Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

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OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION.
OSBORNE HOUSE, Jan. 22-
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London, Jan. 22.-There was re-
markable scene outside the Mansion
house early this afternoon. On re-
ceipt of the alarming reports some
thing resembling groan was uttered
by hundreds of people assembled.
linen some one started to sing the
national anthem. All heads were
barred, and in moment the crowds
were singing God save the Queen"
with fervor, proving how earnestly
they wished for her recovery. Pas
sengers in passing carriages, cabs and
omnibuses joined in the singing, the
drivers reverently doffing their hats.
Condition This Morning.
Osborne, Jan. 22.-The official bull
letin at o'clock says: "The Queen
this morning shows signs of diminish
ing strength and her condition again
assumes more serious aspect.
At Eleven O'Clock.
II O'Clock-It is locally reported
that the family has again been sum-
moned to the Queens bed chamber.
Bishop of Winchester said prayers
for dying person over the Queen in
her bed chamber this morning.
Her majesty has recognized sew.
eral members of the Royal family.
She is now sleeping.
At Noon.
London, Jan. 22-The official bulle,
tin issued at Osborne at noon says
there has been no change for the
worse in the Queens condition since
morning.
At a O'Clock.
London, Jan. 22.--An official bulle
tintin from Osborne, timed A p. M.
says the Queen is slowly sinking.
Greatest Danger.
London, Jan. pa bulletin posted
at the Manson house reads as follows:
osborne, p. m.-My painful duty
obliges me to inform you that the life
of our beloved Queen is in the great
est danger. Signed.
Albert Edward"
The End Is Near.
Cowes, 4 p m.-The end is very
near. The prince of Wales has moi
left the vicinity of the queens bed
room since 8 a. m. Emperor William
and all the royal family are near Hel
Majestys bedside.
The Last Moments.
Cowes, Jan. 22.-With the members
of the royal family gathered at the
queens bedside was the Bishop Of
Winchester and Rector Whippingham
who read prayers for those in extrem
is. Happily the queen was able to rec
ognize those around her. Naturally
the family while recognizing the claim
for public information, insist that thu
details of events around the deathbet
shall be sacred for the present, ant
imposed the strictest secrecy on the
whole household. The queen is salt
to have bid farewell in feeble mon
osylable to her family at midday. Sh,
first recognized the Prince of Wales
TO whom she spoke words of greetin.
for a moment, then Emperor William
and others present filed past ant
heard the whispered goodbye. Al
those in the bedroom We're in tears.
Sends Message of Coincidence.
Washington, Jan. 22.-Secretar.
Hay cabled the following message tt
Ambassador Choate at London: "Yol
will express to Lord Lansdowne TIL
profound sorrow Of the government
and the people of the United States a
the death of the queen and the dec