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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
1
Reports from Buckingham Palace detail King Edward's improving condition with normal temperature and better sleep. Doctors caution recovery may be prolonged but see no malignancy and expect possible long life if no complications arise. Intercessory services replace coronation observances across churches.
Towton June 26 King Edward shows progress in convalescence pleasing Buckingham officials. He writes telegrams in his own hand and expresses gratitude for global concern, though some restlessness at night. Doctors report marked morning improvement and officials deny any Regency plans. The duke of Connaught announced the morning consultation.
A London Herald dispatch rejects rumors that King Edward has cancer. Doctors attending the king state there is no trace of cancer or any malignant growth, countering widespread speculation linked to the deaths of Empress Frederick and the duke of Saxe Coburg.
Dr. John B. Murphy of Rush Medical College points out that official bulletins are vague about King Edward's condition. He argues prognosis favors appendicitis as the likely cause and stresses early operation prevents dangerous outcomes, criticizing delayed data sharing and citing Chicago deaths from appendicitis.
New York June 26 London correspondent reports that despite recovery the King may skip the coronation. Merchants and stands face losses from postponement and may hesitate to prepare on a large scale again. Westminster Abbey remains closed and unchanged. Grant Duke Michael of Russia and foreign princes were to depart but were asked to delay.
The king’s recovery is expected to delay a gala opera performance planned for next Monday. Ned Forsyth, manager of the Royal Opera House, says every seat and box was booked at special prices and returning funds would be a massive task. Checks for Monday’s booking totaled well over 100,000 dollars, with even the cheapest guinea seats in the gardens sold weeks ago.
A Herald Dispatch from London reports Lloyds quotes show premiums for insuring King Edward's life reaching about 160 dollars per 500 dollars for coverage to month’s end and around 265 dollars per 500 dollars for coverage to the end of July, reflecting steep risk costs.
A fire at Reinke Fromme cheese box plant in Howard's Grove Wisconsin destroyed the cheese wax and sawmill. The loss is estimated at 99.00 with only 1,500 insurance. Fire officials suspect a defective boiler as the cause. the facility was a major cheese box producer in the northwest.
The Michigan Republican convention opened in Detroit with Gen A T Bliss likely to win renomination on the first ballot. Attempts to unite uninstructed and anti Bliss factions failed. upper peninsula delegates did not endorse any lieutenant governor candidate, leaving a strong bid by William T McGraw. Other potential names include Justus S Stearns George B Horton and John Patton. State Chairman Gerritt Dickema and temporary chair William Alden Smith presided as committees were organized and a recess called.
London June 26 President Roosevelts sisters Mrs Douglas Robinson and Mrs W Sheffield Cowles accompanied Mr and Mrs Reid to St Pauls this morning and occupied prominent places in the cathedral A telegram of sympathy from Aberdeen to the king was submitted through General Sir Probyn and Sir Frances Henry Laking reported as favorable signs The pope in Rome sent a distress telegraph of sympathy over King Edwards illness and asked to be kept informed
Neenah Wis June 26 Sergeant 8 A Holden recently elected lieutenant of Company I has not been seen since leaving Neenah to take a second lieutenant examination in Milwaukee. His whereabouts are unknown causing concern. An election to fill the vacancy will be held Friday evening with candidates including Sergeant J L Sorenson Sergeant Peck and Corporal William Weaver. Holden organized the Ne Nah Independent company during the Spanish American War and was active in church work. It is reported he may have joined the regular army.
Menasha lodge 75 Elks attend Elks convention in Oshkosh. About 1000 Twin Cities and Neenah residents travel by interurban and steamers to events including a water carnival and electric display. Delegations from Appleton, Kaukauna, Ashland join the trip to Oshkosh today.
The June 26 dispatches report a major fire in Sterling, Utah, destroying the business district and 50 cottages, leaving about 300 homeless after a gasoline-explosion sparked fire at the O’Quirrh hotel. Union Mercantile Co. suffered about $60,000 in losses while other businesses faced $500 to $13,000 each. Indiana storm: a northwest to southwest tornado across the state damaged crops, barns, and telegraphs, with two killed and damage near $1,000,000. Additional incidents include three children struck by a freight near Cedar Rapids, deaths from a lightning bolt at Brownstown Depot, and a Marietta tornado causing multiple deaths and injuries with losses over a half-million dollars.
The Mexican extradition list addendum signed in Mexico excludes Charles Kratze, former St. Louis alderman, from bribery charges. The U.S. pressed for retroactive inclusion, but Mexico cited constitutional limits. The State Department won’t pursue Kratze further. Missouri authorities may seek action against Kratze domestically.
James Fergus, pioneer of Minnesota Wisconsin and Montana and founder of Fergus Falls and Little Falls, died last night near Lewiston Minnesota at age eighty nine. He once refused land in Chicago offered at high price amid a preference for simple life. The news notes his role in regional settlement and the county named for him.
Washington June 26 The conference report on the Isthmian canal bill was adopted by the House by a vote of 252 to 8. The Senate agreed to appropriations in the general deficiency bill for the Buffalo and Charleston expositions. Various railway, bridge, and court-terms measures were passed or debated while the canal conference report was moved for adoption. The Senate later passed a general deficiency bill with $500,000 for the Buffalo expo and $160,000 for Charleston. the bill also provided $45,000 for McKinley death expenses. The canal conference report was adopted and sent to the president.
In Trenton on June 26 the Miriam M Berger case against United States Steel resumed in the court of errors. Counsel for Berger presented an exhaustive argument challenging the legality of converting 200 million dollars of preferred stock into a similar amount of bonds, arguing the process unconstitutional.
A lawyer argued that the act of 192 passed last winter to permit the company’s purchase is unconstitutional and that no right exists under the general corporation act to reduce preferred stock without cash payment. He contended substitution of bonds for preferred stock harms holders and urged the plan is antiquated. Counsel for the steel corporation closed his argument this afternoon.
London residents rush to the continent and provinces as coronation postponement hits travel. Railways and steamboats strained by visitors leaving, with smaller hotels most crowded. Wealthier travelers stay while demand shifts to cheaper trips and transatlantic passages for Americans.
Admiral Dewey told the Senate Philippines committee that Manila’s fall did not stem from his capture. He recalled hearing of Aguinaldo in 1888 and noted promises from Filipinos before war began, but he found them unreliable. He recounted a Singapore telegram and his reaction upon arriving at Hong Kong.
A Kentucky cyclone near Lancaster last night wrecked a 20000 dollar residence belonging to Mrs Joshua Daniels and blew farmhouses from the road to Crab Orchard. James Dalton’s house was toppled and occupants injured include Grace Dunn with a broken knee and an unknown man with a broken thigh. Others, including Rev Pearson’s children, suffered injuries.
In Sangamon circuit court today judge Tudge Creighton granted four continuances in the mandamus suit brought by Carter Harrison mayor of Chicago against the state board of equalization. Prosecution witnesses are reported as critically ill, delaying key testimony.
John Trich, fifteen, was hit in the abdomen by a toy cannon in Green Bay style report. His recovery appears doubtful after the incident as preparations for the Fourth of July continue. The item ends with a humorous anecdote about General Bra gg and a quip attributed to a magazine caption.
New London June 26 Harvard and Yale crews prepared on the Thames amid rough water and shifting winds. Early racing was postponed due to the sea state with Harvard leading Yale at the mile mark in the four oared trial before afternoon betting on better conditions. Presidents and large fleets watched from Dolphin with crowds hoping for a landmark finish.
Governor Nash approved a requisition from New York to transfer William H Hahn, Ohio insurance commissioner under McKinley, to answer a grand larceny charge. Hahn, indicted for stealing 16,740 dollars from an insurance firm he was connected with, will be transported by Detective Brindley for trial.
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