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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
1
A 1902 dispatch relays a seer predicting a dangerous June for King Edward V, with a critical period from June 1 to June 25 and a possible recovery into October. It cites numerous narrow escapes and misfortunes linked to royal events, including accidents in 1875 and 1901, and notes a broader omen surrounding his fate and health.
A Marietta Ohio tornado killed one person and injured about twenty as it ravaged the area. In Indiana a wide storm section caused extensive damage across Hancock Marion and Hamilton counties with hundreds of buildings ruined and a property loss near a million dollars. Two deaths were confirmed near Pendleton and McCordsville. dozens injured in Maxwell Cleveland Wilkinson and Stringtown areas.
Virginia Military Institute held its 1902 commencement in Stonewall Jackson Memorial hall. Thirty-four of forty-three in the class received diplomas. Hon D A DeArmond of Missouri gave the address. F R A Downing of Virginia gave the salutatory. First and second Jackson Hope medals went to M Q Kelly of Lynchburg and R A Rinser of Calvert Texas. Bachelor of science degrees were conferred on M Q Kelly, R A Risser, PLA Tillery, and J C Wse.
Roanoke Va June 25 An official statement by Norfolk and Western Rail way Company to the AP shows in forty six coal operations in the Pacahontag fields forty three are mining coal This is a gain of several operations over last week More coal loaded yesterday than any day since Friday and indications are today s output will equal that of any day since the strike was declared No small bands of marchers are reported today but little notice is being given them by the men at work
The Commercial Club chamber of commerce and the union depot committee in Montgomery demand improved Mobile depot facilities. They have brought the issue to the railroad commission, which sets the first Monday in July for a hearing.
In London on June 26 Sir Frederick Treves Sir Francis Laking and Sir Thomas Barlow stay overnight at Buckingham Palace and plan to meet Sir Joseph Lister in the morning. The morning bulletin notes the king's satisfactory progress, sleeping well, little discomfort and a cheerful mood as the wound heals.
London June 25 The king's death is counted as certain by MPs and newspapers amid a city grieving yet awaiting official word. Observers note the nation once waited hour after hour for news of Edward VII's death decades ago, while Vanity Fair shifts to the shadow of death as George V may soon reign.
Last bulletin from surgeons reports King Edward's condition more satisfactory, able to take nourishment, scrambles eggs and soda, opens telegrams, and shows definite improvement. Buckingham Palace hopeful after operation thirty six hours with no complications. No rioting on streets as coronation eve crowds fill London in contrast to Tuesday.
London marks a day of intercession for the king with services in parish churches across the United Kingdom. Catholics, nonconformists, Jews, and other groups organize prayers as troops abroad also observe the hour. A solemn intercession at St Paul’s Cathedral is planned for the king’s recovery, with restricted attendance for ticket holders only.
Special cable from June 25 reports the British nation focused on Buckingham Palace as the king lies gravely ill. The piece recalls his courage in a divorce case, his role in ending the Transvaal war, and public affection for a monarch viewed as a good, gallant gentleman.
Washington June 2 Special Isthmian canal conferees agreed to accept the Senate bill for a Panama canal. Tomorrow the report will be presented to the House for adoption, securing a Panama route with a Nicaragua fallback if title or Colombia arrangements fail. The final conference lasted about thirty minutes with Mr Hepburn speaking for the House.
Superior court handles three murder cases with long sentences and a trial underway. Equal Suffrage Association members urge charter committee for voting rights. Other Georgia items include a preacher urged to retract a lightning death claim, a recount request by Colonel Estill, and a large fire destroying Donaldeenville sawmill area.
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