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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
6
New Jersey resident Angelo Breast, named as Humbert II’s killer, used several aliases and lived in Paterson. Investigations link him to anarchist circles, with associates and a pattern of deception, while evidence notes his movements from Hamilton to Paterson and a May 32 voyage to Europe.
Quotations from CHA Dudley Warner Mark Twain and others praise a new American work The Story of a Country Town judged remarkable by Saturday Review and Edinburgh Review Howe’s portrayal of Western civilization in back country districts noted for intensity and restrained power while Howe’s book is hailed as a genuine American work by iD Howells and Century readers.
Report describes a secretive anarchist assembly linked to the murder of Amira and a muted celebration. Following the event, participants slipped from the city and regrouped at a planned location, then returned to Paterson, avoiding central notices during the period.
Reports describe a lethal firearms incident during a public ceremony. Humbert, fatally shot in the neck, collapsed as the crowd roared and soldiers moved to quell the fury. A pistol and ensuing chaos dominated the scene, with hints of an assassin’s motive and a search for further links. Parents and a brother in an Italian regiment are noted amid the aftermath.
In New York on July 31 a partial dossier about Gaetano Bresci who murdered King Umberto is released. His American wife Sophie Neil, once a West Hoboken factory worker, defends him as peaceful and nonviolent, says she believes the papers misidentify him, and recalls his quiet disposition and distance from any socialist group while noting a rumor of anarchist ties in West Hoboken.
An Italian Republican Federation leaders Gigliotti and others deny any plot in the Humbert affair. They question the king’s labor record and defend their stance while labeling the counter-revolutionary claim as unfounded. The statement highlights tensions over labor and liberty in Italy.
New York reports say French police possess key details on the assassin tied to King Humbert, with Italian refugees in Paris linked to revolutionary circles. Despite public denials of a plot, authorities trace networks across Milan unrest and suggest funding aims among Italian workers in the United States.
The musical groups file a city council complaint about balcony placement above the stage hindering temporary seating for a large chorus. They argue the balcony blocks sightlines, worsens acoustics, and threaten to delay a permanent annual festival until seating is resolved.
London reports revised figures from the war office show General Prinsloo Villiers and Crowther surrendering with 946 men and 965 rifles plus a Krupp shell-poulder. Roberts orders resumed hostilities and the pursuit continues as leaders in distant areas delay surrender. First coal from America arrives at Reval for war use. 3000 tons shipped to Gron.
District 22 wins judgment against Topeka area school board in a dispute over interest and costs totaling 2. The case notes a settlement offer of 3,500 rejected before suit. Cincinnati population figures and a July 31 census update in Washington are also mentioned, with unrelated lines on women and blood purity.
In Scorcetown Kentucky Powers resumes testimony in his own defense on the Goebel assassination charge. He details plans to bring supporters to Frankfort, his actions at the executive building, and his communications with Golden. He describes the arrest and his reasons to avoid Frankfort trial, noting funds and venue doubts.
In Champaign Illinois last night burglars blew open the bank of Armatromm Il. The blast startled villagers who fought a pitched battle in the ruins. The robbers escaped into darkness as a posse with bloodhounds pursued. A wounded attacker left a trail of blood near a wagon waiting outside town.
A New London trial update reports Alexander Jester’s defense led by PH Cullen denying charges for murder of Gilbert Gates. The verdict date looms as jurors weigh acquittal, conviction, or hung result amid close viewer interest. Four drownings off Ocean City, New Jersey, involve Philadelphia residents.
In Pog Cumberland Maryland a collision between freight cars near Mount Savage injured five people. Listed wounded include Frank Whitelaw Cleveland Otive Mary Dylan Bull Suttevile and Dorial Cartney with Henry Leouseuning among the injured. Nominations noted: Nathanfel Powell named for congress by the party in Indiana's Fourth District.
The divorce case of Fat Farrow, colored, against his wife and her cross petition occupied the district court this morning. Fate sought a divorce on cruelty. she filed a cross petition for cruelty and alimony. Testimony showed this was the second time such actions were brought and that the couple had been arrested years ago for fighting. Farrow's lawyer sought to prove his client had money, with witness I Williams testifying he once gave Fate 250 and 50 to keep. after use, a chattel mortgage was discussed as security due to fears the bank would bust.
New York July 31 Chairman Hanna met with Senators and national leaders at the Republican headquarters. Talks covered campaign roles and speeches including Roosevelt, with Manney noting no reply from Thomas B Reed to his invitation. Jones planned trips to Westington and Chicago as talks on funds continued.
Oklahoma City July 31 The Richardson and Son Lumber company a Houston Texas based wholesaler assigns for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities reach $20 000 assets unknown. Firm has filed a bankruptcy petition. Richardson Lumber Co operated mills across Oklahoma Arkansas Indian Territory and Texas under several names. failure will involve many business men.
In Kangra's wooded covert near Hyjnath Dike bungalow a Himalayan woodcock proves elusive as the hunter toils. Aerial, riverbed dives, and shifting beaters shape a tense chase across tea flats and terraced fields into the jungle.
Wholesale raids on money order bucket shops in Chicago July 11 arrested over two hundred persons. Police swooped without warning and reports say some prominent board of trade men were among those arrested.
Washington July 21 The navy today received a cable from Captain Wilde of the all hands in the Oregon at Kure July 30 stating no fault lies with the crew. Wilde defends his officers amid criticism of the mishap to the battleship. The chief of navigation says Wilde describes the Oregon’s complement as unusually competent.
H H Ratto a 65 year old insurance solicitor shot by the negro Charles in the attic of a house at Cilo and Saratoga Streets died today. This makes seven men killed by Charles all white in the troubling series.
Wheat was quiet with initial transactions lower than yesterday and prices steady near prior close. Northwest receipts were light, weather mild, and corn showed a mixed start before steadying. oats weak and rye dull. Cattle and hog markets in Kansas City remained steady to strong with steady to higher bids. multiple grain and dairy quotes listed for nearby futures and country offerings.
Readable fragments suggest a Genainia advance by sea route with implied timing not fully clear. Names and concrete details are incomplete but context points to a transportation or military maneuver noted in the segment.
A fragmented report from New York and London describes stock irregularities and dull bond activity amid suspected market manipulation. The piece notes confusion in Wall Street with chatter about speculative builds and investors seeking reality in a fluctuating postwar market, while European exchanges show mixed results and a cautious tone despite some settlements in Berlin.
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