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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
1
Angio Bressi of Prato killed King Humbert II with a revolver in Monza Italy after prize distribution at a gymnastic contest. The assassin confessed claiming anarchist motives. guards protected him as crowds raged. Humbert, born 1844, ruled since 1878 and faced prior murder attempts in 1877 and 1897.
Washington reports President McKinley and Secretary of State Hay conveying condolences to King Victor Emmanuel III after the assassination of Italy’s beloved ruler. Messages express sorrow and sympathy to the Italian nation and government in this hour of bereavement.
A sensational foreign plot to kill the king of Italy arose from a German dyehouse murder in Milan. Anarchist Corboni Speradio killed foreman Giuseppe Persina and later died by his own hand, leaving a letter claiming coerced action by a doomed society and naming American involvement.
Rome notes the assassination of King Humbert as officials learn the news on Monday morning. The cabinet was convened, the prince of Naples is summoned from Piraeus, Humbert's body to be taken to Rome and laid in the pantheon. Clericals and republicans are not expected to capitalize on the crisis.
Revolution Rome reports Humbert's assassination as a bolt from a clear sky. No political crisis in Italy, but the government fears a socialist republican coup. The war minister orders strengthen garrisons.
London reports messages from Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales expressing horror and sympathy to Italy after King Humbert’s assassination. Rosebery and other dignitaries visit the Italian legation as telegrams pour in. Paris notes echoes of Carnot’s death affecting officials and public. Berlin notes broad regret with Kaiser Wilhelm sending condolences.
Rome reports the new king of Italy Emmanuel III, 31, will arrive in Rome following the death of his father. He has cruised the Mediterranean and was at the port of Athens when the news reached him. He is described as a fragile figure with no children from his marriage to Princess Helena of Montenegro.
London dispatch reports a British government note linking King Humbert’s assassination to Lipido’s acquittal. Anarchists are described as spreading regicide literature and citing immunity, while Italian locals react with regret over the king's death and a King Humbert society plans a Wednesday meeting with resolutions. Also mentioned is Oran Simpson of Lewis Street involved in a laudanum incident, treatable by Dr. Eretz.
Forecast covers 36 hours ending 8 p.m. July 31. Fair weather expected. Monday night and Tuesday remain dry. Temperature at 7 a.m. 72 degrees, noon 80 degrees, 2 p.m. 81 degrees. Also note Schissel's Swimming Bath at West and Canal and new pianos for sale at Wulschner's for 166 dollars.
A political column argues that Burke’s congressional nomination is a machine tactic led by Taggart and Morss to block Burke from the senate and protect the machine’s interests. It recalls Burke’s past clashes with the Sentinel and a judge’s praise of his honesty and competence.
In financial strain, the city pursues delinquent saloon licenses. James Moore, roadhouse keeper on Lafayette pike, was fined for lacking a license. The annexed Riverside park area shows the saloon, tied to Terre Haute Brewing, has never paid the $250 city license, costing the city nearly $500 in uncollected revenue.
Kittie Gray, 57, was seen on her knees before Controller Johnson asking for a refund of a $19 police court fine for peddling without a license. She was considered mentally unbalanced, had assaulted several women, and was sent to the workhouse after failing to pay. She secured release by selling a gold ring.
Bud Banks a well known colored gambler died at his home 231 Missouri Street from a hemorrhage. His brother John became distraught, police called after he bolted along the canal bank in grief. Advertisement copy promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for pure blood.
Ernest Crawford a minor files suit seeking a receiver for the No 4 Fidelity building and savings union claiming assets are being applied to debts of associations 1 2 and 3 with the same directors. He holds two shares and warns of possible asset depletion amid pending suits.
A Sun offers a bargain phaeton in its popular liners page 7. The lists promise good values and buyers are urged to examine the ads for savings.
Ruth Brown 12 daughter of ex Judge Edgar A Brown was buried from the family home Saturday afternoon. Rev J Cumming Smith conducted the service.
In Elwood on Sunday several Indianapolis riders won events. Rear don won the mile novice. Levy finished third in the half mile. Bmock took third in the mile open. Coral placed third in the open mile.
Dispatches from Tokio recount mass killings in China as Li Hokeh leads troops toward Pekin with orders to kill Christians. Reports cite 2000 to 3200 native deaths plus a foreign physician at Ponting Fu on July 8 and a French priest among the dead. Maj Gen Chaffee reaches Taku on July 28 as panics over supplies continue.
The State Department bulletin from Washington reports from Che Foo on July 29 by American consul Fowler. It notes German losses of ten dead and 12 wounded and that Chinese attacks ceased on July 12. Baron Von Ketteler’s body is said saved while several legations are destroyed or partially so.
Harry J. Webber refines plans for Barclay Walker's The minister extraordinary with a strong cast led by Beatrice Goldie as prima donna. New York actors include Harry Brown and Kirkland Calhoun. Costumes by Webber-Burton, scenery by Sossman & Landis. four Sept. 6 performances at Grand Opera House.
William J. Bryan's image will appear in a decorated box at a Red Men pageant at English's Rug show. A protective screen will shield the box from bouquets as the past grand sachem may deliver the welcome at the pow wow opening.
A July dispatch from Tien-Tsin reports Chinese forces were lured into a trap by British and American forces on July 10. The casualties run near 1000 dead, with the message dated July 36 and stating advices from Pekin legations were safe.
The reply of Minister Conger to Secretary Hay’s second inquiry is due in Washington by Tuesday. The first version of the Emperor Wilhelm speech urging no prisoners in China is reported correct. A full entente cordiale exists between Berlin and Washington on China policy. The Chinese State department denies knowledge of an alleged American intrigue involving a Ferguson mission. The family of Prince Gaetani in Rome reports their son Livio, an attache in Pekin, is safe.
A. F. Potts just back from Havana cites strong Cuban faith in Edward P. Thompson and General Rathbone. He notes Cuban desire for independence, compares governance to dealing with children, and details Rathbone’s post in Cuba and the prior defalcation case.
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