A ROME SENSATION.
A BOMB IN ST. PETER'S ROME, November 18. A great sensation has been occasioned in Rome by a bomb outrage in St. Peter's. While the usual Sundaymorning service was proceeding a bomb exploded near the high alter. The detonation was tremendous, but no one was injured. The Pope immediately ordered the closing of the building. INDESCRIBABLE CONFUSION. ROME, November IS. St. Peter's was crowded at the time of the explosion, and tremendous snd ndescribable confusion prevailed. OUTRAGE AT A PAPAL TOMB. MISCREANT OVEREACHES HIMSELF. ROME, November 19. A bomb was placed under scaffolding erected behind Canova's celebrated tomb of Pope Clement XIII. Though the scaffolding smouldered a moment the tomb was uninjured. A long fuse was employed, allowing the criminal to leave the building unnoticed. The bomb consisted of a large tin box containing two pounds of gunpowder and three pounds of nails which were seven inches long and so heavy that the powder was unable to throw them far.
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Waikato Times, Volume LVII, Issue 8061, 20 November 1906, Page 3
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