Royal bridesmaids at King Edward VII wedding details
A royal wedding account describes the selection and roles of bridesmaids for a princess, their strict dress code in white or cream, and the duties from the kiss to escorting the bride to the carriage. It notes the eight peer daughters chosen, the bouquets, and the customary rewards for service. It also mentions the absence of bridesmaids at a previous royal wedding and the preservation of royal traditions.
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Fife
Mary Cecil
Balihuryr
Aeelothnee
Hoya
Porttman Square
Dhess
Royal Windeemaeld
Tully Betine
Cimunberlain
Jo Ie Houma
Frogmure
Edward Teu
Wight
Thome
Alecandra
Victoria Scott
Duke of
Buccleuch
Victoria Plowerd
Orange
Mary
Uride
Hoyat
Privy Council
Almeric Fitzroy
Klc.b
Village Life in English History and Its Fading Traditions
The piece cites H Belloc and Sir Randall Bandolt, arguing English village life preserves enduring virtues while economic shifts erode them. It urges readers to value practical skills and local culture over broader political or poetic trends, warning against disdain for rural life.
Return of the Bengali Nobel Laureate to England
The Bengal poet Rabindranath Tagore, winner of the Nobel prize, returns to England and discusses experiences with British hosts. He notes cultural gaps among some Indians abroad, reflects on English reception, and urges fuller Indian news coverage in London papers.
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Rebledranaih Tagore
England
Mae
India
Tagore
Indiana
Qindla
London
Indi
Howe
Burdwan
Chong
Prem
Ky & Motorcar
Ane Mote
France
Englehaven
Inca
Wireless Telegraphy Saves Hundreds In Sea Disaster
Reports from London praise Marconi as wireless devices saved hundreds when the Volturna disaster struck. Newspapers cite the technology as a modern marvel enabling ship crews and passengers to survive, with thousands of vessels now fitted and growing reliance on wireless across sea travel.
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Voltuimea
Ecores
London
Daily
Teleeramhc
Arthur Rapurgesa
Cir
Abufaela
Triumph Marcon
Greece
Marcon
Joffrey Lionoa
Volturna
Mr. Isaacs
Evening Standard
Britley
Globe
Republic
Atlantic
Lover's Quaint Revenge On Eve Of Marriage
On the eve of his marriage a young man M Muay planned revenge by posting his rival's love letters on the fiances wall. A crowd gathered to read them until family friends arrived. the father washed away the letters with a brush and hot water while the brother pursued the suitor. The mother questions keeping such a man.
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M. Muay
M. Muny
Beauty in Stock Yards Chicago Visit by Gertrude Atherton
Gertrude Atherton tours Chicago stock yards with S. Suleberger, describing vast rooms, colorful displays, and contrasting scenes from the floral beauty of frozen hams to the heavy dull work of butchers. She notes a practical, orderly worker mood, a physician on site, and workers’ pride in their craft, with many foreign-born employees seeking better opportunities after learning English.
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Gertrude Atherton
Ieee
Howe
Chicago
Fr. I. Suleberger
Suleterper
Noor Teneath
Tomlin
Mowan
Witte
Steckyerda
Miiken Lecetor
MP proposes shorter prison terms for fine default
Mr M Kena plans to introduce a bill to allow time or instalment payments when fines cannot be paid, arguing imprisonment harms reform. He cites national data showing about 161000 people were imprisoned last year for offences, over half for nonpayment.
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M' Kena
House of Commons
Pontnewynydd
Ife
Eewure
HU Ewan
Rufus Isaacs Romantic Career and Lord Alverstone
A historical tribute piece traces Rufus Isaacs and Lord Alverstone with emphasis on a long career in law and public service. It notes Isaacs as a broker turned lawyer and highlights Alverstone’s respected tenure as Lord Chief Justice of England and his impact on the Bar and public life.
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Alverstone
Hofes Feomes
England
London
Bardehig
Sir John Simon Crowned New Attorney General
Allsebrook Simon rises as Britain’s Attorney General at 40 after a career at the Bar marked by speed and success. From Fettes to Wadham Oxford, he balances law brilliance with Liberal politics, shaping a life of plain living and high thinking. He remains a central figure for the party in Manchester and national debates.
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King
Oxford
Felloc
Hirst
Lawrence Hammend
Bun Gome
Wea
Englinh
Walthamstow
Sir John
Manchester
John
Winchester
John Simon Wrepa
AL Fettes College
Lewson
House of Commons
Chinese president’s sons recruit tutor for Pekin palace
Rev Arthur Sowerby, long linked with missionary work in Shane, named tutor to the Chinese president’s son at the Chung Hua palace. He will relocate to Pekin to fulfill duties, with a literary role possible. Yuan Shih Mai’s three sons study at a Cheltenham college.
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Arthur Sowerby
Shane
Tivin Shih-hal
Pekin
Sowerby
Yuan Shih Mai
Cheltenham
Social service call links nobility and public schools
A Times letter outlines a broad campaign in London and other cities to promote social service through national and local education groups. It lists prominent promoters including Archbishops, bishops, nobility, and education leaders, urging widespread civic action and personal service among educated classes.
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Duke of Trewshire
Selborne
Lonehorn
London
Atuwt
Ragland
Apenkern
Mishops Et Onder
Orminaphaer
Petrone Mbndentor
Forean Afvaire
Magh Ceel
Gort Henry Cavendiah- Henrick
W. J. Plomwell
Devonshire and
Portland
Sallatury
Lom Bethorns
Duke of Devonshire
Counterpal
Cire
Prietol
Exeter
Liverpoot
Manchester
United Kingdom
Schowla
Adda
The Making of the Future by Rev. Morgan Gibbon
Rev Morgan Gibbon of Stamford addressed the Congregational Union in Southend on The Making of the Future. He urged a youthful simple church, warned against church overreach, and urged cooperation with other Christian groups without amalgamation. He urged lay leadership and church ethics amid worker struggles.
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Morgan Gibbon
Stamford
Congregational Union
Southend
England
Church of England
Ti Won
Baron von Hugel
Europe
North America
Mrs Thaws Appeal Seeks U S Government Intervention
A request from Mrs Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw's mother urged U S action on behalf of her son. Polk Bowleto rto the State Department found Thaw had not been deprived of rights by his deportation from Canada. The Toronto censor sought to bar Nesbitt Thaw from performances, while immigration officials said her appearance could not be prevented.
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Ing
Harry K. Thaw
United States
Polk
Bo- Weltor
State Department
Thaw
Canada
Toronto
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Range of Science and the Hundred New Powers
The article argues science has become the premier industry influencing all sectors. It celebrates modern invention from engines and telegraphs to medicine and agriculture, and urges nations to improve scientific education, organization, and international collaboration to sustain progress and national strength.
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John Murrayh
Ronald
Ooff
AlenieTteam
Greece
Rome
Fone
Weille Farkan
Jenrat
Actence
Weleare
Angel Theme at Rural Wedding Described in Odd Speech
A garbled narrative depicts a country wedding ceremony with a temperate crowd and a man requesting a paltry sum from a grocer head. A girl and mother discuss the angelic bride and a looming blessing as guests attend a modest feast and ceremony.
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