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oC OS ae Only Paper tn Seattle That Dares to Print the News # 4 H fol. 4. NO. 103, sicians Vainly Strive by Non- _ Committal Bulletins to Aly Anxiety--High Authorities Give No Hope--Royal Family Waits Final Call "LONDON, JUNE 24—BULLETIN, 3:55 P. M.—SIGNS OF ACUTE ALARM ARE FREELY MANIFESTED BY /ALL OFFICIALS AND ATTACHES AT THE MANSION .. IT IS GENERALLY BELIEVED THAT THE KING WILL NOT RALLY FROM THE SHOCK OF ITHE OPERATION. HIS AGE AND ENFEEBLED ITUTION ARE AGAINST HIM. AT THIS HOUR THE KING IS STILL LYING AS- P, BUT HIS ASPECT IS FAR FROM REASSL<- HIS PULSE IS FEEBLE. THERE ARE SIGNS A COLLAPSE. DEATH MAY COME AT ANY THE ROYAL FAMILY ANXIOUSLY. ‘TIDINGS IN A NEARBY ROOM IN THE PAL- lous! ' i ¥ it LONDON, June 25.,3 p. m—An official at the on House has just announced that the King is in a : discovered a large and dangerous abscess. GEORGE FREDERICK, THE PRINCE OF WALES, IS AT HIS FATHER'S BEDSIDE. HE WILL BECOME KING OF ENG- IN THE EVENT OF HIS FATHER’S DEATH. IT 16 PROBABLE HE WILL TAKE THE TITLE OF KING Vv. HE IS IN HIS THIRTY-EIGHTH YEAR, q LONDON, June 24—Bulletin, 5 p. m—The sensation ab the king’s illness cannot be” exaggeral ut inst abbey the streets are massed from curb to curb ople, many of them white-faced in their anxiety. The mayor has ordered all stands in front of the Mansion erected for the coronation procession, to be torn down. thousands in the city now believe the coronation will take place. A cabinet maton has been called for tonight. The king's have arranged to issue another bulletin at 6:30 and "clock this evening. If any unexpected or more grave de- pments occur, further announcements will be made. “Buckingham Palace, Marlborough house and York house surrounded immense crowds. Workmen are disman- the front of Marlborough house. Tt is learned today that the stories of the king’s drives week were falsifications, made with a view to allaying Nee anxiety not to disappoint the public was im the extreme, Until the very last he insisted he tally enough to struggle through the ceremonies, and ‘Urged the doctors to wait until after the ceremonies had been | tompleted. Only when told that death was inevitable unless the operation was performed, did he immediately submit him- Self to the knife. At 5 o'clock it is unofficially announced that the king’s fondition is still extremely critical. The operation was post- mag longer than it should have been, and the chances for : recovery, according to the highest authorities, are very re- Mote. The worst may happen in the early hours of the morn- "The doctors have requested the royal family to remain _ Within call all night. LONDON, June %4.—Bulletin—6 o'clock p. m—The physicians have Gesued the following bulletin: “His majesty continues to make satiafac- tory progress and has been much relieved by the operation.” Prom one who is sufficiently cl one to the royal family to be almost 4n authority, however, comes the statement that grave fears continue for his majesty’s condition. Only once and that immediately after the Operation did his majesty see any of his family. The operation was performed in his own room, after which he was tonveyed, still under the opiate, to his bedroom. Immediately on re- GAining consciousness the king asked to nee the Prince of Wales and the _Moyal grondchildren. These were at once taken to the palace. Another most touching scene of this trying day was when the an- Rouncement was made in the commons, the members rising and stand ing with bowed he when the official bulletin was read, ‘The people are as anxious as ever, realizing that the bulletins issued By the physicians can not be depended upon exactly, an they will be made Wifficiently non-committal to allay, if possible, all anxiety. M4 ‘4 : LONDON, June 24—6:20 p. m.—Bishops of the various parishes have called a meeting to arrange for special services at all the churches SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, FIFTH EXTRA One Cent a Copy DEATH STILL HANGS OVER EDWARD, THE UNCROWNED KING THE KING WHO MAY NEVER BE CROWNED eeececce TUESDAY FRAUDULENT VOTES AGAINST PRESTON EVENING, JUNE 24, 1902, Upon complaint of Clark M tpottleton, a prominent Preston man, warrants for illegal voters were ‘Issued from Justice Cann's court at noon today, ‘The complaints in the cases were n up by Prosecuting Attorney Walter Fulton Jast ¢ r for the arrest of specifi they will ber of registered, vote med that nu have and an eff be from voting floaters Hoge over from the First ward and registered teton stated thin morning that ¢ Second prec It fe probat men of the 4 authority that the proposition Meged t c of havin 5 Warrants had been ued for the arrest of tllegal vote htfall Clark Nettleton will have the who have registered tHegally fc nely to Harold Preston's interest in evening summoned the editors of all London morning papers and urged critical condition and may die within 48 hours. The |‘ clang would sleep in the bedroom during the serious condition of He reported that there was some liklihood {f the king i} them to quiet pubiic alarm by taking an optimistic view of the ruler’s jickness. The king’s chances, he said, were goed and that two physi- king's health. continues to make fair progress that Friday's place, the queen taking the king's stead. Royal guests who came for the coronation are preparing to retura to r, Delleving as do all the common people of Londen, their homes, howe: that his majesty's death ts certain. NAVAL REVIEW VICTORIA, B. C., June 4—Adm the navy, seys he will go on with the on coronation day, as it ts evidently outside of London shall proceed. ‘The British-American League het well as the banquet following. The “The cornmittee of the Britis definitely postponed owing to the iil ‘Those having tickets to either the G banquet can, if they desire, have th held until final apnouncement of ab mit A vote of thanks was expressed cancelling the date, well end the afternoon's meeting free @ lis sending out bulletins to all its correspondents throughout |the world, presumably on advices received by it from a cab- A hurried call of cabinet officials was made at an inet officer. early hour this morning, followii palace. SEATTLE FESTIVITIES POSTPONED opera house this afternoon in which it was decided to indefinitely post pone the concert which was to have taken piace tomorrow evening as members that the concert of June 26th, LONDON, June 24.—The coronation ceremony of King Edward has been indefinitely postponed, and consternation |prevails throughout London. the procession would take WILL PROCEED iral Bickford, conimender tn chief of big naval and military review here the king's desire that the celebration 4 an adjourned meeting in the Grand ued as follows League re to notify the banquet also, will be in nese of iis majesty, King award. rand opera house concert or the cir money refunded, or tickets can be andonment 1s issued by the com- announcement wi merioa! Manager Cort for his kindness in ering the use of the opera house for The Exchange Telegraph Co. ing a notice from Buckingham “(Continued BALL TEAM HOME AGAIN Portland Geries Open at Athletic Park Tomorrow Manager D. B, Dughale and his aggregation of baseball players have returned to the city after an absence of three weeks. They will meet the Portland team for the first time this season tomorrow at Athletic park, Games will be played évery day tor the next five days. ne Portland morning. Dugdale in the ability of his team to take this series, The boys are on the home gronds and the Sound climate agrees with them much beter than the high altitude of Helena and Butte. The grounds at the latter place, he say, were tn bad condition, which is prob- ably responsible for the seemingly team arrived thie has abundant confidence fe pray for the king’s recovery. The king's private eeretary this | aa on Page 4.) playing. Dug- his staff. Pitcher en away from the ant eopule of weeks, father, ts xpected to return to the city this ning and will be seen in this series. BOSTON, June %4—Jane Tapan, who will be taken to the insane asy- luf tomorrow to pass the remainder of her days. It is olaimed by counsel that the murdered 31 per- sone (0 gratify her inrane passion, Some she killed wi others with rae! feline in houses in which eclared that If she ty she would have committed e murders. = COCoCoscoeeseece ORA FULLER'S SLAYER SURRENDERS HIMSELF Has Been Secreted on an Island Below Sedro- Wooley for Two Months SEDRO-WOOLLEY, June 24.—John Bennett, alias C B. Hadley, alias C. B. Hawkins, wanted for the murder of Nora Fuller in San Francisco, last night surrendered himself to the town marshal of Sedro-Wooley. He says that he has been in hiding on an island in the Sound since April 18, com- ing from Seattle, where he fled after the hue and cry was made in San Francisco. He says he was in Seattle when the crime was fixed on him by the San Francisco police. After coming to the island, bringing with him ample pro- visions and supplies, he remained hiding until he became worn out with the strain and decided to give himself up and come to trial. He says he did not commit the crime himself, but knows the full details of it and that when he gets to San Francisco will give evidence that will create a sensation, as several prom- inent men will be involved. There is no question as to his identity, as he tallies min- utely with the descriptions sent broadcast from the city at the Golden Gate. SAN FRANCIBCO, June 24-—Chief of Police Wittman has receiv od a request from Sedro-Woolley re- questing « further description and I dentificetion for the alleged murderer. He is semewhat skeptical regard- 9 the man being Bennett or Hadley, and says it may turn out to be so me one who wants a free ride to SanFrancisoo. The most complete des s have been mailed, as requested. AS USUAL—THE STAR On May 2 the Star gave to its readers an exclutive story to the had* been effect that on April 18 Hadley, as he was commonly known, ave the following fai seen in Beattie. Fier, a girl 1 years. of At that time the Star Miss Eleagor Maude monty known ga Nora Puller, left her h in the 1902, In response to a newspaper advert ‘are of a baby in a good home, ai her employer at @ restaurant in the me the young white «trl th od family, She w: b ortion of the cit irl Was not reen ive. On February twas found in an unfurnished house at No. #11 Sutter street. The house had, previous to January 11, 1902, been rented and supplied with a second-hand bed and second-hand bed cloth- ing. The body of the gir! was found on this bed. The girl had been stran- gied to death, and previous to death she had been sexually abused. On the morning of January 16, 1902, the Ban Francisco newspapers ublished extended accoti the mysterious disappearance of Eleanor aude Fuller, together with On that day also to After leaving ber §, 1902, the dead body of Un portraits of the girl Charles B. Hadley mysteriously disappeared from San Francleco. Hadiey, the accused murderer, was traced Honolul from San Francisco to and from there to Seattle. TO HARVARD WASHINGTON, dent Roosevelt this afternoon ° com- mencement exercises of Harvard to- morrow morning. MUST HAVE | A LICENSE William Steffen will not be allowed to sell liquor any longer at the Mad- ison Park pavilion without a li 1 was set for today tot SHUT OFF SOFT COAL 40, 000 Pittsburg Min- ers Discuss Strike PITTSBURG, June 24.—A_ general sirike of the coal miners in the Pitts- burg district may be declared within the next 48 hours. By this 40,000 men | would be affected. If ordered it would be for the purpose of restrict ing the soft coal supply Back To Work ; NANTICOKE, Pa. June %4.—A break among the striking engincers,| firemen and pump men of the Sus- Coal Company occurred | court room the was postponed for one week. Judge, however, sent word to Mr Bteffen that in' consideration of the ning when ® dozen applied | omement for the week he must| for work and reinstated, They) ling Mquor in the meantime. | were among the first answer faile to do so immediately the Mitchell's call for a strike, without delay. sy Steffen will apply} 2 fain next Monday for June 24. ii quer at Madiné “Motnee ‘Tones and ‘The trial of Ti men charged with violailng an in-| ark. ‘The efforts of his friends mI ve a lloense granted have not been | ction by holding a public meeting | p9) | gan today, All entered a general de- y Pial of having violated the injuno- ‘The trial attracted great in- tion. terest, WON'T BE A setae the convention. The opponents of Mauor selling at| the parks claim, on the other hand, that Steffen will not get a license under any circumstances, have enough councitmen prevent any favorable action be taken in QUARTERS — FOR VISITORS GRAND RAPIDS, Neb., June %4.— ‘The democratic and populist cc Fus- tions met here this afternoon, fon will be effected. Members of the on en Firyan i here and ts the central! tertainment ar usy prepar- figure of the gathering. He deciares| ing places wh gates may absolutely that he would not accept] abide while atte convention of the Christian The seoretary requests that any per: sot wishing to provide lodging and the gubernatorial nomination. Steamer Al-K! sailed last night for CHICAGO, June %4.—Wheat, 74 1-4, 7143-8, breakfast for one or more of the visitors will confer @ favor by tele- phoning Bleek 1666. Sitka. She carried 16 passengers and o. large cargo of mining machinery for Hattle camp, near Ketehtkan, | Hsten to THE SEATTLE STAR. 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