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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
3
The official voiced horror at the Buffalo tragedy and said he is too horrified to speak. He immediately prepared to depart for Buffalo to assess the scene and response.
News from New York on September 6 reports stunned crowds across the city as word spread that President McKinley had been shot in Buffalo. Bulletin boards and extra editions drew massive attention while Wall Street and clubs debated potential financial impacts. Senator Platt spoke of the president’s kindness as doubt about the outcome lingered.
Wichita reporter Fritz Huttman testified that Antonio Maggio of the Andrews Opera Company claimed anarchist ties in Rome planned to assassinate President McKinley before October. Maggio described global assassins and threats toward company manager Andrewe, with implications of broader plots.
Tacoma reports Northern Pacific special agent Hunt says he knows the arrested man Fred Nieman now in Toledo. Hunt recalls a Detroit incident five or six years earlier when Nieman, then an anarchist, drew a crowd at the union depot with a revolver and speeches, and Hunt struck him on the head to stop the disturbance.
Washington reports Charles G. Dawes comptroller of the currency stood as the president's closest confidant during the crisis following the shooting. Mrs. Dawes was overwhelmed as Dawes hastened to Buffalo to be near President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley, departing at 7:15.
Dover reports John Barber nephew of Mrs McKinley just passed army paymaster exam and waited with Mr Dawes at the station. Barber planned to go to Buffalo but chose Canton where his aunt resides. If his aunt travels to Buffalo Barber will accompany. Dawes hopes McKinley recovers and believes his strong health favors a recovery. two weeks ago Mrs Dawes met the president and Mrs McKinley for a pleasant interview.
New York dispatch reports Paterson New Jersey anarchists gathering at Bartholdi hall toasted Nieman the Buffalo assassin. They deny McKinley plots involved. some claim Nieman unknown to them while condemning violence and discussing driving anarchists out of Paterson.
London reports the attempted assassination of President McKinley spreading slowly with initial disbelief. Americans in London react with sorrow and indignation as news spreads, while English and American observers fear for Mrs McKinley and the country’s safety.
The Helena community received the news of the president's assassination attempt with amazement and disbelief. Governor Toole and state officers denounced the outrage, while General Nelson A. Miles canceled a Montana trip and hurried to the East, expressing regret at missing local posts.
Bozeman residents react with anger and strong denunciations of anarchists after the Buffalo assassination attempt on President McKinley. Crowds seek updates, calling for harsh punishment and nationwide action against anarchist groups.
Salt Lake City Sept 6 Lorenzo Snow president of the Mormon church denounces the attempted assassination of President McKinley calling it the most serious and lamentable act since Lincoln's murder and says it is awful given the current state of affairs in this and other countries.
Former Attorney General Griggs spoke at Paterson New Jersey about the McKinley shooting. He commented that he warned the President against danger and discussed implications of the attempt.
A public figure refused a request for personal protection, laughing off concerns for safety. He argued Americans are intelligent and loyal enough to safeguard their chief executive and expressed supreme confidence in the people.
Secret Service officials in Washington speculate the McKinley shooting may stem from the Haymarket riots and Nieman could be connected to Chicago anarchists. They note Nieman likely hails from the same region as Haymarket participants, though no facts confirm links yet.
The city learns of the terrible event as the son of Mrs Duncan informs his mother and calmly tells the two sisters of the president. Tears fall yet both women show bravery, having feared an attempt on their brother’s life.
President McKinley and about 100 people travel by special train to Lewiston then Niagara Falls. They tour the city by trolley, view the steel arch and international bridges, visit Goat Island and the Pan-American exposition grounds before a cold lunch at the International hotel.
Senator Cullom paid tribute to Abraham Lincoln James A Garfield and William McKinley calling them presidents aligned with the people. He noted Lincoln Garfield and McKinley were all assassinated or attacked early in their terms and praised McKinley for his kindness and dedication to duty.
Several hundred people gathered and threatened violence against two speakers. A squad of 10 police officers had to disperse the crowd.
Buffalo bulletin reports the president continuing to rest well at 3 o'clock with temperature 101.6, pulse 110, and respiration 24. The brief update follows earlier statements on his condition and outlines no complications.
Philadelphia reports Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith was shocked by the McKinley shooting. He wired Washington and Buffalo for details and rushed toward Buffalo to reach the president’s bedside by nine the next morning, hoping injuries may be less serious than first feared.
Abner McKinley brother of the president left Denver in a special Burlington car for Chicago. If the president's condition worsens a special engine will run to Buffalo and if he dies he will be rushed to Washington. He travels with his wife and two daughters on a Colorado Southern trip up the Platte canyon. News reached Bailey's sidetrack 55 miles from Denver and the return was ordered. Doctors estimated the president's recovery as about even.
General Miles, en route to visit Hugh Bozeman, cut his western journey short at Logan after learning of the attempted assassination of the president in Buffalo. Special dispatch from Bozeman notes Miles hurried homeward in response to the crisis.
The first bulletin on the Standard board announced the president was killed but the second said he was alive. Crowds filled the streets and Standard office all evening as people of all parties hoped for recovery.
Milwaukee on September 6 Henry C Payne national republican committee chair man for Wisconsin and a friend of the president spoke about the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He praised McKinley’s kindness and family devotion and said the attack aimed at the presidency not the man.
The Standard bulletin from Livingston reports a terrible shock at the attempted assassination, noting the president’s broad popularity and the potential calamity if his death occurred. The community mourns the possible loss of a man described as honest and sincere in all acts.
Former Vice President Stevenson declares the attempted assassination of President McKinley appalling and unbelievable. He praises McKinley as a gentleman with no personal enemies and thinks the assassin is likely a crank or madman.
A stranger at Ledger bulletin boards derides the president’s condition. An elderly Grand Army veteran strikes him, the crowd approves, and a manhunt begins across the Eleventh Street bridge before the anarchist escapes as the veteran slips away.
Copenhagen reports the assault on President McKinley triggered broad sympathy messages from Emperor Frederick and King George of Greece to Mrs. McKinley. The Friedenrichberg scene conveyed a somber mood as telegraph communications poured in from major European rulers.
In Omaha on September 6 police broke up a socialist gathering at Jefferson Square after two speakers denounced the administration. George Baird and McCaffery were arrested on obstruction charges and taken to the station.
A Marietta Ohio dispatch reports ex mayor Charles Richardson was choked into insensibility in George Vandusen's saloon. A. Seiple announced the assassination of the president and attacked Richardson, saying he was glad the president is dead. Bystanders intervened as the incident sparked broad excitement.
In Cleveland Ohio on September 6 a report questions whether Frederick Nieman the would be assassin of President McKinley is a local resident. An inquiry at a neighborhood address listed for Nieman families finds no Frederick Nieman and no person by that name known in the area.
In Cleveland on September 6, the attempted assassination of President McKinley was first relayed to his sisters Mrs. A J Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley, both residents of the city.
Secretary of War Root, at Southampton, heard of President McKinley being shot and began rapid plans to travel to New York and Buffalo. He refused to comment, calling the event terrible, and departed on a special train for Long Island City with orders for record time.
A Detroit reporter traced Alfred Nieman who boarded at 178 Russell Street until two weeks ago and then left for Buffalo. The landlady identified him by description noting medium brown hair brushed back and very white teeth. Nieman was a wagon maker.
At the home of John Nowaks in Buffalo the visitor Nieman stated he came from Toledo to see the exposition. He was alone, had no visitors, and his valise held an empty revolver case and a few clothes.
In Pittsburg Kansas on September 6 a crowd from the city attacked Italian anarchists at Chicopee after rumors of an attempted McKinley assassination. The mob drove them out of town and several shots were fired during the confrontation.
Cleveland dispatch reports Commander-in-Chief Rassieur of the G. A. R. stating the attempted murder of the president will not affect the national encampment set to begin Monday. The remark was delivered tonight as security measures are in place.
A message from Buffalo arrived in Newbury New Hampshire on September 6 and was sent by messenger to Secretary Hay but no reply had been received by late evening and Hay remained unreachable.
Five men were arrested in Buffalo this evening and confined at the police headquarters. They were released after examination.
Chicago detectives arrested five anarchists tonight on information from Buffalo. Among the arrestees is Abraham Isekk, held for questioning as part of the city crackdown on radical groups.
Secretary J. B. V. Oddie of the New York Yacht Club said no protest letter had been received regarding the club's right to exclude the Lawson Independence from trial races for the defender of the America's Cup. He would not state an opinion before receipt of any letter. The regatta committee has arrived from Newport and began preparations for the race.
At Chicago on September six the meet lists seven races. Winners include Co coa in five and a half furlongs, Ranco in six furlongs, Duty in steeplechase, Favonius in a mile and seventy yards, Jack Ratlin in five furlongs, Tommy Foster in five furlongs, and Flying Torpedo in a selling mile and a half. Second and third place finishers named with times for each event.
In Sheepshead Bay New York on September 6 Cryp togram took the first five furlong race with Cast Iron finishing second followed by Golda.
A chronological list of royal and political figures attacked or killed from 1800 to 1901, naming George III Napoleon I Louis Philippe Isabella II Victor Emmanuel Napoleon III Lincoln Carnot Abdul Aziz and others. It notes dates, locations, and outcomes of each incident.
The Sunday edition promises an illustrated supplement with features on Montana harvest scene pages, the Serpentine Line street railway segment, Missoula trotters sketch, Mr. Dooley and Kipling, remarks on marriage by Rev. Rounder, six fables by Mr. Ade, and Montana life yarns. Also notes on A. O. U. W meeting, Virginia City landmark, women and society pages, theater talk, and President McKinley's attack coverage plus fall season merchant announcements.
Monarka won the mile race with Satire second and Wax Taper third in 1:39 1-5. Endurance by Right took the five and a half furlongs event with Tully second and Pretorius third in 1:07 8-5. Water Color triumphed in the Reapers mile and three-sixteenths with Nonea second and Autolight third in 1:59 4-5. Schwalbe led the six furlongs with Ascension second and Lastly Sterling third in 1:14. Trigger won the mile and a half with Baron Pep per second and Maid of Harlem third in 2:33 2-5.
In St Louis on September 6 the first race a mile and a sixteenth saw Governor Boyd take the win with Kitty Clyde second and Round Turn third in 1 49. The five furlong second race Colonial Girl won with Ogles second and Annie Elliott third in 1 01. Third race five and a half furlongs Lillian M. won with Miss Jaen second and Josie F. third in 1 08. Fourth race six furlongs Santa Ventura led with Lady Bramble second and Prima I third in 1 04. Fifth race mile Dandy Jim won with Outburst second and Brown third in 1 04. Sixth race seven furlongs Meddlesome won with Nearest second and Miss Golightly third in 1 28.
Large Hartford crowd watched Charter Oak park events with a $10,000 purse. Eleata claimed a majority of the races in the trotters 2 13 class, Dolly Bidwell runner up in the first heat and the overall event. Other winners included Frazier in pacing 2 11 and Lola in trotting 2 25 with notable times posted across the day.
Five races reported with results at Fort Erie Ontario on September six. Dee led first race over Innominatum and I know. Frank Becker won the four and a half furlongs event with Dash second and Hattie Davis third. Lofter topped six and a half furlongs with Sailor King second and Ovie Brooks third. Cherry Wild won the mile race with Handcuff second and Batted third. Lady Silver captured six furlongs with Margaret Steele second and Lady Cayman third. Flavour won seven and a half furlongs with Colonel Ballentine second and Quaver third.
Andrew Carnegie donated a large pipe organ to the Central Presbyterian church of New Castle Pennsylvania, while the city recently refused his offer of a library building to accompany the gift.
In Pittsburg on September 6 the Amalgamated association’s executive board adjourned without a decision after a day of talks over steel industry terms. The union rejected Schwab’s offer, negotiations ended, and officers were instructed to run plants with non union workers.
The World reports growing hope for a settlement of the steel strike as President Schwab receives a telegram from Mr. Shaffer seeking direct talks. Shaffer requests another conference between steel trust officials and the Amalgamated board, with a meeting to follow in New York. Schwab then meets with Morgan, returning with news seen as highly favorable by both men.
The state department confirms a press report that brigands captured Miss Tone, an American missionary traveling with a companion in the villages of Salonica. The dispatch from Minister Leishmann notes immediate and earnest attention by the U S legation in Constantinople.
Bills filed in superior and circuit courts seek 10000 damages for malicious interference with the bust of Robert Tarrant and the Allis Chalmers company. Plaintiffs target A K Ireland and Beaton and Kepler of the Machinists strike committee. An injunction against picketing had been issued recently against the union.
Washington reports the Colombian charge d affaires Mas Herran met Acting Secretary Adee to discuss the Venezuela situation. The United States notes naval force readiness at Panama with Iowa and Ranger available, and Colombia maintains small craft near Panama shifting toward the border as Atlantic tension remains high with Del Toro and navy plans for swift vessel deployment.
The sixteenth president Grover Cleveland has agreed to deliver the oration for Founders Day in Pittsburg on November.
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