07 May 1910
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1910
Page
1
King Edward VII died last night at his residence ending a long tenure as monarch. The English nation mourns the loss as royal family and public figures send condolences and praise for the late ruler’s service and legacy.
London reports the death of King Edward VII on the night of May 6 1910 at 11 45 pm witnessed by Queen Alexandra and royal royals. The king passed after a brief reign noted for honors and the nation mourning the sixtieth year of the century.
The nation mourns King Edward VII in a period of constitutional tension following Victoria’s reign. His oath to rule wisely and his peace making legacy are praised, with emphasis on his social ties, vast knowledge, and respected judgment. The king’s death raises fears for Britain’s welfare amid a state crisis and a transfer of burden to his successor.
King George VI ascends to the English throne following the abdication crisis surrounding his brother. The prince of Wales steps into the line of succession, with national and imperial duties anticipated as the monarchy enters a new era.
London reports the death at Buckingham Palace of Edward, who became king after Victoria and reigned since January 22, 1991. His illness spanned over a year, worsened after a visit to Sandringham and a return from Biarritz. Crowds gathered as bulletins appeared, and newsboys cried editions as guards changed.
The special staff of the foreign office drafted a message sent to Queen Alexandra at Buckingham Palace London. It offers profound sympathy from the people and government of the United States to the Queen and to the Prince of Wales during the national bereavement following King Edward's death.
President Taft and Secretary Knox express condolences in a formal cable from Washington. The message extends sympathy to the Queen and Prince of Wales and references the broader national mourning.
Markets report shows hog receipts about 10 000 with 1 473 carried over. Prices range from 5 lower than prior averages for light hogs 9 24% for mixed packets 9 67 for heavy shipping grades 9 30 to 9 65. Cattle steady and sheep steady with 2 000 head noted.
May 7 1910 Chicago reports estimated receipts for today at 10000 and official receipts yesterday 11929 with official shipments 2519 and leftovers 1673. Tomorrow's estimated receipts 30000. Market shows bulk 9 45 to 9 SO, light 9 20 to 9 55, mixed packers 9 20 to 9 60, heavy shipping grades 9 20 to 9 57, rough 9 20 to 9 35, porkers 9 45 to 9 50 and pigs 8 90 to 9 50.
Estimated receipts indicate a steady market for sheep with 300 head noted. buyers and sellers eye prices as traders monitor the turnout at the usual market yard.
Market reports show prices 20 to 25 lower than Bulk with yesterday’s activity mixed. Light consignments at 9 35 to 9 45, mixed packers 9 15 to 9 50, heavy shipping grades 9 15 to 9 55, rough categories at 9 15. Cattle steady and sheep steady with steady overall tone.
A brief Washington Star quip features Mr. Sirius Barker debating newspaper bias. He asks why one reads the paper, answers that it offends, and defends using it for arguments on the opposite side.
The Washington City market lists prevailing prices for corn hay straw and flour. Corn at 50 cents per bushel hay by load and bale straw prices at 4 to 5 dollars per load or bale flour at 1.60 to 1.70 per sack butter priced at 25 cents per pound.
Notice states John A. Babcock care of North American Live Stock Commission Company located at U S Stock Yards Chicago Ell is the contact person for registrations and business matters regarding livestock operations and dealings in Chicago.
The report states the mine disaster now leaves 200 dead. The article details reactions from officials including Pane C. S. Barrett, president of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union, and a note on U S sympathy to Britain for the late king. It discusses possible U S attendance at the king's funeral with Theodore Roosevelt or Whitelaw Reid as candidates.
The archbishop of Canterbury presided at a church house meeting and asked a moment of silent prayer for the sovereign, who was halting between life and death. The audience stood in reverent quiet and joined in the Lords Prayer.
Parisians learn of King Edward's death as crowds rush to the British embassy and the Elysee Palace. Mounted guards hurry from ministries to notify leaders while telegraph editors seek updates from England Germany and Italy. Paris papers do not print special editions.
The large barn on Charles Haskett’s farm near North Green burned causing an estimated loss of 4000 dollars. Six horses a team of mules and four cows were killed in the blaze.
In Palos the mine No. 3 explosion killed about 200 miners as black damp filled the shaft. Rescue teams with oxygen helmets labored for hours while crowds pressed to view the surface victims. The cause is undetermined, but a gas pocket with a lighted lamp is suspected.
Richmond Indiana May 7 William Titus a laborer suffered a remarkable accident he blew his nose so hard that the eye ball turned in its socket doctors examined him and plan to restore the eye without harming his sight
Madrid reports King Alfonso and Queen Victoria awaiting news as the illness proves fatal. Dispatches from London arrive late at night with confirmation of the death around 1 o clock this morning.
Loren King of Warsaw a Pennsylvania work train fireman who vanished after going insane was found at South Whitley. The case cited a presumed drowning but ended with discovery alive.
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