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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1902

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King Edward’s Condition Worsens In Buckingham Palace

London reports at 6 p.m. the king’s condition has worsened after a period of restlessness and wakefulness during the night. Earlier on June 5 doctors had announced the king survived the night with guarded optimism and noted partial sleep after 1 a.m. with no signs of artful symptoms.

London Edward Buckingham Palace Lister Treves Laking Smith Barlow

Cyclone Rages Across Hancock County Killing and Wounding

The Greenfield area is struck by a Wednesday forenoon cyclone. In Maxwell and Cleveland towns several deaths are reported, many injured, and houses and a new chain factory destroyed. Debris fills streets as doctors rush to aid victims. telegraph lines are down and crops are ruined.

Maxwell A. W. B. Sample Cleveland Eddy Sample Greenfield Gibbs Cicero Hamilton Joe Marsh United States Zanesville C. F. Brandt George Chemister Thomas Pendergast Wilkinson Pendleton McCordeville Mohawk Charlottesville John Schrader Indianapolis Shirley

King's Physicians Say No Encouragement For King

London reports that the king's doctors cannot offer hope of recovery. The life hangs by a thread as a miracle is the only chance. Tubes are not drainage but to replace a removed bowel segment. An operation to remove the tubes and sew the bowels is the remaining plan. Intercessions occur in churches and synagogues as the country awaits bulletins.

London

Illness at Buckingham Palace Tests King’s Coronation Hopes

London watchers report uncertain progress as nightly royal bulletins reflect caution over the king's illness. doctors withhold prediction while noting similarity to President McKinley's case and preparations for a possible final announcement.

London king's illness sparks anger at court officials

Birmingham correspondent reports widespread anger at court officials for concealing the king's condition. He says officials knew a week earlier the king could only attend the abbey ceremony and not the other events, and that disclosure would have prevented heavy financial losses for the kingdom and the humbler classes.

Birmingham London Birmingham Post

King’s health starts positive then turns pessimistic

London dispatch reports the king began the day awake and without pain, showing progress. By afternoon sources of high authority turned pessimistic as the mood shifted to concern about his condition.

King’s coronation plans if recovery holds in 1903

London report notes that a recovering king would trigger a spring 1903 coronation with the abbey ceremony alone. The plan hinges on the monarch’s health and royal officials’ timetable.

Liverpool Post London

The King Passes a Comfortable Morning in London

The official bulletin from London dated June 25 reports at 2 p m that the king has passed a comfortable morning and his condition is so far satisfactory.

London

King Edward Operation Chances Questioned

London dated June 25 reports the slim chances of a medical or surgical operation on King Edward. The royal family has been informed of the true state of his condition and the limited likelihood of success is noted.

London Edward

King George V Condition Update at Buckingham Palace

An official bulletin from Buckingham Palace reports His Majesty had a fairly comfortable day. His general strength remains well maintained and there are no symptoms causing special anxiety. Dated Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. London.

London Buckingham Palace

The King Is Not Too Well

London dispatch reports Buckingham Palace replies to inquiries with The king is not too well. The standard line appears in response to questions about the monarch’s health.

London Buckingham Palace

Lloyds Buoyed By King's Health Insurance Offer

London reports Lloyds show optimism about the king's condition as they insure his life for the rest of the week at 50 percent on Wednesday afternoon.

London Lloyds

Bridegroom James Sullivan Charged After Alleged Kiss

Neighbors report James Sullivan 99 E Georgia Street attempted to kiss Flora Bradshaw without consent after wedding festivities. Bradshaw filed affidavit for assault and battery but later declined to prosecute in police court citing proximity but warning it should not recur.

Flora Bradshaw Sulivan

Interurban Tax Question Seen Solved by Merger

Board of works members expect an easy resolution to the interurban tax issue as merging all interurban companies into the Indianapolis street car company progresses. If control passes, the tax question could be settled since the Indianapolis company would not pay an entrance fee for its own cars to use its tracks.

Board. of Works Indianapolis Street Car Company Works Indianapolis Indianapolis Company

No More Gamblers 10 Be Fined At Long Range In Police Court

Judge Stubbs ends lenient long range fines for gamblers from Kissel'sW Market St raid. He demands real names and that gamblers appear on the prisoners bench. Attorney Taylor Groninger and the defendants faced the judge as he vowed stricter, consistent action.

Kissel W. Market St George Bohn Stubbs Kissel's

Canal bill headed for near unanimous house vote

Panama Washington June 25 The house conferees on the canal bill have agreed to accept the senate bill. This means a practically unanimous vote in the house for the Panama canal bill.

Washington House Senate

Indianapolis Hotels Swindled in Forged Credit Scheme

The English hotel company and Henry W. Lawrence sue Jonn Stone to recover funds claimed stolen via forged letters of credit. Stone, arrested in San Francisco, is alleged to have used multiple aliases to obtain thousands across the country, including about $373 in Indianapolis.

Henry W. Lawrence Spencer House Jonn ©. Stone Stone San Francisco Indianapolis Allen National Hotel-Keepers’ Protective Association

That Blake St saloon to get into court

Charles B. Willits sues William Sturgen and Henry J. Mower over the Blake street saloon next to Willits home for 2000 dollars. He seeks an injunction against the saloon, claiming illegal liquor sales and nuisance due to obscene language heard throughout his house during religious services on Sundays.

Charles B. Willits William Sturgen Blake-st Sturgen Henry J. Mower Willits

Levee Vandalism Sparks Racial Tension in City

A section of the southern city saw about 100 acres of improved property damaged as Black men hauled sod and gravel from the levee between Raymond Street and the Belt railroad. The mayor ordered stoppage after complaints from property owners.

Raymond St Belt Railroad White River

Well Known Man Fined for Contempt of Court

Jacob Leffler a market commission man was subpoenaed to testify in an assault case before Police Judge Stubbs. He failed to appear claiming lack of knowledge. He was brought in and fined 1 and costs for contempt of court.

Stubbs Leffler

Washerwoman Robbed Neighbor Arrest Report

Mattie Schoene of 1020 Southeastern Ave was arrested Wednesday on charges of stealing 17.20 from neighbor Lettie Howell. Patrolman Shine and Detective Holtz made the arrest after Howell reported her money missing while Schoene was allegedly sick next door.

Mattie Schoens Southeastern Ave Lettie Howell Shine Holtz

Parker Forgetful After Assault In Georgia Street

Parker of E Georgia street reported a brutal assault to police on Tuesday night. A sergeant recalled the suspect’s name at first but tore up the note and Parker forgot the name by Wednesday morning. Parker offered to swear out a warrant but could not obtain an affidavit without the name.

Will Parker E. Georgia Sr Parker

Collision injures man in street wagon clash

A noon collision at New York and Beast streets injured Thomas Cohen of 547 Be. Washington street. Cohen suffered an arm injury and was treated by Dr. Kiser after the Coffin and Fletcher wagon involved in the crash.

Thomas Cohen Washington St Coffin & Fletcher New York and Beast Sts Cohen Kiser

Cyclone Hits Westfield Causes Destruction and Loss

Report from Westfield states a severe cyclone struck Wednesday morning in Carmel area causing overturned barns and damaged structures. Roofs blown off and stock killed were among the losses reported as residents assess the damage.

Carmel Ind Westfield

Connersville Hit By Destructive Northwest Storm

A severe storm struck Connersville Indiana at 10 a.m. Wednesday damaging East Connersville where about a dozen houses were unroofed or badly damaged. No serious injuries reported.

Connersville Ind

Yale Awards Honor for Lodge Park Riley and Others

Yale conferred doctor of laws on Senator Lodge and Dr. Roswell Park. James Whitcomb Riley received a master of arts degree. A clairvoyant in Indianapolis predicted King Edward VII’s death and referenced McKinley, Lincoln, and political events with varied accuracy.

New Haven Conn Yale Senator Lodge Roswell Park Buffalo James Whitcomb Riley

Forecast for Indianapolis Area Rain Then Clearing

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity over the next 36 hours ends at 8 p m June 26 shows showers Wednesday afternoon and night with possible Thursday clearing. Readings reach 64 at 7 a m, 75 at noon and 80 at 2 p m. Thunderstorms expected in adjacent states with cooler conditions in the south portion Thursday. A brief wind gust passed at 8:30 a m described as storm center over eastern Iowa with no damage. Hail reported in western parts of the state. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats. Get your photos Bennett's 96 E Wash.

Indianapolis South Portion Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

King Hancock County A. V. B. Sample Thomas Prendergast Will Chappell James Chappell Art Garrett Philander Cooper Charles House Foster Jackson Greenfilld, Ind Spl Hancock Knightstown Maxwell, Ind Corre King's Physicians McKinley James Sullivan Wells Sullivan Taylor Groninger Panama Blake-St. Saloon Jacob Leffler Michigan Hhe Riley M. A Yale University Mrs. Allisandre Shelby St Sion Lincoln King Edward Wulschnera Janes Bennett’s E. Wash
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