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Minister O’Brien to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]
Copenhagen , January 29, 1906 .

King Christian died this afternoon at 3.40; had worked until 1, feeling well; at luncheon felt weak, and shortly afterwards died without pain. Dowager Empress of Russia and crown prince of Denmark present when he died.

O’Brien.