Wonders of Westminster Coronation Structure and Jewels
A detailed look at the Westminster Abbey coronation chapel, its raised platform, chairs and rails, plus the Wakefield tower crown safekeeping. It notes St Edward's crown valued around £385,000 and Queen Victoria's crown over £3,000,000, with jewels including a Maltese cross of 2700 diamonds and a Roman mosaic floor from 1268.
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Wakefield Tower
Tower of London
Tower Green
Anne Boleyn
Margaret
Countess of Salisbury
Katherine Howard
Jane
Viscountess Rochford
Jane Grey
Robert Devereux
Earl of Essex
St. Edward's
Charles II
Queen Victoria
Wakefield
Henry VII
England
Spain
Coronation Chairs and the Stone of Destiny History
The chairs used for the coronation rest are traced to England and Scotland. The king’s chair, made for Edward I to enclose the Stone of Scone, ties to biblical origins and a long saga from Tara to Westminster. The queen’s chair was made for William and Mary’s coronation and remains linked to royal ceremony.
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Queen Victoria
Edward I
Scone
Jacob
Bethel
Egypt
Spain
Gathelus
Cecropa
Athens
Ireland
Isle
Tara
Fergus
Scotland
Kenneth
England
Westminster Abbey
William and
Mary
Crown Jewels Valued at 35 Million for Coronation
Experts in precious stones estimate the British crown jewels at 35 million dollars. King Edward will wear St Edward's crown during the coronation and, after the ceremony, place Queen Victoria's crown on the regalia.
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Edward
Pon Bia
Vistoria
King Edward to wear priestly robes for coronation
The coronation robes are ecclesiastical vestments worn only for the occasion. The king enters Westminster Abbey in crimson velvet, then dons a dalmatic, stole, and maniple richly embroidered with royal symbols before the anointing. After the act of homage the garments are laid aside.
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Edward
Westminster Abbey
St. Edward's Chapel
Duke of Norfolk as Earl Marshal Leads Coronation Plans
The Duke of Norfolk, as earl marshal and chief butler, has key roles at the coronation. He will oversee arrangements, head the Heralds College efforts, and receive applications from peers for ceremonial presence. He also set dress and regalia details for titled ladies and peers.
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Duke of Norfolk
London
Cinque Ports
Herald's College
Grace of Norfolk
Tombstones Then and Now Reflect on Memorial Inscriptions
An old sexton in a downtown cemetery muses on how modern grave markers lack the tender tributes of earlier times. He notes inscriptions like beloved wife and devoted husband and contrasts them with austere modern stones. He recalls a faded stone reading Hic facet a Noble Friend near Riverside Drive.
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The
New York Sun
Jesus
Riverside Drive
Grant
New York
Prank at Marietta College Targets Unpopular Professor
A molasses prank on the balustrade at Marietta College led to expulsion of several students amid a tense inquiry. A near sighted professor, disliked for athletics views, was revealed as having a role in the plan.
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Marietta College
New York Tribune
College Inquisitor
Prof
Frugal Meat Balls From Leftover Scraps
A housekeeper suggests making meat balls from mixed leftovers including bacon ham mutton and roast beef. Chop finely remove bone and gristle mix with sage salt pepper and one egg to bind then fry in fat until brown, forming sausage-like, economical bites.
Lemon Light Desserts Beat Egg Yolks and Sugar
Beat seven egg yolks with three quarters of a pound sugar till very light. Stir in grated lemon rind and lemon juice over heat until thick. Fold in stiffly beaten whites and stir three minutes. Remove from fire and serve in small glasses.
Hygiene of perfumes and the ancient scent wisdom
The article notes a revival of ancient beliefs about perfumes guiding health. It cites Pliny on remedies from odorous rue mint roses lilies violet and violet cures for cancer. It explains proper extraction methods for true scents and warns on nerve effects from multiple strong odors.
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Washington Star
Edna May Charms Rajah Kumar in London Scene
New York actress Edna May stars in Itty Grey at the Apollo London. She is seen with Rajah Kumar, heir to Kuch Behar, shopping in the West End and attending events as jewels worth nearly 2 million are reportedly gifted. The maharajah demands return of the crown jewels. Kuch Behar is a Bengal native state with 600000 people and a 13 gun salute.
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Edna May
New York
Itty Grey
Apollo Theater
London
Rajah Kumar
Kuch Behar
Kumar
Edna
West End
Savoy Hotel
New York World
Bengal
India
Rhode Island
Princess of Morocco dazzles Boston society with Tangier beauty
Mille Torquin of Morocco, alias Mile Torquia, a 24 year old oriental beauty, captivates Boston elites with multilingual talents and exotic dance. Her cousin Prince Abbas Ben Omar accompanies her on a world tour amid meetings with European royalty including King Oscar of Sweden and President Loubet.
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Back Bay
Boston
Mass
Tangier
Mille
Torquin
Morocco
Mile Torquia
Desert
Skellah
Abbas Ben On
Princes Torquia
Abbas Ben Omar
Europe
Oscar
Sweden
Paris
Loubet
Elysee
Eugene
Red Prince
Miss Wild
Baltimore
Gloves and Hosiery Fashion Highlighted for Summer
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes summer styles feature long lace gloves and mitts, silk gloves, open-work stockings, and lace stockings in varied prices. Hosiery includes lisle and cotton designs matching gown colors. Ankle high dress shoes with two inch top openings and ribbon lacing complete the look.
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Europe
Cincinnati Enquirer
How to Clean Decanters and Carafes
Cleaning decanters and carafes is easy with a salt and vinegar mix. Use rock salt and shake until stains disappear.
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Edward VII
Queen Alexandra
Old Westminster Abbey
Abbey
Edward the Confessor
Canterbury
William the Conqueror
Rome
King Edward's
the Duke OF Norfolk
Her Iaajah
Princess OF
Mlle. Torquia
J. McNair
Attorney AT Law
Kline Blook
Batavia
Ohio
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Mae Atto
James B. Swing
Quncinnati
Carew
Se Weet Corner
Fifth and Vine ii
Hamilton
Avid K. McDonald
Lae Ee AT Law
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Clermont
Ee Geeta Ca
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Jeazier
Hicks
Louis Hiexa
Wil
Court House
Wm. C. Bishop
Geo. W. Hulick
Tolick
Bishop, Attorneys AT Law
Ulbatavia
Saale
Pjdward Q. Crane
Univ
Nelson B. Cramer
Kincinnati
Fosdeck B
East Fourth Street
R. Woodlief
Oftes
Ely
Kline Building
Main Street
Has. H. Woopmanser
Wm. R. Walker
San Francisco
San Joaquin Valley
Chicago
Golden Gate
Yosemite, Grand
Canon of
Arizona
Santa Fe
California
Harvey
Atchison, Topeka & Senta Fe Ry
Cincinnati
Queen & Crescent
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Jacksonville
New Orleans
Kattanooga
Shreveport
Port Tampa
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