Tercentenary of Champlain pageantry in Quebec moves past
The Quebec tercentenary pageants revive Champlain and the early founders with replicas of ships and regiments. Dollard and the Longue Sault heroes appear alongside Montcalm and Wolfe formations as thousands participate in a vivid historical procession through Quebec. The event ends with vivid memories of seventeenth and eighteenth century life revived on the Plains of Abraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Champlain
King’s Wharf
Exploration
Dement
Outgrave
Canada
Cartier
Francis I
Henry IV
Dollard
Joliet
la Salle
Duluth
Maisonneauve
de Tracy
Frontenac
Montcalm
Levis
Wolfe
Murray
Languedoc
Lasarre
Bearn
Binion
Louisbourg
No Use in War Report On New York Automobiles
A Department of the East report from Governor's Island concludes automobiles are practically useless for military purposes. Signed by Lieut Col E F Glenn and Capt William T Johnson, the document cites tests at Pine Plains New York during a thirty day army manoeuvre. The two powerful machines were unavailable for use more than two thirds of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Department of the East
United States Army
Governor’s Island
E. F. Glenn
23Rd Infantry
William T. Johnson
15Th Cavalry
Pine Plains
N.Y
Schwab predicts long prosperous period for United States
Charles M. Schwab, chair and president of Bethlehem Steel, returns from Europe and says the financial panic acted as a healthy check. He forecasts a sustained era of prosperity for the country, noting global trade improvements and a strong business outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Schwab
Europe
Public Health Congress Debate on Medical Diet
London figures at the public health congress clash over diet norms. Sir James Crichton Browne condemns doctors who push abstemious eating as dangerous while critiquing Prof Chittenden for claiming the average person can reduce current nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Crichton Browne
Public Health Congress
Eastside
Chittenden
Cost of European War Aims For Germany Says Blume
Berlin bulletin from General Blume cited by The Sun estimates Germany could field 4,750,000 troops in a European war. Annual costs could reach 1.5 billion dollars with wide farm and industry losses. If multiple powers join, Europe’s drain would be devastating and bloodshed severe. Blume predicts a heavy toll far exceeding the Russo Japanese War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Sun
Berlin
Blume
Germany
Europe
The West Wants Men in Grain Areas
Grain in the west shows benefits from rains with wheat heads filling and promising heavy yields. There is unusual concern over harvest hands with Ontario, Manitoba harvests likely to overlap, potentially affecting western excursions. William Whyte of Canadian Pacific Railway estimates a need for 25,000 men across three provinces and a campaign will start early to secure that number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Winnipeg
Ontario
Manitoba
William Whyte
Canadian Pacific Railway
Sympathy With Canada In Paris Press Reports
The Times Paris correspondent notes the tercentenary articles show strong sympathy for Canada. He cites Franco Canadian goodwill and calls for promptly remedying any contretemps to leave no ill feeling. He believes moving the Canadian exhibition building to Paris could boost immigration and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
London
Times’ Paris
Paris
Rumor of Palace Plot Threatens Sultan in Constantinople
Dispatch from Constantinople reports a conspiracy to force the Sultan to abdicate. Izzet Pasha, the foreign secretary, and a favorite suspected as leader are detained, with Armenian officials and six high family ladies in custody. Panic follows rumors of an Ottoman Bank explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
the Zeit
Constantinople
Izzet Pasha
Hold Wool for a Rise at Southern Alberta Meeting
At a Southern Alberta Wool Growers' Association meeting in Lethbridge 400000 pounds of shipping returns were reported. Members own 536000 sheep and lambs. The group decided to hold the wool for higher prices with growers hoping for twelve or thirteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alta
Southern Alberta Wool Growers’ Association
David and Goliath Faith In the Valley of Battle
A sermons summary recaps David's anointing and service, his shepherd life, and his faith in the Lord as he confronts Goliath. David rejects Sauls armor, relies on God, and with a sling and stone defeats the Philistine giant, severing his head and victory for Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
David
Samuel
Saul
Jesse
Bethlehem
God
Moses
Midian
Paul
Arabia
John the Baptist
Jesus
Nazareth
Israel
Go- Nath
Goliath
Jerusalem
Lords Pass Old Age Pensions Bill on Second Reading
In London the House of Lords approved the old age pensions bill on its second reading by 123 to 16 after rejecting a motion to negate it. Critics argued the measure would burden finances and threaten national defense while opponents warned of socialist drift and harm to free trade. Lord Rosebery and Lord Cromer led cautions about cost, state responsibility, and empire stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Lord Roseberry
Lord Cromer
Tenders Sought to Complete 575 Miles of Transcontinental Line
The National Transcontinental Railway Commission invites bids to finish 575 miles of the Moncton to Winnipeg corridor in Ontario and Quebec. Work targets include sections near Weymontachene and Fauquier Bros contracts, with completion due by December 31, 1910. Tenders close August 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
National Transcontinental Railway Commission
Moncton
Winnipeg
Ontario
Quebec
Weymontachene
Quebec Bridge
Fauquier Bros
Abitibi
Lake Nepigeon
New
Balloon downed in night drill near Augsburg
During a night practice session the German machine gun corps targeted a balloon sent up during the day. The balloon was brought down at the first volley as a test of an army’s ability to oppose a hostile balloon corps near their camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Augsburg
Prince of Wales Receives Special Tercentenary Stamp Sets
The Prince of Wales, an avid stamp collector, was presented with a set of special tercentenary stamps at Quebec. The stamps came in small gold boxes within a larger Morocco leather box, and a second set accompanied the gift in a separate gold box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Prince of Wales
Chinese Emperor in Shanghai Raises Health Concerns
Alarming reports about the Emperor’s health stir unease in Shanghai though no authentic change has occurred. American papers speculate on his death while Prince Ching, war minister at Tiehliang, urges opening talks with Britain to recover Wei Hai for a future Chinese fleet HQ, disregarding 1894 lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Prince Ching
Tiehliang
Wei-Hai
Trial of Prince Zu Eulenburg in Berlin
The trial appears unlikely to resume as Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg endures extreme strain and weakness. Reports say sleeplessness and severe pain in his legs persist despite sleeping medications in the charity hospital room serving as his chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Zu Eulenburg
Berlin
Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg
Charity Hospital
Prince Eulenburg
Story of French Canada and Missionary Zeal
A London leader argues that understanding French Canada’s story requires recognizing the vital role of genuine missionary zeal in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story of
London
French Canada
Roosevelt Says Standard Oil Case Must Be Re Tried
President Roosevelt calls the circuit court reversal a gross miscarriage of justice and orders retrial. The attorney general is to seek certiorari review by the Supreme Court and consult Frank Kellogg to bring offenders to justice while not addressing the case merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington, D.C
Department of Justice
Circuit Court of Ap 6
Landis
Supreme Court of the United States
Hoyt
Department
Sims
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Frank B. Kellogg
Kaiser Eyes America Cup Challenge from Kiel
The German Emperor has discussed a potential challenge for the America's Cup with yachtsmen and his entourage over the past 18 months. He has commissioned Max Oertz to design a large racing schooner to replace Meteor and may send a challenge to the New York Yacht Club if the vessel meets expectations by next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
Germany
Max Oertz
Hamburg
New York
Queen Victoria’s Influence Bars Women Toreadors in Spain
A Madrid dispatch reports Queen Victoria dislikes bull-fighting and King Alfonso issues a decree preventing women toreros from performing. The king supports humane relief for injured toreros, yet the queen’s stance appears to guide Spain’s policy on female performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Madrid
Victoria
Spain
Alfonso
Segovia
Premier casts Australia war forecast over fleet reception
Wellington notes Premier says the welcome for the U S battleship fleet could spark a war for Australia between yellow and white races, claiming Australia would be aided by the U S fleet to resist invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Wellington
N.Z
U.S
U. S
London Hospital installs cinematograph for operation records
The London Hospital introduces a full operating room cinematograph system to record operations and observe nervous disease patients. Films will be distributed to medical colleges and hospitals for educational display and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London Hospital
Canadian law on public utilities strikes praised
A new report by Dr. Victor Clark for the Bureau of Labor concludes the Canadian Industrial Disputes Act for preventing strikes affecting public utilities has achieved its main purpose. The findings were released as part of a special investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Victor Clark
Bureau of Labor
Lord Roberts to Visit Winnipeg and Montreal
Lord Roberts will now include Winnipeg in his itinerary after adjusting plans to travel no further west than Niagara Falls. He is expected to depart for Montreal on Thursday and stay two days there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
Winnipeg
Quebec
Niagara Falls
Montreal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Plains of Abraham
Edward Strachey
House of Commons
Great Britain
England
British Isles
British
M. Stearns
Standardi Oil Victory
Kaiser
Lemieux
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!