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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
3
A humorous piece recounts Jagger's failed burglar trap scheme in which a trapdoor cellar plan backfires. Burglars descend into the cellar during a surprise party, causing chaos and legal trouble, ending with Jagger’s acquittal amid community outrage and moral commentary.
Malachi Polon debuski was carrying a keg on Third Avenue when the keg edge severed his index finger. A policeman offered medical help but the man refused due to language barriers. He picked up the finger, threw it away, and walked off with his keg.
The Polish settlement report notes officer McElroy collected a finger and kept it at his residence. The fragment implies a crime scene follow up or disposal but details are sparse. No further context provided about investigation or victim.
A quoted exchange features a candidate claiming state support while a friend warns voters may refuse. A historical note cites 3,914 duels recorded in Italy between 1879 and 1599, alongside an average oil yield of 20 tons from a large whale.
The June 26 coronation of Edward VII is described as a grand national event with preparations across government and society. The ceremony includes the archbishop of Canterbury, the crown with a jeweled orb and cross, and the peers responding with coronets as the nation shouts God save the King.
The passage lists monarchs from Richard II to Queen Victoria and notes Edward VII born November 9 and ascended January 22, 1901. It mentions his marriage to Princess Alexandra of Denmark on March 10, 1863 and their eldest son George Frederick born 1865 who married Princess May of Teck in 1893. It also names their other living children Louise Victoria duchess of Fife and Princesses Charles of Denmark and Victoria Alexandra.
During homage medals are thrown to the choir occupants as the king receives the sacrament. The queen will be crowned with four peeresses bearing a ceremonial pelt, the archbishop of York placing the crown while a scepter, ivory rod, and dove are given. Queen Alexandra’s crown suits William III’s design with pearls sapphires and diamonds.
The 1900s style article describes a 14 mile royal procession through London heading from the Strand to Fleet Street with the lord mayor at Temple Bar serving ancient ceremonial roles. The event will honor the king and queen along with foreign princes and potentates attracting 5 000 000 residents with a state ride through main streets.
The article outlines the coronation service amended by the king, including procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, royal anointing, oath, investiture, homage, and the crown placing. It notes the crowd chants, bells, cannon, and the cutting of the first sod for the Victoria memorial, with Edward presiding and foreign royals present.
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