Negro Eludes Posses in Delaware After Fatal Wounding
In Smyrna Delaware August 56 Fletcher Hollis shoots and fatally wounds Constable James D Wright during arrest and remains at large. Governor Hunn offers a $100 reward. Reports place the suspect in Smyrna or Chester Pennsylvania where brothers live. Bellefonte reports Typhoid case death by suicide of John W Beckwith, a prominent merchant and politician, who drowned himself in Bald Eagle creek after leaving his attendant absent while delirious.
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Pius X elected pope amid Rome inaugurations and homage
Rome August 5 Pope Pius X after election yesterday faced formalities of inaugurating his reign. Rome lit at night in his honor as cardinals bishops and diplomats paid homage. Balloting showed initial Rampolla and Vannutelli factions, Sarto eventually elected with 42 votes, amid dramatic tears and insistence on duty.
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Rejane and her Mules Stir London Society
Mime Rejane the French actress drew crowds in London driving a span of Andalusian mules presented by the king of Portugal. The report also recalls Italian affairs with Pope Pius X and King Victor Emmanuel, noting Sarto’s moderation and a Mantua postman Angelo Sarto who helps support his family amid papal rumors.
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Pius X elected pope amid mixed Venice reaction
Reports from Venice and Philadelphia describe Cardinal Sarto's election as pope Leo XIII successor. Cardin als praised his piety and culture while noting concerns over diplomacy and language. Archbishop Ryan voices strong support, predicting universal church approval and a formal announcement forthcoming.
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The New Pope Career and Character of Gardinal Sarto
Gardinal Giuseppe Sarto born in Ries Treviso June 2 1834 rises through parish roles in Tombolo and Salzano. He becomes bishop of Mantua cardinal patriarch of Venice reformer restoring liturgical order and Gregorian chant. The Italian government debates exequatur amid Venetian public adoration and Sartos humble tastes endure in the Vatican.
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Federation's Message to Newly Elected Pope From Atlantic City
The American Federation of Catholic Societies sent a Latin cable to Rome after Cardinal Sarte's election praising the pontiff with filial obedience and requesting apostolic blessing. The group adopted resolutions on Leo XIII's death praising U.S. officials and Catholic society support, opposing papal sovereignty infringements and socialism, and endorsing workers' unions to improve material welfare.
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Clever Female Swindler Nabbed in New York
Philadelphia woman Annie Sharples was arrested in the New York General Post Office on charges of systematically raising postal notes. She bought small notes, erased values with acid, and converted them to sums from 65 to 100 dollars, cashing them with hotelkeepers and merchants. Half a dozen raised notes were found on her. She, 45, formerly ran an express business in Philadelphia and will be sent back on a Philadelphia arrest warrant.
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Roosevelt appoints Zerbe as Shamo fan postmaster
Short news notes report John W. Zerbe named postmaster at Shamo fan Pa by President Roosevelt while General Oliver becomes assistant secretary of war, with details of other top appointments and local incidents including a discredited planing mill case and a sheriff’s pursuit.
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