25 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
1
A nuisance to others and himself, he is inexcusable when Hudson's drugstore offers remedies. It notes asthma may resist a perfect cure, but promises relief for sneezing and coughing with products available at Hudson's.
Royal announcement from Osborne House Isle of Wight dated Jan 22 reports Queen Victoria died peacefully at 6:30 PM in the presence of her children and grandchildren. Messages from the Prince of Wales and others recount the family gathering, with details of Buckingham palace and Cowes notices.
Reports from Victoria's death scene in London andOsborne detail crowds at the bulletin board, prayers and banners in mourning as Queen Victoria’s condition worsens. Officials, the Privy Council, and Parliament prepare for succession, with the Emperor William and the royal family at her bedside and the end near.
Biographical sketch outlines Edward VII born 1841 at Windsor and christened 1842. It notes his titles, early life, trips to Paris and the United States, marriage to Princess Alexandra, and his role as heir apparent and future king with press and public fascination.
In London on January 23 the king emperor arrived at Marlborough House to preside over the first privy council and take the oath to govern England and Ireland by law and custom. Lords, peers, ministers and dignitaries attended as the king kissed the hand of each councillor before they passed. By afternoon the procession to Marlborough House was loudly cheered by a large crowd. On January 28 the House of Lords and Commons also took the oath of allegiance to the new sovereign.
Reports from multiple states show legislatures in joint sessions electing U S senators. Barry in Arkansas Elkins in West Virginia Carmack in Tennessee Cullom in Illinois Nelson and Clapp in Minnesota, with details on terms and vacancies. Also notes Atlantic Transport wins New York Shipbuilding Co. contract and a Brazilian yellow fever outbreak affecting a British expedition.
A World dispatch from London reports Europe’s royalty will attend Queen Victoria’s funeral in Windsor. The body will lie in state at Windsor, then be moved by royal yacht to Portsmouth for a royal train to London. A grand tomb at Frogmore is planned for the Prince Consort’s mortal remains, funded by Queen Victoria. The event will be a simple ceremony with national mourning across England.
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