100 YEARS AGO
Thursday, July 20, 1911
Despite the excessive heat of these days, H.M. the Emperor is said to be enjoying excellent health and the best of spirits. His Majesty is assiduous in attending to State affairs demanding his attention, and every day he is always out at the Court from 9 o'clock in the morning till about 1 p.m., examining all the papers sent up for his decision. It is said that more than 10 documents daily receive his personal inspection.
75 YEARS AGO
Sunday, July 19, 1936
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