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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
4
In Buffalo on September 10 doctors opened the president’s outer wound amid unease. The delay was due to obtaining a needed drug, and a messenger made two trips. Dr. McBurney stayed to help and nourished the president with beef extract. A small coat fragment caused irritation, but officials assured no serious complications.
In Boston a mob gathers outside Fingold’s shop vowing lynching after a window is broken. Police restraint keeps rioters at bay while Fingold boards up the window and declares he will “hold the fort” as crowds threaten to destroy his business and home. The scene ends with Fingold planning to leave the city if his wife improves.
A large mob gathered on East First Street in South Boston to target Louis Gordon the Anarchist who praised a recent assassin. Police dispersed the crowd twice as bricks and stones were thrown, and Gordon remained inside with his family while officers held guard.
A tense street scene erupts as brick and stone projectiles fly at Gordon and his family amid anti Anarchist protests. Neighbors split in sympathy while police arrive to clear streets and guard the house, leaving the neighborhood on edge overnight. The incident underscores the volatile climate surrounding the President protection debate.
Gordon the Anarchist told a Post reporter last night he no longer believes the President should be killed. He denies intent to harm and says he was misquoted, adding he spoke fairly good English and was not arrested or mistreated by police. He asserts socialists and radicals are anarchists and defends his beliefs while avoiding further details.
Buffalo dispatch reports Mrs. McKinley expressing strong faith in Grover Cleveland’s improvement. She cites divine confidence, top medical care, and skilled doctors handling the case, saying progress is favorable and “speedily” recovering.
President McKinley described his assassin as crazy and an anarchist after meeting him at a reception in Buffalo. He expressed concern for fair treatment despite the shocking attack.
The man Gordon defends his children amid mob jeers and missiles. Police tell him to go home. his wife identifies herself as Mrs Gordon as officers urge residents away. The scene centers on fear, hostility, and the danger surrounding their family.
Plain clothes policemen scatted about the city last night to guard public buildings and private residences amid threats received. Police watched Superintendent Pierce at 65 Dale Street Lieutenant-Governor Bates at 282 Meridian Street and Mayor Hart at 28 Commonwealth Avenue. Authorities planned to surround Governor rene detectives whenever he visits the city.
The Medford pest house receives its first patient in 23 years when Miranda Magon, a Nova Scotia girl, is moved there under Dr. P G Gahan. A nurse from Waltham is quarantined with her and must stay isolated while police monitor the quarantined Biswanger house on Everett street. The Board of Health hopes no further cases arise though the large Mason family remains isolated for two weeks.
Mary W. Downs died after three days of intense pain from burns at Cottage Hospital. Lonnie Hibbard Folsom is jailed as government prosecutors prepare a manslaughter case while Horatio Comstock and Fred Sanborn remain free on bonds. The Sept 7 incident on Howard Street involved liquor and an argument ending with a kerosene lamp attack. Mrs. Downs, 45, died from shock and burns. Folsom's arrest followed the anticipated manslaughter arraignment.
Clyde M. Allen editor of the International Police Journal says the Secret Service is underfunded and unable to track counterfeiters or anarchists. He urges Congress to create a National Bureau of Identification in Washington under federal supervision.
Dorchester area factions clash as the Democratic Club in Ward 20 holds a public meeting to broaden its campaign. The group plans to nominate Benster and state committeemen, signaling a wider contest across Dorchester wards.
Six negro women described as the Cold Hand gang raided Mrs. Smith’s cafe at 115A Dartmouth Street after a picnic. They refused to pay, caused a disturbance, and hit Miss Lizzie Stone who lost her gold watch. Two suspects were arrested and released for lack of evidence. Captain Wescott warns of ongoing danger amid malevolence among Cuban teachers.
A northeast bound Boston express collided with a northbound Wilmington division train at Landrith Station near here. Several persons were slightly injured as both trains, on the same track, sustained damage after the low speed impact following the Boston express stop.
Miss Sadie Rogers, 23, of Baker Banks Street, nearly drowned while bathing yesterday afternoon. A timely rescue by Gallaway of 38 P Street saved her from death.
In Hartford Michael beat Albert Champion of France in a 20 mile motor-paced event at Virome track finishing in 33 minutes 5 seconds. Champion led at times but Michael extended his advantage to win by a lap with several spurts. Joseph J. Fulton of Springfield won two amateur races on the program, including a five mile event and a two thirds mile handicap.
In Middletown Conn Patsey Corrigan of Brooklyn quit seconds into the second round against Jimmy Handler of Newark at 138 pounds. Handler was awarded the bout after Corrigan quit following a disputed foul call.
Harvard figures assembled for a dinner and tribute to Francis Lynch. A diamond ring and traveling set were presented, with toastmaster William Taypey and remarks by Mr. McAleer. The program featured the Ladies' and Jamaica Club Quartet performances and closed with Harvard songs.
Tonight a Horgan rally in West Erd will feature speakers including John Buckley and Thomas McQuillan as the events highlight Bossism in Ward A and 8. The rally signals support for M. Horgan's Senate bid and promises new light on M. M. Lomasney and the Hendricks Club secrets.
In Lewiston Sept 10 a child from Rumford was struck and killed after an accident near the Portland and Rochester road line as a train passed. Separately a separate incident in South Gardiner involved children. details not fully clear from the report.
A larceny charge cites I went to Santania and Shurgel in a jewel money theft from Nathan at 678 West Street during April. The document alleges the theft occurred in that month.
A report notes an individual charged with horse abuse and references unclear details about driving or imagery. Names, dates, and locations are not clearly provided in the fragment.
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