Italy's King Humbert Assassinated at Monza
King Humbert was shot at 10 45 PM in Monza while attending a prize distribution after a gymnastic event. Angelo Brewer, claiming Prato in Tuscany, fired three revolver shots, piercing the heart and killing him within minutes. The assassin was seized amid crowd fury and stated his name and origin.
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Monza
Toly
Hume Bert
Angelo Brewer
Bleuid de Camp
Angelo Brews
Himaelfae
Prato
Tuscany
Humbert
Thomeht
Hearner
King Humbert of Italy Assassinated in Monza
King Humbert of Italy was shot amid escort near Monza during a festival. Attendants and crowd were hor rorstruck as the city transformed from celebration to mourning. Doctors arrived too late. the assassin remains veiled in mystery. The queen lies prostrated with the news.
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Tressi
Monza
Muuening
Deel
Italy
Igurnerer
Humbert Reigns As King Amid Turbulent Times
Humbert's full lineage traces to Vemberto Repler Ghilles Emmanuel Jean Marie Por Gin and Minne He born at Yurin on March 4. He is the son of Victor Tmmanger II, who died January 1%, and Queen Adelaide. He ascended the throne after his father's death and married Princess Helene of Montenesta in Rome on April 1. An assassination attempt on November 7 followed his coronation, but he survived as a dagger was wielded at him and a guard wounded the attacker. His reign is noted for uniting the people and advancing the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria Hungary, while focusing on internal improvements and charitable works. He was a soldier by birth but lacked full intellectual attainments, yet he inspired loyalty amid scandals and promoted humane practices. The piece also notes the cremation of William Case of Lafayette, Ind., in Cincinnati with his ashes scattered to the four winds per his will.
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Humbert
Vemberto Repler Ghilles Emmanuel Jean Marie Por- Gin and
Minne
Yurin
Tet
Victor Tmmanger II
Adelaide
Austria
Helene of
Onnasaesin
Naples
Giovanni Pasamete
Nia
Falra
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Elter Humbert
Hothing
Geremany
Russia
Kelay Bumbert
Cincinnati
William Case
Lafayette
Ind
Ponalo Bagia
Caatle
Margherita
Jurri
Tragedy at Camp Lincoln Explodes During Night Amunition Charge
At Camp Lincoln Springfield Wh about five o clock Sunday evening a premature discharge of an evening gun caused by a powder ignition injured many. Private Torne Rupert and Corporal Blinlay were fatally burned, with others from Battery A and civilian bystanders sustaining severe wounds as the ramrod shattered and powder ignited. An eyewitness suspected a cigarette or boy may have triggered the blast.
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Springfield
National Gow
Camp Lincoln
Torne
Rupert
Battery A
Danville
Itty Corporataries
Binlaley
Orlane
Ea Earnee
Daneville
Charles Sharp
Signal Corps
Haresie Koabeler
Farcese
Bulkley
Nck
Malsley
Harry Peters
Dewet Surrenders Offered Under Home Return Condition
A Cape Town dispatch reports Gen Christian Dewet offered surrender if his followers may return home unmolested, while Lord Roberts refused conditional terms. Dewet allegedly positioned near Beltzburg with a younger brother surrendering at Kroonstad. Standstill noted as Roberts returns to Pretoria amid heavy Boer withdrawals and mountain passes contested.
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London
Cape Town
Christian Dewet
Lord Roberts
Lord Roberte
British War Office
Broadwood la Atti
Christian Dewat
High Hile
Beltzburg
Vaal
Dewet
Christian
Kroonstad
South Africa
Pretoria
Fouriesburg
Hunter
Lourenzo Marques
Kruger
Swaailand
Delagoa Bay
Europe
Powers Denied Charge in Goebel Assassination Trial
Georgetown Ky Caleb Powers testified denying involvement in the Goebel murder plot. He described crowds brought to Frankfort to show support and avoid violence, and said rumors and plans discussed with associates did not intend mob action. He contradicted claims about keys to his office and asserted his own key remained in Louisville.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Withers
Jim Howard
Harland Whittaker
Richard Combs
Marine Sination
Frankfort
Pirpone
Theaeces Sa Ane
Atatetion Board
Legiain~ture
Hill
Taylor
Jenike
Barbourville
Finley Powers
John A. Black
Black
Finley
W. H. Cotton
Aet
John Powers
Golden
Goebel
Dirk Combs
Denny Youtsey
Form
W. J Davidson
Ben Rows
Gor. Taylor
Powers
Louisville
Davidson
Washington
Rowe
Surrender and Armistice Talks in Cape Town Dispatch
British forces press for unconditional surrender of Boer leaders after a rear guard action near Naauwpoort. Prinaloo reportedly seeks surrender with terms offering limited mercy, while Hunter rejects any compromise. Concurrently, two American boys drown at Mono Lake and a teen shoots another in Pana, Illinois, over a dispute.
Assassin from America Kills Italian King Humbert in Milan
An American assassin named Dressi shot and killed King Humbert II of Italy in Milan after entering the carriage amid cheers. The king died from a neck wound and a final heart shot, with the assassin captured and guarded. Queen Margherita mourns beside the bier as embalmers prepare the royal body. The murderer claims motive rooted in hatred of monarchy and power. A parallel report links Angelo Bressi to the Paterson, New Jersey connection and brief Italian quarter speculation. Additional stories note Estes Garthbone’s ball and a Corbett v McCoy match setup in August.
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Gana
Tiressi
Prote Ani
Bologna
America
Carabineers
Humbert
Milan
Dressi
Tie
Paterson
N. J
Angelo Bressi
Monza
Italy
Hart
Hamil & Booth
Ituls
Barfrholdi
Straight Street
Hoboken
Bly
Hope 18 revived London dispatch on Pekin legations siege
A London dispatch from July 31 reports British and other legations under siege at Peking and fire from Chinese forces. Messages from Sir Claude MacDonald and others hint at armistice and ongoing danger with casualties among captains and diplomats. Washington and Berlin summaries note uncertain dates, with Allied forces prepared to advance and imperial leaders in Beijing.
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Acdon
London
Claude Mace Donald
Peking
Ciphe
Aed
Tientasin
Washington
Chande MacDonald
Conger
Rnce
Thone Posaexard
United States
Sir Claude
China
Tientsin
Foreign Office
Fowler
Chefoo
Sint Inut
Tientathe
Greman Loan
Tiaron van Ietteler
Tientaln
Berlin
Legation
Haron von Ketteler
St. Pevereburg
Ett
Manchuria
Mukden
Alakindsian
Italy
Dascizun
Mlesso
Feed crib for calves plan illustrated in Tribune
The article describes a calf feeding crib with side slits to admit the calf’s head and a front box split to hold grain or hay. It notes the design suits calves in pens or stalls, offering a continuous water supply and easy access for younger stock.
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Omer Eoch
Tribune
Milking by Machinery Prompts Dairy Industry Hope
A National Rural note cites farm help shortages driving dairies to shrink herds. It discusses milking machines as a long debated solution, urging dairy engineers and inventors to develop a practical, affordable system to boost milk output and keep dairies in operation.
Color of Skin and Dairy Cattle Value
An analysis from Farmers' Review argues that skin color in Jerseys does not indicate breed quality or milk butterfat. It notes buyers prefer yellow skin, but this preference stems from taste for yellow leather, not from actual dairy performance.
Care of Viawre Heda and Garden Tips
The text advises spacing plants to prevent crowding in beds and suggests using short lawn grass as mulch. It recommends wire netting for sweet peas to climb, growing pansies in sun, and using fine decomposed manure. It notes compost is better and warns some plants die from improper manure.
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