23 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
1
London reports Edward VII crowned king at St James's amid mourning. Privy Council swears allegiance, oath taken, and royal procession with 81 gun salute marks the new reign. Crowds line the routes as the king enters Marlborough House and Buckingham Palace, amid fog and solemn tributes.
London residents watched a grand procession as the House of Lords and House of Commons gathered at four o'clock to take the oath of allegiance to the new sovereign witnessed by thousands along the route.
London editors hail Queen Victoria’s death and Edward VII’s succession. The Telegraph and Ritter praise the future monarch’s experience and duties. Times and Standard reflect on the loss, the nation’s reassurance, and South Africa peace hopes. Daily News notes Victoria’s peacemaking record and Trent case stance.
Grief grips Adelaide with stores draped in crepe and offices closed after the queen’s death. Berlin announces four weeks of mourning as the empress travels to Hasburg to be near the Dowager Victoria.
The town of Monte Negro reports deep sorrow among all classes as the news of Queen Victoria's death reaches the area. Flags are at half mast and residents reflect on the long reign and its impact.
Alexandra January 22 The sympathy of the people of all nationalities with Great Britain on the death of the queen is very marked. Business is suspended in all the markets and merchants are half minded.
The Swedish parliament president expressed sympathy with Britain after Queen Victoria's death and noted support for the mourning. In Lisbon, King Charles I was to attend Victoria's funeral, with a month of court mourning declared and newspapers filled with eulogies.
In Melbourne and Victoria the land observes a broad mourning mood following Queen Victoria’s death. Signs of grief appear everywhere as communities mark the sovereign’s passing with ceremonies and somber reflection.
In Colombe Ceylon January 23 flags fly at half mast and all functions are postponed as a wave of sympathy with the Queen’s family spreads across the island causing business to halt.
New York reports flag at city hall not lowered for the foreign monarch's death while other city foes mourn. Officials cite no ordinance requiring official respect and indicate no mayoral action will be taken.
Rail dispute heats up as Huon railway committee chairman backs a Preston bill with specified powers. Key points include appointment authority for commissioners and a scheduled mid afternoon senate hearing.
Mr Gold Will Travel reports Heitelbarh Iekel and Company arranging a voyage for Havre with one million dollars in cargo aboard the steamer, indicating a large Haul to France and POWs listed for shipment.
A London dispatch says the Duke of York may not become Prince of Wales on his father’s throne. the king may grant Cornwall title to the eldest son. London social life and Queen Victoria’s will loom as entailed changes. In Washington, a Melbourne cable bid totals 8,785,767 dollars with 992,000 for installation. the Australian section links New South Wales, New Zealand to Vancouver via Norfolk Island and others. The route uses Pacific depths up to 5,200 fathoms, with Britain, Canada sharing most costs. first year revenue projected around 549,000 dollars at a cent per word.
California’s orange crop for the season is projected to surpass prior yearly totals, with estimates of 1,000 to 1,000 carloads for eastern shipment. The Southern district centered at Tex and the Northern belt around Oveyille are expected to contribute most, yielding an estimated 19,000 to 20,000 carloads. The figures come from the Sather Pavitic companys.
A county court naturalization hearing halted as the Englishman Zimmer awaited oath moments after news the queen had died. The process paused until the naturalization bureau is informed of the monarch’s death and the throne’s successor. A consul later voiced sympathy with Britain’s war-time supporters of the republics, lamenting Chamberlain and Milner’s influence. Eyewitnesses report reactions from New York and references to the queen’s passing.
War department officials indicate mobilization to end soon with Major General Chaffee slated for Manila command and to succeed MacArthur as governor general of the Philippines. Reduction of forces in Pekin amid diplomacy efforts, with emphasis on peaceful settlement and international cooperation led by the United States, Japan, Russia, and Germany and Great Britain watching closely.
San Francisco January 2 7 WW Thomps on arrived from Geilish Caslumbia on the steamer California was refused landing because he was afflicted with a contagious disease. This marked the first instance of a patient with consumption being denied landing.
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