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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
1
Queen Victoria died peacefully at Osborne House. Edward VII succeeds her. The world reacts with sorrow as royal mourning begins. Messages pour in from crowned heads and public figures. Proclamation of the new king follows the privy council in London.
The Lord Mayor forwards condolences on Queen Victoria’s death after Osborne House bulletin confirms her passing. Crowds at Osborne and Cowes react with sorrow as news spreads of the monarch’s death, bells ring and processions begin.
An article from The Anculated Prest London notes Buckingham Palace and Marlborough House in silence after a bill signed Balfour announces the monarch's death. It discusses distributions of Victoria's fortune, possible residences for Edward, and hopes for royal brightness in London.
London officials prepared for the proclamation of the new king after Queen Victoria's death. The privy council will meet at St James's Palace and the proclamation to the city will pass from the palace to Trafalgar Square and Temple Bar before the Royal Exchange. Crowds remained sparse as bells tolled for two hours and choirs sang God Save the King amid mourning rites.
The article traces the early life of Victoria as daughter of Edward Duke of Kent. It covers her parents courtship, royal marriages, and her christening with the archbishop officiating. It notes the duke’s public generosity and zeal for reform, and the naming controversy around Alexandrina Drina before her reign.
It was uncertain if the king would return to London before morning but it was expected he would convene a privy council at St James’s Palace early tomorrow morning.
Paris reports the death of Queen Victoria through late edition papers carried by newsboys. Sympathies flood the city as parliamentary figures announce mourning, while observers reflect on the Transvaal war’s impact and the loss of a unifying figure for the British people.
Washington reports four days of anxiety as news of the queen's death reaches officials. The president delays dispatches to await the physician's statement, and both houses adjourn to honor the late monarch. The British embassy flies its half-masted flag while diplomats and officials convey condolences.
President McKinley sent a telegram of condolence to King Edward VII upon Queen Victoria's death. He expressed sorrow and noted the American people's grief at Britain’s loss, praising the late sovereign's efforts to promote peace and goodwill. The executive mansion flag was lowered to half mast at 50 o'clock, a historic gesture of respect to a foreign ruler.
The Senate, in executive session, ratified the Spain treaty for the Sibutu and Cagayan islands at a cost of 100000 with a 32 to 14 vote. Debate showed some senators opposing further Oriental territory acquisitions while Lodge Chandler supported the treaty and Bacon Money Pettigrew opposed. Carrie Nation case proceeds with bail set at 1000 each as authorities waive preliminary hearing.
The Associated Press reports Sir Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher are matched to meet in a boxing contest at a weight class to be staged in Louisville during February under the Louisville Athletic Club.
Morning notes report sympathy resolutions for Victoria Le Deud and local editorials on city charter proposals. Reports cover transportation, court opinions, and a tragedy note with a two sided editorial stance.
The Senate in executive session confirms several nominations to the governor, including Louis Atkinson of Mill town as judge of the Forty Tyeth Judicial district for Perry and Juniata counties. Debate over fees and municipal finance accompanied the session along with consideration of a second class city charter. Adjournment followed after prorogation to Wednesday night.
Philadelphia reports the death of James P. Sterrett former chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court at age 75. Born in Juniata county he rose from preparatory school to law practice in Pittsburgh later serving as president judge and then associate and chief justice before retiring in 1900. He was a steadfast Republican.
Muhlenberg College trustees debated whether to continue the college at Allentown or relocate nearer Heading. The matter was tabled for the annual meeting on June 16. Disclosure of finances and intercollegiate athletics was noted, with a shaky report from the treasurer on a purported fund and committee actions.
Arrivals list ships sailing routes from New York to Antwerp Genoa Liverpool and Southampton with ports including Moville Glasgow Boulogne and Rotterdam. Vessels named include Majestic Columba Liverpool Agueed and Cap Erie with travelers and cargo details in terse notices.
Exclusive AP report from Slum notes a threatened Feb. 1 strike by furnace men is expected to be forestalled by a settled agreement between the manufacturers and workers. The deal covers Sharon and Sharpevilla facilities.
The Senate adopted a resolution expressing profound sorrow over Queen Victoria's death and ordered it engrossed and sent to the British prime minister. House action included sending Cramp & Sons claims, over $1,500, for armor plate delays to the Court of Claims as part of routine business.
A Senate or House inquiry proposed inviting William J. Bryan to present his opinions on currency policy. Representative Shafroth urged Bryan be heard as part of the debated bill to restore the gold standard. Chairman Southard noted many speakers have been invited but Bryan’s availability was unclear, suggesting Lincoln as a possible venue.
Numerous states report senators elected by separate house votes. Republicans Hy Burton Stephen Bike ins and Shelly Cullom win reelection terms while Democrats Henry and F M Biramong chair leadership changes mark new U S Senate seats amid state legislative votes across Topeka Springfield Charlestown Little Neck and Haleigh.
Bobby Dobbs of Memphis earned the decision over Young Peter Jackson of San Francisco after twenty rounds. The bout concluded tonight with Dobbs favored on points and the crowd witnessing a tough, evenly matched contest.
In Washington an eastern Pennsylvania forecast shows fair weather on Wednesday with rising temperatures in northern sections and a shift from northeasterly to southerly winds. Winds remain fresh to brisk along the coast as the day progresses. Thursday promises mostly fair skies with continued mild conditions.
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