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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
3
London reports wide anxiety over the king's condition with crowds near Buckingham Palace and a stream of prominent visitors. Bulletins say the king rests poorly at night but improves by morning. officials caution against overoptimism while the public debates the meaning of each update.
A McBain Michigan man credits switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee with improved health. He reports loss of headaches stomach issues and nerves, noting he no longer experiences bilious spells or constipation and feels more energetic and comfortable at age 56.
London observers cite old prophecies that Edward VII would not be crowned citing palmist Mme Lenormand and a Parisian gypsy. Histories of past misfortune include near assassination in 1860 and dangers from fire iron and beasts. Prognostications warn of possible fatal illness during his reign.
The Telegraph states the recent sickness of the King gave no clear clue to the ailment that led to surgery. A change began Monday night and yesterday morning prompting a detailed examination and a careful perusal of penamies before reaching a verdict on the royal condition.
The Official Gazette lists coronation honors with Milner raised to viscount and Lipton, Treves, and Lewis made baronets. Conan Doyle and others named knights. Garter and St Patrick orders awarded to various peers. new orders created for merit and civil servants including Imperial Service Order.
London reports say insurance on the king’s life soared after Queen Victoria’s death with policies totaling $100 million. Rates climbed from 3 percent to as high as 150 dollars per 500 for a single week as coronation plans intensified and postponement fears grew.
England's heir presumptive is eight year old Edward Albert George Andrew Patrick David oldest son of Prince George. Upon accession he becomes Duke of Cornwall with an income of 400000 dollars a year and may vote in the House of Lords despite his age. He was born June 23 1894 and is described as sturdy with boating riding shooting and hunting interests.
The text outlines the English throne line from King Edward VII to the Prince of Wales then to Edward of York, an 8-year-old, followed by Albert of York, a 6-year-old, and an unclear final segment about Prince Albert’s successor. The fragment notes a younger son and ends with garbled wording.
A historical inquiry traces the succession and length of reigns from Princess Victoria to Princess Louise of Wales and Duchess of Fife, then to her daughters Ladies Alexandra and Maude Duff, asking for the span of previous reigns.
Dublin newspapers express sympathy for the King's illness. The Dublin News notes a pause in political turmoil as all classes unite. The Freeman's Journal pays tribute to the King's bravery and Ireland prays for the King. The Daily Independent hopes the illness is a temporary obstacle to a strong reign.
The British transport Bavarian landed at Southampton with South African veterans for the coronation procession. Troops, ragged and sunburned, were deeply affected by the news of King Edward VII's grave illness.
Madrid June 25 The dispute between King Alfonso and his Dowager Queen mother has become a public scandal since his oath. The king has lashed out when she offers guidance, threatening to expel her from the palace if she does not heed his will. His manners have been described as generally indiffent since coronation.
Mail reports from Haiti describe a rising national panic as party factions guard candidate homes nightly. Several die in a Cape Haytien riot while the provisional government struggles amid ongoing unrest.
Mindanao operations push toward surrender of all Datto leaders by June 27 as officials highlight use of force in handling rebels. Testimony before a board investigating cruelty by American officers reveals disputes over conduct with Filipino forces, while Laguna will shift to civil government on June 30.
The Hague June 25 Dr Asser a Dutch juriconsult and arbitrator in the American Russian sealing dispute will begin hearing of counsel and expert evidence on Friday. The permanent court of arbitration lends its rooms for the proceedings as the United States and Russian ministers Stanford Newel and C de Struve attend with H H D Peirce the Third Assistant Secretary of State at Washington among those to be heard.
End of the Boer War saw a ruling by the court that arbitration could not be applied since the South African republics were not parties to The Hague convention. The decision reflected limits of arbitration under the Hague peace framework.
Lieutenant Newberry testified before the Tayabas cruelty board. He described his World War era service in Tayabas and Malolos and denied seeing a post letter urging force to impress natives. The proceedings involve Major Cornelius Gardener and Captain Theodore J. Wigt as witnesses.
Advices from Venezuela dated June 20 report General Riera’s forces near La Vela and Coro repelling Castro’s troops. After a five hour battle Ayala and Telleria surrendered with 1,682 men, five guns, and seventeen generals, boosting rebel morale nationwide.
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