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Great Imperialist

Of an undefined malady, aggravated by congestion of the lungs, requiring the attendance of an urologist, George Nathaniel Curzon, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, Earl of Kedleston, Viscount Scarsdale, Baron Ravensdale, Lord President of The Council, died last week in his London residence on Carlton House Terrace in the 67th year of his life.

At the beginning of the month, Lord Curzon went to Cambridge and, while dressing for a public dinner, collapsed. All his immediate engagements were canceled and he was removed to London, where he underwent a...

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