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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
14
An explosive hurled from a upper window struck an electric wire deflecting it from the royal carriage as the king and queen entered the palace to cheers. Frenzied crowds nearly seized a suspect, with numerous arrests including a Catalan named as the principal conspirator.
Special dispatch recounts a royal procession attacked as Alfonso and his bride faced a deadly blast. Several killed or maimed including six soldiers and civilians. The King and Queen escaped unharmed as aides and guards shielded them and moved the royal party to safety. The scene turned to chaos with a troop cordon restoring order.
An explosion at 2:50 pm near King Alfonso and Queen Victoria's coach during the Madrid wedding killed at least sixteen and injured many. The royal party escaped via an electric wire deflection. the procession avoided Argenal street, then entered the palace esplanade. The bomb site injured grooms, soldiers, and bystanders as officials rushed injured to hospitals.
Reports recount a bomb hidden in a bouquet near the royal carriage during a Madrid promenade. Aboard the cortege Duke of Veragua and Colonel Rafael de Chague aided Victorians as the blast killed several guards and spectators. Foreign dignitaries filed past a signed visitor book at the palace.
Cable dispatch reports a bomb attempt at the royal wedding in Madrid as Queen Victoria and King Edward VII appeared to wave from the carriage. The blast killed at least sixteen spectators and wounded many. the would be assassin was seized amid a hostile crowd before guards dispersed them. The king comforted the queen as the procession moved on, and reports say an Italian anarchist may have aimed the attack.
Royal wedding in Madrid shines despite earlier near catastrophe as King Alfonso and the bride Victoria endure a tense wait at the altar. Crowds flood streets, with Mrs. Collier the only American woman inside the church and Whitridge and other envoys present. Elaborate processions, gala coaches, and luminous arches mark a city-wide celebration, while the afternoon’s ominous incident shades the mood.
Nashville May 31 The Democratic State convention has waited for the credentials committee report after three days in session The committee finished county contests this afternoon and has met in executive session Since then tension between Cox and Patterson factions has fueled rumors of a split If two reports are submitted the opening day could be repeated Tonight the credentials committee adjourned until 9 am tomorrow without completing its work The convention adjourned and will reconvene at 10 am with expectations the report may be ready though members refuse to commit.
Maj John Ferguson aged sixty two a Greenville S C planter and prominent citizen was gored to death by a bull at his home near Ple kens Court House Greenville May 31 He once was the leading merchant of the city His wife Harriet M Grady a first cousin of the late Henry Wy Grady of Atlanta survived him
In Kan Chicago area a mother, Adelard Van Slette, found three youngest daughters dead in a trunk after a playtime mishap. The trunk lid had snapped shut, suffocating the children. The family, longtime Beaverville settlers, includes six boys and four girls.
Boyd H. Stoneread a respected Cara spolis citizen is identified as Samuel F. Pletcher the man arrested after using a forged certificate to secure 3200 from Bentleyville bank. He lived in a fashionable Pittsburg suburb and claimed to possess ample wealth while hiring as telegraph operator.
Berlin May 31 Bertha Krupp Bo le heir to the Krupp works in Hesen and reputedly the wealthiest woman in the world will marry a young nobleman with a minor diplomatic post at the Vatican Dr Gustav von Boellen Halbach He comes from a blue blood line dating to the twelfth century despite opposition from relatives the 20 year old heiress has pursued independence and preferred this match her income is given as 5 000 000 annually and she owns the town of Basen employing 4 000 workers
Special to The Washington Post. Great Burrington Ma. Fearing live forever Lamphire Tuttle aged eight committed death by own action by shot. Return Baltimore and Ohio Train to 6 valid returning until 18 bist. From Baltimore and Ohio Station leaving Hagerstown Keedysville Frederick 7 p m same day Splendid opportunity for count routing.
A fragmented index line references a sensational mix of items including a bombing incident, a royal couple’s wedding in Madrid, a fatal auto collision, burglaries, child deaths, a meat packing fight, asylum defense, a girl with a gun protecting her father, congressional proceedings, ship workers, racing results, baseball, and a postal trial testimony.
Washington Ga May William Bryant a leading Wilkes County planter was found shot in the front doorway of his home near Bestle Ga. He died from a gumshot wound to the side after an investigation that yielded no suspects. Bryant had been at a store nearby last night where HOD mentioned at his home. Several Thgraes were around the store then but none connected to the assassination. No money was found when the shugge was searched this morning.
May 187? Pekin reports Reuben Morley of Saxonaw Michigan was murdered on the border by Mongols traveling 400 miles north. His papers and banking letter were reportedly cashed at Colombo. The Frenchman seen burning. Morley’s camp and herd of wild horses found later. Presumption Morley was shot or drowned. travel to Europe followed the event. Exact details unclear in the fragmented report.
A collision occurred as an auto driven by Bell swerved to avoid a crossing and struck an eastbound trolley car. White was killed instantly, his neck broken, after being hurled fifty feet. Bell and Lyman survived with non fatal injuries. the chauffeur had minor bruises. White was a prominent lumber dealer and stock broker with significant business interests in New York and North Tonawanda.
James H. Parr a Buffalo traveling salesman was held in Pittsburgh for the death of Stella Kelly eighteen. The inquest returned evidence against Parr who denies administering bichloride of mercury claiming the girl used it herself. Dr R H McKenzie and the girl’s mother testified Parr had given the tablets. Parr’s wife and mother traveled to attend the inquest.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a 1910s social event in Chicago where li�iomas certificates indicated qualified recipients for keeping house for husbands earning ten dollars weekly. The garbled text mentions a class of graduates offering theses and exhibits, with references to breakfasts and vendors. An expense estimate for certain receipts and a weekly railroad schedule is also noted.
Philadelphia bankers William H Hurley & Co, long established, assigned to creditors today amid suspensions for discrepancies in employee accounts. William H Hurley, a firm member, is ill and confirms a defalcation. assignee George T Hunsicker claims liabilities are not believed large though exact figures are undisclosed. Also ad notes safe storage for wedding gifts at Talowi Trust vaults and references local business addresses.
The House debates Beveridge meat inspection amendments with Packers opposing cost shifts. Wadsworth Lorimer pledge amendments to conserve all interests while aiming for stronger oversight, amid pressure from packers and cattle raisers. Secretary Wilson may resist extra funding. sentiment favors cautious, study over hysteria to avoid drastic measures.
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