George V Succeeds to Throne of Great Britain
George V becomes king after the death of Edward VII. New monarch George Frederick Fanest Albert ascends the throne in Britain. The reign follows a brief illness marked by pneumonia and bronchitis. Leo, a figure unnamed in this text, is noted dead in London.
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England
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London
Britain
Surprising Solicitude Over Edward Seventh Death In Albuquerque
Readers in Albuquerque observed unusually sympathetic reactions to the death of King Edward VII. The city’s residents recalled past ties to the British royal family, with reports of clergy, officials, and citizens expressing condolences and planning mourning rites as London announced the monarch’s critical condition and subsequent passing.
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Albuquerque
Edward the Seventh
End Comes With Almost Tragic Suddenness
English readers confront the death of King Edward with shock and mourning as the Prince of Wales ascends the throne. doctors report pneumonia as the likely cause while the royal family gathers at Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House.
Death of the King Triggers Nationwide Grief and Quick Telegraphed News
Reported across capitals and newspapers, the king's death sent shockwaves through Buckingham Palace and the empire. Crowds dispersed as newsboys cried the king is dead, while officials and doctors described a sudden decline and the monarch’s final words and duty. The queen and royal family remained at his bedside as messages were sent to governments and diplomats.
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Cartago Earthquake Wrecks City Killing and Injuring Hundreds
A Costa Rican quake struck Cartago at 6 50 on Wednesday night, lasting about eighteen seconds and leveling much of the town. Officials fear hundreds dead with four hundred bodies recovered. survivors camp outside ruins while relief trains bring aid. The disaster follows weeks of earlier shocks and affects the region including Nicaragua and nearby towns.
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Raxone
Muryper Lee
Taft Deliberates on Railroad Bill as Vote Looms Next Week
President Taft, back in Washington, holds dawn conferences on the railroad bill with Senators Crane Elkins and Root at the White House. A senate vote is expected next week, and Taft may speak on pending legislation after further consultations. He also planned to attend the launching of the battleship Florida at the New York navy yard Thursday.
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New Congressman forfeit hs office over campaign expense filing
James J Havens elected Democrat to the thirty second district on April 19 forfeits his office for failing to file an expense account within ten days after the election. Authorities quote that Commissioner Nichols refused to accept Havens campaign report when presented this morning in Rochester.
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Rochester
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Congress
Thirty-Second
Congressional District
Ceorge W. Aldredge
Havens
Efections
Nichols
House Makes Evad Progress On Railroad Bill
Washington May 6 The house advanced the administration railroad bill and agreed to a final vote on Thursday by 141 to 128. The merger section was struck out and federal capitalization provisions were kept with minor amendments. Democratic critics pressed several sharp attacks as the bill moved toward a Senate harmonization.
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Adamson
Georgia
Abandoned Hope After Mine Explosion Totals Claimed Many Miners
Bodies of thirty four of more than one hundred miners killed in the Palow Coal & Coke mine No 3 blast were recovered. Hope of survivors faded as the number entombed was estimated between 126 and 134 in the May disaster near Palow Alabama.
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Experts Testify For Doctor Hyde In Murder Trial
Dr. Berb Smith and Dr. Cross challenged the prosecution’s cyanide evidence in the Swope murder case. They argued the color test could react to tiny drug traces and embalming fluids might produce hydrocyanic acid, suggesting the death’s cause was not proven by the analysis.
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Kansas
Berb. Smith
Hyde
New York
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W. C. Vaughn
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Colonel Brope
Indictment for Alleged Vote Buyer in Illinois Bribery Case
A Chicago grand jury indicts Lee O Neill Browne for bribery and Rep Wilson and Rep Link for perjury connected to Lorimer election. Indictments allege Browne paid White $850 for votes, with Link and Wilson accused of false testimony. Henley faces embezzlement charges tied to railroad slush fund claims. Major figures include Browne White Beckmeyer Link and Wilson with bond set at 15000 for Browne and Wilson and 10000 for Link.
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Taft Cancels Brooklyn Visit for Florida Launch
President Taft cancels plans to attend the launching of the battleship Florida in Brooklyn on May 12 and the accompanying banquet by Brooklyn navy yard employees.
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