Gooks in Khaki Invade London
London dispatch reports a surge of colonial foreign and provincial visitors drawing criminals from many countries. Scotland Yard forms a special unit to shadow aliens in bars, crowds, and luxury hotels as thieves and swindlers use khaki disguises to gain trust among victims.
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Payments Made for Coronation Seats Through the Ages
London reports that seating charges for coronations date back to Edward I with half a farthing, rising to 2s 6d under Charles II and to 10 guineas for Westminster gallery seats in George III’s era. By Victoria’s time the public spent about £200,000 on views, and Jubilee-era speculation saw premises resold for large profits.
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Triple Alliance Discredited in France
Paris reports the renewal of the Triple Alliance among Germany Austria Hungary and Italy has been met with equanimity as economic tariff disputes and a Franco Russian pact erode its strength. Press and papers warn the new accord differs in spirit and may not bind the powers as before with cautious assessment of its political and diplomatic value.
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Bishop OGorman to Carry Pope Letter to Roosevelt
Rome June 29 Bishop OGorman of Sioux Falls will carry a papal letter to President Roosevelt when he returns to the United States. He also will bear the Pope's gift to the president a mosaic view of Rome from the Vatican studio. The Vatican idea of appointing him apostolic delegate in the Philippines remains under consideration, though the initial suggestion seems not abandoned.
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Boyhood days of England's future king Edward VII
Special correspondence from Philadelphia Times reports on King Edward VII as a boy. The article recounts his affectionate nature, early education under Lady Lyttelton, relationship with Mrs. Birch, and the shaping influence of family figures. It notes his public debut at eight, first speech at ten, and his boyhood interest in military life amid royal duties and travels.
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Prince of Wales Begins Naval Studies at White Lodge
The future monarch, after a baptism with wine and a private residence at White Lodge in Richmond Park, withdrew from public life to study and prepare for a military examination. His father said the move would keep him away from the world as he readied for his inheritance.
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New Jersey Military Code Under Revision by Commission
A Special Military Commission in Trenton led by Brigadier Generals Campbell and Howard, with Major Landon, is drafting a revised National Guard military code. The effort will align with 1900 act amendments, adopt US army regulations where needed, and be submitted to the commander in chief and State Military Board for adoption.
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Services Open in Ocean Grove Despite Rain
Ocean Grove religious services began under heavy rain that persisted into night. Bishop Cyrus D. Foss of Philadelphia opened the auditorium services with Bishop L. N. Fitzgerald presiding and Bishop John M. Walden of Cincinnati assisting.
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Chinese Emigrants Denied Admission at Port Townsend
Nine Chinese laborers returning from China were denied admission and arrested at Port Townsend on June 20. Officials cited irregular papers in several cases and noted enforcement actions against the group as they faced departure or further processing.
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Senator Scott Proposes Lighter Debates and Maple Syrup Gag
Special Correspondence traces a prosy Republican conference with Sen Scott West Virginia proposing lighter work. Hoar jokes about maple syrup bribes while Proctor blushes at Vermont. The piece surveys New York’s coming House delegation and Frye the fish bill amid Capitol antics.
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No Opposition to Gardner Called for Second NJ District Convention
Cape May June 20 call issued for the Second Congressional district convention to meet in Cape May on July 17. Republicans plan to name delegates. Gardner is unopposed and expected to be renominated by acclamation. Democratic convention date not yet set. GOP margin in the district about six thousand.
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