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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1888
Page
1
Betten June 15 Emperor Frederick is dead at 11 o clock. William II is proclaimed emperor as Europe mourns. The scene at the deathbed is described with family, officials, and clergy present. Bismarck’s quiet visit signals the transfer of power.
News from Bern that Emperor Frederick died at 11 this morning at Friedrichskron Palace Potsdam with Empress Victoria and royal family present. Flags at half mast, city in sorrow as funeral plans call for a simple service and burial in Potsdam’s garrison church.
News from Berlin reports the death of Emperor Frederick. The imperial remains are likely to lie in state at Potsdam’s garrison church. Bells will toll for fourteen days in Protestant churches. Bismarck and the Empress shared a final moment as reconciliation hopes were voiced.
The Reichanzeiger reports that the royal sufferer has ended his earthly career after long suffering. By God’s decree the Emperor-King passed to his eternal rest shortly after eleven this morning, borne with fortitude to God’s will. The royal house and the German people mourn the ruler whose loss comes shortly after a previous bereavement.
Berlin June 15 The Bundesrath announced the death of Emperor Frederick and the accession of William II who takes the throne. Official notification has been sent abroad and the oath of allegiance to troops will be administered tomorrow.
Officials and servants enter the room where the Emperor lies in state as Empress Victoria mourns in private. The remains are to be interred at Friedenskirche beside Frederick IV, with death attestation issued and the will to be opened before the Minister of Justice. Dr Mackenzie had told the Empress that further life extension was hopeless.
At the Germany Embassy in London on June 15 much sorrow is expressed at the death of the Emperor of Germany. Flags fly at half mast, blinds are lowered, and condolence messages pour in to the Prussian royal family. Queen Victoria telegraphed sympathy, the Prince of Wales may depart for Berlin, and Westminster Abbey bells toll as the emperor's death is noted.
In London dated June 15 Lord Salisbury announced the death of the German Emperor to the House of Lords. He noted the deep grief felt in Britain and Germany for a ruler valued by both, and said a formal record of sympathy would be placed in the records. W. H. Smith, leader of the government, indicated a Monday morning address to the Empress Vi via the government.
Signor Crispi announced the death of Emperor Frederick in the Rome Chamber, calling it a great calamity. The chamber adjourned unanimously as leaders praised the late ruler for unity in Italy and German states, and peace he stood for. President Bianchesi voiced profound regret for the monarch’s death.
Rome June 15 The Pope immediately wired the Empress upon receiving news of the Emperor's death. His Holiness said the sad news caused him profound grief and expressed deep sympathy.
Secretary Bayard received news of Emperor Frederick III’s death and conveyed President’s expressions of sympathy to the German nation. The telegram to Berlin described the Emperor’s death with lofty courage and calm resignation to the Divine decree.
In Madrid on June 15 Prime Minister Sagasta announced the death of Emperor Frederick in Congress. Senators Canovas and Domingues praised the monarch and the House unanimously adopted a resolution of sympathy toward the German imperial family and people. The Queen Regent sent a condolence message to Empress Victoria. The German Embassy is flooded with cards.
Paris June 15 President Carnot telegraphed a message of sympathy to the new German Emperor and the Cabinet Ministers left their cards at the German Embassy in a display of formal courtesy.
Johann Most, editor of Freihert, comments on Emperor Frederick's death from New York. He says there is nothing to say and that Frederick's reign could be erased from history. Most asserts the emperor was not sane when crowned and was a rascal when sane, noting coercion acts and the dissolution of Parliament he signed ten years ago.
London papers praise the late Emperor as a true man and note his death may pause wartime aims. They forecast rapid European moves and England’s need to decide its role. Paris and New York voices echo admiration and caution, contrasting William II’s duty with Frederick’s short reign and alleged peaceable aims.
A series of freight and passenger wrecks on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Fifty-sixth Street caused a large fire, destroying almost a hundred thousand dollars in property. Engines battled flames as cars, coal, oil and lumber burned, with many trains delayed and passengers shaken.
A freight train cleared a switch allowing Engine 618 and three Paoli coaches to strike the caboose. The collision hurled wreckage across the yard, injuring one brakeman and bruising passengers. Wreckers cleared tracks after 90 minutes, trains resumed, with the switchman claiming the signal was changed after the freight passed. Separate crashes followed at Forty-fourth and Thirty-fifth streets, with cars damaged and a large fire at Powell Street. Total damage listed at four thousand dollars.
John Bowans, a Black man, was taken from jail by masked supporters who planned to hang him near a large oak. He slipped free before the lynching, fled into the woods, pursued with gunfire, and remains at large amid the jealous assault allegations against him. Othia, a blind man, was badly slashed, and a girl named Fonertery was harmed. Othia is not expected to survive.
Washindon June 15 bulletin at 9 30 this morning reports no change in General Sheridan I condition He rested well last night his cough troublesome little pulse good respiration improving and he continues to take nourishment that assimilates well Noones bulletin says there has been no change except slight improvement
Indignant Chicago Union Veteran Club members, about 1,600 strong, tonight refused to accept a six-page ship offer from the sergeant at arms of the National Convention. The club has long employed many doorkeepers and other staff, but the gesture was rejected and the veteran leaders retired.
Washington dispatch details GOP absentees heading to the Chicago Convention and Democrats fixing fences, leaving the House without quorum. Speaker Carlisle warns a call of the House could suspend business for ten days. Reports note naval and harbor appropriations for Philadelphia and Delaware projects, with Senate action planned on river and harbor measures.
W J Thompson of Gloucester buys 150 acres around ball grounds to convert into a large race track with trotting and running events all summer. A ferrie pavilion and grand stand for 10 000 spectators will be built along the river, with the ball grounds at the center.
Special telegraph report from New York describes Ed Stokes, a broker, clashing with William Trumbridge in Beaver Street after a court ruling. Stokes grabbed Trumbridge’s nose, twisting it for minutes, blood spurted across the pavement, and a crowd formed before the street cleared. Also notes Lazaretto sanitary issues and delay in funds for quarantine station improvements amid board discussions.
Annie Riley and Mary Leonard charged with shoplifting at an Eighth street store were brought to the old Court House on a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Fell remanded them for trial after a sharp defense by Georges Arundel and Harkins. Harkins argued lack of evidence but the judge chose to give them a jury trial chance. The two women returned to jail.
The Executive Board met at general headquarters with Master Workman Powderly presiding. Judge Advocate Naughton presented assault documents from District Assembly 49’s court regarding an attack by an unknown Knight. The board took no action, with a decision in the Quinn case awaited for Monday or Tuesday.
The Solar Tip Base Ball Club finished sixteen games with fifteen wins and one loss. Spectators can watch the champions at Solar Tip Park located at Twenty fourth and Ridge avenue for the current standings and upcoming schedule.
In New York on June 15 the Dunn trial ended in a grand larceny in the first degree conviction after a nineteen minute jury deliberation. John R. Dunn was charged with robbing the Manhattan Banking Company of about $160,000, with Richard S. Scott implicated. Scott received about $10,000 and testified for the State, while the joint indictment against both was not pressed in his case.
Colonel W. T. Forbes, secretary of the Sub-tropical Exposition, died today of heart disease after a brief illness in Jacksonville. He served in the Civil War under Generals McClellan Burnside and Grant and came to Florida in 188. His remains will be interred in Greenwood Cemetery Philadelphia.
Or ry June 15 The body of the man drowned last Wednesday remains unidentified. The face was photographed today and the body will be interred at Pleasantville probably tomorrow.
New York June 15 Mayor Hewitt said city flags would not be placed at half mast upon learning the death of Emperor Frederick, stating he did not feel justified in ordering them up. In Pittsburg on June 15 Republican conferees of the Twenty-fourth District elected James Moore as delegate to the Chicago Convention without instructions.
In Chicago the Blaine movement surfaces amid a tangle of Sherman Gresham and Harrison factions. Sam Fden propagates a plan to keep delegates scattered until a Blaine pivot is possible, aiming for a deadlock that could force Blaine’s name onto the convention stage.
The sale at 1008 Market Street clears out inventory with 247 children suits priced from 1.25 to 3 dollars and 293 boys suits from 2 to 5 dollars, advertised as worth double the money, now on sale at Loos Market Street.
California Wine and Brandy Co offers pure wines and brandies from Anaheim Uuenmonga Los Angeles Mission Rising Sun Gabriel Sunny Slope Pleasant Valley and other vineyards. Manager McFarrick invites requests for price lists and product details.
The shop promotes reduced prices on attire with a specialty on Seersucker Coats. It claims strong sales and urges a window view to verify bargains. Prices noted include eighteen dollars for finest clay serges and a sale listing with coats at one dollar, selling 26 cent items.
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