Proclamation of George V King in London Scene
London May 10 crowds gather as George V is proclaimed king of the United Kingdom and realms. Heralds read the proclamation from St James Palace balcony as crowds sing God Save the King and royal salutes echo across the square. The king and Queen Mary appear at Marlborough House window before the procession heads to Charing Cross. Funeral date for King Edward set for May 20.
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London
George V
United Republic of
Great Britain
Ireland
Indiana
St. James’ Palace
Duke of Norfolk
England
Alfred Scott Scott-Gatty
Sir Alfred
Coldstream Guards
God Save
King
Marlborough House
Sir Alfred Scott Scott Gatty
Queen Mary
Charing Cross
Edward
Memorial Service Planned for King Edward in Washington
The state department plans a memorial service in Washington within days for King Edward with President Taft likely to attend. Services may be held on May 20 alongside King Edward's funeral, date of which is not yet confirmed. A special ambassador to attend the funeral may be appointed, with Col. Roosevelt’s possible selection tied to the May 20 election.
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Washington
State Department
King Edward
Taft
Col
Roosevelt
Engine blocks RI line near Fairfield Grove plant
A passenger engine on the Rock Island derailed near the Fairfield Grove and Mitten Company plant, blocking the line for about four hours. The train No. 1, due at 6 02 am, broke down at Brighton and was moved to Eldon by a freight engine. The derailed pilot disabled the engine, causing long delays while nearby restaurants served stranded passengers. track clearance followed around 12 30 pm.
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Rock Island
Fairfield Grove and Mitten Company
Brighton
Eldon
Purchaser Benefits From Bananas Priced By Weight
The article explains weight pricing favors buyers over grocers for large bananas. Medium and small bananas may cost more or less by the pound, with recent pricing showing three for six cents by weight versus two for a nickel previously.
Miss Helen Bean Selected for Lennox College English Chair
Miss Helen Bean of this city is elected to the chair of English at Lennox College in Hopkinton Iowa. She is currently principal of the Wingfield High School and a Parsons College graduate class of 1905. The Winfield Beacon notes the surprise of the appointment and her bright rise as a noted educator.
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Helen Bean
Lennox College
Hopkinton
Iowa
Miss Bean
Wingfield
Parsons College
Winfield Beacon
Jose
Baby birth notes and illnesses in local families
Mr and Mrs Frank Booth welcome a baby boy. Mr and Mrs T P Dubois visited David Hedge’s home. Ed Neiswanger welcomes a baby girl. The Kennedy child is seriously ill. Mrs Housholm visiting Ion is ill. Mr and Mrs Joe Shelton and Miss Mae called at Neiswanger home Sunday.
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Frank. Booth
T.P. DuBois
David Hedge
April History of Jefferson County 1910
The April history notes it as a disastrous month for the region’s fruit crop with mild early days followed by a snow and freezing spell on the 16th, a four day blizzard to the 22nd, and then milder weather. It records local events including consolidation votes in Blackhawk township, armory funding for Co. M I N G, multiple golden wedding anniversaries, marriages in Portsmouth and Pleasant Plain, and several deaths and obituaries. It also mentions notable births of public interest and a monthly contribution from the Historical Society.
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Jefferson County
Blackhawk Township
John Linder
Seventeenth
Iowa Infantry
Co. K
Spielman
Germanville
Couty
Eric Corey
Louise Johnson-Corey
Corey
Salina
Portsmouth
Iowa
Otto Fritz
Walnut Township
Rose Weir
Pleasant Plain
Joseph T. Kurtz
Vermica Fritz
William A. Woodside
Woodside
George A. Campbell
Campbell
Ninth
Iowa Cavalry
Cathine Bevier Nimmons-Light
Light
George W. Reed
Mr. Reed
Samuel Courtney
Mr. Courtney
Historical Society
Iowa Journal of History and
Death of James Birt Saddens Center Community
The Center community mourns the death of James Birt after a period of illness. The widow and children receive sincere sympathy. Local residents William Dubois and C. E. Kruger spent Monday at the county farm while other neighbors like Marcey Nelson and Paul Fisher visited the Dubois home. Farmers report planting over after a freeze as much of the crop rot appears to be in the ground. John Lewis and wife visited Henry Waters on Bun day with additional visits from Harry Smith to Will Hudg on Tuesday.
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James Birt
Birt
William Dubois
C. E. Kruger
Marcey Nelson
Paul Fisher
Wm. Dubois
John Lewis
Henry Waters
Harry Smith
Will. Hudgel
Iowa State Dental Society Elects Officers at Des Moines Convention
The forty eighth annual Iowa State Dental Society meeting closed in Des Moines with record attendance. Officers elected include President R H Volland Iowa City Vice President George Miller Des Moines and Treasurer Frank Fourt Fairfield. The society moved to bring the 1912 national convention to Des Moines to observe the semi centennial of the Iowa association with delegates from all states invited. Des Moines was named as 1911 state convention host.
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Iowa State Dental Society
Des Moines
R. H. Volland
Iowa City
George Miller
Frank Fourt
Fairfield
Iowa Dental Society
Iowa Association
Iowa
National Dental Association
Ottumwa Packers Not Closing Plant in Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa May 7 there will be no interruption to the operation of John Morrell & Co plant planners say slaughtering will continue as usual. Council votes to reduce the plant’s tax assessment from 675000 to 450000 to keep the plant from leaving Ottumwa. A letter from the company cites hostile policy and higher assessments as factors. Eddyville Illinois offers land and tax relief to attract Morrell plant relocation.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
T. D. Foster
John Morrell & Co
Board of Supervisors
Wapello County
Packing House
Eddyville
Ill
Morrell Packing Plant
Conservatory vocal course offered by Miss Florence Glenn
Miss Florence Glenn of the Parsons Conservatory of Music will give a seven week vocal course this summer beginning June 1. Tuition 10.00. All desiring to enter please phone No. 2130 as soon as possible. 1148 Pike Rocks EA
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Florence Glenn
Parsons Conservatory of Music
Man Jailed Twice After Short Vacation Ends in Theft
Mike Scannell, released from county jail after ten days for drunkenness, wandered to Ball building and took a pair of Cohn and Conway shoes. He planned to flee on a Rock Island train but was picked up by Officer Shan Campbell near the wagon factory and returned to jail on a more serious charge.
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Mike Scannell
Cohn and Conway
Scannell
Rock Island
Shan Campbell
Monmouth College Defeats Parsons College 9 to 4
Monmouth College beat Parsons College 9 to 4 in yesterday's game in Monmouth. The scoring details show Monmouth's offense, with Parsons struggling to respond. Batteries were Nester Russell and Fuller for Monmouth while Boies and Griffith pitched for Parsons.
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Monmouth
Dll
Monmouth College
Parsons College
Parsons
Nester
Russell
Fuller
Boies
Griffith
Foley’s Honey and Tar Advertised as Safe for Children
For over 30 years Foley's Honey and Tar has been a trusted remedy for throat chest and lungs. The ad warns against substitutes and notes the yellow package is genuine from L. 8. Bradshaw Co.
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Foley
L. 8
Bradshaw Co
Fairfield Census Enumerators Near Complete Task
Fairfield's census enumerators have nearly finished gathering information. Neighbors overlooked in the count may contact enumerators S. A. Power or John F. Loehr or call the Daily Journal to help ensure everyone is counted.
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Fairfield
S. A.power
John F. Loehr
Daily Journal
Norwegian Poet Bjornson Dies in Paris
Paris report says Bjornstjerne Bjornson, renowned Norwegian poet dramatist and novelist, has died. Born December 7 1832 at Kvikne Norway his death is announced from Paris with tributes from literary circles.
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Paris
Bjornstjerne Bjornson
Kvikne
Norway
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April History
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Ottumwa Packers
Zephyr
Kansas
Bowersock
Kaw
Bowersock Mills and Power Co
Lawrence, Kansas
Turner & CO
D. M. Fishel & CO
Batavia IA
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