Coronation Plans Abandoned Amid Royal Illness
Reports detail how King Edward's health forced the postponement of the coronation program. The planned events from June 24 to July 3 included state dinners, a Westminster Abbey ceremony, naval reviews, and foreign envoy receptions, with millions in cost and widespread disruption for insurers, vendors, and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Pirat
Labe
Buckingham
Pathis
St. James Palace
Westminster Abbey
London
Lansdowne House
Asiog
Windsor Castle
Londonderry Loase
Berviers
St Paul’s Cathedral
Guidhall Wan
India Office
Chronology of the King Life
The chronology traces a royal upbringing beginning at Buckingham Palace in 1441 with the birth of the king as the first son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. It notes education under Lady Lyttleton, a Ireland visit in 1549, and reaching emancipation from parental control on November 9 1855 at age eighteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham Palace
London
Alexandrina Victoria
England
Albert of
Coronation Day Disasters Hit London Crowd Plans And Insurance
Buckingham Palace and London were shaken by a colossal coronation day disaster. Insurance companies with life polices worth about 20 million dollars faced heavy exposure as stands and decorations collapsed. The London season stuttered, seats for 600000 were affected, and merchants faced ruin from two poor seasons. Many who planned knighthoods and coronation day honors saw their plans vanish amid the catastrophe. The carnage disrupted churches hospitals and conversion structures and left witnesses in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
London
Isitar
Descriptions of an Appendix Surgery by a Chicago Surgeon
A Chicago surgeon describes the operation for appendicitis detailing prep, antisepsis, incision location between the lambiliens and Poupart’s ligament, and step by step removal with needle, sutures, and drainage. The text then shifts to a biographical list of military and royal honours associated with Edward VII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkden
Edward
Queen Alexandra of England Revered for Beauty and Longevity
The article notes Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia, born December 1 1844 as eldest daughter of Prince Christian of Denmark, became Queen of England and Empress of India. It highlights her beauty, popularity, and long life, mentioning her marriage to Albert Edward and enduring repute as a clever, loyal queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Alexandra Caroline Marie Charlotte Louise Julia
India
Prince Christian
Christian of
Denmark
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Alexandra
Heir to the British Throne George Prince of Wales Favored
Prince George of Wales, future king and second son of Edward VII, is a popular figure with the public. Born 1804, he became Duke of York after Albert Victor’s death in 1892 and later Duke of Cornwall before being named Prince of Wales. His career has been naval, serving as midshipman in 1883, lieutenant after exams, and commander after 1890 before his elder brother’s death altered his rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Prince
Duke of York
Albert Victor
Prince Albert Victor
Victoria Mary
Duke of Teck
Edward
Duke of Cornwall
Prince George
Canada
Jamaica Industrial Exposition
Brou i E Sen
Storm Toll Grows Across Midwest Indiana Ohio and Iowa
Terrifying wind and rain storms devastate Indiana Ohio and surrounding states. Reports confirm multiple deaths dozens injured and widespread property damage including destroyed churches stores and homes. Crop losses mount as floodwaters and halted rail traffic threaten farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Safferer
Tivo
Iowa
South Dakota
Marietta
Ohio
Perron
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Fairbury
Parkersburg
Maretta
Sevéranée
The
Electric Light Company
Anja
Acme
Sowa
Lowa
F. Johnson
Hudson
Yankton
Sioux Center
Maurice
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Arkansas
Dakotas
Minnesota
Tinois
Ohio River
Aston
Hill
Chicago
Middle West
Jonah
Noah the Patriarch
Suicide at Plainview and leadership change noted
A.Rosind Stott Arthur Guthrie, about 24, shot himself in Plainview Texas. James J. Gill resigns as president of Northern Pacific Railroad on July 2, to be succeeded by Lewis W. In. In London, Sir Michael Hicks Beach blocks maize exclusion from grain duties during finance bill debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Arosind
Arthur Guthrie
Plainview
Texas
James J. Gill
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lewis W
House of Commons
Michael Hicks-Beach
Admiral Dewey Denies Recognizing Philippine Republic
Admiral Dewey told a Senate Philippines committee that Manila was handed over by Spaniards and that he never recognized Aguinaldo's government or saluted his flag. He said he was distant from events and did not transmit Aguinaldo's proclamation to Washington, noting he deemed Filipinos capable of self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Manila Bay
Tome
Aguinaldo
Philippine Republic
Dewey
Washington
Municipal police scandal and indictments unfold in Minneapolis
Indictments accuse police of systematic posession trafficking and criminal collusion. A. Ames plans resignation in September to run a hotel in Indiana as officers Malone and Bracket face charges tied to bribery and robbery schemes. Separately, a Morgan rival railroad venture seeks $100 million capital and aims to link Canada Trailway with Atlantic freight, enhancing British dominated routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolia
Minneapolis
Seeport
A. A. Ames
Indicton
Morgan
Combine
Pont Morgan
Svith, Morgan
Arid Pacific
Australasia
India
China
Japan
Garland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheen
Cowes
Henry Thonpson
Tour
Anithed
Kira
Shilltogs
Bern
Deere
Mithfield Market
Great Losis
Herald and Mirrors
Diathel
Seat
Foud Um
Buckingham, Palace
St. James’ Park
Charlotte
George TV
Victoria
Marlborough House
rEay
Order of the Garter
United States
Egypt
Ireland
Czar
St. Petersburg
Derby
Bath
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Privy Council
Neni
Erie
Queen Alexandra
Tite
Wes
INDON
Indianapowio
Ssubeer
Pita
James van Hoy
Pendleton
James Bailey
Mcccordsville
McCardsville
Hancock County
Marion County
Hamilton
Boone
Tippecanoe
Madison County
Maxwell
New Bros
Friends’ Church
Crete
Mary Earle
Sample
Fee Severn
Ernest Hurst
E. Helms
Cleveland
Greenfield
McCordsville
Pickle & Co
Masonic and
Odd Fellows
Wilkinson
Charles Sheperd
Red Key
Strindown
Cicero Hamilton
Fisher's Station
Surrend
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!