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Died. Dr. Johann Schober, 57. twice Chancellor of Austria (1921-22, 1929-30); of heart disease; in Gutenbrunn, Austria. Beginning as a clerk in the police department Dr. Schober rose to the high office of head of the Austrian Federal police which position he retained until his death. For some years during the reign of Emperor Franz Josef he safe-guarded the security of visiting monarchs, met Edward VII of Great Britain from whom he learned English. Regarded as conservative, Schober was trusted and liked by the anti-Marxists, the nervous bourgeoisie and the Jews, especially during the years immediately...
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