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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
6
A dramatic report chronicles an anarchist act with ongoing details continued from the previous page. The article spells out the mystery surrounding the perpetrator and the circumstances of the event, aiming to reveal motives and repercussions for the community.
The Cleveland prisoner Leon Czolgosz is described by relatives and neighbors as timid and mentally fragile. Interview remarks from the stepmother and father detail his background, health, and lack of anarchist tendencies. A Buffalo informant recalls meeting him in Cleveland, while Czolgosz declares the crime was his own plan and says no one else originated it.
Relatives of President McKinley depart Buffalo on September 9 amid hopeful statements from Abner McKinley and other kin. They express confidence that the president will recover, reflecting a cautious optimism reported by the Associated Press.
Antonio Maggio, the musician tied to the predicted October plot against President McKinley, was arrested at San Rita near Silver City New Mexico by U S Marshal Foraker on warrants from Washington. In Ashington Secretary Gage and Attorney General Knox show steady improvement and hope the chief will recover. Dr T DeWitt Talmage in Ocean Grove condemns the Buffalo police for not acting harsher toward the shooter, drawing ten thousand in applause.
Emma Goldman, a Rus sian Jew born in Koona Russia and daughter of a tailor, aged about 0, is labeled the American Louise M1 by critics. A prominent anarchist in the autonomist wing, she has been arrested multiple times across cities for fiery speeches. She spent nine years in the United States before sailing to England in November 180 and has since returned to continue preaching her doctrine.
A compact list of historic leaders and royalty: Lincoln shot April 15, 1865. Alexander II killed by a bomb March 3, 1881. Garfield shot July 3, 1881. Carnot stabbed June 24, 18 4. Empress of Austria stabbed Sept. 10, 1800. Humbert of Italy shot July 28, 100. Jackson on Jan 30, 1885. Wilhelm of Prussia two attempts 1451. Victor Emanuel of Italy 1856. Franz Josef two attempts 1485. Ferdinand of Naples stabbed 1850. Isabella of Spain stabbed 1858. king of Greece shot 1862. Wilhelm I of Germany 1878. Alfonso of Spain shot 1874. Czatowilcz of Russia cut by sabre May 13 1811. Faure of France bomb June 13 1897. Kaiser Wilhelm missile March 6 201.
Hon Henry Watterson addresses a mass meeting in Louisville praising McKinley. He draws parallels between the assassination of the Russian emperor and the American president, arguing for continuity of freedom for serfs and slaves and condemning political violence.
Chief events and reactions surround President McKinley after the assassination attempt. Prominent voices debate punishment and public virtue, while a St Louis diagram details bullet entry points and wound paths showing the attack’s medical assessment and location of the wounds.
In New York at Coney Island a crowd gathered to hear Carrie Nation speak. The hatchet reformer said she was glad McKinley had been killed and wished him further harm, calling the president a friend of rum sellers and brewers. Reacting with anger, the audience hissed and later cheered for McKinley as they left.
Chicago police arrested six men on charge of involvement in the plot to assassinate President McKinley. The arrests followed Buffalo police information tying the men to a society linked to the would-be assassin. Detectives said the suspects were found in a single house at St John's Place and Carroll Avenue on the west side.
Chicago mayor orders police to arrest anarchist speakers using violent language. Three arrestees identified a photograph of Uzol yosz an, mirroring the image of a man who visited Chicago on July 12. Police claim to hold secret information about a conspiracy.
New Jersey Governor Voorhees declares a pledge to stop anarchists after reports of plots against rulers. He says new legislation will make conspirators murder accessories before the fact and allow prosecution for any assassination linked to New Jersey. He cites correspondence with European officials warning of plans hatched in Paterson.
An old promotional claim touts Scott's Emulsion as a safe, pleasant oil for children. The copy argues the tonic can aid pale, frail, or flat chested kids, suggesting growth and health improvements with regular use and a free sample request.
Nine anarchists under arrest in Chicago were arraigned before Magistrate Prindiville. Hearing postponed to September 19 to allow further investigation of a plot to murder the president. Prisoners include six men held without bail and three women bonds set at 6000. Authorities link some to the Czolgosz case and revolutionary teachings from July.
Advertisement touts a tonic claimed to cure torpid liver biliousness fever and headache. Promotes “Dr King’s Dew Life Pills” as a cheap remedy sold for 2 cents at W P Woldridge's. Bold claims emphasize energy and relief without gripe or weakness.
A Citizen letter defends daily rural delivery against Mr Loyd Cecil's opposition. It argues delivery boosts knowledge alongside schools and helps laborers to read daily papers at home. It refutes Cecil’s implication about mail box sales by Belknap & Co. and asserts the Republic principle of the will of the people.
Public notice warns buyers to demand genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic stamped C C C and not bulk substitutes. Fraud risk highlighted. druggists selling for 10 cents allegedly guarantee authenticity to prevent cheating by substitutors.
The Waverly Sentinel notes redistricting placed Humphreys and Houston counties in the 7th District, swapping Gaines for Padgett. It claims Padgett faces no opposition, praises him as a Christian gentleman and thoughtful leader, and expects him to win re election after time in Houston and our counties.
Will Watson of Mt Pleasant is fined 25 dollars and costs on a recognized charge. Troy Brown and Will Pointer receive 2.50 fines plus costs for gaming. Freeman faces unspecified charges tied to payments and a house theft on Teebacge, with related costs noted.
The Retail Clerks Association explains a proposed day only closing plan for Columbia merchants to benefit both sides and the public. It argues night shopping is unprofitable, harms workers, and worsens home life, while a daytime limited closing could cut costs, free time, and improve services and civic life.
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