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Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
6
Rome prints that Antonio Lana, arrested as Bresci's accomplice, confessed involvement in a plot. He affirms a broader conspiracy existed, detailing ties to the Bresci arrest and potential actions connected to the case. The report emphasizes alleged collaboration among conspirators.
A laborer disguising as a carpenter attacked the Shah of Persia Muzaffer-ed-Din at the palace in Paris. The grand vizier seized the revolver, police overpowered the assailant, who refused to identify himself. He muttered that killing the shah pleased him and claimed no master. Police suspect Italian involvement. the attacker was bound as a mob nearby watched.
In Paris on August 4 the interparliamentary peace congress barely avoided a dispute as M Durand condemned the Hague conference and the South African war. Lord Stanhope offered no reply, while the body adopted a resolution thanking contributors to peace efforts and urging governments to uphold The Hague obligations amid the Transvaal conflict.
New York Aug 2 The Herald reports Wall Street is enjoying easy money as Alaska gold imports rise. Bank of British North America and Canadian Bank of Commerce officials say large influxes, with hundreds of thousands to millions more on the way, bolster monetary ease and gold reserves in Washington reach an all time $431 million.
A United States minister in Pekin reports from July 25 that provisions will last six days. Food there is growing scarce as attacks on foreigners cease following an imperial decree. The message, dated July 25 and dated August 4 in Che Foo, arrives via Minister Conger.
San Francisco August 4 extensive improvements at the Presidio general hospital will soon finish making it one of the best equipped military hospitals in the United States. A new power plant is expected to save about 20000 annually and boost hospital efficiency as the medical division of California prepares for care of sick and wounded in China by sending twelve ambulances and hospital tents.
The World reports William K. Vanderbilt's sudden departure to Europe aboard the yacht Valiant following a summons to London to meet George Gould and A. J. Cassatt. The Vanderbilts seek control of the Wabash system, while Cassatt seeks Vanderbilt's counsel on closing major contracts for coal transportation with Pennsylvania, Lake Shore and Ohio, and Norfolk and Western.
A 16 year old girl from Quincy Indiana, staying in St Louis two months, is jailed on a warrant charging petit larceny at the home of H C Sparks. Police say she is guilty, despite her protestations of innocence. She fell ill in custody and was hospitalized with gastritis. trial may be delayed. Two rings valued at $20 disappeared from the Sparks residence, sparking the accusation. The girl had advertised for general housework and sought work in large city stores after leaving Quincy.
Stable bergt and Walter Hatty testify at Springfield court of inquiry blaming battery boys for Camp Lincoln disaster. Sergt Batty cites faulty powder and self made bags used to mislead spectators. Abnormal loads may have caused accidents amid storms, leading to a damaged advanced trench and a fire that burned a tent and contents valued around £1000.
A Sunday School discussion explains Matthew 6 18 and Peter's question on forgiveness. It recounts the parable of the king and the debtor who owed ten thousand talents, his release, and the unforgiving servant who seized a fellow servant for a hundred pence, illustrating never ending mercy and consequences.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses Krapp and Krupp aiding German government, price points at $1, and various figures like 342 and 118. It hints at government use of pricing to shape competition and promote intelligent manufacturing policy.
The Burlington Route team faces Latilsy ALG and Bor Mates in a tightly contested match. Coaches warn of high pace and disciplined defense as both sides seek a crucial win.
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