Coronation Honors Parade Dazzles London Amid Rain and Revelry
London chronicles the honors list for the coronation season. Dr Osler becomes a baronet alongside premiers Crewe Rosebery and Curzon. Rain dampens decorations while crowds surge through mud lit by electric glow. King George V’s entourage and foreign dignitaries attend vast state events at Buckingham Palace and Stratton House.
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Delaware Arrives at Portsmouth for King George Coronation
The U S battleship Delaware arrives to represent the county at King George's coronation. It fires salutes and navigates the British fleet lines, the largest warship present. Other visiting ships arrive, including the German cruiser Von der Pann, while officers mingle ashore and British hosts extend hospitality.
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Penman Dies by Poison in 19th Century Case
A garbled report details the death of Penman purportedly by poison. The text references a case involving a wealthy relative, investigations, and a contentious trial with witnesses and telegrams. The fragmentary OCR preserves names and locations, but many phrases are unclear.
Republican revolt in Senate over reciprocity pact debate
A heated Senate session focused on a reciprocity pact with Canute. Republican divisions widened as Dixon warned that passage could draw agricultural-state senators toward Democrats to lower tariffs on manufactured goods. Debate intensified after Root's amendment on Canadian pulp wood and paper policy was set aside, revealing fractures across major states and shaping the tariff fight.
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Winners of European Contest Publish Delayed Counts
Votes cast for European contestants were so numerous that the Post could not publish the results this morning. Officials expect the final tally to be completed in time for tomorrow morning’s edition.
Sparrow Collision At Bradley Beach Ends Harshly
Special to The Washington Fort reports a sparrow struck Willam Winans causing loss of control near Bradley Beach. His auto struck a light runabout carrying Dr S A Disbrow and driver. the doctor suffered sprains bruises and possible internal injuries. Winans escaped unharmed. the sparrow was killed.
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Assistant Secretary Hays backs cooperatives to cut living costs
Secretary Hays urged Washington civil service workers to form cooperative associations to buy directly from producers. He warned high living costs trap residents in the city and advocated suburban homes to grow food. Minnesota Railroad Commissioner Staples joined the call, noting widespread price gouging by food and clothing handlers.
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Aviator Falls 100 Feet in European Circuit Race
One hundred aviators started from Vincennes in the European circuit race with seven reaching Liege yesterday and eleven landing in the aerodome today. Gachet capsized near Mahon during repairs but sustained non serious injuries to his legs. Train arrived late, completing the first stage. second stage heads toward 139 miles to Uteceht.
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Blood Transfusion Sacrifice Saves Wife as Senator Faints
Senator Lea of Tennessee sacrifices his own blood to save wife Mrs Lea at Georgetown University Hospital. Surgeons transfuse his blood to her for about ninety minutes after a desperate operation. Doctors say Mrs Lea remains in critical condition but hope for recovery. Senator Lea is weak but expected to recover.
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Panic on Buffalo trolley car leaves 13 hurt
A Niagara Falls Hines trolley car fireback panic near Tonawanda sent passengers scrambling for the rear platform at 20 mph. Eight delegates to the Modern Woodmen of America convention were injured, with William C Brown of Hall Tennessee the most serious. John E Smangler and L Reeves of Jefferson City Missouri also hurt, along with George L Bowman of Kingfisher Oklahoma.
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Husband told to cook in court reprimand case
A Municipal Judge Goodnow today censured a man who could not cook and forced his wife to wake at 330 am for breakfast. The judge, noting domestic strain, urged the husband to learn cooking and adopt a more balanced household dynamic.
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King George Bestowa Honors Cooperation to Lower Prices
News notes report King George Bestowa praising cooperation as a means to reduce prices. Senatorial splits are noted among Republican Senators over policy directions. A White House wedding and other high society items appear alongside broader political and economic updates.
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Lifesaving Change at Ocean Park Rewards Guard
Special to The Washington Post from Los Angeles dated June 19 reports a surf rescue at Ocean Park. Guard Charles Bassett saved a visitor who went beyond his depth. After bringing him to shore the visitor gave a dime, Bassett kept five cents as payment and returned the rest, saying here is your change.
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Burroughs Host Drowns In Trenton Gorge Accident
Eugene A Rowland a Rome lawyer and Utica city commissioner fell into Trenton Falls gorge while walking with naturalist John Burroughs. Rowland slipped from a path into the 12 to 16 foot plunge as his wife, daughter, and two friends watched, Burroughs offering to view the scenery.
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Diplomat's Wife Stricken With Double Pneumonia At Resort
Mrs George Young, wife of the British embassy's first secretary, lies critically ill at the Calvert Hotel in North Beach Chesapeake Beach area. Doctors administer oxygen as pneumonia congests both lungs. she cannot speak and has asked that her three Washington children be cared for. Her husband remains at her bedside as officials and social circles rally to aid the diplomat couple.
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Brilliant White House 25th Anniversary Gala For Tafts
The grounds of the Executive Mansion glowed with thousands of lights as 5,000 guests, including ambassadors and military officers, gathered for the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of President Taft and Mrs Taft. The event featured marching bands, firework lighting, and lavish refreshments in the East Room and state dining room, with Taft and Mrs Taft greeting guests until after midnight.
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