New York Times 100 years ago today, July 25, 1912:
Physician Fears that Emperor's Death Will Occur at Any Moment.
TOKIO, Thursday, July 25.— Dr. Mirua, physician to the Emperor, in an interview this morning admitted that the Imperial patient had suffered a serious relapse. Dr. Mirua says his patient's heart is weaker and he fears for its failure at any moment.
The physicians remained at the Emperor's bedside throughout the night, as the conditions were considered unfavorable. A minister of the household said this morning, however, that the Emperor had slept fairly well. The acceleration of the pulse is regarded as serious.
The 11 o'clock bulletin created alarm and the Princes were summoned to the palace at 2 A.M.
The Crown Prince visited the Emperor yesterday, the meeting being described as affecting. His Majesty, however, was smiling. He showed great weakness, but his mind was in no way clouded.
Great crowds gather outside the palace walls. For the first time in history the general public has been admitted, subject to approval, to the palace grounds in order to express condolence.
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