King George of Greece Shot Down in Saloniki Streets
The article recalls the 1861 Greek upheaval and Otto of Bavaria’s ouster, then details the succession crisis in Athens. It notes the provisional government, European diplomacy, and the selection of Prince William George as monarch, with ties to England and Russia shaping the fledgling Greek throne.
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George
Greece
Saloniki
Otto
Bavaria
Drusies
Harmodies
Europe
Near East
England
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke
Saxe-Coburg- Gotha
M. de Chauderdy
Prince William George
Prince George
Athens
Waldemar
Alexandria
Edward
Tonian Islands
Olga Constantinovena
Russia
Constantine
Prince Nicholas
Prince Andrew
Prince Christopher
Marie
Count Spenneck
National Assembly
Spenneck
Grece
Poslam claims cure all skin troubles and soothing relief
The ad extols Poslam and Poslam Soap as safe fast acting treatments for eczema acne tetter barber's itch and other skin conditions. It highlights no mercury content offers free samples and lists prices and a New York address for samples.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Greek King Assassinated. London in Mourning
News from Saloniki reports the assassination of the Greek King shocking London and the public. Queen Alexandra mourns as the body is expected to be taken to Athens for burial aboard a warship. The late king had stayed in Saloniki as commander in chief and often visited London, including during King Edward VII's funeral.
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Athens
Saloniki
George
Greece
London
Edward
Theodore Roosevelt
Assassination of King George Believed Greek Linked
The report details an assassination amid tense Greek Bulgarian tensions at Saloniki and a later confirmation that the Greek assassin was a Greek degenerate or demented. News outlets and the British royal circle awaited official word as Queen Alexandra and the King and Queen of England prepared to travel to Windsor for mourning. Mourning is expected for three months with widespread postponements and the London social season likely to be suspended after Easter.
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London
Saloniki
George
Marlborough House
Alexandra
England
Windsor Castle
Foreign Office
Prince Nicholas
Saroniki
Windsor
Queen Alexandra
King George
Greece
Frederick
Denmark
Victoria
Queen Mary
Greeks Hold Saloniki Amid Rival Territorial Claims
London reports the Greek King, in Saloniki since November, asserts Greece's title to the city as war with Turkey begins. While Greeks crown the city with administration, Bulgarians and Serbs vie for control, creating friction and risk around the monarch’s perilous posting.
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London
Saloniki
Greece
Turkey
Athens
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Servia
King George Compared to Lincoln by Greek Consul
Hon Demosthenes T Timayenis former Greek consul in Boston called King George “The Abraham Lincoln of the Greeks” noting his humble conduct and care for people. He recalled Greeks in America rallying to aid Greece and King George’s appeal during war and his personal warmth when they met in Athens.
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Ionian Islands
Greece
Russia
George
Koumoundoures
Charillous Trikoupes
Trikoupes
Hellas
Delvannes
Piraeus
Denmark
Italy
Balkan
Europe
Skutari
Demosthenes T. Timayenis
Boston
Timayenis
King George
United States
Lincoln
America
Athens
Pope Grieved by Greek King Assassination News
Rome reports the assassination of King George of Greece horrified the city. King Victor Emmanuel and Marquis di San Giuliano sent condolences to Athens. Pope Pius, weakened by illness, learned of the tragedy this evening and mourned it on the eve of his name day.
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Rome
George
Greece
Victor Emmanuel
Marquis di San Giuliano
Athens
Pope Pius
Campfire of Dorchester Post 68 Attended by 150 Members
The annual campfire of the Bernja min Stone Jr Post 68 6 A R Dorchester was held last night at the post headquarters on Park Street Dorchester. About 150 surviving members attended the event.
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Bernjamin Stone, Jr
A. R
Dorchester
Park Street
Cheap Rail Tickets to the Far West and Northwest
Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent for the Burlington Route, promotes cheap travel to the Far West and Northwest. He highlights Tourist sleeping cars, comfortable berths at small cost, and offers group arrangements for trips west with personalized assistance. Contact 264 Washington St Boston or call Main 42387.
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West
T Ec
Alex Stocks
New England
Washington St
Boston
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