Mayor Gaynor Wounded In Shipboard Shooting Amid Panic
Mayor William J. Gaynor was shot on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse during farewell on Hoboken pier. Gallagher fired three times, striking Gaynor in the neck. Big Bill Edwards tackled him and was wounded. Gaynor remained conscious, directed others, and was taken to St Marys Hospital. Gallagher was arrested and jailed to await grand jury action.
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Cadum Promises Quick Relief for Eczema Sufferers
Advertises Cadum as a new medical preparation available at druggists for 10 cents. Claims include soothing relief, instant itching stop, germ destruction, and barrier action to exclude dust and air, with a large box at 25 cents for conditions like rash pimples blotches redness roughness chafings scaly skin acne herpes sores blackheads salt rheum.
Taft Shocks City Hall with Prayer for Gaynor’s Rapid Recovery
President Taft telegram to Mayor Gaynor expresses shock at the assault, notes the wound is not serious, and hopes for a rapid recovery. The message was received at New York City Hall on August 9.
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Charles Weinblatt
Broadway
Gaynor
Weinblatt
Mueh
Mayor Gaynor Shot Surrounded by Grieving Crowd at City Hall
Reports confirm the shooting of Mayor Gaynor as crowds surged toward City Hall and the park outside newspaper offices. The city mourned openly with orders maintained, while messages from across the country expressed shock at the assault on a national figure known for honesty and duty.
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Taft
Hughes
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Gaynor
Sixtra
Rufus accompanies father to Hoboken pier arrival
Mayor Gaynor and his son arrived by automobile at the Hoboken pier about 8 45 am. They met reporters, then proceeded to stateroom number 13 on the promenade deck where flowers from admirers adorned the interior.
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Rufus
Gaynor
Adamson
Hoboken Pier
Theodore Roosevelt telegram expresses shock and demand for details
A telegram from Theodore Roosevelt states I am shocked and horrified beyond measure and requests information. The message, sent to an unknown recipient, underscores Roosevelt's urgent demand for details following a troubling development.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Dastardly Attack, Gov Hughes Says on Mayor Gaynor
Acting Mayor Mitchell received a message from Governor Hughes expressing shock at the attack on Mayor Gaynor and hoping for a complete recovery. He asked to be kept informed on the Mayor's condition.
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New York
Mitchell
Hughes
Gaynor
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