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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
5
News from the realm reports King Edward III afflicted by an unusual appendicitis form. Royal physicians monitor condition closely as court prepares for potential curative measures and public notice of medical status.
Royal illness halts ceremony in London as King Edward undergoes a successful operation for perityphlitis at Buckingham Palace. Anxiety runs high over possible complications while foreign dignitaries depart. If King dies, George, Duke of York, would reign.
Latest London report says the King continues to make satisfactory progress after the operation and has been relieved by the procedure. Early morning notes indicate no complications and a firm condition, with no official bulletin expected before 10:30 a m. The Associated Press reports the King remains in a satisfactory state.
Washington June 25 arrangements were completed today to move the president's offices and quarters while repairs to the White House are underway.
At Grand Island on June 25 the fusion conventions opened and chose John H. Powers as chairman. After hours of deadlock over governor, Harrington, backed by populists, reluctantly agreed to seek the nomination of both parties. Democrats favored Smyth. By 4:05 a.m. Harrington accepted if both parties nominating him. Senator Allen and populist leaders praised Bryan, and he was nominated amid loud applause.
Dr Cyrus Holgan explains the kings condition perityphlitis involves inflammatory abscess around the appendix requiring surgery to determine diseased tissue. The king likely has an abscess at the head of the large intestine where the appendix begins and needs immediate operation to drain and remove contents. In Washington the statehood bill shifts focus from Cuban reciprocity as senate debates discharge from territories committee. Opponents doubt the two vote majority claimed by statehood forces while acknowledging several doubtful votes may exist.
The June 25 market report notes a brief Wall Street flurry after news of the king of England’s serious illness. Trading pauses briefly as London market weakness slows selling. most major stocks show only small declines while previously strong issues rebound. The opening day price pattern shows orderly moves despite the international tension.
In Pinavio Orense a church was struck by lightning during a funeral. Twenty-five people were killed and thirty-five injured. In Chicago Mrs. Bertha Perkins, wife of Commander C P Perkins US Navy, died at age 46.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived in London from Windsor and the city buzzed with royal pageantry. Ambassadors and princes from Europe join the festivities while Ras Makonnen of Ethiopia steals the spotlight for his splendor. Crowds fill the streets as decorations near completion and a Buckingham Palace dinner hosts seventy royal guests.
Salt Lake City reports pressure from gambling crackdown amid war on gambling in Seattle and western cities. Chief Paul orders closure of all gambling houses and strict enforcement of Sunday saloon closing law. Earlier, Cheyenne invites President Roosevelt to Frontiers Day on coyote skin script.
London June 24 The duke of Manchester took the customary oath and his seat in the House of Lords, his financial disabilities having been removed.
A group of wealthy Americans will visit Winnipeg for coronation day events then travel into the interior to purchase a large tract in Prince Albert province and settle it with American colonists. The party includes Governor Van Sant of Minnesota Governor Cummins of Iowa bankers from New York Chicago and officials from Chicago banks.
Seven soldiers of the Twenty-seventh Infantry escorting a wagon train near Camp Vicars Mindanao were attacked by ten bolomen. One man was badly wounded, another head injury reported as Moros captured a rifle and escaped. The Moros claimed aim to kill negligent Americans, while local leaders discuss peace with resistance from some dattos.
The Retail Butchers' Protective association announced a new company to oppose the meat combine. The Retail Butchers' Abattoir is capitalized at 1 million dollars, two thirds subscribed, with plans to source 2,000 head of cattle weekly. It seeks support from 44,000 Greater New York retail butchers while withholding full details.
Washington June 24. It has been determined that no reciprocity treaty with Cuba can be submitted as the present session of Congress for lack of thue.
Washington June 28 The senate week will be devoted to odds and ends of legislation with no Cuban reciprocity. Senator Quay may press a motion on territories but will likely defer to next session. Senator Bate hints at action if Quay retreats. The rest of the week covers forest reserve, pure food bill, Choctaw Chickasaw treaty, immigration, and conference reports on appropriations.
Arthur Meeker of Armour & Co and Michael Cudahy of Cudahy Packing deny any merger or trust under New Jersey law. Cudahy states he has heard of a supposed combination among Armour Swift Morris Hammond and others but says he knows nothing of any such action.
Ninety American soldiers have died of cholera since the outbreak began. Health authorities in Manila and the provinces enforce strict regulations as cases reach 1,590 in Manila with 1,230 deaths and 7,369 cases with 5,? deaths in the provinces. Russia Will Have Good Crops Indicates Odessa reports of an abundant harvest across southern Russia grain regions.
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