Reid Hosts London Dinner For Hammond Envoy Honor
Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid gave a dinner and dance at Dorchester House in London in honor of John Hays Hammond Special American Envoy to the coronation. Attendees included eighty five guests seen by diplomats, statesmen, soldiers and social leaders from England and America. Ward, Reid’s son in law, and Mrs Reid greeted guests at the marble staircase as the reception followed a lengthy guest list of ministers ambassadors and aristocrats.
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Whitelaw Reid
Duke of Abercorn
Willian L. Ashmead Bartlett Bardett-Coutts
Bradley Martin
Cheylesmore
Dudley
J. Coleman Dreyton
Dufferin
Earl
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Grafford
Lord Hamilton of Dalzell
Lord Haldane
John Hubert Ward
John Jacob Astor
C. B. Alexander
Cavendish-Bentinck
Draper
Michael P. Grace
Gladys Grace
Lord Roberts
Duke
Duchess of
Third Boston thief caught in St Petersburg extradition planned
Harris Rothstein, wanted in Boston for a jewelry robbery, is under arrest in Dvinsk and will face extradition. He was chased by Boston Inspector Thomas Lynch and local officer Kuntsevich after a long pursuit from Wilna where he fled after previous arrests of Jacob Goldberg and Joseph Goldberg in New York for a $15 000 jewelry theft from S E Allian in Boston.
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Thomas Lynch
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Wilna
Rothstein
Jacob Goldberg
Joseph Goldberg
Coronation Rehearsal Highlights Abbey and Canadian Welcome
The June 9 rehearsal at Westminster Abbey trained key participants for the June 22 coronation of King George and Queen Mary. Crowns were pasteboard as the Archibishop of Canterbury led crownings and anointing steps. Canadian troops arriving in Liverpool were greeted with a welcoming parade by the Lord Mayor and crowds.
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St. Peter, Westminster
George
Archbishop of
Canterbury
King George
Queen Mary
Liverpool
Birkbeck Bank Suspends in London Market
The Birkbeck Bank in High Holborn suspended operations with total liabilities of 43.38 million dollars. Depositors gathered anxiously as directors stated most deposits are adequately secured, easing initial fears of a disaster and leaving Consols trading near yesterday’s close.
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the Stock Exchange
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High Holborn
London Pig Tin Closes at £222 in volatile market
London reports pig tin prices fluctuated. Cash rose to £233 intraday before selling pressure pulled the market back, closing weak but still £10 above yesterday's close.
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London
Raid on St. Petersburg Jews Sparks Outrage
Berlin reports that the Russian government has widened its anti Jewish drive to St. Petersburg raiding the homes of prominent Jews at night to check for unauthorized residents. The Jewish quarters show utmost indignation at the measures.
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NEW York Times
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Spain’s Morocco Move Faces Alarm Over Algeciras Pact
Premier Canalejas told the Chamber Spain will occupy Tetuan and El Arish to restore order in Morocco. Paris reports a French column clashed with Berber tribes near Mekines and Sultan’s brother Mulai El Zin was captured. France warns Spain against widening its zone as Germany notes Algeciras limits.
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Camorrist Witness Wavers in Neapolitan Trial Narrative
Cucci the Neapolitan barber again faced Judge Romano as the Camorra murder case involving 36 suspects continues. He had previously testified seeing a ring marked with G C seized by police, but today he hesitated and denied the sight amid threats of perjury prosecution.
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Berlin surprised by delayed successor to Dr. Hill
Special dispatch reports Berlin shocked by The New York Times claim that Taft chosen successor was rejected by the Kaiser. Hill plans to depart July 2, with embassy inquiries ongoing and no successor named. Hill met the Imperial Chancellor in a private audience amid rumors about candidates and religious concerns.
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