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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
6
A July report from Italy states King Humbert was assassinated during a public event. The killer Angelo Bressi, claiming links to de Prato, was seized after firing three revolver shots that pierced the king’s heart. Bressi confessed and was protected from an angry crowd.
The Italian consul in Kansas City, with a cautious voice, condemned the assassination of King Humbert as the act of a fanatic. He described Humbert as greatly beloved, praised his kindness and charity, and expected the succession by his oldest son, the young prince of Naples, who is not yet 30.
Reports from Rome describe a sudden disturbance after midnight as Signor Saracco summons the cabinet to Monsa. The Prince and Princess of Naples are aboard the Vela and head toward Monza. Saracco and the senate vice president will draft death certificates and arrange the king’s body transfer to Rome.
July 30 report from Lincoln shows ten injured and two fatally, caused by premature discharge of an evening gun after sighted cigarette sparked powder on the ground. среди injured are Private Jesse Rupert of Danville and Corporal Charles Balsiey of Danville. Kruger in Watervalander, Boers expected to be beaten then trek to Delagos Bay for Europe transfer.
A fragment hints at Mrs Bonhan being mentioned in connection with sorrow and regret over hard times in Washington. The text is garbled but implies a death tied to recent troubles, with references to a person’s name and ongoing sorrow amid difficult days.
Readable fragments outline a quiet Sunday scene at night with distant mountains, a note on a flood of images in the sky, and references to residents Clarence Liesh and others. Mentions a death, a medical issue, a pharmacy theft, and delayed postilants. context remains unclear.
Terre Haute Ind July 30 The Social Democratic Herald the official organ of the party asserts Debs of this city is not withdrawing in favor of Bryan contesting the presidential race until it closes. It dismisses Democratic claims as meaningless declarations and warns workers against being deceived.
News from Logansport Indiana reports that the street railway owned by George J. Marott may come under control of the Logansport, North Eastern and Northern Traction Company. A plan for an electric line from Logansport to Kendallville via Rinchester, Warsaw and Abington is under consideration. Joseph T. McNary, president of the traction company, is said to hold the option on the local line, having deposited a $1,000 forfeiture. option to expire August 1. Also from Terre Haute, a Gold Medal fire engine used in Ferrie Putts is traced to Harvey, Indiana, later sold to Crawfordsville and then to a company supplying hoses for a new system, with Harvey then acquiring the engine as Rescue No. 2. The Fireman's Institution may move this machine to a new site.
A historic Indianapolis fall celebration is planned with a major street display and elaborate monument decorations. Organizers tout a strong carnival mood and a "Made Circle" centerpiece plus other attractions intended to showcase the city’s festive spirit.
William Wood of Charlestown district was fatally shot while berry picking. He was struck in the head and neck with a shotgun and found unconscious. rescue efforts continued as authorities searched for the shooter, who remains at large.
In Indianapolis on July 20 Demi B Burke was nominated by acclamation by the Seventh district Democratic congressional conventor. In a accepting speech he challenged Representative Jesse Overstreet to a joint debate, focusing largely on imperialism.
July 30 Brazil reports a powder explosion where 12 year old Johm Mattey died from injuries. A group of children attached a fuse to a keg of powder to ignite an explosion. a spark from a miner's lamp set off the charge. Multiple others were seriously injured.
In Connersville Indiana on July 30, Fraldie Todentier aged 10 was killed when a stack of lumber toppled, crushing his head. Companion Hartey Ketcham suffered serious injuries as the accident occurred at the E. Be Epps & Co yard.
Fort Wayne July 30. Ben Ebert aged 2 well known in state militia circles was at home after Chicago where he was arrested on forgery charges. He forged notes totaling $3000 here and spent his last money gambling. He could not bear the jail term.
A Franklin man, 38-year-old Harry Duncan, died by self inflicted gunshot in his room at the Occidental hotel in Indianapolis on a Saturday night in July 1980. Police report no clear motive and no suspect is named.
James W. Albert, a former Union prisoner, recounts fourteen months in Rebel prisons after capture at Powder Springs. He describes starvation, forced marches, near freezing conditions, the theft of a dinner basket by a Rebel officer, flogging threats, and the shooting of a dog, with vivid depictions of Belle Isle, Andersonville, and Florence confinement.
Seymour city council advances an ordinance to regulate the naming of an electric street railway project planned for local streets, with a vote taken Thursday night.
At the county clerk's office this morning Squire Kellams joined Jesse F Bellew and Marthanningham and William Alberti Bellew and Stella May Cunningham in marriage The grooms are brothers and the brides sisters All are well known young people living south of Washington
Tax levies underway for Harrison township Daviess county include general and road expenditures with rates per hundred dollars and per poll. Trustees report sums for poor relief fortification and public works while noting totals and tax obligations due by July 27.
An old advert fragment touts a remedy described as a nature-based laxative or bowel regulator. It references a product labeled Power’s something and claims to ease bowel issues. Reads like a late 19th or early 20th century medical ad.
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