Coronation of King Edward VIII Draws World Attention
London observers describe the coronation of Edward VIII as orderly and moving amid renewed public relief after his prior danger. Notable moments include the Archbishop of Canterbury nearly failing to read and the king's supportive handling of the archbishop, followed by a tender kiss to the Prince of Wales.
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Ireland
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Canterbury
Coronation Parade Draws Loud Crowds Along Mall
The crowd along the Mall and Westminster Abbey cheered the royal party with the Duke of Connaught inspecting military arrangements from an automobile. The King and Queen appeared in state at the Abbey as processions moved, the monarchs receiving unprecedented ovation. Prince Henry of Prussia sat in the final carriage amid festive display and audience reaction.
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Prince Chen Arrives in New York With Imperial Welcome
Prince T’sai Chen eldest son of Prince Ching arrives aboard the St Paul in New York greeted by state department and city officials. He wears the yellow court jacket and silk robe and thanks Americans through an interpreter while expressing interest in US treaty talks and the abolition of the Minsk tax. He plans a Monday departure after lunch with President Roosevelt.
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James TB. Reynolds
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Rochester
N. Y
Columbian School of Comparative Jurisprudence
Washington
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Europe
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Mexico City
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Prince Henry
Juliet Packer
Williamsport
American passenger driven to asylum after London automobile episode
D H Fanning of New York, aboard the Friedrich der Grosse, arrived in London and was placed in St. Giles infirmary under the wandering lunatic act. He proclaimed he was a savior, drove into the Hotel Cecil courtyard, threatened pedestrians, and later wandered with a British soldier before ending up penniless at the hotel.
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Cecil
King's Condition Improves After Coronation Day
The king underwent the coronation ceremony safely and is described as perfectly well with little fatigue. He had a good night and his condition is satisfactory. no further bulletin will be issued. King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended divine service at the chapel royal and were cheered as they returned to Buckingham Palace.
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Tragedy Follows Lover's Quarrel in Allentown
An exclusive wire report from The Associated Proas states during a quarrel at a woman’s home in Allentown on August day Harry Weston shot Bertha T Brown then killed himself. Bertha suffered a left temple wound with bullet exit through the brain and a right cheek wound while Watson is hurt at the canal area and is expected to recover. The woman is Rob L Brown’s wife but was not living with him.
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Victorious Salnave threatens Cape Haytien as Firminists advance
General Albert Salnave’s forces claim a decisive defeat of General Alexis Nord’s army at Limbe and march toward Cape Haytien. The US gunboat Machias under Commander McCrea is deployed to protect foreigners while tensions rise amid Firminist and Fouchardist clashes across Haiti, with attacks on Petit-Goave and shifting provisional governments.
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Terrific Storm Unnerves Trenton. Buildings Unroofed
A severe cyclone-like storm hits Trenton around 6 PM damaging about twenty residences and unroofing a lumber yard shed and part of Crescent pottery. Electric lights and trolley service fail as wires are torn down. four inches of rain in two hours floods streets and inlets back up. No injuries reported. damage estimated up to fifty thousand dollars.
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King and Queen Attend Services After Coronation Day
London crowds again gathered near Buckingham Palace and along yesterday’s procession route as King Edward and Queen Alexandra drove to St James Palace. The king’s health remained a topic of anxious note while royal attendants and visiting dignitaries accompanied them to chapel royal for coronation services across the city.
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Victoria
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Robber Emulates Convict Tracy on Monteraro Road
On Monteraro road near Edenvale two young robbers held up an elderly woman and a store, buying cartridges at E F Heple's in Coyote then hitting Stevens' store. A running gunfight with a posse ended when one robber fatally shot himself rather than surrender. the other was captured.
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Seven Die in London Hotel Fire at San Angelo
Fire at the London hotel in San Angelo Texas killed seven people including Mrs Landon wife of the proprietor and Mrs Fowler of Houston. The blaze started in the dining room around 1 am trapping guests while the clerk fought through flames to warn others. Fire also destroyed three stables and several stores, with extensive damage to the business section.
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Friction at the Vatican over Philippines appointment
The Vatican debates appointing an apostolic delegate to the Philippines with the pope leaning toward Monsignor Guidi after investigation, backed by Cardinals Gotti Agnardi Vannutelli and Rampolla, while Cardinal Rampolla faces opposition from Cardinal Hampolla amid US-Vatican tensions.
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STILL SEARCHING FOR THE RIOTERS AND RIOTING FATE
Washington reports rumor of Dav id Jayne Hill as ambassadorial candidate and outlines his career while Shenandoah notes two foreigners arrested for rioting will face murder charges. The Twelfth Regiment sets rifle record and Mount Gretna trip planned as state absorbs riot aftermath.
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Siamese Revolt Spreads Amid U S Warning
U S Minister King reports to the state department that the Siamese uprising is spreading with Nakawa and Chiengmal under threat. Thirty four Americans are in danger as the Siamese government cooperates to protect residents. Troops expected August 17 to restore order. Telegraphic communication cut for days.
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Siam
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Chiengmal
Praag
Nadame Janauschel Stricken, In Precarious Condition
Exclusive AP report from Saratoga says actress Nadame Janauschel remains in precarious condition after a stroke affecting the entire left side of her body. Her doctors fear for her recovery tonight.
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Asociated Press
Saratoga, N. Y
Nadame Janauschel
Consolidation of Public Ledger and Philadelphia Times
Philadelphia announces merger of Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times to form Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times starting August 12. The Times ends as a separate paper after Monday's issue. Adolph Ochs owns both papers with L. Clarke Davis and Dr. A C Lamdin as editors.
Press Drops to One Cent in Philadelphia History
The Philadelphia Press reports that tomorrow the daily edition will cost one cent while the Sunday issue stays at five cents. The change comes without any shift in ownership, management, policy, or character as part of the paper’s development under editor Charles Emery Smith after his resignation as postmaster general to resume chief editorship.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Press
Daily Press
Charles Emery Smith
Deaths of a Day James McMillan dies at Manchester by the Sea
Washington reports the death of James McMillan of Michigan at his Manchester by the Sea summer home from heart failure after a brief illness. He leaves a Detroit widow and three sons W C Frank and Percy and a daughter. Born in Hamilton Ontario May 15 1833 he spent years in Michigan business and politics and led the Republican state committee before serving in the U S Senate since 1859.
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James McMillan
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Hamilton
Weather report for August 10 1002
Local weather data shows extreme garbled figures with obscure temperature values and nonsense phrases. Report mentions relative humidity and a 24 hour precipitation total listed as 6.06 inches but the text is unreadable and contains many errors.
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Weather forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday calls for local rains then clearing. Cooler highs expected with moderate temperatures and light winds as conditions improve.
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