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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
6
The article quotes leaders and observers reacting to an assault on Mayor Gaynor. Charles S. Hamlin, Stephen O'Meara, and a third commentator express disbelief and concern about his condition, praising his administration and calling for lawful policing. A witness describes subduing a suspect and handing them to police after a violent incident aboard a steamship.
Prominent Bostonians express shock and sympathy following the attempted assassination of Mayor Gaynor in New York. Leaders including Judge Murray and Governor Hughes condemn the act and stress the mayor’s civic contributions and the need for safer gun control.
On August 9 in New York Bio Bill Edwards recounts stopping an assassination attempt on Mayor Geyner aboard a steamship. He describes spotting Gallagher with a pistol, leaping to tackle him, and wrestling the weapon from his grip to prevent a possible murder.
This piece traces Elbridge Gerry’s rise from Marblehead birth in 1744 to governor 1810 1812 and vice presidential candidate. It highlights his early political roles, Continental Congress service, stance on independence, governance during partisan redistricting known as Gerrymandering, and death in 1814 on his way to the Capitol.
Senator W. Murray Crane left his Lenox villa on Windsor Hill and went to Newport. Mrs. William J. Boardman, visiting her daughter Mrs. Crane, returned to Manchester.
Aug 9 Great Barrington reports Mayor William Gaynor a past summer resident who visited the town since 1897. He spoke about wages at Dalzell Axle Works and later delivered a similar speech in the Town Hall. In 1897 he donated a Bible to the town library, later replacing it after finding none available.
A dated note signed by William J. Gaynor on September 22 1897 appeals to libraries. He laments many lack books and highlights one library missing The Book, urging action or support from readers and institutions.
On August 9 at Myopia golf links President Taft played with Judge W H Moore when news of Mayor Gaynor’s assault reached him. He telegraphed condolences and hope for recovery, with Acting Mayor Purroy Mitchell replying later that surgeons report the condition improving.
In a mid afternoon call the President conveyed sincere regret over the attack on Mayor Gaynor and offered sympathy. The Mayor was conscious and resting well following the incident.
Rutland Vermont reports Police Commissioner W. F. Baker of New York City at his summer camp learned of the attempted assassination of Mayor Gaynor. He immediately left for New York in his car to address the developing situation.
London newspapers publish full reports on the attack on Mayor Gaynor and express deep concern for his recovery. The Standard calls him a vital figure whose continued work is of international importance and warns his loss would be a calamity to the United States.
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