of J Dreyfus & Co. Three charges loom for Lazard Dreyfus as police name a merchant leader and four others. Dresins confessed to funding the arson ring and paying $300 for each act, while a search of the merchant’s house suggests he fled town.
Workmen digging a cellar on Avenue C South uncovered a mineral vein about six to seven feet deep and six to seven inches thick. A shovelful tested as gold and a sample was panned for washings to be tested before resuming excavation.
Captain A A Sears was found not guilty of manslaughter in connection with the loss of 20 lives when the steamer Iroquois foundered off Victoria. The jury deliberated briefly. Captain Cavin, former master, testified the wreck stemmed from a possible leak after bumping the wharf rather than deck cargo shifted.
Paris reports Jules Verines known as Vedrines soared from Bi to St Laurent in thirty minutes covering 155 miles per hour. He described violent headwinds and wind gusts that tipped his air machine perilously. The aviator endured strain from the long crossing and dangerous descents of up to 900 feet in seconds.
Ottawa reports 51 168 immigrants in April 1911 up from 46 182 in April 1910. Ocean port arrivals reached 35 283 vs 24 380, a 27 percent rise, while U S arrivals fell to 16 397 from 20 363, about a 19 percent drop.
A criminal detained in Tsaritsya claims a career total of 57 victims. He admitted killing an officer of the Brtin and the officer's wife at Sehbas topol, naming Dr. Popoff of Kazan among the dead. The doctor's assistant and a midwife were convicted and jailed.
Lord Chancelor Loreburn, a famed Balliol College athlete, becomes the first Blue to hold the Woolsack, marking a historic milestone in university sports and public service.
A Houston Post quotation contrasts a wife and husband about cooking and aging while noting the wife’s claim she is younger and stronger than her father. The exchange reflects domestic expectations of the era.
A treasure-seeking party aboard the steamer Euraka reports success in recovering a large cache of gold hidden by a Chilean cruiser off the Honduras coast. Estimates of the treasure range from 15.9 million to 65 million dollars. The vessel is en route to this port.
London doctors have issued a document urging whole meal in bread rather than fine white flour. They contend whole meal contains more minerals, estimated at two and a half times the mineral substances needed by the body.
Government bans export of feathers plumage skins and eggs of native Australian and New Guinean birds around 60 Wger as part of a broad protection policy. The prohibition highlights stricter controls on wildlife trade.
A Yorkshire Post letter from a high court lady describes the Queen beginning at 9 30 a m with large correspondence, meeting governess nurse and departments, afternoon visits to hospitals galleries or City places, then tea with more interviews and evening reading before rest. In the country similar excursions with children and charity visits are planned.
Australia marks its third birthday with record per capita production, leading world exports. Sheep flocks reach 90 0 00, over 12 million more than major European totals combined, while exports exceed 1 250 000 000 dollars. Gold output tops 2 500 000 000 with 1909 butter exports at 11 5400.
Mr Clement Wragge argues the "tattooed rocks" along Raglan coast were not Maori or Maori but inscriptions of an ancient sun worshipping people. He notes spiral circles ovals crosses and squares as key signs and suggests early inhabitants predate Maori.
The ancient ceremony in India involves weighing the king against gold and silver donated to the poor. The bullion is weighed and distributed, with total costs around 100000 dollars. The ritual aims to inspire fervent prayers for the monarch’s health amid an emaciated condition.
The lesson recalls Israel and Judah rebels against God, citing Jeroboam’s and Hoshea’s reigns and the Assyrian captivity. It notes the warning in Deuteronomy, the Sargon of Assyria conquest, and the mixed worship that followed. The piece reflects on God’s mercy and the coming day of the Lord.
After seven weeks in a trance like sleep Miss Hazel Schmidt of Vandalia awakened twice for about an hour each, asked for food, then fell back asleep. Doctors and specialists puzzled by the mysterious condition as her mother recalls the onset of the trance.
Lethbridge Alberta reports N. K. Boyd of Winnipeg winning several city work deals including street grading sewer and water main projects totaling 119,596 dollars. The Forest City Paving company of Regina holds the cement sidewalk contract worth 21,963 dollars.
The line captures a restless search for honesty as people seek direct facts and refuse prolonged discourse. It hints at impatience with slow trảlings and values concise, clear information.
A husband complains that his wife nags him about his attire, arguing she criticizes his clothing choices more than necessary. The brief notes domestic friction and questions the fairness of the husband’s treatment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.