World Happenings Briefly Told From The Times
A diverse digest notes Licet Colonel A Heplaeron dying of apoplexy on May 2 at Neve. French government and senate agree to maintain custodian at the Vatican. The King becomes a knight of the er, filling a vacancy from Starquis Cargon. A Railway Act 1919 amendment to curb liquor transport passes second reading. Crown appeal rights to criminal cases may return if justice ministry amendments pass. Trade pact with the Netherlands advances to final stages. Marshal Joffre attends the Earl of Ypres funeral at Westminster Abbey. Ulster agitation seeks a dry day on July 12 after St Patrick’s Day liquor ban. Dr Donaldson Bogart Dowling, explorer and geologist, dies at 67 in Oram. Imperial accepts NZ invitation to November international exhibition. British exhibit planned. Memorials to Karl Marx banned from London houses by London County Council committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Netherlands
Joffre
Viaff
Canada
Oram
Imperial
New Zealand
Art Gallery
Karl Marx
London
London County Council
Wireless Station Aklavik Chosen For Northern Reach
North West Territories and Yukon Wireless System plans a main station at Aklavik on the Mackenzie River to serve as the northern hub. The site lies over 2900 miles from Edmonton by the usual route and marks the end of Mackenzie River navigation and winter mail service. The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and interior department units will establish the facility this summer with a sub station at Herschel Island for open water navigation season customs and immigration duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pees
North West Territories
Yukon
Department of the Interior
Herschel Island
Alaska
Prince of Wales Imperial Tour Seen as Duty Bound Journey
London Daily News argues the Prince’s global itinerary is not leisure but a taxing imperial duty. The tour will cover vast regions under the flag, providing firsthand insight into diverse lands and peoples while fulfilling ceremonial and official requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
British Empire
London Daily News
Modern Advertising Principles For Truthful Promotion
A Hamfsten Herald note states that modern advertising rests on truth over mere decency. The idea: marketers must offer real value and then inform the public how they can serve customers to the greatest advantage.
Jutland Plans Allegedly Known Before War Says Lecturer
A Liverpool Geographical Society talk claimed German mobilization and billet placements were arranged years before WWI and that British intelligence anticipated German naval movements hours before the Battle of Jutland. Professor Wilden asserted German prewar deployments spanned Berlin to Brussels and Belgian towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weitain
Mattie
Bernard Jota Wilden Hart
Europe
Liverpool
Germany
Berlin
Hruswh
Wilden Hazy
Imperi
Mammoth Olympia Banquet To Exceed World Records
The United Grand Lodge of England plans a massive August dinner at Olympia for more than eight thousand guests in what is described as the world’s largest banquet. The Duke of Connaught will preside as Tyons and Co. Ltd. provide serving staff and equipment for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
United Grand Lodge of England
Duke of Connaught
Tyons and Co. Ltd
Dog Rex Died After Loyal Service To Master In Winnipeg
Rex the terrier, tied to Lt Col EM Murray, lived at Hotel Victoria Aldershot and in funeral rites in Winnipeg. He followed the coffin to the graveside, then vanished for two days, refused food on return, and died soon after. Newspaper note asks readers to send 20 cents or stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Rex
Victoria
Aldershot
EM. Murray
Land
Exquisite sultai undergarment patterns and cuts
Describes multiple undergarment pieces in sultai style with fitted camisoles, envelope drawers, camisole edges, and trim options. Notes fabric choices such as broadcloth crepe de chine and lace, and highlights opportunities for embroidery or drawn work. Includes No 1010 pattern size range 34 to 44 inches bust and material yardage.
Earl of Ypres Dies at 73 in Deal England
British World War I hero the Earl of Ypres also known as Field Marshal French has died at Deal England on May 22 aged 73. Retired since 1921 he lived quietly. His last public appearance was July 8 1928 at a Canadian ceremony aiding a memorial near Ypres to honor those who fell in the second battle of Ypres. His heir is his son Viscount French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hari of
Ypres
French
Deal
England
Ireland
Earl of
Canadian Battlefields Commission
Res
Viscount French
Cumbersome Machines Grow From Experimental Stage
A York Post summary notes that large cumbersome machines are slowly gaining stability and capability to endure gales and mishaps. They are not yet masters of the sky roads like the aeroplane, but they are progressing toward mastery, albeit painfully at times. A second item highlights Lady Barker of Barwell Court as a leading farm manager in England, overseeing a large Mock farm and its Percheron horses as owner and superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Post
England
Lady Barker
Barwell Court
Laty Barker
Ex-Khedive of Egypt Starts Bank in Constantinople
The ex-Khedive of Egypt, who lost his throne in 1914, now launches a bank in Constantinople with his family. He is described as very wealthy thanks to their ventures in Egypt and is, by descent, a Turk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Aneere Werong
Egypt
Constantinople
Aerial Company Organized Aeroplane Taxi Business
Lieut C H Clearwater RAF Saskatoon aviator moved flying gear south and formed a $10,000 aerial company with aerodromes at Shaunavon and Bracken He bought out Moose Jaw aviation outfit and now has four planes The taxi service thrives in spring and serves Shaunavon doctors with flights covering about 200 miles per trip The physicians plan to use air routes for trips over 10 miles from Shaunavon and have called two to three flights daily since March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
C. H. Clearwater
RAF
Saskatoon
Shaunavon
Bracken
Moose Jaw
Clearwater
Shaunaron
English Landlords Put Estates to Golf Tennis and Polo
English landowners defend waning fortunes by renting estate sections as golf courses and tennis and polo facilities. The Cect family pioneered an eighteen hole course, now spreading to near cities where weekend golfers pay about a half crown for a round. The Marquis of Queensbury reportedly has 1201 tennis courts on his estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Cect
Marquis of Queensbury
Hollesus Banter Over Favorite Book Sparks Witty Exchange
In a brief exchange, Hollesus asks about a favorite book and the reply humorously cites a bankbook as preferred, noting current interest is scarce. The dialogue remains light and playful, reflecting a casual literary moment.
Edison Tablet Honors Work At Menlo Park Ceremony
A commemorative tablet honoring Thomas A Edison is placed on the Lincoln Highway near Menlo Park NJ. About 600 attendees, including Ellison’s friends, witnessed the dedication of bricks from the original lab foundation and a base of concrete. The inscription honors Edison as he began world service in 1879 1882 and the Edison Pioneers placed the marker to attest the gratitude of industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveieg Byron
Menlo Park
Thomas A. Edison
State of
Jersey
Ventor
Eutiso Bife
Poulder
Lincoln Highway
Elson Laboratories
Ellison
Bail
Thomas Alva Bassom
Edison
R Rilisen
King Declines Welsh Castle Legacy to England's King
King George refuses the bequest of Gwyred Castle in Wales and 25000 pounds for its upkeep from the late Countess of Dun fonald. The will hoped the castle would be a permanent royal residence, but the property passes to the Order of St John for use as a priory in England. The note recalls Roman emperors expanding private hire through loyal subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Riverge
Gwyred Castle
Wales
Countess of Dunfonald
Order
St. John of Jerusalem
George
Augustus
Exploiting Arctic Riches Spurs Canadian Study
The article notes no insurmountable barriers to Arctic exploitation, cites Spitzbergen coal mining history, and Canada's aim to map Baffinland riches beyond the Arctic Circle for strategic value. It recalls Seward's Folly as a cautionary memory and highlights potential vast resources in the Far North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Arctic
Baffinland
Arctic Circle
Spitzbergen
Spitsbergen
Alaska
Far North
Seward
Boston Transcript
Crossword Puzzle Fragment From A Historic Page
Readable crossword clues mix across many entries with scattered words and phrases. The fragmentary text includes device like celestial and musical hints, country abbreviations, animals, phrases about manipulation and seas, and notes on astronomy, chemistry, and anatomy. Some lines appear garbled or partial, typical of OCR extraction from an old newspaper page.
Peter’s Vision and the Gentile House Visit
Sunday School lesson covering Acts chapters 10 and 11 with Peter’s confrontation in Jerusalem over eating with Gentiles. Describes Peter’s defense, his vision in Joppa, and the lesson that God shows no partiality toward people and accepts Gentiles.
New Gas Discovered From January Solar Eclipse
Scientists led by Professor Frederick Slocum at Wesleyan University report a previously unrecognized gas detected during the recent total solar eclipse. The gas cannot yet be named or its properties discussed. In January brief observations confirmed its presence. Military Funeral For Peggy The British sheepdog Peggy receives a funeral with VFW honors at Norfolk VA. Peggy served with British forces in Flanders and saved lives, shot with casket draped in a flag and a rifle salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientistc
Frederick Slocum
van Vleck Observatory
Wesleyan * University
Slocum
Norfolk
Peggy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Flanders
Clergyman Refuses Higher Salary Story From Kingston Standard
Colonel Hugh Clark recalls a clergyman in old days offered a raise from 400 to 600 dollars who refused, saying he had trouble collecting the 400. The Kingston Standard notes Rockefeller has given a million dollars to promote education in art, aiming to boost demand for the standard of pathology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Clark
W Ho
Kingston Standard
Rockefeller
Noted Singer Honored at Covent Garden Benefit
Madame Albani, living in London retirement, was named Dame of the British Empire at a Covent Garden benefit concert attended by royalty including Princess Mary. The royal box and Albani's party featured bouquets from Madame Melba and Mrs. Kendal honoring the aged singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Albani
Albani
Fan Nadian
Covent Garden
London
Royal
Princss Mary
Madame Albans
Madame Melba
Mrs. Kendal
France Seen As Pacifist Nation Amid War Fears
Sir Philip Gibbs reports from Paris that French people, from peasants to intellectuals and officials, view peace as their priority and dread the possibility of another war. Disagreements concern the policy to avert conflict, but there is broad pacifist sentiment despite varied opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sir Philip Gibbs
New York
Speech by Bishop Vaughan At London Dinner Delivers Witty Quip
Bishop Vaughan of Sebastopolis told a London dinner that a “big gun” can mean a canon or bishop and quipped that the larger the bore follows the longer the spoke. He referenced Irish Chief and the Duke of York’s Scottish ties and noted plans for His Majesty to lead the London Scottish Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Vaughan
Sebastopolis
Bernard Vaughan
London
Duke of York
Scotland
The
Scottish Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Heplaeron
Maitrary Suggerts
Neve
Senate
Vatican
Theorthumberland
Heer
Starquis Cargon
Keddie
Wireless
North Wi
Aklavik
St Territories
Jutland
Bae
Clipse
Las Fashions
Gredewre
Pestome
East Inian Railway
Calcutta
British Columbia
T. D. Patullo
T. P. McKensie
Kate
Kirk
Wavel
Stone
Peter
Jerusalem
Casarea
Webster
Joppa
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!