King Humbert Assassinated in Monza During Prize Distribution
The Italian king was shot three times while greeting crowds at a prize distribution in Monza. Angelo Bressi of Prato confessed as the assassin, an anarchist linked to international societies. The king died within minutes. Bressi was arrested and kept from the mob by police and soldiers.
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Humbert
Italy
Monza
Angelo Bressi
Prato
Phe
Tuscany
Wumbert
International Society
Caserio
Carnot
France
Succheni
Austria
Bressi
Italy’s strict code bans death penalty for any crime
The text notes that like Switzerland, the Italian code forbids capital punishment even for the most heinous crimes. It cites Luigi Luccheni and comments on the king of Italy’s assassin receiving life imprisonment rather than death.
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Tence
Luigi Luccheni
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Sketch of the Duces and Queen Margherita’s Kin
Fragmentary note describes Queen Margherita as Humbert I level kin, listing her being first cousin to Humbert, daughter of Prince Ferdinand Duke of Genoa, and referencing royals such as Elisabeth daughter of a Saxon king and Genoa Duchess. The text hints at Humbert’s accession and public reception by Italians.
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Margherita
Humbert
Ferdinand
Genoa
Victor Emmanuel
Elisabeth
Sohn of
Saxony
Fof
Ferdison
Life of Humbert I King of Italy
A historical sketch of Humbert I of Savoy Carignan, tracing his lineage from the House of Savoy, the ascent of the Savoy Carignan branch, and key events under his era. The piece notes his birth and family links, the expansion of Sardinia Italy, and contrasts his reign with prior rulers. It cites population, revenue, and national debt figures at his accession.
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Italy
Humbert I
House of Savoy- Carignan
House of Savoy
Vietor Peranuteh
Humbert
Adelaide
Austria
Houses of
Savoy-Carignan
Charley
Albert” ‘Heewine Kine
Sardinia
Viedmont
Genoa
Savoy
Charles Albert
Novara
Victor Emmnante
Ialy
Turin
Fouigint
European Ministers Held in Pekin as Hostages in Edict
A Chinese edict declares European ministers in Pekin held to deter an Allied advance on the capital. It orders viceroys to prepare for a 4 kin of the European army at Tianjin. A Washington summary notes the government may abandon denials and act with powers against all opposition in China. Secretary Hay returned from Canton to discuss the crisis with cabinet allies.
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Pekin
Chios
Tien-Tsin
Ape
Washington
China
Hay
Canton
Remy
Goodnow
Li Hung Chang
State Department
Congress
United States
Imperial
Amd
Humbert of Italy and bold shifts in 1878 politics
The article recounts Humbert I of Italy and his early reign marked by loyalty pledges and a 1878 assassination attempt in Naples. It notes rioting in Florence and Pisa, a harsh crackdown on political groups, and his lenient response to Passanante, who was condemned to life imprisonment rather than death. It also touches on other global items, including shipping costs, a Massachusetts court ruling on bicycles, and China’s crisis with boxes and diplomats.
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Europe
Elumbert
Trajan
Humbert
Naples
Italy
Giovanni Passanante
Passanante
Island
Elba
Memorial to Father Marquette Planned by Chicago Association
The Marquette Monument Association of Chicago plans a $75,000 memorial on Mackinac Island to honor Father Marquette. The project aims to improve regional industry, regulate supply and demand, and maintain fair prices.
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England
Mies’ Dera
E- Yates
University
College
Liverpool
Marquette
Monument Association of Chicago
Father
Mackinae
California
Georgetown trial features heated exchange and Goebel plot talk
In Georgetown Kentucky court a clash occurred between ex Governor Brown and Judge Cantrill over political remarks during the Powers trial. Witnesses testified about threats to Goebel and possible violence linked to Republican ouster efforts, with testimonies referencing Goebel’s potential death and plans to influence the outcome in Frankfort.
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Gev. Brown
Makking
Court
Fee
Georgetown
Kyf
John
Young Brown
Glasgow
Goebel
Kentucky
Cantrill
Gov. Brown
John Rickets
Knox County
Frankfort
Henry Youtsey
Youtsey
Bowers
Adjt
Mur- Fax
Powers
Charles Finley
Boers Bold Stroke. Dewet Cuts Railways and Captures Highlanders
Telegrams from Gen Forestier-Walker and Gen Knox describe Dewet’s raid cutting the railway north of Honingspruit and the telegraph to Pretoria. Reports say about 2,000 Boers with four guns, 100 Highlanders captured, and confusion as forces move north. British forces report multiple engagements with light casualties and reinforcements arriving at Rustenburg and Spitzraay positions.
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Dewet
Dewet Eee
Lord Robiions
London
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
Knox
Palmier
Laager
Paardekral
Steyn
Dewets
Honingspruit
Pretoria
Lodefstrom
Kelly-Kenny
Bloemfontein
Hogingspruit
British War Office
Lord Roberts
Methuen
Heckport
Zindsfontein
Oliphant’s Nest
Rustenburg
Baden-Powell
Wuuster
Bruce Hamilton
Spitzray
Cameron Highlanders
Camerons
Prinsloo Surrenders With 5000 Men to British Forces
Cape Town reports Gen Prinsloo with about five thousand men surrendered unconditionally to Lord Roberts. Official dispatch details a July 26 rear guard clash near Naauwpoort, heavy Boer positions, and minimal Allied casualties. Prinsloo sought a four day armistice for peace talks, but Roberts insisted on unconditional surrender with all arms and horses turned over.
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Cape Town
Pringloo
Lord Stoberts
MacDonald
Nauuwpoort
Bethlehem Hills
Royal Irish
Wiltshire
Leinster
Scots
Naabwpoort
Prinsloo
Hunter
Prinsmo
New Orleans Mob Violence Follows Police Killings
A large mob in New Orleans ahead of dawn killed two police officers and wounded many as it marched through Charles Avenue and near the parish prison. Acting Mayor Meble called for citizens to aid authorities, while funerals for Captain Day and Patrolman Lamb heightened tensions.
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New Orleans
Iit
Robert Charis
Lee Circle
Charles Avenue
Parish
Pierce
Charles
Meble
Captain Day
Lamb
Admiral Seymour not accused of killing wounded in relief expedition
San Francisco reports that rumors claiming Admiral Seymour killed wounded during the Pekin relief were fabrications. The official Seymour account praises allied bravery in guarding the wounded as they were moved by flatboats while troops repelled Chinese forces. A Shanghai dispatch notes ministers would travel from Pekin to Tien-Tsin with escort and imperial protection and food.
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Seymour
San Francisco
Pekin
S. W. Very
Orient
Hong Kong
Tien- Tsin
Washington
Sheng
Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Yellow fever outbreak prompts strict quarantines for U S forces
Reports indicate nine deaths and eleven cases of yellow fever in Camp at Bit Del Rio and Pinar del Rio area. Generals order stricter hospital intake and quarantine measures as troops prepare to embark after thorough disinfection.
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del Rio
Pinar
Minth
Mader Frestwent
Jae
Plans to Buy Two Small Islands by United States
United States moves to purchase the islands of Cibitu and Cagayan from Spain after they were omitted from the Paris treaty. The islets, small in area with 6,000 to 8,000 people combined, are valued mainly for pearl and shell fisheries.
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United States
Spain
Cibitu
Cagayan
Philippine Archipelago
Cuba Fraud Report Details Rathbone and Neely Guilt
Official Bristow Cuba postal fraud investigation finds Director General Rathbone guilty of official neglect and fraudulent practices. Neely allegedly embezzled at least 131713 dollars, with Thompson of Havana named in the fraud network. Bristow recommends Rathbone's removal and says he should answer for unauthorized per diem allowances and unaccounted funds.
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Bristow
Rathbone
Neely
Oly
Charles F. W. Neely
Thompson
Havana
Mr. Bristow
Vanderbilt of China Prince Sheng Called Vanderbilt of China
A Celestial leader in China's troubled era, Prince Sheng directs telegraphs and railways, heads the imperial bank, and leads the China Merchant Steamship Company. Described as capable and broad minded, he absorbed Western business methods and is seen as Li Hung Chang's protégé and potential rival in modern enterprise.
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Prince Sheng
Celestial Empire
China
Efe
Imperial Bank
Treasury
China Merchant Steamship Company
Sheng
Li Hung Chang
Vanderbilt of
Political notes from a national scene and state contests
The text surveys political developments from Kansas City to New York and several states. It notes gavel transfer to Bryan, New York Republicans planning a September convention, West Virginia suffrage rules, and independent Democrats in New York’s Fifth Assembly district organizing. It comments on Rhode Island and Delaware voting strength, compares state votes in recent elections, and lists figures and figures in Tennessee and North Carolina politics.
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Bryan
Kansas City
New York
West Virginia
Delaware
Rhode Island
Rhode
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
Croker
New York City
Heagys Hill
Gov. McMillan
Tennessee
Carmack
Snodgrass
North Carolina
United States
Btste Supreme Bench
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