King George and Queen Mary Lead Grand London Procession
Special to The Guardian outlines a vast royal pageant through London with King George V and Queen Mary, four cavalry squadrons, naval and military aides, and foreign escorts. The Westminster Abbey scene shows the Crown, Cullinan diamond, and Princes in royal regalia, amid a lush gathering of peers, Indian potentates, and Westminster students.
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The
Guardian
London
George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
War Office
Kitchener
Abbey
Westminster
George V
Cullinan
Prince of Wales
Order of the Garter
Duke of
Mary
Fighting continues as rebels clash in Vera Cruz
In Jalapa capital of Vera Cruz nine killed and twenty five wounded yesterday after a clash between revolutionary forces and Federal troops.
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The
Guardian
Mexico City
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
Canadians and Americans to celebrate highway start at Royces Point
Prominent officials from the United States and Canada will attend a July 20 ceremony at Royces Point on the Canadian boundary to mark the start of construction on the Montreal to New York City international highway. State authorities from New York and Vermont will join Quebec officials in the event.
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Pittsburg
N. Y
Canada
Royces Point
Montreal
New York City
New York
Vermont
Quebec
Mother Blames the Car Men in Boston Suicide Attempt
In Superior Criminal Court Mrs Thompson, mother of 17 year old Esther, blames conductors and motormen for her daughter's attempted suicide after a probation violation. Esther wrote a note to her mother seeking to see "Dick" before dying, was saved by an officer who forced soap and water. She remains under medical care with a chance of recovery.
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Boston
Mrster Thompson
Hather
Superior Criminal Court
Marion
Lancaster
Esther
Patrick F. Donnelly
First Glimpse of White Star Giant Sails Into New York
The White Star steamship arrives in New York with 8824 feet of black painted sides. On its first voyage it took five days 16 hours and 42 minutes to cross. Pilot Julius Alder praises its handling as he hands the wheel after securing the last hawser.
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New York
White Star Steamship
Julius Alder
Hall Will Leaves Estate to Wife Executrix
Dedham June 21 Judge James J. Flint today allowed the will of Dexter A. Hall a Brookline retired real estate operator who committed death by own action on May 23 last The whole estate amounting to 100000 dollars was left to his wife who was also named as executrix
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Dedham
James J. Flint
Dexter A. Hall
Brookline
Navy 10 Carry Religion Flagships Salvation Army Yacht
The Salvation Army launches the Jerry McAuley off the Battery as its naval adjunct. The 30 foot motor boat carries Bible and song books with a six member crew and a mission of religious services along the Atlantic coast. Commander Eva Booth presided as the vessel sails to Perth Amboy and then northward for summer coast stops. Major B A Rickson commands the craft in its inaugural voyage.
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New York
Salvation Army
Jerry McAulay
Army
Godspeed
McAuley
Perth Amboy
N. J
Eva Booth
National Staff Band
Middle Atlantic
B. A. Rickson
Daughters of Empire Hold Enjoyable Armouries Dance
The At Home event by the Royal Hidward and Queen Mary Chapters of the Daughters of the Empire attracted over a hundred guests. Naval officers, militia, and costumed ladies filled the Armouries as dances commemorated King George and Queen Mary and the Canadian flagship Niobe visit. Mrs Hyndman and others served as chaperons with music by Mrs Trainor, and God Save the King closed the evening.
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W. Hyndman
J. A. Matheson
Boy Dies in Dentist Chair at Lyman School
William Fournier, 13, committed to the Lyman School for Boys from Amesbury, died in a dentist’s chair at the school. Medical Examiner Knight could not determine a cause and notified District Attorney Stiles. an autopsy was requested. He arrived at 5:20 PM and, after a school doctor found poor dental condition, was taken for dental work reportedly under anesthesia.
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Wristboro
William Fournier
Lyman School
Amesbury
Charles S. Knight
James 8. Stiles
Worcester
Fournier
Rebels crush Turkish force near Red Sea clash
Special to The Guardian reports rebels in force surprised and routed the Turkish army commanded by Mahomet Ali Pasha outside Gheesan town on the Red Sea, 100 miles north of Podeidah. About a thousand Turkish soldiers were killed and Mahomet Ali Pasha is missing.
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Guardian
Hodbidas
Arabia
Mahomet Ali Pasha
Gheesan
Red Sea
Podeidah
Mahomet Ali Pasha Ip
Baptist World Alliance Elects New Officers
Philadelphia June 23 Rev Dr Robt MacArthur of Calvary Baptist Church New York a native of Canada was elected president of the Baptist World Alliance. Also elected was E M Sipprell of St John N B secretary.
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The
Guardian
Philadelphia
Robt. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
New York
Canada
Baptist World Alliance
E. M. Sipprell
St. John, N. B
Gloucester schooner Matamo damaged at sea near Sambro
The Gloucester fishing schooner Matamo commanded by Captain John Robins arrived in port reporting the loss of her main topmast off Sambro on Wednesday night. The mast was shattered requiring the entire mainmast to be cut away and the foretopmast also was lost. She will be towed to Gloucester for repairs.
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Liverpool
Gloucester
John Robins
Sambro
Rat Attacks Woman Asleep In Maine Home
A huge rat attacked Mrs Joseph Roberge in her Franklin street home in Bideford Maine. She was bitten severely on the face and awoke to see the rodent jump from the bed. A trap was set and three immense rats were captured in the house.
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Bideford
Franklin Street
Joseph Roberge
Red Sox beat Em pires 9 to 2 at Victoria Park
A baseball game last evening at Victoria Park saw the Red Sox defeat the Em pires 9 to 2. Lineups listed include J Bethune catching for the Red Sox and J McAleer, G Whitlock, F McCarey, H Howlett, J Sweeney, J McNair, H Dewar, R Taylor, D Martin, H Johnson, B Conroy, O Lane, C G McKenzie, L Mulling, L Moran, B H Duggan, and H Whitlock among players.
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Victoria Park
Red Sox
Empires
Toronto Weather Forecast June 24
Northwesterly winds will bring a fine and cool day in Toronto. The morning temperature at 3 o clock was 48 degrees. Daylight lasts fifteen hours and thirty three minutes. Highs and tides are noted with sun and moon rise times through Monday. The latest readings report a high of 61 and a low of 54 degrees.
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Toronto
Wanted carpenters and teachers scattered in town ads
Classified notices seek 6 good carpenters at Victoria Hotel and various teaching posts at North River Hampshire Argyle Shore and Staney School. Wages offered include 25 to 50 dollar supplements, summer term positions, and small households for rentals. Also listings for fish markets to let and farm help with wages.
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L. P
Tanton
Tan
Goa
D. B
Thomas Johnston Co
Summerside
John T. Chowan
Neice Station
North River
Oliver. Warren
Sec’y ‘Trus
Queen's County
Jas
A. Ferguson
R. R
Bachers
Staney School
Queen's Co
Robert Brown
Passmore Street
Howard Kelly
Sydney Street
Cross Road
B. W. Martin
H. Hooper
Abman
Andrew Duncan
FE. A. Foster's
Bman
Henry Williams
Coronation Arch Collapse Kills One in Barnstaple
A coronation arch collapsed in Barnstaple England killing one person and injuring about six others during the event on June 22.
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Barnstable
England
Northumberland Port Runs Ferry to Pictou and Back
The Northumberland left this port at 8.20 a m for Pictou with passengers freight express and mail docking at 12 00 returning at 4 30 p m docking at 8 00 p m with passengers freight express and yesterday s N 8 mail. It departs again at 8 20 a m for Pictou. The Harland carried many passengers and cargo on its two return trips to Hast River. Rail service notes report the Hastern express train on time while several local accommodations were late or on time.
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Pictou
Harland
Hast River
Summerside
Great sale of Indian lands in Alberta
Over a million dollars was realized from auction of the Black Feet Indian lands in Alberta. Land brought an average price of 17 dollars per acre. Census returns show Canada’s Indian population at about 100000, roughly unchanged. A cable from Sir Frederick Borden states Capt. Macoun and his son-in-law sustained no injuries in London yesterday. Capt. Macoun was thrown from his horse.
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The
Guardian
Ottawa
Alberta
Canada
Frederick Borden
London
Macoun
Montreal Car Workers End Six Day Strike
The Canadian Car Company plants at Dominion and Turcot called off the six day strike this morning and 2000 workers returned to work unconditionally. The walkout began six days ago over a two cent per hour raise the company refused to consider. Leaders could not keep the men united and the majority chose to abandon the strike, resuming jobs under the old terms.
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Montreal
Canadian Car Company
Dominion and Turcot
Amerigo Recounts Accident in Paris to Utrecht Flight
June 22 reported accident halting the third leg of the Paris to London return air race. Amerigo’s monoplane capsized after takeoff from Siege for Utrecht, breaking his knee with possible internal injuries. Gilbert led the stage with a 2 hour 3 minute distance time.
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Utrecht
M. Amerigo
Gilbert
Vidart
Garros
Conneau
Liege
Vedrine
Arras
Durval Wreyman
Reneaux
Barra
Amerigo
Kimmerling
Trani
Verreot
Levasseur
Significant Senate Move Shifts Control Over Reciprocity Bill
Washington June 22 A coalition of Democrats and insurgent Republicans has seized Senate control prompting possible amending of the Canadian Reciprocity Bill to invite a Taft veto. The group aims to force Finance Committee to report the Wool Bill by July 10 and seeks broad tariff cuts as amendments to the Reciprocity Bill.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Taft
Coalition
Committee On Finance
House
Boston Ablaze with Bunting for Coronacion
Boston on June 22 displayed flags from all nations as King George V was crowned. Foreign consulates on State Street flew their colors, bankers and brokers showed American and British flags, ships in harbor waved colors, and the navy yard ships dressed ship while signaling God Save the King. British societies held meetings and churches held coronation services with music.
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Boston
All Nations
George V
State Street
Navy Yard
Reunited after decades in cross ocean remarriage
In Belleville Ontario on June 21 a long separated couple named Rice renewed their vows. They wed in Scotland 35 years ago then divorced 20 years ago with the husband in the Western United States and the wife in Scotland. A son serves as captain of an Atlantic liner.
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Belleville
Ont
Rice
Scotland
Western States
Seamen End Strike After Pay Rise Across British Lines
In Antwerp on June 23 the Seamen's strike neared end as three major British lines offered a ten shilling per month pay increase and returned commissions to men. The settlement was deemed satisfactory and Belgian owners were expected to follow British leaders.
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Guardian
Antwerp
Beiog
Montreal Seizure Case Seeks Five Thousand Dollars
The John Layton Co of London sues Montreal for five thousand dollars after a seizure of eggs deemed unfit for consumption. The city previously seized one hundred thousand dollars worth of canned eggs, but courts ruled they were harmless. Eggs stored cold are to be returned to owners for sale, yet the company claims costs exceed the seizure.
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Montreal
John Layton Co
London
Eng
T Company
Outlook for Prosperoous Season in Canada Promises Growth
Ottawa reports May 1911 industrial injuries to 173 workers with 52 fatalities and 121 serious injuries. Trade disputes rose to 34 in May, involving 189 firms and 4088 employees. Losses totaled about 299,400 working days. Outlook for agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing sectors is excellent with high summer activity and planned railroad and civic projects.
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Ottawa
Canada
Department of Labor
Vancouver
Seamen Strike Spreads to Southampton Halting Naval Review
The seamen strike rapidly spreads in Southampton with about a thousand stevedores and stewards of the liner Philadelphia joining. Union Castle offered a $2.50 monthly raise for sailors and proportionate increases for others, which was declined. The company cancelled four large liners scheduled for Saturday's naval review at Spithead.
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Southampton
Philadelphia
Union Castle
Spithead
How to Be a Sunbeam Learn to Laugh and Smile
A reflective verse urging resilience and cheer in trouble. It counsels laughing at pain, concealing aches with pleasantness, and meeting others with a smile. A child’s appeal to a parent reinforces seeking comfort and joy amid sorrow.
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Jean
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G. Whitlock
F. McCarey
H. Howlett
J. Sweeney
J. McNair
H,. Dewar
R. Taylor
D. Martin
H. Johnson
B. Conroy
O, Lane
CG. McKenzie
L. Mulling
L. Moran
Duggan
H. Whitlock
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