Proclamation of King George V in London and public cheers
London May 10 A grand proclamation ceremony in St James's Palace crowned George V as king of the United Kingdom and empire. Heralds read the proclamation as thousands cheered God Save the King with a royal salute from St James Park. The royal standard rose over Marlborough House as crowds continued singing and the royal party returned to Marlborough House. May 20 set for Edward VII funeral. Col Roosevelt expected to arrive May 16 for the mission.
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London
George V
United Republic of Great Britain
Ireland
Indiana
St. James’ Palace
Duke of Norfolk
England
Alfred Scott Scott-Gatty
Sir Alfred
King
Marlborough House
Sir Alfred Scott Scott Gatty
Queen Mary
Charing Cross
Edward
Col. Roosevelt
Memorial Service Planned for King Edward
The state department will begin preparations for a memorial service in honor of King Edward with President Taft likely attending. The service and funeral are expected to be held around May 20, and a special ambassador to attend the funeral may be appointed once the date is confirmed.
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England
Washington
State Department
King Edward
Taft
England's New Rulers George V and Victoria Mary
King George V and Queen Mary assumed the throne and consort duties as Britain's new rulers. The proclamation solidifies the succession following the death of the previous monarch.
Kaiser to Attend Obsequies for King Edward
Berlin May 10 Kaiser Wilhelm II will travel to London to attend the funeral of his uncle King Edward The English royal family welcomed his presence and in London he will stay at Buckingham Palace where the late king died
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Berlin
London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Funeral Plans Announced for King Edward II
London reports official arrangements for King Edward's funeral. Remains to Westminster Hall next Whit Tuesday with lying in state three days. Body then to Windsor for burial Friday May 20. Westminster Hall guarded continuously by officers of the regiments. King George and Queen Mary met Norway's royal couple at Victoria station and escorted them to the palace.
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London
Edward
Westminster Hall
Windsor
George
Mary
Norway
Victoria Station
Senate Honors King Edward in Memorial Adjournment
Washington May 10 the senate adjourned out of respect for the memory of the late King Edward.
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Washington
Senate
Edward
Street Battle Fatal Near Gordele
In Gordele Georgia on May 10 a street battle left Grady Snellgrove and William Benton dying and Edward Mercer severely wounded. The fight stemmed from Snellgrove courting the Mercer brothers' sister after warnings to stay away. Snellgrove fled by leaping from a second story window as the confrontation moved to the post office area. Thirty shots were fired with revolvers used during the melee.
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Gordele
Bowen
Herbert
Edward Mercer
Grady Snellgrove
William Benton
Snellgrove
Benton
Oo Snellgrove
Mercer Brothers
Taft narrowly escapes crossing Erie train at Aycrige ave
President Taft narrowly escaped disaster when an Erie express nearly struck his automobile at the Aycrige avenue crossing in Passaic New Jersey. Trees and a curve hid the train until 100 feet away as escort staff hurried across. one rider was thrown but unharmed.
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Passaic
N. J
Taft
Erie
Aycrige Avenue
Victor L. Mason
Passaic Board of Trade
Express
William Hendry
Edwin W. Hine
Fifth Regiment
Presidents
Col. Hline
Taft Delivers Address to Pic Saic Chamber and Members
President Taft spoke to the Pic Saic Chamber of Commerce and about 400 members and friends, addressing current issues and delivering remarks on economic matters and civic concerns in a formal gathering.
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Passaic
N. J
Taft
Picsaic Chamber of Commerce
President’s Farewell at Jersey Banquet Before Washington
Introduced by Victor L. Mason the president spoke on key issues, admitted near disappointment in his resolve, then left the banquet to farewell songs, driven to Pas snaic station, boarded a Pullman, and departed for Washington.
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Victor L. Mason
Grand Rapids Grocer Dies After Roof Fall On Picket Fence
Grand Rapids Mich May 10 Peter Steketee 65 years old a Civil War veteran and prominent west side grocer died from injuries after falling from a roof and landing on a picket fence. The internal injuries proved fatal.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Peter Steketee
West Side
Market Hogs and Cattle Report Chicago May 10 1910
Hogs receipts 8000 with 2687 carried over. Market strong to 5 higher. Light hogs 9 25 to 9 50. mixed packing 9 20 to 9 55. heavy shipping 9 20 to 9 55. rovers 9 20 to 9 35. Cattle 2000. Sheep 13000 steady. Grain company address Beach-Wickham Chicago.
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Rover
Chicago Market Prices May 10 1910 Report
Chicago market prices for May 10 1910 show estimated receipts of 7000 today and 19000 for tomorrow. Official receipts yesterday 27244 and shipments 5916 with 2687 left over. Bulk hogs 10 to 15 higher, light 9 50 to 9 60, mixed packers 9 35 to 9 65, heavy shipping 9 35 to 9 62 1/2, rough 9 35 to 9 45, sows 9 50 to 9 60, pigs 8 95 to 9 50.
Local Market Prices in Washington City Market Report
Quotations from Reister & Son list daily prices on farm produce and staples. Items include hay, straw, flour, corn meal, buckwheat, butter, and vegetables with per unit or per hundred measures. The report notes dairy and poultry prices and uses old time market language and spellings.
Cattle and Sheep Receipts and Prices Reported at Market
Estimated receipts show 2500 cattle with beeves from 50 to 855, cows and heifers 275 to 759, Texas steers 490 to 6 50, stockers and feeders 400 to 6 79, Western cattle 510 to 7 25. Estimated receipts 15000, market steady, Native sheep 435 to 7 90, Western sheep 450 to 7 90, yearlings 710 to 8 25, lambs 725 to 9 20, Western lambs 750 to 9 25.
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Texas
Actress Participates in Actors Fair Fund Drive in New York
A New York actress joins a fundraiser for the Actors Fair Fund. She attends the charity event to aid program costs and promote industry relief. Funds raised support medical aid, scholarships, and outreach for performers in need.
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Actors’ Fair Fund
New York
Quake in Costa Rica Kills Up To Fifteen Hundred
The May 10 San Jose quake leaves an estimated 1,500 dead with 800 bodies recovered. Rescue teams from Cartago and surrounding areas search rubble for survivors while many injured are taken to nearby towns.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Cartago
Duel to death in California logged bodies found near Redding
Two loggers were found dead after a knife duel near Redding California. Each man died from fatal wounds after separating to bleed out. One wore shoes with blood emptied from them. The sheriff seeks to identify the victims and determine the motive.
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Redding
Cal
Wealthy Indiana landowner leaves estate to church
Laporte Ind May 10 Richard Muncheon one of northern Indiana's wealthiest land owners died in a local hospital. His estate valued at nearly 150000 is reported to be left to Catholic institutions with no portion to relatives.
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Laporte
Ind
Richard Muncheon
Indiana
Severe Cold and Snow Hit France Amid Thunderstorms
A severe cold spell sweeps France with heavy snow, thunderstorms, and widespread damage. Reports indicate property destruction and many cattle deaths across the country, including Paris and surrounding regions.
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France
Paris
Trade grade phrases in mixed packing and shipping context
Fragmentary OCR notes describe grade ranges and packer quality tiers with numbers like 950 960 935 965 and references to shipment grades and steady rivalling performance. It reads as an industrial market snippet with unclear subjects and inconsistent punctuation.
Roosevelt Party Arrives in Berlin Meets Officials
Col. Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt arrived in Berlin this morning to be greeted by the American embassy staff. Lieut. Col. Von Koerner, a former military attache, was the only German official present. Roosevelt and party planned a special train to Forsdam for a luncheon.
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Berlin
Col
Roosevelt
von Koerner
Washington
Ethel
Forsdam
Oate
John A Babcock Case in North American Livestock Commission
The article outlines the John A Babcock case linked to the North American Livestock Commission Company. It details the parties involved, the nature of the dispute and pending legal steps.
Terrible murders at Dr Cannon home in New York
Miss Margaret Meehner and William Beeman were found shot dead in Dr Cannon's West One Hundred Twenty Second Street house. About $200 missing. Meehner, 69, was found in the parlor with facial injuries. Beeman had six head wounds and a revolver lay beside him. Three bullets had been fired from the weapon not used before by Dr Cannon.
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New York
Margaret Eehner
Matt D. Canson
West
Second Street
William Beeman
D Cannon
Beth
Jimmy
Beeman
Eagle Attack Forces Ranger to Flee into Brush at Buena Vista
J. B. Martin, a forest ranger, was attacked by a large eagle west of Buena Vista California. The bird seized him and held him prisoner until after dark, ripping hair and causing bleeding scratches before he escaped to safety in the brush and returned to the city.
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Buena Vista
Cal
J. B. Martin
Martin
Earl Grey Succeeds as Canada Governor General
London reports the Dail press names the Duke of Connaught as Earl Grey's successor as governor general of Canada. Edward supposedly wished the duke to take the post and the government agreed to appoint him.
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London
Dail
Earl Grey
Camada
Duke of Connaught
Edward
Minister J M Oldfather Dies During Sermon in Indiana
The Rev. J M Oldfather of Hanover collapsed and died shortly after beginning his sermon at the Smyra Presbyterian church in Madison Indiana. He was 74 and had long service as a foreign missionary.
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Madison, Ind
J. M. Oldfather
Hanover
Smyra Presbyterian Church
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