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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
9
Reports describe King Edward's dangerous bowel complications from typhoid fever and an evacuated abscess, prompting a postponement of coronation duties. Diplomatic and financial circles react with shock as Marlborough House decorations are removed and coronation preparations stall.
London reports many towns scrapping scheduled festivities while Liverpool and other cities arrange meetings to proceed with charitable plans. London businesses will stay open June 26 and 27 though banks may close. Coronation honors publication is postponed due to the King’s illness. Portsmouth faces financial loss from the delayed naval review as bonfires across the realm stay unlit, awaiting a future celebration.
London on June 24 reports workmen tearing down parade stands and paraphernalia from the coronation pageant. Barricades and merchant shields are removed as garlands and bunting are stripped, vans emptied, and the city prepares to resume ordinary life after weeks of preparation.
Liverpool June 24 Cotton Exchange directors held a meeting to decide action after the coronation postponement. They adjourned until tomorrow morning.
London papers editorially note a dark shadow over the nation and the King life’s danger. They urge sobriety and prayer, urging duties of daily existence. The Daily Telegraph says the country will bear one more infliction with sorrow and untowardness. The Standard cites Roosevelt’s condolence message as a sign abroad of sympathy amid a calamity testing national patience.
Altoona reports a new twenty hour mail service between New York and St. Louis by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The "No 11 West" train uses three mail coaches and the line’s fastest engines, offering a speed surge of 1,058 miles and surpassing the Red Ripper to Chicago in time.
London reports telegraphic news from provinces and abroad showing nationwide sorrow at the King's condition. Public bodies in London and across the United Kingdom pass resolutions of profound grief and hope for a swift restoration to health, overshadowing any disappointment over coronation postponement.
Paris reports shock at King Edward health news and widespread sympathy in English circles. French papers recall Carnot assassination eight years ago as Loubet visits the tomb, while journals note perityphlitis as a managed form of appendicitis.
Montreal and Winnipeg report immediate cancellation of coronation celebrations and public holidays due to the King’s illness. Crowds watch for updates as officials halt parades, decorations, and church services shift to prayers for the monarch’s recovery amid westward anxiety.
Kingston Jamaica June 24 intense sadness grips island as news of King Edward illness delays coronation. Preparations were complete for celebrations in Kingston and a large loss is anticipated as residents ponder the monarchs condition.
Inquiries at the British Consulate show no official or private information about the King of England’s illness. Consular staff reported no cable from the Embassy in Washington and no expectation of early dispatches. News of the King’s health postponing the coronation dampened consulate employees.
In Halifax Nova Scotia June 24 crowds gathered around bulletin boards as news of the King's illness spread. Coronation day events in Nova Scotia were cancelled church services postponed and decorations halted. Military and naval reviews were indefinitely postponed with no salutes and orders pending from the War Office. Public holiday proclamation withdrawn due to the monarch's illness.
News of the King's illness and subsequent operation sent mixed signals through the stock market. Initial declines in international shares were followed by a partial recovery after the operation proved successful, then further declines on later unfavorable bulletins. London sold about 25 000 shares as traders grappled with potential broader impacts on Britain and the empire. Net declines listed include Canadian Pacific 2% points and New York Central 1 1/2 points among others.
Local physicians discuss King Edward's condition with fears of perityphlitis. They note possible progression from appendicitis to tissue inflammation around the colon and the high risk of surgery given his age and corpulence. Statements cover diagnoses, outcomes, and expert opinions from prominent surgeons.
New Haven June 24 Dr Roswell Park Buffalo surgeon who attended President McKinley says English reports on King Edward illness show little basis for firm opinion He terms the disease perityphiitis a form of appendicitis Recovery hinges on timely operation and likely weeks of convalescence after surgery He notes a second attack followed the king's carriage ride and social duties.
Philadelphia June 24 Dr Thomas G Morton senior surgeon at Pennsylvania Hospital says King Edward likely suffers from appendicitis. He notes perityphlitis is old term for the disease and that age and health make surgery very risky though appendicitis operation generally has a high 90s success rate. Morton is credited with a new SST operation on April 23 removing a diseased appendix.
The article explains appendicitis as inflammation of the appendix, its typical symptoms, risks, and outcomes. It discusses surgical removal versus non surgical approaches, explains peritonitis as a dangerous complication, and notes that recovery is common with prompt treatment while fatalities occur mainly with rupture. It covers age distribution and theories about causes and the appendix’s fate in the population.
Sixty years old and renowned, Lord Lister heads a list of eminent surgeons. The text details Lister’s antiseptic breakthroughs and lists colleagues Sir Thomas Smith, Sir Francis Laking, Sir Thomas Barlow, and Sir Frederick Treves, noting royal connections and multiple prestigious appointments.
London reports indicate insurers face heavy losses as many commercial firms and individuals held policies to cover coronation stand costs and decorations if the ceremony were canceled. Lloyds quoted 3 percent for the risk to the king’s life until June 26, while past jubilees saw higher rates. In England insurable interest laws limit such coverage though life policies could cover changes in name, armorial bearings or loss of reason.
The Insurance Press says London gamblers in insurance are panicking yet nervy. Postponing King Edward VII’s coronation will hit underwriters hard, with potential losses in tens of millions if the king dies. Historically, insurable interest and short term policies supported bets on eminent lives and events. American insurers avoid such gambling.
Chicago June 24 unions reach understanding and plan ultimatum to railroads entering the city. After Thursday no union teamster will deliver freight to a non union handler, nor will any union freight handler accept freight from a non union driver. The action affects over thirty thousand workers and wide manufacturing interests.
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