The Death of Von Moltke
(PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Berlin, April 25. Count Von Moltke died suddenly last nis*ht from syncope. The distinguished soldier had been present at the afternoon sitting of the Reichstag, but dunug the eveuing wa-i taken ill and passed quietly away. The Count was in his 91st year, the anniversary of his 90th birthday, in October last, having been celebrated with great rejoicing throughout Germany. The remains of Von Moltke are lying in state, and will be buried on Tuesday. The Emperor visited the mortuary chamber, and there stated Von Moltke's loss was greater than the loss of ana rmy. He has summoned all Princes and Kings of Germany to attend the funeral.
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Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 131, 28 April 1891, Page 2
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