Royal Funeral Procession for Edward VII Draws Global Dignitaries
London witnessed a grand state funeral with nine sovereigns, foreign representatives, and royal families in attendance. Theodore Roosevelt rode in uniform as American ambassador while two young princes, Albert and Henry, walked among the crowd. Royal mourners and military display filled the streets as the gun carriage carried Edward VII’s body to St. George's Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Edward VII
St. George's Chapel
Windsor Castle
Edward IV
Henrys
Charles I
Georges
William IV
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Hall
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Britain
France
Teddy
America
Mr. Roosevelt
M. Pichon
Roosevelt
George
Prince Albert
Great Britain
Prince Henry
Europe
Monarchs Gather For King Edward VII's Funeral Procession
European rulers attended or were represented at the royal funeral of King Edward VII. Present in person or by proxy were Emperor William II of Germany, King Frederick VII of Denmark, King Haakon VII of Norway, King Alfonso XIII of Spain, King Albert of Belgium, King George of Greece, and King Manuel II of Portugal. The czar of Russia was represented by Grand Duke Michael, and Archduke Ferdinand stood for Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. The Duke of Aosta represented Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
William II
Germany
Frederick VII
Denmark
Haakon VII
Norway
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Albert
Belgium
George
Greece
Manuel II
Portugal
Patricia
Duke of Connaught
Russia
Marie Feodorigna
Alexandra
Grand Duke
Michael
Emperor Franz Joseph of
Austria
Archduke Ferdinand
Duke of
Aosta
Italy
Balloon Centennial Flight Sets 450 Mile Record
The balloon Centennial piloted by Captain H. H. Honeywell with William F. Assman departed St. Louis and landed near Shiloh ten miles north of Ionia after twenty two hours aloft. It crossed Lake Michigan from Kenosha Wisconsin and traveled 450 miles before a calm over central Michigan halted progress toward New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ionia
Mich
Centennial
H. H. Honeywell
William Ff. Assman
St. Louis
Shiloh
Lake Michigan
Kenosha
Wis
New England
Michigan
Socialists Change Creed at Chicago Congress
At a Chicago congress the Socialist Party altered its pledge wording from opposing all property forms to opposing the capitalist class, sparking a heated debate before a 3 to 38 vote. Other items note Minnie Maddern Fiske protesting Theodore Roosevelt, a state schools address by Gardner on industrial training, George W. Coleman’s $309,000 bank looting sentence, and Dr. Wasson resigning to fight temperance with moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
Chicago
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Theodore Roosevelt
B. 4. Gardner
Lockanosset Space
St. Louis
George W. Coleman
National City Bank
Cambridge
Mass
Greenfield
Haile
United States District Court
Boston
Brittain Named for Georgia State School Chief Job
Governor Brown offers Fulton county school commissioner M. L. Brittain the position of state school commission opening after Jere M. Pound resigns. Brittain, Emory graduate and longtime Fulton schools head, would serve until the October state election or Pound’s term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Brown
State School Commission
Jere M. Pound
M. Brittain
Fulton County
Brittain
Pound
Gordon Institute
Emory College
Georgia
Shorter College
Georgia Peaches Expected 4 061 Cars Marketed In 1910
Macon and Juliette reports show Georgia peach growers poised for a large, high quality crop. Early shipments reach Atlanta at $3 per crate as neighboring states face failures, promising a national supply from Georgia this spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia
Atlanta
South
Juliette
A Georgia Bulletin Warns Against Damaged Corn Feed
Department of Agriculture circular warns merchants and dealers statewide to inspect corn for pellagra risk in cattle. Commissioner T G Hudson urges adherence to Georgia grades No 2 and No 3 moisture limits to prevent heating and spoilage in stored grain and protect livestock and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Atlanta
State Department of Agriculture
T. G. Hudson
Department
Georgia
Hudson
Halley’s Comet Passes Earth Tail at Yerkes Observatory
Earth witnessed Halley’s Comet passing through its tail with perfect atmospheric conditions at Yerkes Observatory. Researchers captured photographs of unusual value, documenting the rare celestial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Yerkes Observatory
Comet Saga Spreads Across Towns With Panic and Awe
Reports from Talladega Atlanta and San Juan describe crowds leaving churches gazing at Halley’s comet while a local girl Ruth Jordan dies suddenly in Alabama. Yerkes Observatory experts debate sun spectra as storms and auroras follow the celestial visitor. In Topeka and Brazil miners and workers react with fear and financial disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talladega
Ala
Ruth Jordan
Milton Hughes
Ashland
Talladega County
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Halley
Yerkere
E. L B. Frost
E. B. Barnard
Atlanta
Topeka
Kans
Shawnee
Shawnee Fire Insurance Company
Harry Morgan
J. W. Going
Brazil
Ind
San Juan
Porto Rico
Shoes and Dry Goods Exclusive Articles Promised
Local shop highlights exclusive lines in shoes and dry goods and offers a guarantee to deliver on promises. The note lists a few items handled exclusively by the store to attract customers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
King Edward
Sordon Institute
M. L. Brittain
Milwaukee
B. R. Meaders & Sons
M. ‘Born
Queen of
International Stock Food Co
Ats
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!