Canonization of Joan of Arc Remains a Roman Era Reverie
A Rome ceremony crowns Joan of Arc, France’s heroine, whose legend spans medieval prophecy and a fiery campaign to lift Orleans. The piece praises her mystic mission, military leadership, capture, trial, and enduring national memory amid critiques of French and English rulers.
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Rome
France
Jeanne d'Arc
Joan of Arc
Earl of Salisbury
Orleans
Charles
Patay
Loire
Reims
Resignation of Sir Robert Borden Shakes Canadian Leadership
The week saw the resignation of Sir Robert Borden, a steady head during Canada’s wartime stress. He formed the Union Government, mobilized the army, and shaped Canada’s status as a nation while guiding policy at the Peace Conference before health failures ended his tenure.
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Canada
Sir Robert Borden
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion
Union
Robert Laird Borden
Bishop’s Misread Christening Sparks Quiet Church Scene
A Western Canada diocese bishop, punctual and formal, attends a christening with two women awaiting, misreads one as the mother, and is surprised when the real christening party arrives and the ceremony proceeds as planned.
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Canada
Patriarachal Mnien
Borden Brand Mention Sparks Campaign Gaffe
In Vancouver during 1911 a party organizer attacking Sir Robert Borden called him a plutocrat and capitalist. When asked how he made his fortune the speaker claimed Borden is worth millions because he owns the Borden condensed milk brand.
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Vancouver
Sir Robert Borden
Sir Robert
Borden
Daring Jail Break Freezes Marion Prison in Indiana
Twenty two prisoners including two lifers escaped Marion jail after stunning the night jailer with an iron bar and seizing his keys. Police recaptured four of the escapees with authorities scouring trains and the city for the rest.
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Marion
Indiana
Marion County
Erie Railroad
Heavy Rains Bring Relief to Alberta Farmers
Alberta farmers celebrate timely heavy rains that flooded the region, with local experts noting enough moisture to carry rye to harvest and three weeks of supply for wheat oats barley and flax. Thunderstorms covered many districts ending a long dry spell though some areas may yield only half a crop.
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Alberta
Sendy
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Philip of Burgundy
Jeanne d’ Arc
Domremy
Vosges Mountains
Lorraine
Vancouburg
de Baudricourt
Baudricourt
Chinon
Charles Martel
God
Paris
du Lis
Compeigne
John of
Luxembourg
Burgundy
Inquisition
Howevr
Rouen
Napoleon Bonaparte
Marne
Robert Borden
John Macdonald
Wilfrid Laurier
Borden’s Milk Business
U.S
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