Professor Goldwin Smith Grand Old Man Of Canada
Elbert O Woodson profiles Goldwin Smith a long time Toronto resident admired and debated as Canada’s grand old man England’s writer and American ally. Born 1833 in Reading England he taught at Oxford Cornell and finally at Toronto’s Grange residence, shaping sociopolitical thought with writings and lectures.
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Freemasonry in the South African War
Fragmentary report notes freemasonry among Transvaal officials and soldiers in the South African War. It claims many officials are Masons and that prisoners near the border received kindness from a commandant, who offered freedom and horse if he fled, but the Mason refused to betray comrades and chose to stay with his unit.
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Proof Positive in Horse Doctor Suit
An Irish doctor faced damages for a horse death after giving twelve grains of a potent drug. The plaintiff argued the dose killed the animal while the doctor claimed he regularly gave eight grains to a man and four more could be safe for a horse. The judge questioned the doctor and implied he lacked precision.
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Favorite Hymn Noted as Favorite of McKinley and Edward
Public interest grows over a sympathetic link between King Edward and late President McKinley. Both publicly acknowledged Nearer My God to Thee as their favorite hymn. A few years ago the Prince of Wales expressed a similar fondness, and McKinley reportedly murmured the hymn on his deathbed.
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Bowser Burglar Scare Ends With Burglary Folly
In a late night comic caper, Mr Bowser sets a trap for a prowler while Mrs Bowser snoozes. a burglar slips in steals Bowser’s watch and club, then slips away as Bowser, fallen asleep on duty, wakes to a ruined plan and a house full of questions as the door remains ajar.
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A Railroad Epoch As American mileage nears two hundred thousand
The article notes railroad construction in the United States nearing 200 000 miles by 101 and compares global figures. It emphasizes that American rail expansion is substantial, with the U S contributing about two fifths of around 500 000 miles of main track worldwide.
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The Empress of China at Sea and Personal Influence
An obscure fragment hints at the Empress of China in repose aboard a ship, her presence shaping the voyage's mood. The text mentions Nan as a figure of influence and evokes a faded history of an unnamed son or heir amid maritime imagery.
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