King Surpasses Critical Point in Coronation Pace
Reports indicate the king has moved beyond a pivotal stage and will oversee minor coronation events. The line of succession and official ceremonies are being arranged as plans proceed.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
1
King Edward’s Illness Marks a Tumultuous London Day
Reports from London describe fluctuating hopes over King Edward VII’s condition. Early fear of wound pain suggesting a possible operation contrasts with later bulletins noting a fair night, settled sleep, normal temperature, and improved appetite while crowds gather outside Buckingham Palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
King Edward
Alexandra
Edward
King’s Condition Improves. Regent Not Expected
London reports the king’s condition remains favorable with no regent needed. Medical experts see no septic danger and declare the crisis over, following the latest official bulletin and positive parliamentary sentiment.
Yale Triumphs in Eight-Oared Race at New London
Yale won the university eight-oared race by about four boat lengths in New London on June 27. The two freshmen crews finished in a dead heat, while Yale’s varsity eight completed the course in 20:20, within ten seconds of the course record.
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New London
Conn
Yale
University
Harvard
Twenty poisoned at Wright neighborhood dinner
Twenty people in Wright near Oskaloosa Iowa fall ill after eating pressed chicken served by Mrs Edward Kent at a neighborhood dinner. Mrs Gunsaulis and J H Switzer are in serious condition.
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Oskaloosa
Wright
Here
Edward Kent
Gunsaulis
J. H. Switzer
Crown Coronation Day Aftermath Stuns London Streets
Crowds thronged the capital as thousands retraced the coronation route amid toppled masts and dismantled decor. A golden crown lay in St James Street and timber ruins ring Westminster Abbey while hundreds read notices offering bus routes to Richmond and Hampton Court.
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Piccadilly
St. James’ Street
London
Westminster Abbey
Richmond
Hampton Court
Towner Declares No Candidacy Against Bishop
Des Moines report says Judge Towner will not run for supreme judge at the state convention, clearing Bishop from opposition. The open field favors Bishop’s unanimous endorsement by the convention.
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Des Moines
Judge Bishop
Cummins on the Tariff and Trusts
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins endorsing last year’s tariff and trusts plank as the best Republican position. He urges Iowa’s July 30 convention to reaffirm the Cedar Rapids platform and its tariff trust stance as unassailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cummins
George E. Roberts
McKinley
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Judicial convention nominates Rothrock Thompson Treichler
In Cedar Rapids on June 27 the judicial convention chose Rothrock Thompson and Treichler by acclamation. On Thompson's unanimous nomination the vote was 33 in favor and 15 against, and the motion carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Rothrock
Treichler
Castro Near His Finish
A ship from the Spanish Main reports heavy fighting in Venezuela as Castro’s forces are repeatedly defeated. Observers say his overthrow is foreclosed and the government could not last 14 days.
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New York
Venezuela
Castro
May Drag Pond For Watch In Gallaugher Murder Case
Iowa City June 27 The prosecution may order dragging of a pond near the alleged murderer Holada's house to recover a missing watch claimed as a blind for a robbery motive. If not found the bed surface may be swept. photo control and access to copies are disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Gallaugher
Holada
Zmant
Bride Fulfills Dying Wish In Waldron Marriage
Following her husband’s deathbed request Mrs. Frank Gilbert of Waldron wed her brother in law George Gilbert today in Kankakee Illinois. The ceremony unified two families from the same village.
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Kankakee
Ill
Frank Gilbert
Waldron
George Gilbert
Fire Leaves Mercur Campites Homeless After Spring Blast
Three hundred residents of Mercur Utah become homeless when a fire wipes out the business district after a gasoline blast at the Oquirrh hotel. The Union Mercantile company suffers about 60000 dollars in losses, while other businesses incur 500 to 15000 dollar damages.
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Mercur
Utah
Oquirrh
Union Mercantile Company
President Roosevelt Returns From Harvard Commencement
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington from Boston this morning after attending the Harvard commencement. He resumes official duties and is reported in good health.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Boston
Harvard
Showers and Thunderstorms Run Through Iowa Forecast
Chicago June 27 Special Indications for Iowa show showers and possibly thunderstorms tonight and Saturday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Senate Agrees on Canal Report and General Deficiency Bill
In Washington on June 27 the Senate adopted the conf erence report on the isthmian canal bill and passed the general deficiency bill as the final big supply measure. A slight protest arose over $500,000 for the Buffalo exposition and $160,000 for Charleston exposition, but both were included. The bill also provides $45,000 for the last illness and death of President McKinley including physicians’ pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Charleston
8. C
McKinley
Farmers Lose Money On Milk Demand Hits Local Farmers
Elgin June 27 farmers supplying the local condensed milk company fail to meet contracts as Chicago demand rises. Farmers say current prices do not cover costs with corn at 60 cents per bushel and hay at 15 dollars per ton, leaving no profit in milk production.
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Elgin
Condensed Milk Company
Chicago
Excursion Steamer Clipper Sold for New Venture
The steamer Clipper has left towing to become Batchelor’s excursion boat after purchase by E A Batchelor. It will be overhauled and put in service while the Kate Keen hull becomes a barge. Batchelor seeks permits and heads north for papers.
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E. A. Batchelor
Kate Keen
Mr. Batchelor
Undesirable Immigrants Rising Deportations at Port
New York reports a rise in undesirable immigrants arriving in recent months boosting deportations by the immigration bureau. From May to June last year 1,911 were deported, while since May 1 this year the number stands at 1,742.
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New York
Bureau of Immigration
Dewey Details Manila Surrender Arrangements
Dewey testifies before the Senate Philippines committee outlining steps to surrender Manila. He says he fired on Fort Malate to signal Spaniards and that a white flag rose shortly after as American troops prepared to take the city with no resistance expected. He describes all battle preparations.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the
House approves Philippine government bill by narrow margin
Washington June 27. The House passed the Philippine government bill 141 to 97 with only McCall Massachusetts opposing. The Democrats offered a minority substitute which was defeated 136 to 95. The bill moves to the Senate where differences are expected and a conference is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Committee On
Senate
Cooper
Wisconsin
Illinois Receives 1 005 000 For Civil War Claims
Washington June 27 Illinois will get 1 005 000 dollars from the United States to settle all old civil war claims. The sum is among items in the general deficiency bill passed by the Senate.
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Washington, D. C
Illinois
United States
Senate
Inventor Renames Vessel to Air Ship in Detroit Free Press
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press quotes an inventor urging the term air ship over ship while discussing a vessel. The exchange shows language shifts around early airborne craft terminology and public discussion.
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Troit Free Press
Violence erupts as non-union miners are attacked at Swanton
In Wilkesbarre on June 27 two non union men were set upon by about 40 foreigners at Swanton colliery and severely beaten. Local resident Old Father Hummel of Muscatine Island is reported very ill after a severe apoplexy yesterday.
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Swanton
Wilkesbarre
Hummel
Muscatine Island
Rock Island Survey Expands Line Toward Des Moines Area
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific engineers are surveying a line from Lineville to Indianola in Iowa. Railroad men expect the extension to yield a more direct outlet for a large portion of the company’s western and northern Iowa system toward the gulf.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Lineville
Indianola
Rock Island
Iowa
Gulf
Iowa Music Teachers Elect Officers for Ottumwa Meeting
The Iowa music teachers elected Henrik Rinfrok of Des Moines as president, Charles F. Grade of Muscatine as vice president, and Charles Bohm of Mount Pleasant as secretary and treasurer. The convention will meet in Ottumwa next year at the same time.
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Charlies Grade of
Muscatine
Dubuque
Iowa Music Teachers Today
Henrik Rinfrok
Des Moines
Charles F. Grade
Charles Bohm
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Monument to Old Time Hero Unveiled Near Elgin
In Lily Lake cemetery near Elgin Illinois a granite monument for Abner Powers Revolutionary soldier will be unveiled on July 4. Company E of the Third regiment with units from Belvidere and DeKalb will take part in the ceremonies. May or Gould will command the soldiers. Miss Lucy Neil and Miss Florence Le Quatte depart for St Paul and Minneapolis for a summer vacation by steamer Quincy.
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Elgin
Lily Lake
Abner Powers
Belvidere
DeKalb
Gould
Lucy Neil
Florence le Quatte
Quincy
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Storms Rave on the Gulf Hit Galveston with Wind and Flooding
Severe weather pounded the Gulf region with high winds and coastal flooding. Galveston reported flooded streets as storms moved through, prompting precautionary closures and urgency for residents to seek shelter.
Storm Wracks Gulf as Galveston Feels Strong Winds
Fort Worth reports storms raging on the gulf with winds reaching forty miles per hour. Galveston experiences flooding as waters push into streets. A French vessel is reported in a perilous position off the bar at Crazos de Santiago.
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Fort Worth
Gulf
Galveston
Crazos de Santiago
Chicago Markets Weekly Grain and Live Stock Report
Market dispatch from Chicago via H J Toher & Co shows open high low close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Ribs with July and September contracts. Chicago hogs steady to 5c lower. cattle and sheep receipts noted. Minneapolis Duluth and Northwest totals given. weather reports show showers hindering harvest. regional grain and livestock receipts index listed.
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H. J. Toher & Co
H. BE. McKay
Muscatine
Chicago
Tod-Y-Y
Jly
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Towner
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Dewey
Manila
Hlouse
Rock Island Surveying
Neville
Iowa Music Teachers
Tumwa
Kansas City
Omaha
Northwest
Duluth
Nebraska
Missouri
Concordia
Sioux City
Atchison
Mo. Pac
UN. Pac
Pac
U. S. Steel
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