Royal wedding interrupted by fatal Madrid bombing in 1906
In Madrid on May 31, 1906, the Spanish King and British princess wed in San Jeronimo el Real. A bomb concealed in a bouquet exploded near the royal carriage, killing fifteen spectators and wounding many. The attack, possibly by archial circles, caused panic, arrests, and widespread mourning as the couple’s celebrations were halted.
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Sancha
Toledo
Xortege
Pardo Palace
Arsenal Street
Marquise of
Colasa
Don Antonio Calvo
Jose Sala
Luis Fonseca
Manuel Morales
Scotland Yard
Lan~fion
Onme
Birth of Prince of the Asturias Brings Spanish Court Jubilation
A baby boy born at 12 45 PM to Queen Victoria and King Alfonso is hailed as the heir to the throne. The infant, described with English and Bourbon features, receives a formal royal presentation in a grand ceremony as Premier Maura and court dignitaries witness the moment. The newborn will bear the title Prince of the Asturias, with the Asturias region noted as the cradle of the monarchy.
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Anya
Hida
Alfonso
Council of Ministers
Spain
Maura
Victora
Madrid
Asturias
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Alfonso and His Queen Victoria Eugenia Julia Ena
The article recounts Alfonso XIIs marriage search in 1905 ending in love with Victoria Eugenia Julia Ena, daughter of King Edward VII's sister. It notes Alfonso as posthumous king, his sister Maria de las Mercedes’ brief queenhood, and Spanish dynastic efforts to wed into the English royal line, with a courtship that began in England.
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Philip II of
Spain
Mary
England
Alfonso XI
Victoria Eugenia Julia Ena
Edward
Alfonso
Maria de Ta
Mercedes
Ena
Birth of Spanish Crown Prince Sparks London Joy
London celebrates the birth of the Spanish heir with King Edward and the royal family sharing in the news. Spanish flags appear across London and the Isle of Wight while the Spanish Embassy receives congratulations from officials and residents. The event is seen as boosting dynastic stability and future prosperity in Spain.
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London
Edward
Ena
Victoria
Liyndon
Spain
Isle of Wight
Roe
Fragmented Royal Lineage Notes From a Damaged Text
The fragment lists numerous European royals including Queen Isabel of Spain Archduke Ferdinand of Austria Archduchess BHergdeth and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coborg, mentioning Battenberg and Victoria England connections. Details are garbled but imply a family tree of nobility across Spain Austria England and Germany with several misread names and titles.
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Spain
Eee Peti
Alfonso XII
Cour
Kerl Ferdinand
Austria
Marta Chria
England
Pejneenn
Albert Baward
Sare-Coborg
Svadenter
Angierd
Birth Enrages Sailor in Baltimore Rampage
A Spanish sailor, alleged follower of Don Carlos, rioted in Baltimore on May 10 after news of Spain's throne heir birth. He smashed a plate glass window, was arrested, and released by Police Justice Mc Nalty in celebration, but later resumed disturbances and was jailed again.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Spain
Jose Savole
Don Carlos
McNalty
Madrid
President Roosevelt sends cable on birth of Spanish heir
The President sent a cable through the State Department to King Alfonso XIII of Spain congratulating him and the Spanish nation on the birth of an heir to the throne. Senor Don Ramon Pina, Spanish minister, expressed delight upon receiving the message.
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State Department
Dor Alfonso XLII
Spain
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Don Ramon Pina
Alfonso
He Speaks Of Happiness As News Goes Forth
A royal figure expresses joy at a forthcoming event and foresees broad festive reception across the entire realm with widespread rejoicing and approval anticipated among subjects.
Baby's Elaborate Spanish Outfit For Heir
A Madrid notice from February details preparations for the royal heir’s reception. The cradle mirrors that of Alfonso XIII, with four Corinthian columns and twin crowned pillars supporting Brussels curtains. Baby bed coverings are hand embroidered with rosebuds and white silk butterflies, all Spanish-made per the king’s wish.
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Madrid
Alfonso XE
Spain
Brussels
Alfonso
Royal christening attire from Madrid convents described
The article details outfits for a royal christening crafted by Spanish nuns. It notes dresses, chemisettes, and linens trimmed with Valenciennes lace and Mechlin lace, featuring royal crowns and satin ribbons. Convents across Madrid supplied gowns, linen, and monogrammed sheets designed by the King.
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Victoria Hugenie
Toya
Ferdinand VII
Madrid
Sisters of Mercy
Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Royal Palace
St. Catherina
Pope Blesses Birth of Spanish Heir in Rome and Gibraltar
The Pope and Cardinal Merry del Val greeted the birth of a prince to King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain. Telegrams conveyed apostolic blessing to the royal family and the nation. In Gibraltar, the governor announced a royal salute as land batteries and warships fired in honor.
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Rome
Merry del Val
Epain
Alfonso
Sovevelens
Spain
Gibraltar
Amherst College Heirloom Will Near Half Million Found
Special to The Washington Post New York May 10 President Harris of Amherst College visited New York to inquire about a large legacy from Howard W. Currier class of 1885. The size is unknown but estimated between 340000 and 500000 dollars. Currier died a month ago at 27 West Twenty seventh Street. Executors named are United States Trust Company of New York. Probate not yet begun.
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Washington Post
New York
Harris
Amherst College
Howard W. Currier
Amherst
Edward W. Currier
Quirier
West Twenty Seventh Street
United States Trust Company of New York
Tuswill
Snow falls along lake shore with varying depths
May 10 report from Cleveland and Meadville describes a two hour snowfall along the lake shore. In Cleveland the storm was wintry and mild, melting quickly. Meadville, Pa sees ongoing snow with ground expected to be several inches deep by morning.
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Cleveland
Meadville
Ohio
Mesdville
Spring Ailments Cure Promoted by Hood's Sarsaparilla
The ad lists spring ailments such as pimples boils eczema and indigestion and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood and restores healthy function across the body. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla in liquid or tablet form with a 100 dose 1 price offer.
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Hood
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