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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
2
A day of unsettled plans as doctors warn the King remains in a critical state. The Prince of Wales may review colonial troops next week while Friday’s procession shifts to Saturday was abandoned. Crowds in St James Park sparked color as carriages entered and exited the palace.
Queen Alexandra bears heavy strain with grace at Windsor and London as the King undergoes an operation. She remained at his bedside, received Lord Salisbury and Mr. Balfour, and sought ways to ease the King’s suffering while maintaining a calm public bearing. General Booth sent prayers from Berlin.
Paris reports interviews with leading appendicitis specialists who doubt the king will recover due to age obesity and frail constitution. One doctor warns the illness may be complicated by cancer as public attention centers on the monarch and London dispatches dominate newspapers and conversation.
The general view on his Majesty's health is pessimistic while Gambetta also died from the same illness. The British embassy register fills with callers including Cabinet Ministers.
London papers mourn the King’s illness as a festival turns to anxiety. Editorials from The Graphic Morning Post Daily Mail The Standard Chronicle and The Times express sorrow for the Queen and national shock while urging dignified restraint and continued resolve through the crisis.
London authorities announce a nationwide day of intercession for the King's recovery. Special services will be held in parish churches and at St Pauls Cathedral with ticketed attendance for the post Westminster Abbey coronation ceremony. Cardinal Vaughan urges prayers for the King.
Admiral Sir Charles Hotham hosted foreign admirals on his flagship off Spithead as officers await government guidance on departures. The British fleet will disperse June 30 after a final attempt to stage any inspection failed. Admiralty canceled all entertainments for officers and crews aboard.
London business slows as Westminster barriers come down and demolition of stands begins. Hotels and perishable goods suffer. cancellations flood orders, insurers hesitant at Lloyds 10 percent rate, and gate refunds unclear amid vast seat inventories. Merchants report ten million medals dated after June 26 losing value. Portsmouth preparers face crushing losses from naval review.
In Rome on June 25 the Pope, greeting Cardinal Rampolla and Sacred College members, urged prayers to preserve Edward's life for his role in securing peace in South Africa through personal influence and benevolent intervention.
London June 25 United States Ambassador Joseph H Choate has withdrawn dinner invitations and Stefan Reid the special ambassador is canceling all engagements. Royal equerries remain at Brooke House as government offers royal carriages during their stay while Reid plans to close the embassy and possibly travel to the continent, perhaps Scotland.
Prince Leopold of Bavaria Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria Prince Albert of Belgium and Admiral Gervais special envoy of France have already left London to convey condolences on behalf of their nations.
In Washington on June 25 the Senate chaplain invoked Christian prayers for England as it faces its king’s illness. He recalled England’s support after America’s crisis and asked for the King Edward’s restoration to health to guide just and equitable rule.
Alfred Austin extols kingship and empire as a peaceful, divine mandate. He envisions rulers whose regal mind and steadfast queen sustain a realm toward God’s destiny, upheld by virtue and conscience, with a lasting line of royal virtue through Victoria’s example.
A Chicago Chronicle note lists 127 distinct religious beliefs in Ontario and nearby regions, illustrating the city’s plural faith scene. The enumeration includes Adventists, Atheists, Baptists, Catholics, Jews, Lutherans, Mormons, Quakers, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Unitarians, and many others. The roll underscores broad religious diversity in the era.
A movement proposed by J I Franklin aims to organize a Fifty Thousand Club in Colorado Springs. The group would work with the Chamber of Commerce to boost the city population to 50 000 by attracting and retaining visitors and new residents through targeted efforts. The plan, already drawing business and professional backing, will hold an organizing meeting soon.
An investigation linked to a widow's pension reveals John F. McDonald of Ogdensburg New York led a double life. A Civil War private from Oswego, he left his wife and kids in 1808 while living in Ogdensburg and drew a $30 monthly pension. The Pension Department traced him to Lakeland Florida where he died last September and had remarried.
A Chicago Tribune report details Wabash Railroad engine 52 known for temper and stamina. After decades of service from Toledo to Peru, the famed locomotive recently set new speed records, with engineer James L. Bunce shaping much of its legend and career.
The report notes a heavy train move with no slip at Wear Wells. Logansport delays of eight minutes plus an original nineteen were almost recovered, leaving a two minute gap at Danville. On the return trip 52 demonstrated similar willingness and speed throughout.
The Allied British Societies met at 30 North Ninth Street and voted to cable King Edward expressing sincere sympathy and hoping for a speedy recovery. The Canadian Society, which sent a message Tuesday, postponed the Belmont Mansion banquet planned for yesterday.
Debate centers on miner wages with operators citing 80 to 75 dollars monthly while miners report 30 to 38 dollars. The gap arises from full time vs actual days worked, averaging about fifteen days per month over the past decade.
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