21 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
1
The Queen remains comatose with death near, as Prince of Wales stalled by illness. Kaiser William and Duke of Connaught reach London to be with the royal family while Osborne House faces days of anxiety and British papers praise the Kaiser amid tributes to the Queen.
End expected momentarily at Osborne House as Queen Victoria remains unconscious and gravely ill. Doctors report a severe sinking spell and paralysis, with hopes she may rally by Monday morning though officials warn the worst may come soon. The Prince of Wales and Emperor William have been summoned to London.
The edition lists twelve pages with sections on finance review and a quotation supplement. Amusements appear on page five. It notes arrivals at hotels and out-of-town buyers on page five and court calendars on page ten.
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Dispatch from Cowes reports Queen appears to be sinking and suffering paralysis with extreme weakness hindering nourishment. The rector of Whippingham summoned, and preparations with a local undertaker made in case of emergency. The royal carriages and Prince Louis inspect the situation as doctors battle sleep and mobility.
In late moments of Queen Victoria's life the Prince of Wales fell seriously indisposed. He was too exhausted to answer a summons from Osborne House and promised to leave London at 8 o'clock if possible. He stayed at Marlborough House while Emperor William remained at Buckingham Palace.
Yester day at Osborne a carriage bearing wreaths for Prince Henry's tomb led a funeral procession to Whippingham church. The Princess of Wales and Princess Louise wore black as the Queen's stroke loomed. The Prince of Wales left for London to meet Emperor William while officials issued only bulletins. The crowd and telegraph inquiries swirled around Osbourne House as rumors spread about the Queen's condition.
Anxiety and suspense swept the United Kingdom as bulletins offered little clarity on Queen Victoria's condition. Crowds gathered near Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House while prayers and notices in churches urged support for the ailing monarch. Parliament and diplomatic circles watched for further updates as Emperor William and Leopold’s movements stirred concern.
Emperor William and the Duke of Connaught arrived in London after a rough voyage, greeted by the Prince of Wales. Crowds lined Trafalgar Square as royal carriages moved to Charing Cross, with formal greetings and quiet ceremony. A late evening telephonic talk with Osborne House spurred plans to travel to the Isle of Wight next morning. Emperor William, seeking a reception as the Queen’s grandson, commented on his grandmother’s illness and his mother’s inability to hasten to her bedside.
The Lokal Anzeiger reports the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern the cruiser Nymphe and the torpedo boat Sleipner at Kiel have been ordered to prepare for sea. It is understood these orders relate to the condition of Queen Victoria.
The Duke of Cambridge arrived in Paris en route to the Riviera and received a telegram urging immediate return. A later dispatch suggested better prospects, prompting him to await further advices before leaving Paris. He appeared hopeful when seen at the Hotel Bristol.
London newspapers praise Queen Victoria's long rule and her influence on European politics. Editors note the Kaiser's sympathy at her deathbed and the worldwide respect for the Queen, with praise from The Times The Daily Mail The Daily Telegraph and others.
The piece notes strong US sympathy for the Queen and calls Saxons a shared possession of the United States. It remarks London papers avoid explicit mention of the Queen's paralytic stroke while Osborne House mourns. World events like the South African war and China are set aside amid universal suspense.
Dublin reports a deep, painful sensation after Osborne House news of Queen Victoria’s illness. Newspapers publish multiple editions as anxious inquirers flood offices, with gloom in the city amid wind and rain. Nationalists express sympathy. Dublin Evening Telegraph criticizes Britain’s South African policy.
News of the monarch's illness causes consternation in Cape Town as Sir Alfred Milner and his staff attend a cathedral service where prayers are offered for Queen Victoria's recovery.
In Lincoln Nebraska on January 20 Dr E Benjamin Andrews chancellor of the University of Nebraska preached at First Baptist Church on the life of Queen Victoria using She hath done what she could as the text He praised her influence on elevating womanhood and her power in politics and home The preacher predicted the empire would gradually disintegrate after her death with Australia seeking independence first then South Africa and perhaps Canada following noting there may not be another ruler like Victoria
The Pope telegrammed Cardinal Vaughn in London to convey Christendom's sorrow to the British royal family over Queen Victoria's illness. He said the Queen's liberal reign allowed the Catholic Church to grow in the United Kingdom and will leave no lasting harm on Christian hearts.
A telegram reports Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia and the hereditary Princess of Saxe Meiningen arriving in Kronberg to stay with Dowager Empress Frederick who is described as terribly low in spirits after learning of her mother's condition.
Vienna reports reveal widespread shock at Queen Victoria's illness. Emperor Francis Joseph sent messages to the British Embassy for news and may cancel the court ball planned for today. Austrian papers praise the Queen while noting shifting global tensions and potential turning points for England.
A Grace Church service featured a sermon by Rev. Dr. W R Hartington praying for Queen Victoria’s speedy recovery and marking the Victorian age. The sermon praised her as a mother and queen and urged prayers as the world watches the royal illness.
In St. Ann's Church on the Heights Brooklyn the rector Rev Dr Reese F Alsop led a prayer for Queen Victoria during the evening service just before the benediction. The brief observance reflected royal regard within the parish.
In a religiously toned obituary passage a pastor prays for Victoria as she lies in weakness awaiting dissolution. The prayer appeals to God the Father for mercy and comfort and asks that her soul be received into the everlasting kingdom through Jesus Christ.
President Schurman of Cornell and Bishop Potter spoke at Calvary Church on The Fundamental Factors in the Making of Manhood. The packed audience heard contrasts between Victoria and Washington, noting character over greatness, health, work, and fidelity to ideals amid an age of pleasure.
The Prince of Wales discusses his methodical schedule at Marlborough House, his dislike for lengthy dinners, and views on horse racing and betting. He notes he approves of charity dinners, manages millions in mail daily, and expresses a wish to see the America’s Cup return.
Special to The New York Times. John Weisen, 35, machinist, died after a duck hunting trip on the Upper Niagara River. His companion Joseph Marsh survived after abandoning the boat and swimming to shore with help. Weisen, unable to swim, disappeared under ice and was carried over the falls near the island bridge. The incident recalls prior falls fatalities and notes the dangerous mid winter current.
Margaret Travis a nurse at St Luke's Home was found dead in Trybold's Hotel at One Twenty second Street and the Boulevard after entering with a man believed to be Clarence A Davis who acted irrationally. The man registered as A L Smith of Troy and is in custody after ambulances arrived.
A fire at the Olin J. Stevens home on Girard Avenue caused $7,000 in losses after smoke and a frozen hydrant delayed Engine No. 41. Eleven residents escaped to a relative’s home as responders froze a water main block and rescued a goldfish aquarium. Policeman Mallon sustained cuts from ice.
In Wathena Kansas panic follows the collapse of the State bank after cashier Frank Harpster looted about 130000 of funds. More than 250 depositors are ruined and directors, who signed statements, face possible lynching as Bank Commissioner Briedenthal seeks a receiver.
Albany notes a plan to tax the surplus and undivided profits of trust companies banks and insurance firms at 1 percent for trusts and insurers and 0.5 percent for banks. Gov Odell will back the measures if passed. three bills target trust banks and life and fire insurers with potential annual revenue near 3.6 million.
Five Chinese girls were publicly auctioned in Chinatown, Gong Gow’s establishment, as creditors posted claims and bidders paid 1700 to 2500 dollars each. The buyers will relocate them to new quarters, while the venue becomes a Canton Merchants' Club and gambling room.
Chicago authorities scrutinize Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac amid a dispute over authorship with The Merchant Prince of Cornville. W J Sutherland uncovers testimony claiming Rostand copied the idea and timing, with depositions from Rostand's English servant and others suggesting late creation after 1896.
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