Crowning of King Edward VI at Westminster Abbey
A vivid account of the coronation day at Westminster Abbey. The procession from Buckingham Palace to the abbey drew vast crowds and royal cheers as King Edward VI and Queen Alexandra appeared in ceremonial regalia. The ceremony opened with canticles and regalia, with dignitaries and foreign royals in attendance, ending as the king took his place in prayer.
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Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
East End
Temple Bar
Edward
Duke of Norfolk
Army
Navy
United States
Joseph II, Choate
Mra. Choate
Mr. Abbey
Chapel Royal
Duke of Connaught
Prince of Wales
Archbishop of Canterbury
Earl of Halsbury
Alexandra
Westminster Boys
Rex Edward
Canterbury
Faward
King Baward
St. Edward’s Chapel
Kitchener
Ted
King
Thei Majesties
Palace
Abbey
Clubland
Constitution Hill
Bere
Buckinghame
Fatigu
Coronation of King Edward and Queen at Westminster Abbey
The ceremony unfolds as Archbishop Canterbury administers the oath and coronation. King Edward and Queen Alexandra endure a grand liturgy with regal pageantry, oaths, anointing, ring placement, and crowning amid acclamations from nobles and crowds.
Royal pageant greets crowds after coronation ceremony
The procession outside the abbey featured the Prince of Wales and a crowned king and queen, with Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener receiving cheers. Indian troops and eight cream colored Hanoverians led the march as crowds waved handkerchiefs and sang God Save the King, while the king appeared tired yet content.
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Prince of Wales
Acarlet
India
Great Falls Wool Market Booms on Heaviest Sale of Season
Great Falls dealers reported the heaviest sale of the season with 712 000 pounds offered and about 32000 pounds sold at 12 1 2 to 16 1 2 cents. Buyers remained in the city awaiting more consignments as they weighed baled wool for loading.
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Great Falls
Aug
Eat Falls
F. Barraclough
H. §. Hallet
Billings
Hodgen Bros
Luce & Manning
Fergus Land and Livestock Company
Melts
Lace & Man
Brooks Bros
Lewistown
J. Koshland & Co
Mi. CW
Cooper, Chateau
P. Thomas
Rosa Bros
Justice
Tatman & Go
A. ‘Kropp
Pondera
Justice, Bateman, & Co
J. Roach
Fergus
S. Christianson
Malta
Pierson & Hanson
Learned
Hardeck
F. Raymond
Hena
T. Hoaland
Judith
Tore Jane & Klein
Helena
Kneer Bros
Kneerville
Butt
Werdert
American and British Residents Attend Special Service
In Berlin during August a joint service at the English church mirrored Westminster Abbey rites. Attendees included Frederick Leopold representing Emperor William, Dr. von Munchleburg the foreign office under secretary, and J. B. Jackson first secretary of the American embassy. The church was magnificently decorated by the emperor's gardeners.
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Berlin
Westabbey
Frederick Leopold
Emperor William
von Muchleburg
Foreign Office
J. B. Jackson
Helena man named messenger in geological survey
Washington dispatch reports George D. Robinson of Helena appointed messenger for the geological survey. A. L. Eagle named clerk in Anaconda post office. The First National Bank of Chicago approved as reserve agent for the State National Bank at Miles City.
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Stannara
Washington
George D. Rebinson
Helena
Geological Survey
A. L. Eagle
Anaconda
First National Bank of Chicago
State National Bank
Miles City
United States Attorney Seeks Removal of Two Prisoners
United States district attorney Carl Rasch applied to Judge Miram Knowles for removal orders for two inmates facing charges. Walter Enns allegedly forged James Cartwrights name on a money order for 75 cents and is also wanted in Missouri for forging George W. Kelseys name on a check for 21. Ennis was arrested after a weeklong pursuit in Forsyth. J. R. Kelsey is sought on similar charges and was captured near Forsyth. The two have been in jail about three weeks.
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Sheclai
Stannary
Helena
Carl Rasch
United States
Miram Knowles
Walter Enns
J. R. Kelsey
Ester Dustrict
Missouri
George W. Kelsey
Forsyth
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Edward VI
Royal Party
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Duke of
Sparta
Princess of Wales
Lord Kitchener
Admiral Seymour
General Gazelle
Edward Pelham Clinton
Lord Pelham Clinton
Mall
York Steps
Lord Clinton
Archbishop of
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
Goa
Church of England
England
Zadok
Westminster
York
St. Edward's Chapel
Sine
Buckingham
Gans
Klein
North Main St
Siegel
Star
Phain
Mees
Halbrigen
Oxford
Lord Roberts
Eastern
Suchen
Montana
Ney
Schatzlein Paint CO
West Broadway, Butte
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