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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1910

Page

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King Edward VII Funeral Procession Moves to Westminster Hall

London May 18 The body of King Edward VII lies in state at Westminster Hall ahead of tomorrow's funeral. Thousands gather as the funeral cortege passes Buckingham Palace, with uniforms, bands, and royal carriages in a solemn royal pageant through draped streets and gun salutes.

London Edward ViI Buckingham Palace Westminster Hall Westminster St. James’ Park House of Commons George Duke of Cornwall Prince Albert Frederick of Denmark Haakon Duke of Connaught Queen Mother Empress Marie Russia Princess Royal Princess Victoria Queen Mary Princess Mary Prince Henry Palace Yard Guards Morgan

England's Dead King Edward VII Crowned in Mourning Procession

The funeral for King Edward VII drew massed crowds as forty pipers played Flowers of the Forest and Handel's Dead March From Saul. Royalty, including King George and Queen Mary, attended a solemn Westminster Hall service with the crown, orb, scepter on the casket and royal guards in attendance.

Beethoven Marlborough House Hanls Westminister Hall Handel Handel's “Dead March From Caul” Were Heard. the Spectacle At Westminister Hall George Mary Royal Household Earl Marshal House of Commons

Royal Funeral Ceremony Performers Gather at the Hall

Arch Bishop Canterbury led prayers as Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary joined the royalty in silent prayer beside a casket. The procession moved slowly past hover guards while Roosevelt family members watched from Carlton House terrace as President Roosevelt faced a demanding day.

Archbishop of Canterbury Alexandra Queen Mary Hendore Roosevelt

Sala Fires At Painting At Salon

Paris May 1 Jean Sala the artist fired four shots at his own painting in the Salon des Artistes Francais after claiming his work was mishung. Police and guards subdued him and he was arrested. All bullets hit the top corner of the canvas with little visible effect.

Paris Salon Des Artestes Francais Jean Sala Sala

Clara Morris Faces Threat of Blindness in Yonkers

Actress Clara Morris, famed for her era, is alleged to be nearly blind after weeks at home in Yonkers. Her health has deteriorated with a general breakdown. two doctors attend daily as her husband F. C. Herriott pursues care options.

New York Clara Morris Yonkers F. C. Herriott

Farmer Epson Parker Ends Life In Vietor Township

Epson Parker a prominent farmer living four miles west of Laingsburg in Vietor township Clinton county died by hanging himself with a bed sheet. Police believed insanity from long illness or worry contributed to the act.

Laingsburg Mich Epson Parker Here Vietor Township Clinton County Long

Parker Found Dead In Bed At 75 In Apparent Suicide

Parker was discovered dead in his bed with a sheet knotted around his neck forming a noose. The 75 year old left six grown children. Police and coroner are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Parker

The Weather Illinois and Indiana Fair Today

The weather report notes fair conditions in Illinois and Indiana today with warmer temperatures expected tomorrow.

Ilinois Indiana

Standard Oil Raises Wages In New Jersey Plant

The Standard Oil Company announced a 6 percent wage increase for Bayonne New Jersey employees, affecting about 6 000 workers across the Bayonne plant and operations.

Standard Oil New York Standard Oil Company Bayonne N. J

Market Report Chicago May 18 1910 Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Estimated receipts 20000. Left over from yesterday 3731. Market strong at yesterday's best time. Light hogs 9.40 to 9.75. Mixed packers 9.40 to 9.75. Heavy shipping grades 9.35 to 9.75. Rough 9.35 to 9.50. Cattle 17030 steady. Sheep 15000 weak. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company Chicago. Postal Telegraph Bldg. Chicago.

Chicago Livestock Market Report May 18 1910

Chicago market notes show estimated receipts today at 21000 with official receipts yesterday 11414 and shipments 2054. Left over 3731. Tomorrow's estimated receipts 22000. Bulk 965 to 975, light 945 to 977½, mixed packers 940 to 980, rough 935 to 955, porkers 970 to 975, pigs 815 to 865.

Market Cattle Receipts and Price Range Summaries

Estimated receipts total 17000 with steady to slightly lower values. Prices quoted for cattle include Reeves at 5 60 to 8 60, cows and heifers 2 75 to 7 25, Texas steers 5 00 to 6 40, stockers and feeders 4 00 to 6 60, and western cattle 5 10 to 7 30.

Texas

Market Receipts Mixed for Sheep and Lamb Prices

Estimated receipts show a weak market with native sheep at 6 00 to 6 90, western sheep 4 00 to 6 85, yearlings 6 50 to 7 90, lambs 5 90 to 8 80, and western lambs 6 50 to 8 90, with a total of about 15000 head.

Market Closing Snapshot Shows Gains for Big Five

Market activity rises with big five stock leaders higher than yesterday. Buik trades 9.70 to 9.75. Light 9.45 to 9.80. Mixed pickers 9.45 to 9.21. Heavy shipping grades 9.40 to 9.85. Rough 9.40 to 9.55. Cattle generally steady. sheep and lambs weaker.

John A. Babcock and North American Livestock Pact

John A. Babcock listed with the North American Livestock Commission Company in Chicago amid a stock yield note. The document references U.S. stock movement and related regulatory notes.

Ruling Sovereigns of Great Britain and Its Colonial Possessions

A compact study traces the succession and reach of Britain’s rulers over its empire. It surveys the crown's authority across continents, noting key monarchs and shifts in colonial governance through eras.

Great Britain

Six Hurt as Buick Car Crashes Into Trolley Pole

Chicago May 18 Six men were injured when a Buick touring car collided with a trolley pole at Twenty second and Leavitt streets One man was hurled through a saloon window Edward J Crimske a Buick demonstrator in charge of the auto was arrested on criminal carelessness charges

Chicago Buick Company Twenty-second Leavitt Streets Edward J. Crimske

Quake Dead Mourned In Costa Rica After Cartago Toll

Reports from Costa Rica say tremors linger but lessen after the deadly earthquake. Flags at half mast mark nine days of mourning for Cartago and other towns as authorities report many deaths instantaneous and looting halted by troops. San Jose remains crowded with refugees in open public squares.

New Orleans Costa Rica Republic Cartazo Paraiso Agua Caliente Exparta Barbara Grecia San Samon Atenas San Pedro Aceva Liberta Santa Cruz Santa Maria Cartago San Jose

Carpenter Injured by Chisel Sliver Dying of Blood Poison

John Bittner, a carpenter from Anderson Indiana, is said to be dying after a steel sliver from a chisel lodged in his eye and led to blood poisoning that spread to the brain. He underwent an operation but doctors report no chance of recovery.

Anderson Ind John Bittner

Appalling Disaster at Canton Ohio

Seven boilers explode in Canton Ohio causing a large number of injuries. Rescue crews work through debris as hospitals mobilize staff and supplies for the victims. Officials pledge full investigation and aid for affected families.

Canton Ohio

Boiler explosion kills and maims dozens at Canton plant

In Denton Ohio May 18 a boiler blast at the American Sheet and Tin Plate mill on South Harrison avenue killed about twenty five to thirty men and injured many more. Boilers of 1200 horsepower exploded simultaneously blowing workers to pieces and wrecking the mill. Rescue crews and ambulances filled the scene as families gathered in shock and hospitals treated the injured.

Ambulanes Tomondiles Canton Ruke Timken Roller Bearingxle Company Louis Hughes A. W. Kaufman Autman Hughes Ingleside Daniel Ritter Dueber Ralph Remingberber Ritter

Proletariat Question Sparks Stark Reply in Dialogue

In a sociological setting Mia dismisses fear of the proletariat saying no while a delver probes concerns. The passage ends with a note about boiling drinking water, reflecting class tension and daily survival.

Delver Mia Phik

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