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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
3
London wires report the coronation postponed indefinitely due to the King's illness. Royal guests and envoys will return home. London stands and parades are being torn down as officials express condolences and await further news.
Montreal reports widespread worry over the King's illness with all coronation events canceled. Winnipeg notes government house festivities halted and prayers planned. Ottawa cancels Thursday as a day of celebration and delays local arrangements.
A cable from Ambassador Choate in London to the State Department reports the coronation has been postponed indefinitely due to the King's indisposition. The message was received this morning in Washington.
President Theodore Roosevelt sent a cable to King Edward VII in London expressing sincere sympathy and wishes for a speedy recovery as he left the White House for the railroad station. The message accompanied Roosevelt's departure and conveyed official condolences from the United States.
The Canadian Society of Philadelphia postpones their coronation eve ceremonies at Belmont Mansion due to King Edward VII illness. President Thomas Martindale calls the event a tragedy and notes the financial and social impact of delaying the sovereign’s ascent. W A Higinbotham voices concern over nationwide consequences and costs.
Manila reports civil government will be established on Mindoro and Paragua and re established in Batangas province Luzon on July 4.
Cailles, who surrendered June 1, 1901, testifies before the board investigating Major Gardener's cruelty charges in Tayabas province. He says he commanded in Lucban Sampaloc Barcelona and Polega, claims loyalty of the people, and describes leading 900 insurgents to Lucban and supervising the shooting of five influential residents at Sampaloc.
London June 24 Oxford University today conferred the honorary degree of doctor of civil law on Joseph H. Choate the United States Ambassador to Great Britain in a ceremony at the university hall.
The Norwegian bark Liberte collided with the North German Lloyd steamer Grosser Kurfverst off Start Point, Plymouth, causing damage to the bark. Liberte will lay up for repairs while Grosser Kurfverst continues to New York after departing Bremen last Saturday.
In Piverio Orense during a funeral a church building was hit by lightning. At least twenty five people were reported affected or harmed as the event disrupted the service. Local authorities investigated the incident and assessed damage to the church structure.
The June 24 report describes a somber mood in the House of Commons as news spread of King Edward VII’s illness and possible operation. Ministers entered with hats off. Balfour spoke, Campbell-Bannerman voiced opposition, and the chamber lingered in solemn silence while education bill debate continued.
In London the terrace scene thrived despite sorrow as bad weather turned to sun. Fashionable ladies gathered, banners fluttered, and Westminster Bridge glowed while crowds surged past. The King battles illness as life continues around him.
In London on June 24 the House of Commons heard A. J. Balfour report that an operation on King Edward had been successful and his condition was as well as possible. Lord Salisbury said recovery may take weeks and the coronation was postponed.
Philadelphia physicians weigh whether King Edward VII received timely surgery for an appendicular abscess caused by a diseased appendix. They discuss the operation, its timing before the Coronation, potential risks of peritonitis, and whether future trouble from the appendix is likely if it remains.
Fair and warmer for Eastern Pennsylvania Delaware District of Columbia Maryland and New Jersey. Wednesday mostly fair and warmer with possible Thursday showers and light variable winds mainly southwest. Local Weather Report United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia Pa Tuesday June 24 1902 provides daily summary and temperature expectations with noted sunshine percentage and rainfall figures.
Leary's Book Store on Ninth Street below Market offers thousands of volumes. The titles are well bound and beautifully printed at prices lower than paperbacks. The books are not new, but are of good quality and fit for summer reading.
Senor Dumona, a leading planter and stativician of the sugar return says no action has been by the tare Association treaty Guba and Great Bri.
The article notes Great Britain is not now a profitable market for Cuban sugar. It suggests a potential treaty could become advantageous within two to three years after sugar bounty removal.
Correspondent reports Finnish resistance to a military oath edict amid a 1902 draft to 10 047 youths, while emigration climbs to 9 000 in four months. Detailing male outflow aged 15 to 40, the item notes looming integration into Russian customs by 1906 and a Finland policed by broader upheaval. The piece also covers the death of Dr. Nicholas Dvorashin, a physician to the wounded Czar, amid charity inclinations and accusations of hospital mistreatment.
London dispatch reports Sir Frederick Treves, surgeon to the King, detailing appendicitis with abscess in King Edward. He cites about a one in three death risk, notes evacuation of the abscess, and discusses timing for surgical vs medical treatment and the anatomy of the appendix and surrounding tissues.
Rome reports Taft the American Governor of the Philippines has achieved success in negotiations with the Vatican over Friars land. No major hitches. Some detail differences noted. Taft to send another note to Cardinal Rampolla outlining American wishes for a categorical reply.
The Bremen meeting of North German Lloyd shareholders approved alterations to the articles of association due to joining the American steamship combine. President Herr Plath said the Morgan group contract is purely commercial and will help the line develop its resources.
Colonel Arthur Lynch, MP elect for Galway, appeared at Bow Street Police Court after brief evidence. The case was adjourned to July 1 for further proceedings.
Liverpool reports the steamer Ger manic will not sail to New York due to a sailing delay. No mail will depart Liverpool to New York until June 26 when the Etruria sails.
A man in a fit of insanity shot and killed Dr. Ivison MacAdam professor of chemistry and James Forbes at Igeons’ residence. The incident occurred on June 4 as police investigated the violent act.
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