A. KING'S SUICIDE. Physician Drowned in Attempting Rescue. Munich, June 14.
Ex-King Louis of Bavaria, who recently became insane and was deposed, committed suicide today by throwing himself into the lake at Homberg, a suburb of this city, where he has been under restraint. One of the Court physicians, who was in attendance on the ex-King, in attempting to rescue him, was also drowned. Munich, June 14 —Further details regarding the suicide of King Louis show that a violent struggle took place between His Majesty and the doctor before the King succeeded in drowing himself. Prince Otto, brother of the late Louis 11., has been proclaimed king. As his Majesty's mind is also deranged, Leistpold, under King Otto, has been appointed^Regent,
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Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 157, 19 June 1886, Page 2
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121A. KING'S SUICIDE. Physician Drowned in Attempting Rescue. Munich, June 14. Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 157, 19 June 1886, Page 2
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