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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1908

Page

2

Royal assassination shocks Portugal and prompts mourning

Amid a violent royal assassination in Lisbon the King Manuel II and Crown Prince Manuel were fatally struck as crowds scrambled near the palace. Police swiftly dispersed gunmen while the Queen and royal guards battled to protect the royal carriage. The tragedy triggers national mourning and a crisis over monarchy and dictatorship.

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Alarm in Spain prompts strict frontier precautions

Reports describe unrest after a royal assassination plot in Madrid and Barcelona. Authorities impose tight controls on crossing fronts and merchandise while the foreign office notes six assassins, some paid by political agitators, and a band surrounding Premier Franco’s home is repelled. King Alfonso cancels engagements as Portugal tensions rise.

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EXPECT MONARCHY TO STAND

Special cable reports Lisbon shock at the assassination of the King and Prince. Mourning draped the Portuguese Legation as foreign representatives offered sympathy. Premier Franco blamed anarchists, while republican leaders rejected responsibility, warning of a possible revolution and renewed political tension in France and Portugal.

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British Court in Mourning Over Lisbon Tragedy

Dispatches from Lisbon report the assassination of the King and Queen consort of Portugal. Mourning decrees were issued at the Portuguese legation in London and Buckingham Palace. Official reports say the events were carried out by a masked assassin, with condolences sent to Denmark, Norway, and the courts of Britain.

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Miguel's Claim to Throne In Hazardous Dynastic Sketch

Dam Wiguet o Braganza pretender to the throne, tied to Austrian royal circles, is described as a largely contested heir with mixed bloodlines. The piece traces his royal connections, education in Austria, and limited time in Portugal, noting suspicions around legitimacy and the complex fate of his family lines.

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Pretender Has No Chance Says Portuguese Minister

The Portuguese legation in Vienna declared the assassins of the king were anarchists, not Portuguese monarchists. Dom Miguel de Biagini, claimed pretender, has no chance of throne, despite republican sentiment and sympathies among the Portuguese people. Miguel travels in Italy and awaits future developments as family advisers deny any imminent accession.

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Queen's Brother Affected After Lisbon Assassination

Naples Feb 2 The Duke of Orleans, brother of Queen Amelie of Portugal, learned of the assassinations of King Carla and the Crown Prince from Lisbon. He telegraphed Amelie, then altered plans, deciding to visit Portugal before proceeding to Revpt to comfort his sister, the Duchess of Sosta.

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Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief For Weak Heart

A patient reports daily fainting spells from a weak heart improved after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. The treatment allegedly strengthened heart nerves and muscles, ending spells after taking five bottles and restoring health. The promotion cites Sbucca Bonnet Indianapolis and Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart Ind.

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Mysterious Fates and Wealth Mark Mrs Eddy’s Later Life

Aged reformer Mrs Eddy faces removal from Pleasant View Newton Mass amid claims of malicious animal magnetism. Report notes her fortune near 1,003,000 and income of 10,000 yearly, with lawsuits over control of her property and influence of followers.

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Concert at Marine Barracks Marine Band Orchestra

Concert program at Marine Barracks features the Marine Band Orchestra with pieces including Saluting Mor, Charone Durand Waltz, Wiener Feats, Hansel and Gretel, Hurrpordlscis, Morse Toe March, and Semper Fidelis. Begins in the afternoon with a march through the streets and a grand finale.

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Readings for the Blind schedule at the Library of Congress

The reading room programs include dialect reading by Edwin Callow and humorous monologue on February 10, an English song recital by Ernest Leigh with Lucy Brickenstein on February 6, and a Dickens-themed program by EB L Temple on February 8, 1890, highlighting volunteer readings and music for the blind audience.

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Christian Science Leader Mrs Eddy and His Struggles Revealed

The article recounts court actions over Mrs Eddy's competency and reveals tensions in the Christian Science Church. It details sales of Science and Health and other writings, church leadership, and family history, including Eddy’s son George Glover and claims of control over church funds.

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Heirs to 80 Millions Claim English Estate

Florence I Spessard of Hagerstown and Ann M Humes lead heirs to the late Jonathan Hedges fortune. Many relatives in Maryland West Virginia and England poised to contest a British estate valued at about 80 million. Spessard seeks guidance from lawyers as they prepare to pursue claims and face potential court action.

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Weather Forecast From The Gulf Coast To The Great Lakes

A storm crossed the Gulf of Mexico with strong winds and rain entering the midwest and northeast. Temperatures ranged from near freezing to mid thirties with gradually warmer conditions along the southern Atlantic coast and cooler unsettled weather in the central regions. Marine advisories noted southerly winds, diminishing later in the day, and steamer traffic largely unaffected though some routes reported rough seas and west winds.

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