Father of the Fleet Henry Keppel remembered as a naval hero
Life of Admiral Sir Henry Keppel, known as Father of the Fleet, who died in 1890s, is recounted from birth in 1809, early schooling at Gosport, and key exploits in the Baltic, Crimea, and Fatshan Creek. The article notes his close ties to the Royal Family, service across colonies, promotions to Admiral of the Fleet, and personal anecdotes from youth to travel in later years.
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Henry Yather
Albany
Picadilly
London
Queen Alexandra
Hie Popbood
Canada
Therm
spes-Council
Actuly
Henry Keppel
Earl of
Aiemarie
Emme
Boney
Waterloo
Needham Market
Inis
Fics
Lord Albemarle
Tom
Navy
Henry Rewe
Feady
Naval School
Gosport
Hallowell Francis
Black
Nelson
Tweed
F. Hunn
Canning
Mmpander
Cobra
Keppel
Wen
Spithead
Teutenant
Hephant
Cape
Childers
Sir Thomas Hardy
Hardy
Queen Victoria
Milo
Baltic
Russia
Crimea
Macao
Dons
Fatshan Creek
Minn
K.C.1
Bravnian
China
Japan
England
Oxford
D.C L
Hi Ras
G.C.B
Iter
Taro Land
Harry
Salt
Marlborough House
Prince Edard
York
Fist Katharine Louisa
John Crosbie
Exoadh
Jane Elizabeth
Martin John West
London merchant and politician C. S. Hyman joins Privy Council
Charles Smith Hyman of London Ontario, leather merchant and longtime civic leader, sworn into the Privy Council without portfolio before the Governor-General. Born 1804, he rose from London city offices to mayor in 1881, led the London Board of Trade, and held railway and redistribution posts. He is married to Elizabeth Birrell and has deep Masonic ties.
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Hyzan
Lorton
Privy Council
Wilfrid Laurier
Messrs. Sutherlar
EW. Hyman
Canada
Penn
Pennsylvania
Wiliam Niles
Hellmuth College
London
C. S. Hyman & Co
London Board of Trade
London Cricket Cluir
Cadian Cricket Association
Church of England
Elizabeth
John Birrell
Lonton
House of Commons
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Sir Carling
Tie
Hyman
House of
WINTER PASTIMES AT THE SWISS SNOWSPORTS HUB
The article describes Swiss ice sports, highlighting coasting and sledding on steep banked tracks near St Moritz, notably the Cresta run. It notes Toronto's large fleet of ice yachts and a strong club membership, illustrating winter recreation and urban interest in icy pastimes.
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Tim
St Horitz
Torronto
Ice yachts on the bay draw winter crowd of 30 to 50
The article notes a rare sight of ice yachts racing on the bay, with 30 to 50 vessels on calm winter days. Yachts carry two to ten persons, depending on size and wind. Speeds in strong winds can exceed a mile per minute, reflecting the brisk spectacle of the season.
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Sno
Captain Cartwright Named Secretary Railway Commission
At a Cabinet meeting on February 1, Captain Ann Cartwright of Toronto was formally ratified as secretary Railway Commission with an annual salary of 94000. Captain Cartwright is the son of Sir Richard Cartwright Minister of Trade and Commerce. He is an honorary captain and adjutant of the Royal Grenadiers and previously secretary of the Ontario Rifle Association.
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Ann. Carcerigh
Torronto
Railway Commission
Captain Cartwright
Richard Cartwright
Trade and Commerce
The
Royal Grenadiers
Ontario Rifle Association
Preservation of iron and steel goods with camphor lard mix
A historical remedy describes keeping steel and iron items rust free by dissolving one hat ounce of camphor in one pound hogs lard, skimming, adding black lead to create an iron color, then rubbing the mixture into items for twenty four hours and buffing with linen to remain clean for months.
Three Child Types in The Home Science Me Study
The Home Science Me outlines three classes of children teachers dread. The only child, the Sotngat child, and the child raised by his grandmother are distinguished in the discussion.
Riches of Manchuria and rail links fuel growth
The article notes Manchuria as China's richest province, fed by the Chinese Eastern Railway toward Fort Arthur. It highlights vast tilled lands, Sungari valley wheat potential, and growing flour mills led by Harbin. Russian development expands lumber and agricultural trades, with new machinery and sawmills planned along the Yalu and Sungari rivers.
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Russia
Manchuria
China
Agani Weil
Strat Siberian Railway
Fort Arthur
Chinese Eastern Railway
Manvchuria
Sungari Saver
Tavavand
Amur
Trussia
Harbin
Sungari
Ghentelds
Newchwang
Ding
Port Arthur
Asia
Yalu
Canada
Bay of
Portable pillory and cangue punishment description
A fragment describes the portable pillory in Manchuria with the wearing of a cangue. It notes the offense and duration, the wearer cannot use hands, must be fed, and cannot lie down. The text mentions the hoop and the posture required during punishment.
War era rites honor Hayachima war god in Tokyo temple
As Japan gears for conflict, troops in Tokyo pay respects to Hayachima ancestor of the Mikado. They leave straw sandals at a temple on Kudan Hill to ensure safe return, while government encouraged worship and war songs in schools. Children march with the Japanese flag, keeping the Kamurai spirit alive.
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Ha- Yachima
Kamakura
Japan
Yokohama
Kudan Hill
Tokio
Company KY
Hayachima
Mikado
Kamurai
Laporte Elevates Montreal With Bilingual Drive
The new Montreal mayor, elected by a 12 000 majority, rose from humble roots near Montreal to lead a grocery concern cross provincial trade. He learned English by reading newspapers at night, becoming a courteous, modest leader noted for integrity and dedication to municipal affairs.
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Montreal
Laporte
Lonwish AS
Mator
Quebec
Expansionions Lieutenant-Colonel Tells Open Air Heaven Tale
Lieutenant-Colonel Seton of the British army at a London Missionary Society gathering recounted a tale from an open air service. A native asked why England did not annex heaven after hearing worship to reach the desirable afterlife, a remark reflecting colonial irony.
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London Missionary Society
Kafir
England
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