George V Proclaimed King as Mourning Fades in London
London reports George V formally proclaimed king at 9 AM amid medieval pageantry and no mourning badges. The procession from St James to Temple Bar and Royal Exchange featured heralds, guards, and a city-wide crowd, with officials taking oath and preparations for the late king’s funeral ongoing.
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United Preas Wire
London
George V
Hogland
York Herald
Flagr
George
George VI
Cuntem
Duke of Norfolks
England
St. James Palace
Charing Crom
Temple Bar
Royal Exchange
Knill
Anil
Privy Council
Meltoni
Altenee
Lomoe
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Marlborough
Java
Lord Txher
Windsor
Slater Sentenced for Graft In Ohio Voucher Case
Former state printer Mark Slater is jailed four years in the Ohio penitentiary after being found guilty of rendering a sale voucher for 5501.25. Judge Dillon noted prior jail time and urged no moral lecture as Slater began his term. Charges list additional graft divisions involving D W Dingmore and Charles Whealon.
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United Press Wire
Columbus
Mark Slater
Ohio
Dillon
Slater
Siga
Emoton
J. Mattern
Dayton
D. W. Dingmore
Chicago
Charles Whealon
Geyser of Burning Oil at Standard Oil Plant
Twenty men were injured five mortally when a hot soldering iron dropped into oil tanks in the Standard Oil filling department in Williamsburg. The oil geyser ignited spreading flames to adjacent tanks and workers. Fire units aided in extinguishing the blaze as the building burned.
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Standard O Companys
Williamsburg
Standard
Thelma Harden Chosen For City Mirror Queen Honor
Thelma Harden of 117 Charles Street Marion is highlighted as a leading candidate for the Mirror's grand baby pageant. Daughter of Nelson Harden, the popular piano dealer, she is described as bright and winsome at ten months old and supported by a broad circle of friends and energetic family.
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Thelma Hardien
Charles Ate Marion
Thelma T
the Mirror
Minn Harden
Nelson Harden
Congress Wakes To Strengthen White Slave Laws
Washington May 6 reports detail pushes for harsher penalties to curb the white slave trade. Bills propose up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of 5 000 for trafficking, with harsher penalties for under eighteen and for aiding or inducing travel for immoral purposes. Lawmakers vow strong action nationwide.
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United Press Wire
Washington
New York
Conf Brent
Immigration Communnion
Mann
Senate Committee On Immigration
Taft Heads East on Flying Trip Amid Tight Security
President Taft departed Washington for a flying trip with secret service guards on high alert. New York and New Jersey are key points as detectives screen for anarchist threats before his Paxsale reception and banquet.
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Secret Service
United Press Wire
Taft
New York
Pawmaic
New Jersey
Everal
Paxsale
Mirror offers daily Bijou theater free tickets prize
The Mirror launches a new feature offering four readers two tickets to the Bijou theater show each day. Winners receive a notice in the want ads and must present the paper at the box office the next day. Random city directory names will be used to select recipients.
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Mirror
Bison Theater
Nox
Bijod
Dure Heyen
Marion
Double Votes On Saturday Night In County Contest
The Mirror announces a second and final offer of double votes for Marion county babies contest entrants. Readers are urged to start early for May 14 as persistent effort by competitors and their supporters could push a favorite to the grand prize. Continued on Page Seven.
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Mirror
Marion
Beneft
Prize winners misspent effort on workers and prizes
Last week prizes were easily won as supporters focused on securing subscribers while others who could have won did not apply enough energy. The prince awaits the winner at this office.
Taft Visits Passaic New Jersey Under Guard
President Taft arrives in Passaic New Jersey for a reception and banquet guarded by local troops. He travels from New York by auto to the Seventy Fleet regiment armory then to a dinner with the Passaic board of trade before returning to Washington. Authorities coordinate ornate route decorations and police support for the visit.
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Passalo
N. J
Victor L. Mim
Firth Regiment National Guard of
New Jersey
Taft
Washington
Lorimer May Have To Resign Amid Bribery Inquiry
Chicago dispatches report calls for Lorimer to resign or temporarily relinquish Senate privileges while a committee probes his election. The grand juries in Cook and Sangamon counties pursue bribery charges against legislators. State's Attorney Wayman prepares new evidence and possible indictments as inquiries expand into additional confessions.
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United Press Wire
Chicago
United States
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Senate
Pecia
C. A. White
Lorimer
Sinkamon
Waytmian
Trip
Moulders Threaten Italian, Mob Seeks Lynch Justice
Report from Newark describes a mob of about 300 moulders at the Woekile plant after an Italian grocer, Charles Clay Moulder Wee, allegedly stabbed by Joe Anes. Clay injured, Anes captured after a manhunt, tension rising as guards and hospital precautions hold.
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Newark
Charles Clay
Joe Anes
Ihick
Anne
Ding Clay
Anu
Woekile
Prize show horse Agaenta wins hearts at fair
The text describes Agaenta, a show horse admired by Iva’s parents and friends. Her calm presence and gentle traits are praised, with a confident tone that she will achieve success through steady effort and determination.
Funeral plans for King Edward II set for Windsor
London May 6 tentative funeral arrangements for King Edward II have been completed with a May 20 service at Windsor. The coffin will be placed on a gun carriage to Westminster Hall for three days of public viewing. The body will lie in state at Windsor before burial in the royal mausoleum.
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United Press Wire
Tondon
Edward
Windsor
Westminster
Lord Eben
Windsor Castle
Queen Victoria
Howard
Buckingham Palace
Albert Chapel
Royal Mausoleum
Casily
Tropa
Westminster Hall
Sundise
Minset
Piay
Weatermolester
England
H Edward
Lnte
Biarrite
Royal
Henley Unlocated. Bond Expected For Return To Chicago
Former president of the Kledge and Western Indiana railroad, Henley, is elusive in Indianapolis amid a grand jury indictment for about 325,000 of company funds. He is said to reside at the Columbia Club and has been missing for several days. authorities expect he will attempt to move today to post bond for his appearance.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Kledge & Western Indiana Railroad
Chicago
Columbia Club
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