Sherlock Holmes: Holmes made his first appearance in 1887 in this novel?

Questions

On This Day In January 1900 - Hawaii asked for a delegate to the ______ national convention.?

On This Day In January 1900 - Nigeria became a ______ protectorate with Frederick Lagard as the high commissioner.?

On This Day In January 1901 - The Commonwealth of ______ was founded.?

On This Day In January 1902 - The first ______ of Roses collegiate football game was played in Pasadena, CA.?

On This Day In January 1909 - The first payments of old-age ______ were made in Britain. People over 70 received five shillings a week.?