Princess Disappears From Saxony Palace
Daughter-in-law of the King of Saxony flees the palace leaving a dummy in her bed as mystery swirls over her sudden departure and possible royal scandal.
23 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
Daughter-in-law of the King of Saxony flees the palace leaving a dummy in her bed as mystery swirls over her sudden departure and possible royal scandal.
A fragmentary report from Dresden notes political and social disruption in Saxony with the royal court suspending winter events including New Year observances. Local papers mention mental strain and canceled celebrations amid uncertain times.
Fragments describe Crown Prince Taceas and a royal party at Ey Francis Joseph’s castle near Salzburg. Gossip swirls over a princess’s nervous episodes and a rumored split with Austria as reports reach Dresden about a planned return and tensions within the palace.
Fragmentary report describes a late night incident in a castle at De 11 12 involving a princess deemed Louise of Saxony or a counterfeit. Police reported the disappearance at dawn, prompting a wide local search and speculation of elopement or foul play. Evidence remains unclear as visitors and officials pursue clues. Princess Louise is said to be at Hotel G eheva with M Gorin and a French professor, receiving visitors from archdukes and Emperor Francis Joseph.
A mangled OCR text describes a sea crossing accident involving a schooner, a ship named IA. Plummer, and several crewmembers. It mentions a fatal exchange, a court action, and university ties, but the details are unclear due to damage in the original source.
Fine writing papers offered for Christmas with holly decorations and berries in fine boxes of all sizes. Priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar fifty per box. Also listed are 2660 and 60e French Dimity Welling Paper in various colors and envelopes, with a stop at 1.35 dollars.
Ambiguous fragmentary text lists Hawkes 2 in Wilkesbarre and a claim of exceptional design. Mentions variety of pieces and a showy display, with unclear references to “Fay Ans” and “Tuferlor acl” not tying to concrete events or persons.
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