Servia Rejoices Over Assassins Work In Belgrade Coup
Belgrade erupts in support of Prince Karageorgevitch after King Alexander and Queen Draga are killed in the palace revolt led by Ljubomir Schiokovics and Vojislav Vemkovics. Troops seize posts, proclaim Karageorgevitch king, while Naumovics and others are killed or wounded. The city tightens security as Parliament prepares to ratify the ruler chosen by the army.
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Alexander
Michael
Alexander Karageorgevitch
Servia
Obrenovitch
Peter Tyarageorgevitch
Skuptschina
Ljubomir Schiokovics
Vojislav Ve Mkovics
Mischids
Karageorgevitch
Nikolics
Danube
Gagics
Belgrade
Bogdan Daniianovics
Arlington Votes Over Articles III and IV in Tax Debate
In Arlington a heated meeting over Articles III and IV included cries of coward as the town debated trust fund spending. Article III passed to correct a clerical error, while Article IV was defeated after a narrow test vote. The town then readjusted its appropriation to lower the tax rate, with Walter A. Robinson serving as moderator.
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Howard W. Spurr
George D. Allen
W. Fyttle
Winchester
Lexington
Committees of Five
Charles T. Scannell
George S. Doe
Warren W. Rawson
Edwin S. Farmer
Scannell
Walter A. Robinson
Assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga in Belgrade
Despatches report a planned revolution by munitions of the government, the Sixth Infantry aiding the plot. Naumovics forced abdication and with Mischics opened fire on the royal couple on the palace roof. Premier Markovitch and others were killed as soldiers surrounded the palace. Rumors circulate about the fate of the bodies.
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Vienna
Belgrade
Alexander
M. Schickovics
M. Velikovics
Mischics
Panajowics
Naumovics
Servia
Mischies
Queen Draga
Luka Lazarewics
Markovitch
M. Milkovitz
Danube
Gagowitz
Draga
Prince Karageorgevitch in Geneva amid Belgrade crown rumors
Prince Karageorgevitch, now living in Geneva since 1891, reacts to Belgrade events via private telegrams and AP reports. He denies knowledge of a tragedy, contemplates possible throne claim for his son, and plans secret trip toward Vienna. He is portrayed as worn, humble, and popular, with three children and no formal entourage.
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Geneva
Peter Karageorgevitch
Belgrade
Vienna
Associated Press
Prince Karageorgevitch
Karageorgevitch
Austria
Servia
Ile
George
Alexander
Helene
Rue de la Ballette
Luchen
St. Petersburg
Murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga in Belgrade
A detailed despatch from Semlin confirms the royal couple were killed in the Belgrade palace during a plotted assault. King Alexander died from a neck wound. Queen Draga was shot, slashed, and her body desecrated. The palace scene showed bloodied rugs and shattered artworks as conspirators celebrated.
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Berlin
National Zeitung
Semlin
Alexander
Draga
Todorowitch
Nikolj Jewitch
Legation
Herr Dumba
Servian
Logation
Belgrade
Ljubomir Schickovics
Roosevelt Reacts To Serbian Royal Murders In Harrisburg
President Roosevelt’s train rolled through Harrisburg at 10 o’clock amid a small crowd. He was informed by an AP representative of the assassination of the King and Queen of Serbia and expressed shock, saying that it was bad.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Servia
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Konak
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Maschin
Maumovics
Natalie
Arlington
Prince Peter
Prince Alexander Karageorgee
Vitch
Bank
Petrowitch
Summer St
Water St
Spring Lane
Hanover St
Cupid
Back Bay
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