The Archbishop Prisons a Countess at Her Castle
The Archbishop confronts Countess von Starkenburg during a banquet in a river valley castle. She detains him to secure a castle for his son, offering gold as tribute while warning of potential treachery if he rebels. He boasts of strength yet agrees to conditions, ending with a formal kiss of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowelie
Gilantry
Medame
Esid
Couptess von Starkenburg
Trarbach
Johann
Starkenburg
Treves
Starkesburg
Chase's Kidney Liver Pills Promise Kidney Health
An advertisement claims uric acid poisons in the blood spring from deranged kidneys and can be cured by Dr Chase's Kidney Liver Pills. It asserts the pills purify blood, prevent disease, and treat pains, headaches, backache, skin changes, and urinary irregularities with endorsements from physicians and wide use in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Bright
Canada
United States
Dr. Chase
Nature
A. W. Chase
Edmanson, Bates & Co
Torente
Fragmentary Civil War Themed Letter Fragment
A garbled archival letter fragment references worship, belief, and restraint within a church context. It mentions a strong castle above Trartach to be built, and notes costs borne by its owners, with strained emotions about adherence to law and duty. The readable words point to religious conflict and guarded statements about property and allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trartach
Early Elevators Spark European Surprise in High Rises
The piece notes elevators known as lifte in England and rare on the European continent, tracing the origin to central Europe with Napoleon mentioning a flying chair used at Schönbrunn to ease ascent. It describes a 1709 contraption in red silk, weight balance, and operator challenges, plus a similar early lift in the castle of Duke Charles of Lorraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
Napoleon
Maria Louise
Schoenbrunn
Vienna
Marie Theresa
Charles of Lorraine
World’s Largest and Smallest Books at the British Museum
The British Museum houses a colossal leather bound volume measuring 5 feet 10 inches by 8 feet 2 inches with bronze clasps and eight skins on the binding, presented by King George IV in 1823. Nearby lies a tiny 1539 Schloss English Bijou Almanack about three quarters of an inch by half an inch with 100 pages, printed in color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
George IV
Schloss
Velocity and Energy of Projectiles in Early Firearm Theory
The text explains projectile velocity and energy, noting energy grows with velocity squared. It discusses how doubling velocity requires quadrupling energy, driven by propellant, and warns that increasing velocity raises recoil. It cites pistol speed around 730 ft/s and rifle potential around 1500 ft/s with greater recoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Seymour Arrives as Relief Force Reaches Pekin
Reports from London Shanghai and Washington on June 21 describe Admiral Seymour’s relief column reaching Pekin on June 17 and the safety of the legations. Li Hong Chang ordered to Pekin seen as hopeful sign, with mixed notes on casualties and Boxer troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Associated Press
Admiral Seymour
Pekin
London Times
Seymour
Li Hang Chang
Washington
Mr. Wu
Canton
Li Hong
Wo Hiys
U Pekin
St. Petersburg
Alexeief
Port Arthur
Taku
Dobrowolski
Giljik
Alexeieff
Lion
Algerine
Iltis
New York
Havana
China
Lie
Li Hung Chang
San Francisco
A. P. Lowrie
Pao Ting Fo
Pao Ting Fu
Tien Tsin
Lions Terror Rise in East Central Africa Violence and Looting
Letters from east central Africa describe an unusual surge of lions terrorizing Masai villages. A veteran hunter notes nightly attacks on people and livestock, including a lion entering a camp and snatching a Swahili porter near a watch fire. Masai country is praised for its game and health for Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Africa
East Africa
Masai
Birmingham Post
Westernern Men Fall and Wounded in South Africa
Cablegrams from Sir Alfred Milner report Lieut H G Blanchard of the 2nd Mounted Infantry wounded at Koodevaal and later dying of wounds. Capt A C MacDonnell of the 2nd Mounted Rifles dangerously wounded in the abdomen. some others also cited as slightly wounded or missing. Also notes Lieut Blanchard once commanded A company after Capt Arnold’s death. Montreal scene mentions a local officer, J McElkney missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Lord Minto
Alfred Milner
Cape Town
H. G. Blanchard
2Nd Mounted Infantry
Koodevaal
Milner
A. C. MacDonnell
2Nd
Mounted Rifles
W. Frost
2Nd Mounted Rifles
H. H. Bains
Mounted Rides
F. Greenal
Mounted Kittes
Pretoria
Blapchard
G. W. Leonard
Canadian Regiment
Zind River
J. McElkiney
Canadian Regiment of Infantry
BC Garrison Artillery
Victoria
B.C
South Afria
Arcold
No Sympathies Then A Drug Store Prophecy
In a terse exchange the observer questions coldly about spring’s arrival and birds, while another answers with a sales pitch for a remedy for sore throat and cold. The Washington Star quotes a stock remark turned into a wheeze of commerce.
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Washington Star
Frenchman Klosdin stabbed at camp along irrigation canal
A Frenchman named Klosdin was stabbed seven times by a Finnish man at a camp on the irrigation canal in Lethbridge on June 21. He was brought to Galt hospital with wounds mainly in the chest. doctors say none are dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Klosdin
Galt Hospital
Fire destroys Desiere bakery and confec tionery on St Joseph street
A morning blaze gutted Charests confectionery and bakery on St Joseph street in Desiere, with adjacent premises occupied by Mrs Hamel and I G Aulert advocates and Arthur Rinfret grocer. Loss estimated at $10 000, partial insurance coverage noted.
Boating tragedy claims several in three Lake Metapedia dives
A fishing party including James King ex MPP Megantic Mrs Nolin and three men all around 20 years and single drown in Lake Metapedia after a boat mishap near Cedar Hall on June 21. In Rat Portage George Mode land foreman at Miner printing drowned while swimming to a steamer after distress near the town bay. Near Calgary Alex Turnbull rancher Gleichen drowned in the Bow river near New Ferry. body recovered after search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Metapedia
James King
Quebec
Megantic
Nolin
R. Nolic
Messrs
King Bros Saw Mills
Jos
St. Pierre
Alfred Des Champlain
Jo« Fournier
Rat Portage
Calgary
N.W.T
Alex. Turnbull
Gleichen
New Ferry
Kitchener narrowly escapes capture amid Boer attack
Lord Roberts reports Gen Hunter occupies Krugersdorp and Gen Methuen defeats a Boer force at Heilbron while Baden-Powell returns to Rustenburg. Kitchener, asleep in a repair train, escapes during a Boer raid at Leon Spruit after rebels derail a rebuilt culvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Hunter
Krugersdorp
Johannesburg
Methuen
Heilbron
Orange River
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Here
Hatton
Duplessia
Cape Town
Johanneberg
Kitchener
Leon Spruit
Kopje
de Wet
Khenoster
Whch
Synod Opens Under Bishop Duamoulin In Niagara
In Hamilton on June 21 the synod of the Niagara diocese held its opening meeting with Bishop Duamoulin presiding. He noted global tensions and the South African war near conclusion, urged a 25th anniversary push to stabilize funds, and celebrated over $5,000 growth in general finances while lamenting a clergy fund shortfall. He linked the gap between baptisms and communicants to Sunday bicycle riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Niagara
Duamoulin
Theory Links Chinese Uprising to Calendar Change
Rev Dr Sether land of the Methodist Missionary Society proposes an old superstition ties the Chinese uprising to calendar shifts. He notes that a two eight moon doubling, occurring every five years, is linked to dynastic change and may influence current unrest. The Sichuan governor changes followed riots in 1595 and the new governor is said to keep peace now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Setherland
Methodist Missionary Sociey
China
Sutherland
Szechuen
Szecheom
Lieutenant Governor McInnes Refuses to Quit in BC
Ottawa reports Lieut. Governor McInnes of British Columbia has refused to resign and was informed by the Dominion government that he is dismissed. Sir Henri Joly de Valery, minister of inland revenue, will be appointed to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
McInnes
British Columbia
Henri Joly
Inland Revenue
Klondikers Return With Gold Dust In Victoria
The steam er Danube arrived with many Klondikers and 150000 in gold dust. Yukon navigation is stalled by the Clifford Sifton on a sandbar. The John Irving Navigation Co sold the Taku tramway and two river steamers to White Pass for 155000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B.C
Danube
Yukon
Clifford Sifton
John Irving Navigation Company
Taku Portage
White Pass
Conscription Ordered in St Kitts and Nevis
Kingston Jamaica reports Secretary of State Joseph Chamberlain has ordered military conscription on St Kitts and Nevis. All men aged 17 to 40 are liable to service, prompting denouncement from the local press. In Victoria British Columbia, $14,300 is sent to the Collector Milne to settle unsettled Bebring Sea seizure claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston, Ja
Joseph Chamberlain
St. Kitte and
Nevis
Victoria
B.C
Milne
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Bebring Sea
Endymion Reports on Taku Forts Action and Seymour Absence
The officer commanding Endymion reports Chinese forts fired on allied ships at 1 AM June 17 after six hours of fighting the forts were silenced and occupied. British ships Algerine Fame and Whittington supported landings. two torpedo boats destroyed four Chinese torpedoboats. Casualties aboard Algerine were light. others unknown. A Chinese second class cruiser with admiral's flag is detained outside Taku. The report notes lack of information on Seymour's return and indicates Allied ships plan to sail for Taku.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty Office
Endymion
Liu Kan Tau
Taku
Engared
Algerine
Fame
Whitting
Seymour
Tien Tsiu
New York
Tribune
Pekin
Che Foo
British Casualty Reports From War Office
London reports casualties including a long list of missing. In an attack on a reconstruction train at Loeuw Sproit on June 14 three killed five wounded and 60 captured. Nine wounded and 11 missing at Vredetort on June 7. Boers mass near Ficksburg with Devilliers and Herman in command. Wakkerstroom town guard surrendered at Volksrost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Loeuw Sproit
Kronstad
Vredetort
Daily Maid
Lord Roberts
Rundle
Ficksburg
Devilliers
Hermann
Steyn
Bethlehem
Free State
Bloemfontein
Daily Mail
Volksrost
Transvaal
Wakkerstroom
Canadian Missionaries in Pekin Face Fate
In Pekin several Canadian missionaries linked to the missionary alliance may share the fate of other Chinese in the city. Toronto women Miss Gown and Miss Sutherland are named, with Robert Jaffray of Toronto also in China for the same group but at Wu Chao a less dangerous center. The China inland mission lists 43 percent Canadian representatives, mostly inland, while English and American missions dominate the distorted district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torono
Pekin
Miss Gown
Miss Sutherford
Toronto
Missionary Alliance
Robert Jaffray
China
Wu Chao
Alliance
China Inland Mission
Famine Report Delayed as Monsoon Awaits Arrival
London reports a dispatch from Viceroy Curzon noting general expectancy in the famine situation while awaiting the monsoon. Heavy rain has fallen in Burghar as the delay continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
India
Lord Curzon of
Leston
Burghar
Blaze Ravages Bloomington Business District In 1900s Fire
A morning fire discovered at 12.50 swept Bloomington business streets with damages over one million. Firefighters called engines from Poria and Springfield. After three and a half hours of flames and a strong east wind, dynamite was used to blow up structures to halt the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Lils
Poria
Springfield
Fire destroys warehouse in Portage in Prairie
Fire broke out in a small rear warehouse of the Lafferty block at 5 30 in the afternoon and within minutes the building was burned to the ground with the flames engulfing the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage In
Prairie
Lafferty
Captain Wilson Killed in Gold Coast Relief Attempt
London reports Col. Willcocks to the colonial office stating Captain Wilson of the Royal Irish Fusiliers and seven natives were killed and ten wounded as Captain Hall tried to relieve Col. Carter at the Gold Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Willcocks
Colonial Office
Wilson
Royal Irish Fosilirs
Hall
Carter
Gold Coast
News of the Week: Global Conflicts and Local Tragedies
The week reports multiple deaths and accidents including a fatal shooting at Eden and a dangerous fire in Portage. Other items note a murder arrest in Catlesyy, a transportation strike threat, and conscription orders in St Kitts and Nevis. Also mentioned are sports results, Irish convention opening, and troops poised for action in Western Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
Aber
Dublin
Springfield
Portage Ln Tsatrie
Chas WY
Minanack
Ogilvie
Ottawa Telegraph
Kartney
Winnipes
Jeep Chamberlain Haw
St. Kitts and
Nevis
Kingeton
Jamaica
Africa
Winnipeg Strike and Global News Roundup
A mixed dispatch notes: Winnipeg sewer laborers strike amid wider world events including political resignations, trials, elections, and disasters. Key items reference deaths, ship ore movements, a Montreal lacrosse fatality, and regional political sentiment across Canada and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TriinMan
Winnipeg
Souris
Wiheatly
Gaelec Citadel
Lrazittas
France
Ava
le Lot
Hossiand
Hansoon
Stratford
Kingston Penitentiary
Rafferty
Montreal
Winnipeg four to take part in Nelson regatta
A Winnipeg four will race in the Nelson regatta. Tress excursionists from Minnesota visited Winnipeg schools. Ten killed in a New York fire and many injured. District rainfall in Darglering, India. Jicklings block and McGinnes at Carman destroyed by fire. Northern-Pacific line reports slightly improved weather. Patent of Aner Light Co may be canceled due to high charges. Delegation of druggists protested liquor act provisions. Toronto Methodist conference debated probation resolution. Manitoba Taxation Act reforms railways and corporations. Great Britain to send composite regiment for Ashanti war. W Christie, biscuit manufacturer, dead. Cement beds work near Miami. School funds sales reported as no special and high prices. Hudson Bay Co declares 4 percent dividend. Vox Bay settlers head to Maultee. Southern Hotel in Trail burned. Mrs. W E Gladstone dies. Grand Master election mark Manitoba Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkey Mac
New York
Lasker
Paris
Winnipeg
Slough
England
Seales
South Wentworth
Galle
Chamber
Avilt Lourasea
Giambla Colony
Pranell Coleman
Hamilton
Ont
Toronto
Alekens
Ligie Glaw
Chicago
Winnipes Auditorium
Jizette
Niliarney
Edtoiog
Tarte
Tress
Minnesota
Winnipeg Sehors
Darglering
India
Jicklings Block
McGinnes
Carman
Aner Light Co
Great Britain
Trinidad
Demarara
Jamaica
Hawarden
Nate Dr Thornton
Deloraine
Haseen
Manitobra
Grand Jodge Masons
Unclear OCR Fragment From Portage Printing Office Notice
Fragmentary text mentions Georr S Medelind Miner printing, Portage, and encamped around a city with surrender anticipated. References to Megafe Que and Metopedia include drowned individuals and a delegation seeking power from filtration or toxation of pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georr S Medelind
Miner Printing Office
Portage
Ternane
É& Fienstoman Armeld bLiindin
Letheridge
King
VU. P
Metopedia
Gmthiments
M & A. botiJing
Cholera Raises Relief Needs in India and Canada Biscuit Maker Dies
Cholera increases in India with over 6,000,000 people receiving relief and Bombay aid rising by 200,000 as destitute return from public works amid fears. In Toronto Wm Christie, noted biscuit manufacturer, dies at his residence in Queen's Park after months of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
Bombay
WM. Christie
Toronto
Hia Revidene
Queen's Park
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L A. Harviltn
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Cuba
Willie Spider
North Pole
Equator
New York Journal
The
Niagara Synod
Gov. McInnes
Klondikers
Bangagement
Vire
Capt. Wilson
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Kenesh Garrison
Jormsom
Woedes
Gut
Thawcoe
Bish
Lemoulia
Eden
Jared
Teich
Gene Lee
Milan
Sir Nearl
Suly
Eaglish Masonic
Panama
Mes Gladstone
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