Leopold’s Congo Policy Shocks World
The article notes the death scene of King Leopold II with doctors summoned as he gasped for air. Prince Albert arrived shortly after, accompanied by Princess Clementine, and Baron Goffinet departed for Brussels to inform royal kin. The tone reflects shock at the sudden change in royal health and succession implications.
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Leopold
Thiriar
Depage
Prince Albert
Princess Clementine
Albert
Baron Goffinet
Brussels
Leopold II King of the Belgians Dies in 1909 Obit
A historical obituary recounts Leopold II born Brussels April 9 1835 succeeding on Dec 10 1865. It notes his Congo Free State rule from 1885 and Belgian control in 1908, his private life, baroness Vaughan association, abdication rumors, and his recent illness and death after surgery for intestinal obstruction.
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Leopold II
Leopold I
Brussels
Prince
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
Louise
Louis Philippe
France
Marie Lenriette
Archduke Joseph
Austria
Stephanie
Clementine
Leopold
Congo
Congo Free State
Afica
Conference of European Powers
Berlin
International African Association
Stanley
Belgium
Park Square Property Plans Bring New Streets and Store
The Park Square Trust seeks city action to extend Arlington Street to Columbus Avenue and widen Ferdinand Street to Castle Square, with plans for a large department store at Berkeley and Providence streets. The Board of Street Commissioners will hold an informal hearing Wednesday at 3 PM in the aldermanic chamber.
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Park Square
Board of Street Commissioners
Old Park Square
Street Commission
Laurence Minot
Park Square Trust
New Haven Road
Lington Street
Columbus Avenue
Ferdinand Street
Castle Square
Berkeley and
Providence Streets
Aldermanic Chamber
Arlington Street
TRUST
Star Marks
Summer Street
Belgium names Albert as new king after Leopold
There being no direct heir the crown passes to Prince Albert born April 8 1875 son of Leopold's brother the late Philippe Count of Flanders. Albert marries Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria on Oct 2 1900 and they have three children Leopold Charles and Marie Jose. He is popular and well suited to leadership with interests in politics economics sport and travel. He is a gracious man of firm royal dignity and democratic tastes.
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Belgium
Prince Albert
Leopold
Philippe
Flanders
Elizabeth of
Bavaria
Prince Leopold
Prince Charles
Marie-Jose
United States
Corbett Heir Returns to Claim Family Fortune
Jim Corbett, claiming he is the rightful heir, recounts decades of wandering and labor as he fights for a third share of his mother Jane R. Corbett’s estate. Attorney Ivy defends the elder sibling’s rights and urges fair division under Massachusetts law.
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Ivy
Jane R. Corbett
Mr. Ivy
Massachusetts
Corbett
Bill
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railroad
England
Allan
Boston
Jim
Newark
New York
William J. Corbett
Death Gift to Son Sparks Ledger Mystery
A man died and left his son $200000, a fact noted by the narrator who recalls that Bill had never married, prompting continued curiosity about the will and the family affair.
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Bill
Children Plead for Santa Claus in Christmas Letters
Read about the children who write to Santa with fragile hopes and lists of dolls, games, and money. Workingpeople and stores contribute funds and goods, while editors and staff start a small fund to help.
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Dorchester
E. T. Slattery Co
Chickatawbut Club
Post
The
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