Notable historic assassination attempts on world rulers
A list recounts assassinations and attempts spanning 1800 to 1903, naming rulers such as Paul I of Russia George II of England Louis Philippe of France Queen Isabella of Spain Victor Emmanuel II and others. It notes dates methods and outcomes including fatal shots stabbings and bombings.
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Paul Lezac
Russia
George II
England
Ava
Lous Philippe
France
Isabella
Spain
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Ferdinand Charles II
Par Me
Perdinand
Naples
Dee
Napoleon Til
Orsini
Daniel
Montenegro
Otto
Greece
Michael of
Servia
Adval Aziz
Turkey
King Alfonso
Emperor William LT
Germany
Holden
Nobeling
Alexander Llezar
St. Petersburg
President
Uruguay
President Barrions
Guatemala
Empress Elizabeth of
Austria
Geneva
Miss Sullivan Fends Off Pack Of Wild Dogs In Montana
Nlayre Montana July 6 Miss Bertie Sullivan daughter of a sheepman escaped a pack of wild dogs by taking shelter in an old corral and fending off the animals with a rifle. She sheltered at a gate to keep the dogs out as they snapped and snarled. Her father and brother later found her safe.
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Nlayre
Mont
Atuile
Emmon
Bertie Sullivan
Bitch Creek
Mies Sullavan
Suliival
Howard
Sullivan
Very Much Like One Merchant and Funeral Ball Game Exchange
A fragmentary exchange quotes a Philadelphia Press item where Mr Clark recalls meeting at a ball game. He admits plans to attend a funeral and questions the game’s pace while another speaker calls him a prophet.
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Merchant
Clark
Philadelphia Press
Cause For Rejoicing In Chicago News Dialogue
A humorous Chicago News chat shows Bix asking about his wife's piano skill and other musical abilities. Dix replies no instrument plays, prompting Bix to praise her accomplishments and pride.
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Bix
Dix
Chicago News
Four Die After Electrical Storm Floods Pittsburgh Area
A July 4 incident in Pittsburgh caused four deaths when a soaked flag touched a charged wire, which broke and fell into a water pool at Forbes and Oakland avenues. A 2000 volt pool sparked electrocution as bystanders and a horse were struck, with panicked carriage occupants jumping clear.
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Pittsburgh
Forbes
Oakland Avenues
John Wiss
Sheridan Le Fanu's Essay From a Child of Eight
London correspondent recalls Sheridan Le Fanu as a boy of eight who wrote an essay on The Three Ages of Man. The tale shows a playful misreading of the archbishop father and a wit that turns the stages of life into innocence, prime of manhood, and cottage.
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London
Lord Dufferin
Sheridan le Fanu
Sheridan
Meath
Dan
The Power of Thought and Character Guard
A Woman's Home Companion excerpt warns that thoughts shape character and actions. It argues that even private, vulgar or hateful thoughts harm the whole being, and that a character formed by one’s heart determines life outcomes. Hidden thoughts can erode life over time.
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Jen’s and Boys
Bator NY Cave
Humbert
Minza
Gutaro Bresci
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
Muzafereddin
Versia
Paris
William McKinley
United States
Buffalo
King Alexander of
Draga
Belgrade
Smeles
Tle Boy
le Hoh
W. D. Kixcar
Fetix Starren
E. J. Altgelt
Kincaid-Altgelt Go
Dean
Alpine
Cistins
The
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Polson and
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Khuy
Schoo Bwster County
Folsom & Fo
Daivare J Avo
D. R. Fant
Folsom & Folsom
Larkin's
FoLtsoy & Folsom
Glass Fater
Glass
Live Stock Commission
Kansas City
Chicago Tribune
Tie
Sun
Rae
Washington Star
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