Coronation Plans for Nicholas II Impress Foreign Guests
Moscow May 17. The czars coronation program amid illness of czarevich will begin with Te Deum in Usponaky cathedral. The imperial procession visits Archangel and Blagoveshchenak, then to Alexandrinsky palace until May 27. Foreign ambassadors will be greeted, coronation date proclaimed, regalia moved, and a grand fete at Granovitala palace. The ceremony at the Cathedral of the Assumption features an imperial blessing, oaths, and anointing, with extensive rites, bells, and cannon. The Empress’s gown, Paris-made, costs about 200000 dollars and features pearls, diamonds, and gold work.
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Czarewitch
Usponaky
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Blagovestschenak
Alexandrinsky Palace
Extar
Czarina
Krom- UN Paige
Krom
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Kreditn
Granovitala
Kremlin
Orujeitiaia Place
Grand Theater
Hadyngly
Comte de Montebello
Dimmer
Imperial Palace
Prince Lichtenstein
Aurotio- Hungiman
Grand Duke Borgios
Kremily Palnet
Radolin
Abeccarina
Uspe
Russia
To Daum
Ezaroviteh
Bella Ring
Kelit
Novgorod
Archangela
Annunciation
Carina
Evar
St Andrew the Apostle
Paris
Flowers and Plants Symbolic Meanings Across Regions
The text lists flowers and plants with their symbolic meanings across countries and cultures. It notes the peach blossom, horse chestnut, honeysuckle, daisy, box, calla lily, primrose, arbor vitae, china aster, oat plant, resurrection, myrtle, pink, lotus, and other plant symbols, linking them to concepts like beauty, constancy, memory, love, affection, and farewell. Some phrases are garbled or archaic in spelling.
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England
Italy
Spain
France
India
Easland
Scotland
Coronation Attire and Diplomatic Prep Across Europe
A fragmentary report describes czarist coronation fashion with an emerald satin gown, silver brocade mantle, and lace veil for the czarina, plus a military uniform for the czar. It notes France courting favor with lavish Parisian gifts, Russia seeking religious liberty, and envoys Li Hung Chang and Yamagata incoming. General McCook represents the United States amid palace preparations and international interest.
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Europe
France
Montenello
St. Petersburg
Catte Blanche
Russia
Germany
Austida
Moscow
Czarina
Victoria
Czur
Li Hung Chang
China
Yamagata
General McCook
Preadent Clevelanyt
United States
Cis
No Collusion Delusion in Old Texas Court Room
A Texas court case quotes a defendant denying collusion with a prisoner. The exchange features dialect and rhetorical questions as the judge clarifies the term while the defendant argues he never conspired to gain profits. The fragmentary transcript reflects courtroom rhetoric and regional speech.
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Hull
Jetee
Texas
Kentucky advances in the new woman line in Richmond brick mason era
In Richmond a notable woman brick and stone mason operates amid a changing local scene. Mrs. Rhoda Cox, a robust White woman, shears her own sheep when no man is available to assist. The piece hints men must hustle to keep jobs.
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Kennucky
Agigshorhood
Richmond
Rhoda Cox
A Hero at Rest Sketch of Conger Full of Honors
A veteran dies peacefully with family by his side in the final hours. The piece honors a life of service, noting a sudden decline and a grievous surprise. Wife and children share in the solemn vigil as the veteran rests.
Death of Gen Lucius Wadrohild Shocks Madison Crowd
Madison Wis May 24 Gen Lucius Wadrohild died peacefully after a long illness traced to grippe. The veteran officer, born Dec 27 1831 in Ohio, rose from clerk to brigadier general, serving with gallantry in the Civil War and leaving a nation mindful of his steadfast service. His family, including granddaughter and daughter in New York, received widespread condolences as sorrow spread across the country.
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Wis
Lucius Wadrohild
Cordilion
Gen
Fairchild
Ia Grippe
Bat
Seldon Bacon
New Yorkells
California
Falroboud
Kent
Portage County
Ohio
Cassius Falroilid
New York
Sallie (Blair) Fairchild
Cleveland
Wiesonsie
Academy of
Twinsburg
Carrol College
Waukess
Wisconsin
Plains
Wairahild
Dane County
Wisconsin statesman and general Fairchild obituary notes
The piece chronicles Gen Fairchild a Wisconsin governor and diplomat with Civil War service at Gettysburg where a left arm was shattered and amputated. It covers his 1865 nomination as secretary of state, terms as governor, consular posts including Liverpool Livernico Paris and Spain, roles in the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion, and service to state institutions. It ends with family details including wife three children and siblings.
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Gettysburg
Seminary ‘Bil
Union Convention of
Wisconsin
University At
United States
Liverpool
Hhis
Livarnico
Che
Paris
Spain
Janes Ruseel Lowel
Grand Army of the Republic
Palicatd
San F Jaancisco
Gen
Fairchild
The
Loyal Legion
State ‘University
Gen. Fairchild
McKinley
Charléa M. Morris
Caryl Fairchild
Madigan
Seldon Bacon
New
Charles Fairchild
Boston
Sara Fairchild Conover
Mansfield Meets Diplomat Richard Mansfeld in Spokane Standoff
The San Francisco Examiner recounts Mansfield’s tense Spokane engagement with Jack Quinn, a veteran scene manager once linked to Booth and McCullough. A clash over noisy stagehands ends with Mansfield severing casual contact, speaking only when necessary.
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Richard Mansfeld
Thas
Spokane
Wis
Thera
Avi Jack Quinn
Booth
McCullough
Jack
Mansfield
Macsfield
Qian
Rishard
Quinn
San Francisco Examiner
District Attorney Purcell Prosecutes Trio Over Literary Deception
District attorney Purcell charged two men with hoaxing a London trader and Sir Walter Scott by presenting a vended can. Catherine Sinclair, the accused author, known for popular works including Holiday House now reissued by Blackie, had earlier met Scott at Abbotsford. She publicly acknowledged authoring Waverley novels in a notable incident involving a small engraving of Scott and a thin muslin veil with the inscription The Unknowns.
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Purcell
London
Walter Scott
Catherine Sinclair
Holiday House
Blackie
Abbotsford
Waverly
Sir Walter
Broken Friendship Sparks Silent Rift Over Photos
A brief notice reports a rift between two locals after an unpaid photographer accused of taking amateur pictures last summer led to estrangement. The speaker laments the silence and seeks understanding of the matter.
Will of Andrew Wesley Kent Becomes Testimony in New York
A short will offered at the surrogate’s office in New York is attributed to lawyer Andrew Wesley Kent. The document, read aloud, bequeaths all in Kent’s estate to his wife with executrix appointment and revocation of prior wills. The record notes assets of $159,000 and $400,000 in abilities.
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New York
Andrew Wesley Kent
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