King Edward’s Health Improves Amid Coronation Forage
London dispatch reports King Edward's condition improving after surgery with a normal temperature and better appetite. Bulletins note pain returning briefly, but overall strength rising as Queen Alexandra stays by his side. Royal initiatives and intercession services mark coronation day with plans for a quiet ceremony at Parliament.
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Crowded St Pauls Elites Attend Quiet Coronation Prelude
London June 26 crowds gathered at St Pauls Cathedral as the coronation hour arrived with no foreign princes invited. Ambassadors diplomats and peers filled the chancel while Westminster Abbey ticket holders sat in the nave. The Duke of Cambridge entered with an equerry as litany and choral responses began the service.
Bliss Named Republican Nominee for Governor in Michigan
Detroit dispatch reports Michigan Republicans renominated Gov Aaron T Bliss of Saginaw for a second term. The first ballot produced Maitland and Blair as nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general, with the platform praising Roosevelt and denouncing attacks on U S soldiers, while pledging to curb monopolies and uphold the Cuba and Philippines policy.
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Saginaw
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Marquette
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Roosevelt
Warring Republicans Hold Split Arkansas Conventions
Two separate Republican state conventions met in Little Rock amid factional strife. Charlies D. Greaves of Hot Springs was nominated for governor by one group while the regular assembly nominated Harry H. Myers of Monroe County. TheGreaves platform endorses Roosevelt administration and Cuban reciprocity, supports an interoceanic canal, and denounces the state central committee. The regulars re elect Clayton supporter and affirm the 1900 Republican platform, opposing trusts and praising the isthmian canal.
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Bryan not invited to Tilden Club banquet in New York
Lincoln, Nebraska June 2. W. J. Bryan announced he was not invited to the Tilden Club banquet in New York. He added that if invited he would respond by explaining why he would not attend a political event honoring someone who twice opposed the Democratic ticket and has not indicated a plan to return to the party.
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Yale Triumph in Varsity Rowing on Thames by Four Lengths
Yale defeats Harvard in the famed varsity race with a 20:20 time, Harvard 20:33, by four boat lengths. Yale also wins the four-oared race as Harvard takes the freshman draw, with President Roosevelt among 25,000 spectators aboard the Dolphin.
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Uncle Sam Wins International Special Class Race at Kiel
The American yacht Uncle Sam owned by Francis R. Riggs of New York won the first international special class race at Kiel, crossing eight minutes ahead of rivals. Three more races are scheduled, totaling four unless the same boat wins the remaining contests. The breeze was light today.
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Dewey Details Manila Surrender and Aguinaldo Role
Admiral Dewey testified to the Senate Philippines Committee denying recognition of Aguinaldo’s government and stating Manila’s surrender followed a private understanding with the Spanish Governor General. He recalled Aguinaldo’s arrival delays, warned Spaniards, and said no Filipinos rose in Manila as Pratt predicted.
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Dewey details Manila surrender and Aguinaldo’s independence prompt
Admiral Dewey explains Manila’s surrender after the destruction of the Spanish fleet. He says shore batteries fired on his ships, the city could have been occupied with more troops, and Aguinaldo’s July proclamation marked the Philippine pursuit of independence, which Dewey initially ignored. He also notes no recognition of the epitippirne republic.
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Ohio Supreme Court Invalidates City Laws and Police Control
Ohio Supreme Court declared several laws invalid including Cleveland city government measures and a Toledo police control special law. The decision affects county salary laws and narrows Supreme Court jurisdiction. Governors and officials anticipate an extra legislative session to restore order.
Cleveland Mayor In New York As Court Upheaval Looms
In Cleveland Mayor John son is away in New York City. Acting Mayor Beacom says the Supreme Court decision voiding the federal plan will take effect in October, prompting a possible cabinet shakeup and removals across law, public works, fire, police and charities. A special legislative session may be needed to craft a municipal code. Governor Nash appoints Harry L. Gordon as lieutenant governor to fill the vacancy until the end of Nippert’s term, with no election this fall.
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McCormick Named United States Ambassador to Austria Hungary
In Vienna in a grand ceremony Robert S. McCormick presented credentials as ambassador of the United States to Austria Hungary. Emperor Francis Joseph received him in a special audience as gilded carriages rolled to the palace. Baron Ambroszy served as court chamberlain and escorted the party, with military and naval attaches also introduced to his Majesty.
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William H. Beehler
Madrid shaken as magazine explodes near Carabanchel
A gunpowder magazine at the Carabanchel encampment exploded five miles from Madrid this morning. Two men were killed and fourteen injured. The blast damaged many houses and shattered windows. The royal palace doors were blown open and the King, with his household, joined crowds at the scene to assess the damage.
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Philippine Civil Government Bill Passed by House
The House approved the Philippine civil government measure 141 to 97 with all Republicans backing the committee bill. Debate featured amendments rejected, including a push to prohibit slavery in the islands. An amendment favoring U S self government for Filipinos failed 89 to 1. The conference report on the isthmian canal bill was adopted 232 to 8, sending the bill to the President.
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