History of a Week: Crime, War Trials and Civil Unrest
Record covers court martial notes on Major L Waller and Brig Gen J H Smith linked to Samar campaign. Ohio court rulings void city and county laws, plus police control disputes. Violent incidents include a sleepwalking murder in Tennessee, a Colorado restaurant clash, and a Chinese mob attack in Tien-Ku-Chao with missionary death.
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War Department
Inga
L. W. LT. Waller
Marine Corps
Root
J. H. Smith
Samar
Waller
Bin
Smith
Davis
Gen. Smith
Philippines
Ohio
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Toledo
Jones
Hoyer
Pekin
Sze-Chuan
Tien-Ku-Chao
China
Noted judge Walter Cox dies at 76 in Washington
Walter Cox former associate justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia dies at age 76. Cox presided over famed cases including Guiteau’s Garfield assassination trial. A Cabinet decision plans amnesty for Philippine political prisoners, including Aguinaldo, effective July Fourth.
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Cox
Washington
Walter 3. Cox
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Jie
Guiteau
Garfield
Philippines
Aguinaldo
King Edward VII Coronation Postponed Indefinitely
News from London reports King Edward VII undergoes emergency surgery for acute paralysis like illness with an abscess removed and condition described as satisfactory. Coronation postponed. officials warn weeks may pass before any ceremony resumes as public gatherings halt.
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England
Edward VII
London
Buckingham Palace
House of Commons
Coronation plans canceled amid vast losses and debts
Postponed coronation events across London trigger massive financial fallout with estimates of up to 76 million pounds in losses and insurance claims. Officials note government costs around 500 thousand dollars for the first week, while bankruptcies and insurance concerns loom large over traders and speculators.
Weir to the British Throne Favored by the People
George Prince of Wales, heir apparent and second son of King Edward VII, born 1864, named Duke of York after the death of his elder brother Albert Victor in 1892, remains a popular figure.
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George
Prince of Wales
Idward VII
Prince
Duke of York
Albert Victor
Prince Albert
King's Life and Coronation Fete Amidst Disaster
The article notes policy aggregates of 20 million and a ruined London season halted at once. Town deserted as tradesmen face losses from two bad seasons. Knighthoods and noble distinctions for coronation day vanished. Stand builders face multi million losses as 500000 seats were planned and shops converted for decorations. Many travelers witnessed the fetes but the disaster hit churches and hospitals hard.
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London
Prince George of Wales Career and Family Highlights
Prince George served as midshipman on the Canada with the North American squadron in 1883 and rose to commander before naval service ended after his elder brother’s death. He and the Prince and Princess of Wales are popular and democratic in manner. They have three children Edward born 1804 June 28, Albert born December 4, 1895, Victoria Alexandra born April 25, 1897.
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Victor
Victoria Mary
Duke of Teck
George
Edward
Duke of Cornwall
Prince of Wales
Prince George
Canada
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince Edward
Prince Albert
Princess Victoria Alexandra
Edward VII
Alexandra
Prince Albert Victor
Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward, Duke of Clarence
Kogmore
Sandringham
Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert, Duke of York
Marlborough House
Princess Victoria Mary of
Duke of Fife
Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary
Marlborough ,Louse
Princess Maud Charlotte Mary Victoria
Prince
Charles of
Denmark
Prince Alexander John Charles Albert
France forms Combes Ministry after cabinet crisis
France completes a cabinet reshuffle forming the Combes Ministry without public or parliamentary stir. In unrelated news, violent earthquakes shake Tuscan, Ecuador, striking near the Colombian frontier and rattling local areas.
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France
Combes
Chamber of Deputies
Tuscan
Ecuador
Chronology of Edward VII Life and reign milestones
The article outlines Edward VII's life from birth at Buckingham Palace on November 9, 1841, through his succession as king in 1901, crowning milestones, and family details. It includes education, titles, travels, marriages, and the names of children, with notable dates such as his coronation set for June 26, 1902. The piece also mentions medical notes on his illness and a note about the Marine Band at the White House adjusting its program.
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Stock Exchange
Sir Francis Knollys
Buckingham Palace
Mansion House
Bready
London
Jondon
Bright
Marine Band
White House
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Cooks’ and Wailess’ Union
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