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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Revolution in Siam on June 25 establishes constitutional monarchy; army and navy overthrow princely government, kill army chief, capture royals and officials; King Prajadhipok to return from Hua Hin. Caused by king's economy measures per French reports.
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The revolt was led by the army and navy with the announced object of delivering the country from the government of princes.
The rebels invaded the palace and captured members of the royal family, cabinet ministers and other officials and imprisoned them in a building. A warship was sent to Hua Hin where King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambai have been living. They visited the United States some time ago. The warship is to bring them back to Bangkok. The people here took no part in the movement, and the city is quiet and peaceful. The King is expected here soon.
PARIS. June 25. The French newspaper "L-Matin" says that the revolt in Siam was caused by sweeping economy measures put in effect last week by King Prajadhipok which necessitated his dismissal along with other numerous functionaries and officers in the army.
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Siam
Event Date
June 25
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chief of the army staff killed; constitutional monarchy established; members of the royal family, cabinet ministers, and other officials captured and imprisoned
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A sudden but brief revolution led by the army and navy established a constitutional monarchy in Siam. The revolt aimed to deliver the country from the government of princes. Rebels invaded the palace, captured and imprisoned royal family members, cabinet ministers, and officials. A warship was sent to Hua Hin to bring King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambai back to Bangkok. The people took no part, and the city remained quiet and peaceful. The French newspaper L-Matin reported the revolt was caused by sweeping economy measures by King Prajadhipok last week, leading to dismissals.