Rathbone seeks congressional probe into Havana conviction
News from Washington reports E G Rathbone pressing for a congressional inquiry into his Havana conviction after a meeting with Senator Hanna. Republicans fear campaigning impact and potential overreach. Mention of Senator Quay pushing Statehood bills and military postings for Captain Byroad and Captain Woodward with reassignment to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Byroad
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky
Lexington
Charlies G. Woodward
Artilley Corps
Milwaukee
Columbus
Wiliams
King Edward VII Illness Delays Coronation Postponed
London reacts with shock as the coronation is postponed and King Edward VII faces an inflamed condition requiring immediate surgery for suspected perityphlitis. A surgeon warns death risk is higher if operated during inflammation.
Coronation Shock Grips London As King Edward Falls Ill
London reports a sudden crisis as King Edward's health deteriorates on the eve of the coronation. Doctors perform a critical operation at Buckingham Palace to remove an intestinal obstruction, with Prince George and the Queen at his side amid a city-wide mood of disbelief and anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York American and Journal and Commercial Tribune
W. R. Hearst
London
Ludgate Hill
Fleet Street
Daily Telegraph
Edward
Alexandra
Buck
Buckingham Palace
England
Sir Frederick Treves
George
Prince of Wales
Cuba School Census Figures Reported by U S Minister
United States Minister Squires in Havana reports Cuba’s school census shows 396 255 children aged 6 to 18. White pupils total 75 percent and male pupils 51 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Squires
Havana
Secretary of State
Cuba
Queen Alexandra Receives Visitors Amid King’s Illness
Special cable from London reports Queen Alexandra recalling royal plans and the coronation while the King’s health unsettles the royal family. The Queen describes Buckingham Palace’s spring glow and the coronation robes prepared, with a public announcement urged as the King faces fatigue yet persists toward the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina
Buckingh Palace
Sieham Palace
Assassination of Mr McKinley Recalled in Editorial
Special Cable recalls the assassination of President McKinley and parallels to King Edward VII illness. The piece notes American sorrow and British sympathy, where news of the King’s illness caused a swift shift from celebration to distress, with prayers for recovery.
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New York
American and Journal and Commercial Tribune
W. R. Hearst
London
United Kingdom
McKinley
England
King Edward’s Condition After Operation
London reports say the king passed a good night with no complications and no official bulletin before 10:39. Associated Press notes his progress remains satisfactory while Surgeons Treves Laking and Barlow stay at Buckingham Palace awaiting further statements.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Associated Press
Edward
Frederick Treves
Francis H. Laking
Thomas Barlow
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Senator Hanna
Uncle Sam
BY Otto Carmichael
Commercial Tribune
Congress
Committee On Claims
Senate
Court of Claims
Mr. Hanna
General Wood
Ohio
White House
Hanna
Senator Quay
Quay
Bull Andrews
Caendar
King Edward VII
By Max O’rell
New York American and Journal
Prince Henry of Battenberg
West Africa
Victoria
Countess of Shrewsbury
Transvaal
Queen Victoria
Paris
France
King
Queen Alexandra
Alan Dale
Ingham Palace
West End
White Chapel
Helene Vacaresco
Westminster Abbey
Marlborough House
Sandringham
Senator Chauncey M. Depew
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