New French Dreadnought.

New York Times 100 years ago today, September 29, 1912:
Great Demonstration at the Launching of the Paris.
    TOULON, Sept. 8.— The new French dreadnought Paris was launched here this afternoon. The event was made the occasion for a popular demonstration of approval of the policy of reinvigoration of the French Navy, introduced by Theophile Delcassé.
    The Minister of Marine presided at the ceremony, which was attended by the Municipal Councillors of Paris, who on behalf of the capital presented a magnificent service of silver plate to the vessel.
    The Paris is the most formidable ship in the French Navy, her armament consisting of twelve 12-inch guns and twenty-six smaller pieces.