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Foreign News
August 17, 1903
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A letter from Belgrade published in the Berlin Rhine-Westphalia Gazette claims King Peter knew of the conspiracy against the previous king beforehand, provided a written pledge not to punish the conspirators if elected, and now acts only with their approval.
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PARTY TO THE REGICIDE.—The Rhine-Westphalia Gazette, of Berlin, prints a letter from a person in Belgrade 'who is in confidential relations with the leaders of the recent conspiracy,' explaining why King Peter is completely in their hands and does not dare to do the slightest governmental act without their approval. The writer affirms that the new king was cognizant of the conspiracy long before the regicide was perpetrated, and gave the conspirators a written pledge not to punish them if he himself was elected king.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Royal Event
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Belgrade Conspiracy
King Peter
Regicide
Serbian Succession
Conspirators Pledge
What entities or persons were involved?
King Peter
Where did it happen?
Belgrade
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Belgrade
Key Persons
King Peter
Outcome
regicide perpetrated; king peter elected and bound by pledge not to punish conspirators
Event Details
Letter from Belgrade source in confidential relations with conspiracy leaders explains King Peter's dependence on them for governmental acts. Writer states new king knew of conspiracy in advance, gave written pledge of no punishment if elected.