King's Illness Status Shared In Parliament Crowd Peers News
London reporters describe a crowded House of Commons chamber awaiting A. J. Balfour's update on King Edward VII’s illness. Balfour announced a successful operation and stable progress amid somber mood. Lords spoke of hopeful recovery as naval reviews and celebrations were shelved. Friends and diplomats expressed condolences as Westminster felt the collective weight of royal crisis.
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Sudden Shock Over King Illness Delays Coronation
London reports confirm the king’s illness requiring urgent operation on election day. Officials announce postponement of the coronation with public notices issued at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Crowds gather, stock prices slip, and foreign dignitaries observe delays as London adapts to the hospitalisation news.
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Scene in Parliament amid King Edward illness report
The House of Commons showed disorder as a petition on the Education bill interrupted a moment of royal crisis. Amid shouts and delay, ministers were absent and the chamber felt a sober, unsettling atmosphere over the king’s serious illness and coronation postponement.
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Lords Hear of King Edward Death Rumor Amid Coronation News
London reports the House of Lords opened in a somber mood as a false death rumor about King Edward spread. Lord Spencer led Liberal queries, while Lord Salisbury spoke at length as the King’s condition remained grave. Foreign guests plan to return home as soon as news solidifies.
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Canadian Coronation Holiday Cancelled Proclamation
Ottawa June 24 The following proclamation cancelling a former proclamation designating Thursday June 26 coronation day is a public holiday issued by S W Scott Acting Secretary of State The coronation has been postponed and the proclamation is withdrawn by the Privy Council for Canada with notifications to subjects to govern themselves accordingly.
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King Edward coronation postponed amid illness shock
President Roosevelt sent condolences to King Edward VII while reports from London said the coronation is postponed indefinitely due to the King's illness. Ambassadors Reid and White describe an appendectomy, a quiet sleep, and cancellation of the Westminster Abbey events with plans to notify Buckingham Palace.
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Sympathy in Newfoundland as coronation postponed
In St John s Newfoundland the illness of King Edward leads to the official postponement of coronation festivities. Governor Boyle expects local fêtes to be delayed while the French squadron s Commodore Montferrand and British cruiser Charybdis Captain Montgomerie discuss the sad event in port.
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