King Humbert Shot Dead in Monza at Public Prize Distribution
King Humbert was killed in Monza during a prize distribution for a gymnastic event. Angelo Bressi of Prato, Tuscany, shot him three times and was captured amid crowd unrest. News reached Rome late at night as Prime Minister Saracco called a cabinet meeting.
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Monza
Italy
Humbert
Angelo Bressi
Rome
Margherita
Signor Saracco
Monga
Princess of
Naples
Santer Has Hard Work Capturing Four iesburg, Losing 100 Men
London reports General French occupies Middleburg in Transvaal as General Pole-Carew arrives at Hkragepruit. Fouriesburg fell after two days of stubborn passes fighting. Hunter incurs about 100 casualties. Boer forces retreat with wagons stores cattle into mountain passes guarded by British troops. Cincinnati notes Albert Kipp seeks divorce after domestic troubles. he received divorce papers.
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London
French
Middleburg
Transvaal
Pole-Carew
Hkragepruit
Fouriesburg
Hunter
Frightful Tragic Death in Family True Crime Note
A man killed himself after swallowing carbolic acid while his wife and three young children clung to him. The incident, described in a fragmentary report, notes the family presence during the death scene.
Highland Park College students clash in interclass fight
Telegraphic and Pharmaceutical students at Highland Park College in Des Moines engaged in a Saturday brawl. A college cow was decorated with pharmacy banners, an effigy of Robert Woodward was hung, later burned, and Charles Baker was kept in a tree overnight. The fracas in Franklin hall left several students with head injuries as the graduating class prepares for final exercises next week.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Telegraphic
Highland Park College
Pharmacy
Robert Woodward
Charles Paker
Baker
Franklin Hall
John Monshan
W. C. Strain
Packing Plant Assigns
Davenport July 30 stockholders of the Tri City Packing and Pro vision Company vote to wind up affairs and sell the plant. Outstanding debt is 106000 in notes held by local banks. Plant valued at 50000 to 60000 with other quick assets about 20000. Directors authorized to sell to the highest bidder. stockholders may need to cover the deficit between liabilities and realizable assets.
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Davenport
Tri-City Packing and Provision Company
Four Burned in Powder Explosion in Brazil Indiana
Four youths aged 15 to 19 were burned when a keg of powder exploded during play in Brazil Indiana. John Mattii died from injuries while John Scabber Kelly Forrester and James Ambrose suffered severe burns with flesh peeling. Scabber and Ambrose were not expected to survive. Also reported: banners at a United Presbyterian Young People session in Denver with Monmouth presbytery receiving top attendance.
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Brazil
Ind
John Mattii
John Scabber
Kelly Forrester
James Ambrose
Mattii
Scabber
Ambrose
Denver
Young Peopless Christian Union
United Presbyterian
Associated Reformed Presbyterian Churches
Monmouth
Ibs
Julien's Circus Proprietor Killed by Cars in South Dakota
J E Julien proprietor of Julien's circus was killed by train cars in South Dakota while attempting to board a train. The body arrived yesterday in Havana Illinois and was buried there.
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Springfield
J. E. Julien
Julien's
South Dakota
Havana
Lls
Sousa Creates a Sensation in Paris Concert
Paris witnesses a joyous Sousa concert with heavy American presence. Guards with U S flags flanked the conductor as the Star Spangled Banner and Marseillaise were played. Fans cheered wildly, some atop chairs, while a cake walk and a coon dance drew crowd attention.
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America
United States
Sousa
Palace
Paris
Leslie’s Weekly
A diamond with a flaw outshines a flawless pebble
A proverb states a diamond with a flaw is richer in value than a flawless pebble. Yet the flaw does not raise the gem's worth, reflecting on perceived worth versus intrinsic quality.
Deed Kept Quiet After Humbert Assassination in Italy
Reports from Rome reveal King Humbert II assassinated while government officials kept details quiet. Angelo Bresi confessed to the crime, and Prince Naples is to arrive to take oath as Emanuel II. News updates note political tension and condolences from Washington and London.
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Humbert
Signor Serracco
Senate
Monza
Angelo Bresi
Rome
Prince of
Naples
Ite
Emanuel II
Italy
Giant Boy Killed Near Washington Iowa
John M. McConnaughey a ten year old boy famed for his immense size was found dead near his home two miles west of Washington Iowa. He lay with his neck broken and face buried in mud in a ditch believed caused by a horse slipping back after an attempt to cross the ditch. The boy measured five feet ten inches and weighed about 190 pounds and was noted for a remarkable memory and bright mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
John M. McConnaughey
Powers Trial Opens Defense Moves to Acquit
Georgetown Kentucky July 30 The defense moved to acquit in the Powers trial but the motion was overruled. Attorney Faulkner argued that the 100000 dollar reward act sparked a vast conspiracy while witnesses sought pay. Powers testified claiming he did not know key figures and had only slight acquaintance with Youtsey.
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Georgetown
Powers
Faulkner
Finley Anderson
Robert Noakes
Harlan Whittaker
Dick Combs
Jim Howard
Youtsey
Bucket Shop War Broadens as Quotation Flow Shifts
Chicago July 30. A clash between the board of trade and bucket shops escalates as the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company announces it will distribute New York produce market quotations after August 1 rather than Chicago. Leading exchanges plan continuous quotations to meet the need.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Gold and Stock Telegraph Company
New York
Two Fires Strike Fort Madison Wrecking Dwellings and Millinery
Fort Madison Iowa reported two simultaneous fires about 2 30 Saturday morning destroying a second street dwelling owned by George Rump Jr and housing Neal Palins millinery and Palin family. insurance and loss totals about 3000 with 1600 on stock and 800 on the building. Turner house also burned to the ground forcing Turner family from their home in night clothes. Fire crews saved adjacent structures and earned praise for rapid response.
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Fort Madison
Iowa
Second Street
George Rump, Jr
Neal Palin
Samuel Palin
Palin
Sixth Ward
Map
Turner
Abduction arrest in Creston linked to custody case
Deputy Sheriff Scofield and Mrs. W H Gibson were jailed on abduction charges after Mrs Gibson traveled from Ohio to reclaim two boys granted to her custody. Gibson allegedly hid the children in a buggy during a dispute with the officer and ministerial rumors accompanied the long standing domestic case. The matter, tied to Rev. Gibson's return from Greenfield and church troubles, faces a court hearing Tuesday.
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Creston
Iowa
Scofield
W. H. Gibson
Gibson
Greenfield
U. P
TU. P. Presbytery
Special Rail Offer To Colorado and Utah Points
The Rock Island Route offers round trip fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Salt Lake City via special Homeseekers tickets on August 1 7 and 21 at one fare plus 2 90 with final return Oct 31 A special Aug 1 Chicago to Denver train leaves 4 45 pm arrives 9 15 pm next day with day coaches Pullman sleepers and dining car After Aug 1 rates apply on regular trains and the special train feature ends Call at the passenger depot for Colorado booklet and guidance for tourists.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Rock Island
Colorado
Chicago
Omaha
Wilton
Homeseekers Route Offered by Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway promotes its line as the direct best route for home seekers excursions. Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month cover west northwest southeast and southwest points at one fare plus two dollars round trip. Includes Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries to coupon ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Uit
Geo
When a noise loses its meaning there is nothing left
A concise aphorism noting that when sound or message loses significance the basic form remains, a nose, as a playful image underscoring perception and absence of meaning.
Japanese Run News From Pekin Dispatches In Chee Foo
A Chee Foo to Shanghai telegram says Chinese shelled legations heavily at Pekin with ten battalions involved. The Japanese report states defense holds with food for six days and limited ammunition. Von Kettler’s body reportedly saved amid legation destructions as other capitals report similar outcomes.
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London
Chee Foo
Shanghai
Pekin
Tien Tsin Re
Tien-Tsin
Washington
State Department
Fowler
Tien Tsin
von Kettler
Unconditional Boer Surrender Reported
General Prinzloo surrendered unconditionally at Pretoria as Roberts notes. Boers totaled about 50,000, with 1,200 prisoners ready to surrender under Prinzloo. Hunter advanced, drove the enemy from Two Neks and Naumpoort, and an armistice request followed before the final surrender announced in London.
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Pretoria
Hunter
Prinzloo
London
Roberts
Naumpoort
Inio
Nendine
Kilmer and Woodruff Quietly Clash After Kitchen Altercation
Frank Kilmer and Charlie Woodruff argued last night when Kilmer ordered Woodruff out of the house. Woodruff refused and Kilmer struck with a meat hammer, inflicting a severe gash to Woodruff’s head. No blame assigned as both parties reportedly sought a fight.
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Frank Kilmer
Charlie Woodruff
Charlie
Mr. Kilmer
Chinese Led Into a Trap in Night Attack
Paris dispatch reports that Chinese forces attacked positions on the 15th according to Pekin advices, but the assault was repelled as they were lured into a trap by British Americans with about a thousand killed.
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Paris
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Fair Tuesday Indications for Iowa Weather
Chicago July 30 report notes fair weather tonight and Tuesday for Iowa with calm conditions and no precipitation expected.
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Chicago
Iowa
Townsend & Co. Open New Photographic Gallery in Muscatine
Crowds greet C. Fremont Townsend & Co as they launch a high class gallery at 317 East Second Street. The firm succeeds Oscar Grossheim and showcases platinum photographs and carbonautynes amid decorations, music, and carnations, with Townsend praised as a skilled artist and new Muscatine photographer.
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C. F. Townsend & Co
Muscatine
C. Fremont Townsend & Co
East Second Street
Oscar Grossheim
Townsend
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa City
Lincoln
Neh
Pauvchet
Mr. Townsend
Poultrymen Organize for County Meeting and Show
Poultry enthusiasts formed a group at the Court House and elected officers. A second meeting is set for August 15 at two o clock to boost attendance and plan a January poultry show. Officers named are President W C Flitchman, Vice President C H Spaethe, Secretary Geo Porter, and Treasurer G W Lindle.
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Court House
W. C. Flitchman
C. H. Spaethe
Geo. Porter
G. W. Lindle
Death of B F Heinsey Noted Creston Merchant
This morning at 7 30 the death of B F Heinsey a prominent Creston wholesale merchant is reported. He is Milton Heinsey's brother from Fairport and was known in Muscatine visiting here. He previously operated in New York and Cuba. Two boys aged six and years named Nelson left home today. inform Police Headquarters or Chestnut Street home above Chas Giesenhaus Jewelry Store if seen.
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B. F. Heinsey
Creston
Milton Heinsey
Fairport
Muscatine
New York
Cuba
Nelson
Chestnut Street
Chas
Muscatine folks depart on pleasure tour to Pikes Peak
A party from Muscatine leaves Friday in a well equipped wagon for a western pleasure trip. Attendees include Ben Reesink WC Noenhuis Louie Balser and William Noenhuis. They plan to stop at Des Moines to attend the Republican convention en route with water tank stove and good sleeping accommodations. Pikes Peak is the objective.
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Ben Reesink
WC. Noenhuis
Louie Balser
William Noenhuis
Des Moines
Pikes Peak
Special excursions to Colorado and Utah announced
Special excursions to Colorado and Utah on June 20 July 9 17 and August 1 offer round trip tickets returnable by October 31st to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden at a single fare plus 2. Tickets available from any B C R N railway agent or by writing Inc G Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Inc
G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids, Fa
No Woman Objects to Embarking in a Courtship
A concise adage notes that no woman objects to entering a courtship, reflecting social attitudes of courting norms and female consent in arranged matchups.
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Prato
Santer
Cincinnati
Albert Kipp
Kipp
Illinois
Emanuel
England
Piraeus
Prince
Victor Emmanuel
Hay
Seabright
Lipido
Wales
China
Chaffee
Taku
Berlin
Bremerhaven
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