King Edward Crowned Amid London Celebration
London rejoiced as King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra were crowned with pomp and quiet dignity. Crowds roared their welcome, Roberts and Kitchener drew respect, and an anxious nation found relief after weeks of fear. In Westminster Abbey two poignant moments marked a ceremony of grandeur and human warmth.
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London
Howard VII
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
India
Victoria
Archishop
Canterbury
Gouch
Tramp Gang's Awful Deed Near Ball Lake and Helena
A Tribune special reports two brutal deaths on August 11. In Utah near Ball Lake a found body identified as John Mebonaki of Sindstone Minnesota shows a fatal head wound and signs of struggle. detectives suspect tramps killed him for robbery. In Montana near Chalk Bluff Elizabeth York of Spokane, driving with six sons, was dragged to death after her harness fouled, the horse exhausted, leaving a fearfully lacerated corpse. Posses search for killers continues.
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Ball Lake
Utah
the Tribune
Echo
John Mebonaki
Sindstone
Minn
Ah Union Pacific
McDonald
Helena
Mont
Elizabeth York
Spokane
Chalk Bluff
Butte
Bowen
Wheat Report From Northwest Markets
Wheat prices in Portland and Tacoma markets show limited movement with new and old crop bids. Portland-Walla Walla new 61 cents, old 63 cents. bluestem old 66 cents. Tacoma steady with bluestem 64 cents and club 63 cents.
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Portland
Wala Walla
Bluestem
Tacoma
Magnificent Jewels and Robes at Westminster Abbey Display
ALondon report notes a stunning display of jewels and robes at a Westminster Abbey ceremony. American ladies led the splendor with diamond tiaras, coronets, and pearl gowns, while the Queen and Princesses wore regal outfits in gold, velvet, and lace, highlighting a day of grand attire.
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Princess of Wales
Minerva
Remains of Harry Tracy Buried in Oregon Prison
The body of Harry Tracy arrived at the Oregon State Penitentiary at noon saturday after his sensational escape. The remains were identified by Superintendent Lee and prison authorities and laid to rest in the prison cemetery. The rifle of the dead convict was delivered to officials, and a viewing was held for inmates to discourage further disturbances. A reward dispute with Sheriff Gardner of Washington was arranged for a referee.
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Salem
Ore
Harry Tracy
Lanter
Smith
Straub
Creston
Wash
Lee
Jones
Gardner
Lincoln County
Washington
Insane Man in Oregon Slashes Arm and Throat
In Marshfield Oregon on August 11 Henry G Preger, driven by a personal crisis, severed the arteries in his right arm and opened a deep throat wound. He is reported to be dying from the injuries.
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Marshfield, Ore
Henry G. Preger
Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times News Review
A condensed weekly digest notes King Edward's coronation gift of Osborne House, a Kansas City windstorm, Walter A. Scott stabbed in Chicago, and the anthracite miners strike in week fourteen. Venezuela battles in Barcelona yield a rebel victory. U S building gains soar, and London honors Washington with a portrait unveiling. Holocaust of a San Angelo hotel fire claims seven lives. Arctic survivor Thomas Garland recounts a 1902 disaster.
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Public Ledger
Philadelphia Times
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Osborne House
Queen Victoria
Kansas City
Walter A. Scott
Chicago
Walter L. Stebbings
Mitchell
Shenandoah
Venezuela
Barcelona
Bermudese
Pendoza
Puerto Bravo
United States
Construction News
Seattle
Buffalo
N. Y
Los Angeles
New York City
Detroit
London
Joseph H. Choate
Washington
Free Masons
Earl of Warwick
Free Masons of
England
Choate
Harlem
Joseph
Mike” Tiernan
New York
Cuba
San Angelo
Texas
Landon
Edward Hendrick
Waco
Fowler
Houston
Schulimpeky
United States Authority
Robbery and showdown near Mayfield ends in deaths
On the Monterey highway near Mayfield two young men robbed multiple travelers, triggering a chase by a posse. In Stevens vicinity a gunfight erupted. one robber killed himself as lawmen closed in, the other captured. The pair, identified as George Tan and Williams, were about 22 years old, with Williams wanted on a battery charge.
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San Jose
Cal
Monterey
Menvale
Coyote
Gilroy
W. McKee
Roland
McKee
Stevens
San
E. F. Heples
Tracy
George Tan
Williams
Mayfield
Tan
Self
Roosevelt appoints Holmes to U S Supreme Court
Oyster Bay Aug 12 President Roosevelt named Oliver W dell Holmes chief justice of Massachusetts to succeed the ailing Justice Gray who resigns. Gray aged 74 suffered strokes and has not sat on the bench recently. Holmes, a Massachusetts native, is a renowned jurist and namesake of the poet Dr Holmes.
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Oyster Bay
Presid Roosevelt
Oliver W. Dell Holmes
Preme Court of
Massachusetts
Supreme Cou of the United States
Gray
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Arthur
Holmes
Mrustice Gray
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Justice Gray
Dr. Holmes
Climax of Ceremonies at King Edward’s Coronation
Describes the coronation moment when the crown was placed on King Edward's head. Electric lights illuminated the jewels as peeresses adjusted their cornetes, choirs sang God Save the King, and thousands erupted in joyful celebration unmatched even by Westminster Abbey.
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Edward
Alexandra
Westminster Abbey
Canterbury
Winchester
Westminster
London
Royal Revivences
Canadian Arch
Mansion House
Fugla
Unite Btates
Illinois
Chatham Yar
United Kingdom
India
C Deen
Sandrincham
King
Irish Lad Wins 615000 Saratoga Race At Finish
In Saratoga New York Irish Lad ridden by a sharp finish wins the great sweepstakes race against top two year olds. Mizzen was the favorite but unplaced. The event carried a wind value and added prize cups. Hermis narrowly takes the verse stakes as odds on favorite in a sensational stretch.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Mizzen
H. P. Whitney
H. D. Duryea
Hermis
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