Edward VII Dies of Pneumonia. George V Reigns
Edward VII died in Buckingham Palace of pneumonia just before midnight at 68 years old. His son, George Prince of Wales, becomes George V and reigns over England and the empire. The crowd mourns as the dying king proclaims I have done my duty.
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Edward VII
George V
England
Prince of Wales
London
Great Britain
Ireland
India
Buckinghaam Palace
George Prince of Wales
Prince Edward
Tyee
Buckingham Palace
Edward Laking
New Ruler of Great Britain Succeeds King in Quiet Transfer
The Prince of Wales ascends to the crown after King George V’s death at 11.45 pm. The royal family, ministers, and crowds mourn as the empire faces a political shift and global condolences pour in from dominions and foreign nations.
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Wales
Lts
Georgie
Queen Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Princess Royal
Wranels Laking
James Reid
Es Majesty
Princess of Wales
Duchess of Albany
Ms Majesty
Commons
England
Senate Grants 1500 Dollar Annuity to Yellow Fever Test Victim
The Senate approved a 1500 dollar yearly annuity for John R. Kissinger of Indiana for subjecting himself to yellow fever mosquito transmission tests. Kissinger, now paralyzed, served to demonstrate fever transmission in soldiers. The action follows reports from Washington D C amid other global updates from Taft Knox Paris Rome and Berlin.
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Senate
Kissinger
Washington, D. C
John R. Kissinger
Indiana
Shively
Mark Twain Leaves $180 000 In Will
Mark Twain's will filed in Redding Conn bequeaths property valued at 180000 to his daughter excluding rights to his books and unpublished manuscripts.
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Mark Twain
Redding
Conn
Roosevelt Dinner with Crown Prince at Copenhagen
Theodore Roosevelt and his party were hosted by Crown Prince Christian in Copenhagen acting for King Frederick. The visit marked a formal royal reception during Roosevelt's Continental tour in Denmark.
Labor Gains Across Trades Reported Nationwide
Printers in Oklahoma City win higher wages while Chicago billposters gain a weekly increase. The Bricklayers International Union adopts a mortuary benefit flaw. Iron Molders Union lists about fifty thousand members. Steam engineers add about fifteen new unions in the U.S. and Canada. Ta Crosse brewery strike settled with agreement on points. Arbitration proposed between GNR and its mechanics. Spring shows broad organization except Woodkilled borers. National Union of Glass Workers reports fifteen percent wage rise. About four hundred thousand railroad and large company workers have taken voluntary wage boosts.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Chicago
Bricklayers’ International Union
International Union
Steam Engineers
United States
Canada
Ta Crosse
Wis
Wong
GNR
Ite
National Union of Ghiss Workers
Bhg
Ylnne Tonnore
Freight Car Dashes Down Grade Kills Two Injures Nine
Tragic Ohio Electric Railroad wreck near Urbana Ohio claims two lives and injures nine as a runaway freight car crashes into a passenger coach. Motorman and another crew member perish while several passengers including two women suffer serious injuries. Investigations begin into the runaway incident and safety failures.
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Springfield
Ohio
Ohio Electric Railroad
Urbana
W. Hy
Pere Waion
Roark
Tralnx
Feminine Notes and Society Updates Across Regions
Reports show Mrs Margaret Emerton McKim filing for divorce in Reno Nevada from Smith Holling Metttoy. Testimony at the Hyde trial in Kansas City includes Lucy Lee and Sarah Swope. Clara Shortridge Foltz is named to the State board of charities in Los Angeles. Mary Goddard, a longtime Quaker, celebrates her 100th birthday in Durham Maine. Fifteen women are elected to the new Inland Parliament, reflecting progress since the previous all male House.
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Margaret Emerton McKim
Reno
Nev
Smith Holling Metttoy
Hyde
Lucy Lee
Sarah Swope
Kansas City
Clara Shortridge Foltz
Los Angeles
State Board of Charities
Mane Bors
Grove Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Trenton
Ada Rehan
Kitty Cheatham
London
Mary Goddard
Durham
Inland
Wonen Wet Giule
Sina Fean Wanen
Notable Achievements of the Late King Edward
A summary of King Edward VII's reign highlighting peace efforts that led to the Triple Entente, prevention of war over Morocco in 1905, the 1908 Balkan crisis resolution, and multiple arbitration and naval armament accords. Key life dates include birth 1841, coronation 1902, and death 1910.
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Edward
France
Germany
Cronberg
Buckingham Palace
United States
Canada
Alexandra of Denmark
Windsor
Prince George, Duke of York
Prince of Wales
India
England
Despair in London After King Edward Is Reported Dead
The city sinks into gloom as London observances fade with King Edward's death. West End theatres are almost empty and streets, usually lively, show a somber mood. Pedestrians vanish, cabs and taxis move slowly, and buses rumble by in silence.
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London
Edward
West End
Death of King Edward Shocks England and Alters Plans
The sudden death staggers England as officials cancel long planned events. The demise triggers changes in royal succession while King Edward’s heir and the Prince of Wales witness the monarch’s end and Britain enters a new reign.
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Edward
England
Britain
Prin
Doctor Ricketts Dies in Mexico City
Dr. Howard TY. Ricketts, a University of Chicago professor, died in Mexico City from spinal meningitis that developed during recovery from typhus. He contracted typhus while studying the disease peculiar to Mexico.
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Howard TY. Ricketts
University of Chicago
Mexico City
Mexico
Foreign Poultry Arrives in New York From Liverpool
Large consignments of dressed poultry reached New York City from Liverpool including 681 cases of chickens 35 of aqduabs and 951 of ducks in the market report from the import channel.
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New York City
Liverpool
Reading Company discounts cost independent coal shippers
Albert H. Walker told Attorney General Wickerham in Washington DC that discounts granted by the Reading Company to the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company over twelve years deprived independent coal shippers of more than 26 million dollars.
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Albert H. Walker
Wickerham
Washington, PD. C
Reading Company
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron Company
Sugar Weigher Arrest Reported in New York City
H. Mardin a United States assistant weigher was arrested in New York City on a charge of falsifying returns on a cargo of sugar. The incident involves alleged discrepancies in weight records and shipment documentation.
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H. Mardin
United States
New York City
National Game notes from Eastern League clubs and star talents
The article surveys the Eastern League with Newark and seven other clubs, praises Yale fielding, Lelivelt of the Washingtons, and bets on a rising star Marks. It lauds Eddie Collins as the top second baseman, comments on weather impacting Athletics gear, and notes Batchey joining Louisville as second baseman. It also cites the Washington Star on Hill Chase and mentions the Red Sox leading in hitting with 71 safeties over four games.
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Newark
Kighteen
Yale
Lelivelt
Washingtons
Hddie Collins
Louisville American Assatian
Claude Batchey
Providence
Hastein Teague
Washington Star
Boston Red Sow
King's Proclamation Opens George V Reign At St James Palace
Brilliant ceremony unfolds in London as George V is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom and the British dominions from St James's Palace. Heralds in medieval dress announce the name while crowds chant God Save the King and the guns fire a royal salute.
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London
George V
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
India
St. James’ Palace
Victoria
John D. P. French
Marlborough
Duke of Cornwall
Mary
Alfred Scott Scott-Gatty
Duke of Norfolk
St James’ Park
Marlborough House
Queen Mary
Farmers Form League At National Rally
The American Cooperative Union formed by farmers aims to fight high prices. Officials include Thomas G Nelson president, J T Touhy secretary, and Thomas Emmerton treasurer. The group plans $1,000,000 incorporation and branches in major cities to remove middlemen from farm product sales.
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St. Louis
American" Co
Thomas G. Nelson
Indianapolis
J. T. Touhy
Thomas Emmerton
Bloomer
Wis
United States
Nelson
Gifford Pinchot
Eda
Freed Millionaire Drows Dead Near San Simon Ranch
John A. Denson, a Contra Costa County millionaire, died suddenly less than a day after leaving Alameda jail where a term for land frauds was served. The case connected him to co-defendant Dr Edward Perrin and other figures in Tehania County land fraud indictments.
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San Francisco
Wal
Alameda
John A. Denson
Contra Costa County
San Simon
Benson
Edward 8. Perrin
Arizona Sillionaire
Tehania County
Hyde-Benson-Diamond Land Frauchises
Washington, D.C
Fouryearold Willie Beck Dies in Shotgun Accident
A West Norwalk boy aged four, playing Powhatan, died after cousin Clarence Korker aged ten fired an old unloaded shotgun during a war dance. The blast entered the abdomen and killed the child within an hour. Willie Beck was billed as Chief Powhatan. Korker as John Smith.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Willie Beck
West Norwalk
Clarence Korker
Beck
Chief Powhatan
Korker
John Smith
Former State Printer Sentenced in Columbus for Vouchers
Former State Printer Mark Slater received a four year sentence in the Columbus Ohio penitentiary for certifying vouchers totaling 5501 while knowing they were false. Fifteen additional indictments hang over Slater as proceedings continue.
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Mark Slater
Columbus
Ohio
Slater
Peary Receives Gold Medal from Royal Geographical Society
The British Royal Geographical Society in London awarded Peary a special gold medal and presented Captain Bartlett with a silver copy of the same award.
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Peary
British Royal Geographical Society
London
Bartlett
American Bullfighter Harper B. Lee Dies in Mexico
Harper B. Lee, an American bull fighter from Trochester New York, was fatally gored by a bull in Guadalajara Mexico. After being injured Lee killed the animal then walked to the stand for medical aid. The event sparked much discussion in Guadalajara and he later went to his uncle's home.
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Mosley City
Harper B. Lee
Trochester
N. Y
Guadalajara
Mevico
Lee
Beng
Miner Crucifies Himself in Desert Claim
A miner named Hammerton was found crucified in his stakeout after unfurling a crude cross and nailing his feet and one hand to it. Eyewitness mining men report he acted during a period near Hadley’s Comet sighting, with no other persons present in the claim.
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San Beomuihne
Broad
Paul Thanmerton
Hammerton
Postage Reform Debates and Smithsonian Loot
Obsolete public documents flood Virginia under Congress franks prompting protests. Postal bank bill advances in House, proposing deposits up to 500 dollars with investment in government and state bonds. Smithsonian receives Roosevelt dig dig specimen. Census hints at adding sixty four representatives, though likely blocked by House size.
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Virginia
Congress
Congressional Record
House Committee On Post Offices
Postal Savings Bank
Np- Banks
United States
House Jeaders
Senate
Costs Rise as Leather and Rubber Hit Prices
Boston reports leather and rubber boot and shoe costs climb due to higher material prices. The Massachusetts Commission on the Cost of Living notes 800000 sides of leather used in auto manufacture last year and a surge in rubber demand with crude rubber up from 67 cents to 3 dollars per pound this year.
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Boston
Masachusetts Commission On
Trap Shooting Champion Crowned by Larchmont Yacht Club
R. L. Spotts won the annual trap shooting championship at Larchmont Yacht Club. The report notes other sports results including rowing, golf, horse racing, and relay events with multiple athletes named from various clubs and universities.
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R. L. Spotts
Larchmont Yacht Club
W. Gould Brokaw
Black Pony Live Wire
Rockaway
Cedarhurst
W. Mott
Riverside
N. Z
Wls
Shackelord
Atlantic City
Beals Wright
Amerean Boan
Theniversitys of
Pennsylvania
Alleles
Johanson
Sweden
Ted James Crowley
Ireland
Celle Park
Reggie Foster
Harvard
Hayward
Railroad Bill Passes House in Bipartisan Show of Unity
The administration railroad bill sailed through the House 200 to 126 with all Republicans voting for it and ten Democrats breaking ranks. Senators are expected to approve the measure, though objections remain to a section authorizing a physical valuation of railroad property and to declaring telegraph and telephone firms as common carriers.
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Washington, D. C
House
Taft
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
House of Senate
Cannon
Messrs
Russell
Gillespie
Balloon explorers injured in Kentucky crash
New York aeronaut A Holland Forbes and assistant J Carrington Yates, found unconscious in the wrecked basket of the Vik ing balloon near Center in Met tall County Kentucky, thirty miles from Glasgow. Forbes identified by a card, both men were taken to a farmer's home. Forbes recovered enough to recount starting from Quincy Illinois aiming for New York City. physician said they would recover.
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Glasgow
A. Holland Forbes
J. Carrington Yates
New York City
Center
Mettall County
Forbes
Yates
Quincy
Jealous Lover Kills Fiance Then Wounds Self in Amherst
In Amherst County Virginia John Going shot and killed his fiancée Misa Banton after discovering her riding with his brother. He then shot himself, the wound likely to prove fatal.
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Lynchburg
John Going
Misa Banton
Amherst County
Splinter Causes Fatal Lockjaw in Easton Woman
Miss Caroline E. Bogart twenty six died in Easton Pennsylvania from lockjaw caused by a splinter she ran into her hand three weeks earlier. A sister died of the same malady eleven years ago.
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Caroline E. Bogart
Easton
Hotel thief sentenced in Heine case in Switzerland
John Tauer a nineteen year old New York City resident confessed to robbing hotels in Berne Zurich and Luzern and received five months imprisonment at Heine Switzerland.
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Heine
Switzerland
John Tauer
New York City
Berne
Zurich
Luzerne
Taft Objects to Congressional Inquiry Over Sugar Frauds
President Taft writes Congress from Washington stating a Congressional inquiry into sugar frauds would embarrass him and that he feels it his duty to investigate the matter. Acknowledges concerns about a congressional maneuver at this time.
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Taft
Congress
Washington
Governor Sings Bill Protects Veterans in Public Service
Governor Singhes in Albany signs measure honoring Spanish War and Philippine Insurrection veterans serving in public offices. The bill requires a hearing before removal and proof of charges prior to any dismissal. It applies to regular army veterans before July 1902 and preserves their positions in public service.
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Singhes
Albany
Cobb
Japanese Prince Visits New York City Sights
Japanese Prince Tokugawa Iyesato visits New York City to see sights as President of the House of Peers. Chinese riots cease per Changsha advices. The U.S. increases naval presence in the Nanjing region. King Haakon meets Theodore Roosevelt at Kristiania station in Norway. General Nelson A. Miles named to succeed James Claycoon as Port of New York surveyor.
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Tokugawa Iyesato
House of Peers
New York City
Chang-Sha
u-Nan
King and Roosevelt Tholmo
King Haakon
Mr Roosevelt
Puiiny
Norway
Christinia
Henry
Clarkson
Taft
Nelson I
New York
James 9. Claykoon
Earthquake Devastates Cartago Killing Hundreds in Costa Rica
A violent Costa Rican quake struck Cartago at 6 50 p m lasting about eighteen seconds burying hundreds. Early death tolls ranged from 500 to 800 with many injured and thousands homeless. Paraiso also suffered with nearly 100 fatalities. shelter, food and water shortages worsened conditions as San Jose delayed inauguration ceremonies due to fears.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Cartago
Carnegie Peace Palace
Canal Zone
Paraiso
Ricardo Jiminez
Explosion at Hull works kills fifteen and injures many
A magazine containing five tons of explosive detonated at the General Explosives Company plant near Hull. Fifteen people died and scores were injured while spectators watched a ball game. Damage rippled through Hull and Ottawa with collapsed homes, shattered windows, and downed trees. Names of several victims were reported among the casualties.
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Ottawa
General Explosives Company
Hull
Aigay
Robert Agh
Horace Anderson
Joseph Redard
John Blashfield
Rosalie
Yolandoé Carriere
Antoine Cervante
Theodore Gagne
Leonard Jardine
Jord Vand Laurin
Albert Leblanc
Louis McCann
William Sabaiin
French Socialists Gain in Second Ballot Seats
Paris reports France’s second ballots for 229 deputies finish quietly. Government 116 seats, Socialists 44, Right 36. Government loses 14 seats while Socialists gain. Castellane defeated for re election by Radical Republican Perchod. Jaures re elected as Socialist leader.
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Castellane
Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Count Boni de Castellano
Perchod
M. Jaures
Terror of New York City Criminals Byrnes Dead at 68
Thomas Byrnes former Superintendent of Police and detective bureau head died at his home 318 West Seventy seventh street at age sixty eight after more than two years of illness chronic indigestion. He left a fortune and was survived by his wife and several Byrnes family members. Dr Noah Knowles Davis of UVA era morale chair died at Charlottesville Virginia. Rear Admiral BD McCalla U S died of apoplexy at Santa Barbara California.
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New York City
Thomas Byrnes
Detective Bureau
West -Seventy-seventh Street
Mr. Byrnes
Charles A. Isetey
Frank Conville
George McDonald
Amy
Jessie Byrnes
Noah K. Davis
Noah Knowles Davis
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Va
McCalla
BD. 1
U.S
Santa Barbara
Cal
Royalty and politicians mingle at early 20th century events
The Kings of Denmark and Sweden watched aerial displays at Nice while Judge Grosseup in Chicago relates a lost letter of credit from Monte Carlo. Archbishop O Connell challenged President Roosevelt at Lowell. New York University accepts Chancellor MacCracken's resignation as Bishop Greer pledges funds for St John the Cathedral. Richard Croker hints at a return to New York politics, and Congress votes a monument for General Stewart at Midway Georgia.
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Sweden
Nice
Peter S Grosseup
Chicago
Monte Carlo
O'Connell
Roosevelt
Lowell
Mass
Prince Tsat Tao
China
Hile Royal Suite
New York City
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Corporation of New York University
MacCracken
Greer
St. John’s Cathedral
Richard Croker
America
Congress
Midway
General Stewart
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