Royals and dignitaries attend coronation reception
Guests included Prince and Princess Christian, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Princess Henry of Battenberg, crown princes and princesses from Romania and Sweden, and envoys from Japan, China, and the Vatican. Duchesses wore jewels including ropes of pearls while Whitelaw Reid represented the United States amid diplomatic scrutiny.
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Christian
Duchess of
Connaught
Henry of Battenberg
Romania
Aosta
Sweden
Japan
China
Vatican
Duchess of Marlborough
Constelor
Weather and political notes cross July reports in a busy session
The July 2 1903 issue blends a weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania with a long House and Senate session narrative. It notes showers Thursday and cool nights, then shifts to legislative floor actions, including conference reports, cadency of the marine hospital service bill, and other measures. It also cites market data from open and close sugar and copper rates and stock movements in New York and Brooklyn.
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Enate
Senn
Benatar Cockrel
Limporanes
Dil
Marine Hospital
Sersicg
Billy Moaly
Captain Christ
Richardson
New York
Lea
Brooklyn
Teactida
Sea Ata
Ohio
Chic
Western
Pactite
Southern
Tunnel Collapse Kills Several In Ohio Rail Work
Morning accident near Minceva on the Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling line collapsed a tunnel being opened for a cut of the railroad. Several workers were injured and lives were lost as the entire tunnel length settled onto the tracks.
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Ddinerva
Ohio
Lake Ele
Alliance and Wheeling
Minceva
Payment plan proposed for Friars lands
Governor Tat proposes payment for the Friars lands in three instalments. The note suggests the first instalment immediately, the second after three months, and the final third three months later. The note was reported by a Rome correspondent but has not yet been delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Rome
Tat
Strikes Threaten Midwest Rail Service Disruptions
Reports from Chicago indicate potential widespread rail stoppages as machinists and boiler makers threaten strikes. About 140 boiler makers on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway may join, with 100 workers at Garrett Indiana for the Baltimore and Ohio line also involved. Union machinists seek a ten percent wage hike and a nine hour day, amid broader labor actions across Western and Eastern railroads. In Newport, a bank security shortfall is noted at Merchant Bank, with cash losses likely though exact personal assets are unclear. Authorities report a laundry operator in Hudnovet arrest for alleged violent acts amid rising tensions and power struggles.
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Ramepers
Chicago
Middle West
Machtotats and
Boller Makers
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
A.ateke
Baltimore
Garrett
Ind
Bollermakerm
Union Paite
Mt ‘Olleriakern
Army Surgeon General Forwood Commissioned
Brief note reports General William H. Forwood was commissioned as surgeon general and inducted into the army. It also mentions British plans to demobilize South African forces, 7000 volunteers to return before regulars move. Includes banknote circulation, naval ship naming, steel trust earnings, and a joke at the Mint.
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William H. Forwood
South Africa
Louina
Connecticut
Tennessee
Washington
Paducah
Dubuque
Steel Trust Diretora
Jeommon
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Walt
Mr. Waltz
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Lowe
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the Prince of
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Cleveland
Fighting Ninth
United States Infantry
Fort Niagara
Madison Barracks
Champie Wee
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Wenere
Marion Murphy
Buffalo
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Ne Wee
Marion Murdy
Southampton
England
United States
Albany
Wales
Reid
London
Buckingham Palace
Whitelaw Reld
Mr. Reid
Horse Guards
Alexandra
Herarriage
Abe
Alesadie
Fae
Alexanputhic
Srard
Darude
Gxpres
Gold Coast
Lansdowne
Boston
Hill
John Mitchell
Saginaw
Saginaw, Mich
John Mitchel
United Mines Workers of America
Norfolk
Lord Panucetta
Virginia Capes
Gin
Elgin
Aurora
St. Charles
Tle
Caster Sherman
Little
Newport
Sherman
Charley Wee
Hudnovet
Marton
Rimer
Kotleane Chatterton
Edwine
Kowtique
Philadelphia Record
North Main Street
Pittston
Sven
Washburn Crosby
Mangan
Rio Coffee
Sheckles Cote
Lion Coffea
Juno
Windsor
Honey Creamery Builer
Sinoel
Bermuda
Quart Clark & Snover Tobacco
Brennan& Roberts
Comer Main
Thomas Streets
Eagle Hotel
Mangan’s Dry Goods and
Main Street
Mina
Ion Rene Galt
Maia
Evans Bros
South Main Street
Pittston, Pa
Notige
B.qarpenter
Iran
Gaot & Tigie
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