Lost Jurisdiction Joke From Supreme Court Privates Session
Washington Star reports Justice Brewer among storytellers in private sessions telling a farm boundary joke from Indiana. A justice of the peace on a fence between Indiana and Ohio tries to preserve peace as his son and hired man fight, the fence collapses, and he proclaims lost jurisdiction while toppled into Ohio.
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Supreme Court
Washington Star
Brewer
Indiana
Ohio
Justice of the Peace
Jim
Salzer Donates $1000 to End La Crosse YMCA Debt
Fleury A. Salzer, prominent La Crosse seedsman, has given the final thousand dollars needed to wipe out the La Crosse Y M C A debt. Though extremely busy, he frequently funds educational and philanthropic efforts and encourages community causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleury A. Salzer
la Crosse, Wis
la Crosse
Denmark's assembly bodies urge no contentment with any old thing
The Washington Star quotes that the landsthing and folkething state they do not feel bound to settle for subpar terms, emphasizing a preference for better conditions and reforms rather than accepting the status quo.
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Landsthing
Folkething
Washington Star
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Adverts
Historical advertisement text touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee. It includes testimonials and pricing, plus notes from Ohio State Journal and Town Topics style quips. The fragment cites Dr. Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer trial offer and addresses in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kline
Dr. R. H. Kline, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
Statue of Richard Bland Unveiled in Lebanon Missouri
In Lebanon Missouri on June 18 a statue honoring Richard Parks Bland was unveiled before a large crowd. Speeches by William Jennings Bryan William J Stone and Moses Wetmore praised Bland's character and his service to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Stone
Moses Wetmore
Wm. J. Bryan
Missouri
Lebanon
Richard Parks Bland
Wmm.j. Bryan
W. J. Stone
Bland
Lebbanon
Mr. Pryan
Gov. Stone
Col. Wetmore
Col. McLure
Democratic Party
Mississippi Valley
Monticello
West
Richard Pavka Bland
Coronation of Edward VII Crowned King of Great Britain
The coronation of Edward VII is described as the grandest in UK history with preparations seen across government and society. The procedure includes the archbishop of Canterbury, the scepter, orb, crown, and ceremonial rings, while peers and peeresses wear coronets as the crowd resounds with God save the King.
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Great Britain and Ireland
India
United Kingdom
Oliver Cromwell
Westminster Hall
Edward
Canterbury
Worksop
King
Royal line of monarchs and Edward VII birth details
The passage lists a procession of monarchs crowned on a Thursday and centers on Edward VII born November 9, 1841. It notes his succession on January 22, 1901 and his marriage to Princess Alexandra of Denmark on March 10, 1863. It also names their children, including George Frederick, Louise Victoria, Maud, Charles, and Victoria Alexandra.
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Stephen
John
Richard II
William
Mary
Anne
George IV
William IV
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
Princess Alexandra of
Denmark
George Frederick, Prince of Wales
Princess May of
Teck
Louise Victoria
Duchess of Fife
Maud
Princess Charles
Princess Victoria Alexandra
King's homage medals and sacred rite conclude ceremony
During homage, medals are cast to choir and gallery occupants. The king, divested of sovereignty symbols, receives the holy sacrament. The service ends with the Hallelujah chorus.
Crowning of the Queen Ceremony Described
The ceremony will be brief with the queen anointed by four peeresses, a ring placed by the king, and the crown by the archbishop of York. Prayers follow, peeresses don coronets, then communion ends the service. The queen’s crown for Queen Alexandra is a pearls and gems set piece.
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York
Alexandra
William II
Royal pageant to parade through London streets June 26
The king and queen will ride in state through central streets and mean thoroughfares of London in a 14 mile royal pageant. A historic welcome by the lord mayor at Temple Bar and a ceremonial gate closure along Fleet Street are planned to heighten the medieval spectacle.
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London
Victoria
Old Temple Bar
Fleet Street
Strand
Dublin
Coronation Service Described With Royal Ceremonies
A detailed account of the coronation form at Westminster Abbey outlines the procession from Buckingham Palace, the blessing and anointing rites, the oath and homage, the crown and orb ceremonies, and the crowd’s reactions. It notes the cutting of the first sod for the Queen Victoria memorial and the global guest presence, plus a humorous cartoon caption about work wages.
Pioneer Women's Health Testimonial From Laura Howard
Laura Howard of Chicago writes that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash restored her health after eight months of pain dizziness and loss of appetite. She credits the remedy for relief and urges other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. The note promises a $5000 forfeit if the testimonial is not genuine.
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Laura Sloward
Chicago
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Laura Howard
Newberry Ave
Ill
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Pingpong
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J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
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Carter
Carters
Cupe
New York
Financial
P. O
Aira Caw
Neal
Rghard Parks
King Edward VII
His
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Westminster School
Archbishop of Canterbury
Westminster
England
Spiritux
House of Commons
Gog
Magog
St. Paul’s
Mansion House
Boston
Her Majesty
Alexandra, Queen OF
Great Britain
South End Ladies' Golf Club
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Rawyer
Excelsior
I. M. Sawyer & 30N
Solo Mira
East Cambridge
Stiour
OPIU
I. i. M. Woollex
Atlanta
Gay
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