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Foreign News April 22, 1794

Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

In Stockholm, the trial of conspirators is suspended pending Baron D'Armfeldt's arrival from Italy as a prisoner. Amid secret unrest, masked individuals threatened death to the guard of Countess Rudenkold, now in criminal prison, unless freed within four days. Patrols increased, guards doubled, and a 1000-dollar reward offered for information on the threats.

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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 26.

The trial of the conspirators of Stockholm is suspended: It is thought that the arrival of Baron D'Armfeldt, who is to be conducted as a prisoner from Italy into Sweden, is deemed necessary to throw greater light upon this affair; mean while a secret ferment prevails; the officer on guard near the Countess of Rudenkold, who has been transferred to the prison for criminals, was threatened with death, on the 14th instant in the street, by some unknown persons masked, if she were not set at liberty in the course of four days.

In consequence, the patrols which parade Stockholm night and day have been increased, and the guards doubled. A reward of a thousand dollars has been promised to those who shall give information of the individuals in masks, who threatened the officer.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Stockholm Conspiracy Trial Suspended Baron D'armfeldt Countess Rudenkold Masked Threats Increased Patrols

What entities or persons were involved?

Baron D'armfeldt Countess Of Rudenkold

Where did it happen?

Stockholm, Sweden

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Event Date

Jan. 26; Threats On 14th Instant

Key Persons

Baron D'armfeldt Countess Of Rudenkold

Outcome

trial suspended; patrols increased and guards doubled; reward of a thousand dollars offered for information on masked threateners

Event Details

The trial of Stockholm conspirators is suspended awaiting Baron D'Armfeldt's arrival as prisoner from Italy to clarify the affair. Secret ferment prevails; masked persons threatened death to the officer guarding Countess Rudenkold, transferred to criminal prison, unless she is freed within four days.

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