AUSTRIAN TRAGEDY
Chancellor’s Wife Killed AND TWO OTHERS INJURED CABINET IS PERTURBED By Telegraph—Copyright—Press Assn. VIENNA, July 14. Dr. Kurt von Schuschnigg, the Austrian Chancellor, was injured, his wife killed, and his son and the chauffeur seriously injured when their car collided with a tree at Linz. A report that the accident was due to foul play is officially denied. It is stated that the chauffeur was suffering from sunstroke and lost control. He died of internal injuries a few minutes after he was taken to hospital. Frau von Schuschnigg was killed instantly. Dr von Schuschnigg’s son, who is a violinist, underwent an operation.
Dr. von Schuschnigg owes his life to being thrown from the car. His injuries were superficial. He is suffering from shock and broke down when he heard of his wife's death. He went to the chapel where the remains were placed and knelt in prayer.
The Cabinet hastily met and decided to recall Prince Starhemberg, Vice-Chancellor, from Venice to take control till Dr. von Schuschnigg is restored to health. Extraordinary precautions were taken following Dr. von Schuschnigg’s accident owing to nervousness due to the nearness of the anniversary of the. assassination of Dr. Dollfuss, the former Chancellor. Auxiliary police were mobilised and the Heimwehr ordered to stand by.
It is reported that Frau von Schuschnigg recently received an anonymous parcel of mourning accompanied by a note saying: “You may find these useful in the near future.” Dr. von Schuschnigg suffered concussion. He does not remember the accident.
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Waipukurau Press, Volume XXX, Issue 159, 15 July 1935, Page 6
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