George V Crowned King of Great Britain Today
London reports a grand coronation as George V and Queen Mary are crowned in Westminster Abbey. Crowds surged through streets while vast processions and royal pageantry unfolded. observers noted scale exceeded every prior ceremony yet public enthusiasm appeared restrained. Police barriers and elite organization dominated the route as crowds gathered overnight.
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Most Trying Ordeal for Aged Archbishop
London June 32 The elaborate ceremonial proved more taxing for the aged Archbishop of Canterbury than for King George. Archbishop Temple at Edward VII's coronation displayed greater nervousness, almost misplacing the crown during the climax of the ceremony.
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Procession Fences Strain as Crowd Faints in Streets
Kitchener prioritizes uninterrupted procession over barrier safety as foot traffic halts at 9 30 am. Foreign envoys ride in the seventh carriage while crowds are crushed against buildings and an ambulance corps struggles to reach the fainting victims amid the press of spectators. Continued on Page Two.
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Royals From World Attend King George Coronation
Spectators at Westminster Abbey include nearly 1,000 foreign royals envoys ambassadors and representatives from India and other British possessions. Notable attendees include Crown Prince and Princess of Germany Archduke Karl Franz Josef Infante Fernando of Bavaria Duke d Aosta Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden Crown Prince of Denmark Crown Prince of Servia and many more with Whitelaw Reid and John Hays Hammond for the United States. Page Two continues with further lists of dignitaries from across Europe Africa and the colonies.
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Royal salute of big guns timed across empire
London June 22 royal salute of big guns followed King George's attestation. The signal came from a trumpet in a Westminster abbey gallery. An electric link to the post office flashed the moment across the British Isles and to distant possessions as operators relayed the news.
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King George Coronation Parade Draws Vast London Crowd
An immense crowd, possibly over one million, lined the Mall from Buckingham Palace to the Admiralty as King George's coronation procession sparked a grand military display. Spectators from all classes and nations waited from before midnight. traffic halted, police held crowds back, and guns from Hyde Park signaled the day’s events. Continued on Page Six.
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London Coronation Perfume Blends Myrrh Cinnamon Calamus
London June 22 The oil used to anoint King George at his coronation is described as a pure distillation from olives, scented with myrrh cinnamon calamus and spikenard. The preparation involved maceration with wheels to ensure clarity before the ceremony.
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Spectators Stands Mar Them Coronation Route
A London report notes that enormous spectators stands in front of churches spoiled the view of coronation pageantry. The raw boards replaced handsome church stalls and created a commercial impression. Proceeds from seat sales are alleged to largely benefit rectors rather than church coffers.
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Millions in Jewels Displayed at Coronation in Westminster Abbey
London June 22 Millions of dollars worth of jewels were displayed by royal guests at the coronation ceremonies. The Duchess of Westminster wore the handsomest coronet seen at Westminster Abbey with a dazzling $100000 design. Numerous duchesses and ladies wore crowns and tiaras of diamonds emeralds and pearls, each described with ornate detail, highlighting the wealth and variety of stones.
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