Arrangements for King Edward VII Funeral Begin
London May 9 three moves will take Edward VII s body before entombment in Windsor s royal mausoleum at Albert Memorial Chapel. The bier will be viewed in Buckingham Palace hall Westminster Hall and Windsor Castle as the royal procession proceeds to St George s Chapel then final burial in the elm coffin before the oak casket is ready.
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Taft Seeks Roosevelt as U S Special Ambassador
Taft intends to appoint Theodore Roosevelt to represent the United States at King Edward VII's funeral. He plans to discuss the matter with Secretary Knox after returning to Washington. No official notification on the funeral date had been received, but Taft said Roosevelt would be eager to accept if needed.
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Plan Monster Service May 20 at Trinity Church
Representatives from the Victorian Club Sons of St George Uniform Bank Scotch Charitable Society Canadian Club English Club British Naval and Military Veterans Association and British Charitable Society met to plan a monster service for May 20 at Trinity Church to honor King Edward. Dr Matin will conduct. 35 000 British subjects are represented and other churches may be used if needed. Executive committee includes Bishop Usher J F Masters Muldowney Graham Coaley Haserick Fluit and Thomas Btokes.
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Robert Re
Coaley
A. A. Haserick
Albert. F. Fluit
Thomas Btokes
Westminster Hall the Last Seat of State and Historic Hall
Westminster Hall, ancient seat of state, rich in associations from Richard II onward, hosted trials of Thomas More, Somerset, Charles I, and the seven bishops, and witnessed Cromwell’s oath and George IV’s coronation dinner. once central to English law and grand festivals, its fate tied to Westminster Palace.
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Connaught to Govern Canada and Teck Princes to Royal Title
London reports that the Duke of Connaught will become governor general of Canada at King Edward’s request. Queen Mary’s brothers the Duke of Teck and Princes Francis and Alexander of Teck may receive the title His Royal Highness. Asquith faces a political crossroad over Lords veto. ministers plan to defer until next year. Parliament adjournment likely to mid June.
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Senate Adjourns in Honor of Respectful Condolences
Washington May 9 Senate adjourned after adopting a resolution of condolence presented on behalf of the Senate. The brief tribute honored a late public figure and reflected the chamber’s respect.
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Proclamation of King George V Across London Dominates Day
Crowds watched the royal proclamation with the King and Queen unseen at Marl borough House. Children saluted as the band played while Lord Kitchener led officers at Friary Court. The procession moved from St James to Temple Bar, Fleet Street, and the Royal Exchange. Citizens, merchants, and officials filled streets and windows as the nation declared George V king.
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God Save the King
Funeral arrangements for King Edward VII announced
The official notice sets lying in state at Westminster Hall for three days from Whit Tuesday, with the body later moved to Windsor for burial on May 20. A grand public procession will accompany the coffin on a gun carriage through London to Paddington and Windsor, with royal and military contingents.
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Queen Cables Appreciation from Massachusetts Artillery
A Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company message to Buckingham Palace and its reply from Captain Camrell were read at last night’s meeting. Queen Elizabeth sends appreciation. King Edward VII. is noted as an honorary member. The hall flag and King Edward’s portrait drape for 30 days. Officers for the coming year were nominated. elections resume June 6 at Boston Common with commissions to be issued.
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Massachusetts
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Mass
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Boston Common
Emperor William to Attend King Edward’s Funeral in London
Emperor William will travel to London to attend King Edward’s funeral, staying at Buckingham Palace by invitation of King George. He left Wiesbaden last night and had a lengthy talk with British Ambassador Sir William Goschen, expressing willingness to attend if the royal family approves.
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William Edward Goschen
Great Britain
The Truce of God Poem Reflects on War and Peace
A lament on the darkness cast over spring and orchards by war. The poem recalls a king fallen to fighting and calls for rest from factional strife, urging guardianship of the realm and a halt to hatred.
Cause of King Edward's Death Confirmed
The Lancet publishes an authorized statement confirming King Edward's death caused by heart failure after bronchitis. The note says the final hours were peaceful and painless.
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Lancet
Wedding Anniversary of Eben and Henrietta Litch
Lynn May 9 Mr. and Mrs Eben Corning Litch will mark the 57th anniversary of their marriage with a reception at their 76 Johnson street home tomorrow. Mr Litch, born in Litchfield Nova Scotia, arrived in Lynn at 22 and learned shoemaking, later ran a bakery in Newburyport and a long period as a Lynn grocer. Mrs Litch, born Bradford, is Henrietta Furs bush, a direct descendant of Governor Wentworth, the last royal governor of Massachusetts.
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Cooper's New Discovery Restores Health in Sunflower State Resident
Helen A. Mauer of Kansas reports eight years of kidney and stomach trouble resolved by Cooper's New Discovery. She describes rapid improvement after starting treatment, with headaches and dizziness gone and renewed strength and vitality. Her testimonial notes relief from backache and stomach pain.
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