King George the Fifth Elevated to English Throne
The death of his father last night elevates George to the throne and he took the oath of office before the Privy Council today.
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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
3
The death of his father last night elevates George to the throne and he took the oath of office before the Privy Council today.
King Edward VII died at 11:45 p.m. after a ten day illness. Prince George of Wales succeeds to the throne and is proclaimed king after a royal ceremony at Saint James Palace. Ambassadors, royals, and officials react as mourning begins across Britain and allied nations.
Biographical sketch of Edward VII born 1841 at Buckingham Palace. Details include titles, education, travels, marriage to Alexandra, children, and notable events. Highlights his role as Prince of Wales, later king, and his influence in politics, society, Freemasonry, and the royal household. Notes on character, reforms, and family life at Sandringham.
Chicago May 4 Representative Do A White testified as the first witness in the grand jury probe into a charge he took money to vote for Senator Lorimer. Several other legislators are to be called and rumors from St Louis claim one has squealed. Twenty five people have been summoned to testify.
Dr H F Ratte announced by telegram that a 160 acre site four miles south of Custer has been bought for 3500 and paid for. The state board of charities in Omaha is negotiating with Burlington to build a spur from the main line. Construction will start soon with 200000 feet of lumber already contracted. The hospital stems from a bill Ratte sponsored in the last legislature.
Mrs Catherine Waugh McCullough leads a plan to mobilize women across Illinois. Automobiles will cover three towns daily in designated districts, delivering speeches singing songs and distributing suffrage literature to rally support before the legislature.
Washington May 4 Judge Henry Clay Caldwell former presid ing judge of the United States circuit court of appeals for the eighth circuit says judges make hundreds of mistakes in deciding the law whereas juries err in deciding facts He cites erroneous or inconsistent instructions as a common cause He favors trial by judge and jury as superior and warns against expanding injunctions undermining trial by jury and conceding state police power through judicial discretion.
Chicago reports Gray Indiana will build the largest inland harbor in the world at its docks. The structure will span a mile and is planned once a favorable special bill in Congress is passed.
Aomori, Japan, reports a massive blaze on May 8 destroying 7 000 buildings. Hundreds burned or missing as 90 percent of the city lies in ruins after a 2 AM fire. Appeals for help are being issued amid unknown origins.
Washington May 4 Cabinet officials and others are chagrined over the emasculation of the administration railroad bill. Attorney General Wickersham is angry at Senator A B Cummins of Iowa who secured removal of the feature most annoying to the president. Taft at St Louis declared he would have a good bill or none.
Washington May 4 The census office unofficially estimates the United States population at 91 424 428 an increase of 151 121 036 over the 1900 census.
Washington May 4 Thirty days for debate is the prophecy of senate leaders on the Taft-like bill. The physical valuation of the railroads if worted in the bill will provoke the debate. It is recommended by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Helena hosts the 26th annual Montana G A R department encampment as ex Governor Van Sant of Minnesota arrives as commander in chief. The three day gathering draws veterans to the capital city.
Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G A B, and other organizations conferred with veterans as they held their annual sessions in the city.
Canton reports the fiftieth anniversary of Augustana college to be celebrated on Tuesday May 31 1910. The United Church and its schools will participate through representatives to help honor the milestone in the college's history.
President Taft arrived in St Louis and breakfasted with the Commercial Club. He plans to attend two league baseball games and later dine with the Traffic Club after a city drive.
Alfred H. Law editor of the New Era is dying after being shot by J Norman Davis who then killed himself. Davis was said to have tampered with the water system and the shooting stemmed from a quarrel over a story Law printed.
Delegates and many visitors from across the state attend the eleventh annual meeting of the Illinois Congress of Mothers in Rockford May 4. The program includes discussions on the physical mental and moral welfare of the child by numerous well known men and women.
Dr. J. B. Seagley a leading South Dakota physician died at his home from heart trouble. He was suddenly affected while doing chores and died in great agony after about an hour and a half.
Tommie Hall a well known Belle Fourche resident died at home after a blood poisoning infection from a scratched finger. He had recently helped a neighbor with machinery and fell ill with symptoms like mumps while on a street visit. A friend found him dead in bed early Wednesday, with his body still warm.
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