King Humbert of Italy Assassinated in Monza
King Humbert of Italy was shot to death in Monza while distributing prizes at a Sympathetic competition. Angelo Bressi of Prato, Tuscany, confessed as the assassin and was seized by the crowd. Authorities say he is an anarchist and a member of the International Society.
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Italy
Monza
Angelo Bressi
Prato
Pre Assaggio
Tuscany
Wumbert
International Society
Caserio
Carnot
France
Succheni
Austria
Bressi
Italian Code Restricts Capital Punishment
The text notes that the Italian code bans capital punishment for any crime, no matter how heinous. It compares to Swiss law, stating the assassin of the Empress would face life imprisonment but not the death penalty.
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Tence
Luigi Luccheni
Austria
Switzerland
Italy
Sketch of the Duces Queen Margherita Relation
Sketch describes Queen Margherita wife of Humbert as his first cousin and daughter of Prince Ferdinand Duke of Genoa. It notes her mother Princess Elisabeth daughter of King of Saxony and Duchess of Genoa, with details of succession and royal connections. The passage references 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 KING HUMBER I
The late Humbert I of Italy, from the Savoy Carignan line, was born March 14 1844 and reigned as king after Victor Emanuel I. His marriage linked him to Archduchess Adelaide of Austria. His era saw Italy expanded under his rule with major political and military events from 1859 to 1870, including accession in 1801 by parliament at Turin. Italy’s population neared 27 million with revenue over 250 million and a national debt around 2 billion during his accession.
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Italy
Humbert I
House of Savoy- Carignan
House of Savoy
Victor Peramuteh
Humbert
Adelaide
Austria
Houses of
Savoy-Carignan
Charley
Albert” ‘Heewine Kine
Sardinia
Viedmont
Genoa
Savoy
Charles Albert
Novara
Victor Emmnante I
Ialy
Turin
Defied by China Ministers Detained in Pekin
A European ministerial delegation in Beijing is held as hostages by an imperial edict to deter an allied advance on the capital. The edict orders viceroys to prepare a 4 kin of the European army at Tien-Tsin. Washington reports a shifting stance as the government weighs action with other powers against Boxer uprisings.
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Chios
Tien-Tsin
Aptos
Washington
China
Hay
Canton
Remy
Goodnow
Li Hung Chang
State Department
Congress
United States
Imperial
Amd
Humbert of Italy historical events and policy stance recalled
The article reviews King Humbert I of Italy, his 1878 oath, the 1878 assassination attempt in Naples, and 1879 leniency in Passanante's death sentence. It also notes naval costs, a Massachusetts court ruling on bicycle injuries, fundraising for Gen Cronje, a marriage scandal, and China crisis diplomacy with Li Hung Chang and Boxer threats.
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Europe
Elumbert
Trajan
Humbert
Naples
Italy
Giovanni Passanante
Passanante
Island
Elba
Memorial to Father Marquette Planned by Chicago Group
The Marquette Monument Association of Chicago plans a $75,000 memorial to Father Marquette on Mackinac Island. The effort aims to honor the explorer and promote regional industry with oversight to 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
Court quarrel marks Georgetown power struggle trial
In Georgetown Kentucky the Powers case features a heated exchange between ex Governor Goebel ally ex Gov John Young Brown and Judge Cantrill. Testimony includes John Rickets recounting Youtsey’s claim of paying to settle the contest by killing Goebel and a warning from Finley of trouble at Frankfort. Adjutant General Murfax read letters from Powers and evidence of threats surfaces amid the political confrontation.
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Gev. Brown
Bpeccwes
Georgetown
Kyf
John
Young Brown
Goebel
Kentucky
Cantrill
Gov. Brown
John Rickets
Knox County
Frankfort
Henry Youtsey
Youtsey
Bowers
Adjt
Mur- Fax
Powers
Charles Finley
Boers Bold Stroke Captures Highlanders and Cuts Railways
Telegrams from Gen Forestier-Walker and Gen Knox report De Wet’s raid near Palmiet, cutting the railway north of Honingspruit and the telegraph to Pretoria. About 2,000 Boers, four guns, with President Steyn and the De Wets involved. Casualties include 76 wounded and multiple dead. British forces claim reinforced by Methuen, Baden-Powell, and Cameron Highlanders. relief of Rustenburg noted.
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Cape Town
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Palmier
Laager
Paardekral
Steyn
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Honingspruit
Pretoria
Lodefstrom
Kelly-Kenny
Bloemfontein
Hogingspruit
British War Office
Lord Roberts
Prinsloo Surrenders With 5000 Men to British Forces
An official dispatch from Lord Roberts reports General Prinsloo with about 5090 Boers surrendering unconditionally to the British after a July 26 battle near Naauwpoort in the Bethlehem hills. Prisoners claim 1200 burghers would surrender if treated as prisoners of war.
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Lord Stoberts
MacDonald
Nauuwpoort
Bethlehem Hills
Royal Irish
Wiltshire
Leinster
Naabwpoort
Prinsloo
Hunter
Prinsmo
Mixed U S and Chicago market notes Highlights and grain prospects
New York reports show cautious improvement in trade with demand centered on quick delivery goods and little interest in future purchases. Chicago grain markets swing with crop outlooks as rumors and estimates drive speculation while harvests approach and corn gains amid favorable weather. A violent mob in New Orleans results in multiple deaths and widespread unrest following a police killings incident.
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New York
Chicago
Northwest
Admiral Seymour report clears killing rumors in Pekin relief
The San Francisco dispatchs report that Admiral Seymour did not kill his wounded. Eyewitnesses from Hong Kong corroborate the lack of such claims. The admiral’s full report highlights ally bravery in guarding the wounded as Chinese forces attacked. A Shanghai dispatch notes foreign ministers’ escort from Pekin to Tianjin and imperial food aid.
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San Francisco
Pekin
S. W. Very
Orient
Hong Kong
Tien- Tsin
Washington
Sheng
Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Yellow fever outbreak reported among U S troops in Cuba
Reports indicate nine deaths this month and eleven cases of yellow fever among the Seventh Cavalry and First Infantry in Pinar del Rio Cuba. Gen orders strict hospital quarantines and thorough disinfection before unit embarkation.
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Pinar
Minth
Mader Frestwent
Jae
Plans to buy two islands from Spain by US for Pearl fisheries
United States moves to acquire Cibitu and Cagayan islands, minor in size with about 6000 to 8000 people, for pearl and shell fisheries after treaty gaps. Hoboken ordinance imposes 1 dollar crowing cock license to curb noise. Bangor woman Mary Cunningham turns 100 on July 4, strolling to news office. Puddler wagon iron works wage up 12.5 cents. about 15000 workers affected.
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United States
Spain
Cibitu
Cagayan
Philippine Archipelago
Cuba Fraud Report Highlights Rathbone Guilt Claims
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow finds Director General Rathbone grossly neglectful and involved in fraudulent practices in Cuban postal frauds. Neely’s embezzlements total at least 131,713 dollars. Bristow supports removing Rathbone and holds him accountable for unauthorized per diems and misused Cuban revenue funds. Thompson of Havana is implicated in the fraud network.
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Bristow
Rathbone
Neely
Oly
Charles F. W. Neely
Thompson
Havana
Mr. Bristow
Vanderbilt of China Prince Sheng Credited As Modern Era Leader
A Celestial Empire figure, Prince Sheng, director of telegraphs, also oversaw railways and led the China Merchant Steamship Company. Praised for blending western business zeal with Chinese resources, he has been called the Vanderbilt of China for his breadth of influence and 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 touch on party actions and state votes
Bryan receives gavel used in Kansas City. New York Republicans set a September state convention. West Virginia requires sixty days in county and one year in state for suffrage. Independent Democrats of New York’s Fifth Assembly district organize for this campaign. Rhode Island and Delaware small in population but sizable voters. Idaho Wyoming Nevada cast fewer votes. Croker predicts Bryan wins New York City and battles statewide. Gov McMillan of Tennessee withdraws from Senate race. Carmack and Snodgrass contested. North Carolina’s odd mix has not voted Republican in national elections since 1837 yet holds two U S Senators. State government Republican. state Supreme Court largely Republican.
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Kansas City
New York
West Virginia
Delaware
Rhode Island
Rhode
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
Croker
New York City
Argus Hill
Gov
McMillan
Tennessee
Carmack
Snodgrass
North Carolina
United States
Btste Supreme Bench
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