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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1901
Page
1
Buffalo reports show John G Milburn and physicians expressing cautious optimism as President McKinley fights for recovery. Doctors note gradual improvement, danger of peritonitis fading, with convalescence possibly weeks away and daily bulletins offering cautious encouragement.
Journal notes continued medical optimism on President McKinley’s condition. Doctors report gradual progress after a bullet wound. convalescence may take weeks with interior wounds healing first. Cabinet members, including Vice President Roosevelt, stay near for the crucial period while officials weigh next steps.
Readers note a confident view among supporters that the president will recover his capacity to exercise executive functions, contrasting with skeptics who fear prolonged incapacity. The passage highlights optimism from Mr. Roosevelt and a belief in regained leadership.
News reports show Miss McKinley and other relatives departing the Milburn residence after a 9:30 p.m. bulletin, with confidence rising that the president is on the path to rapid recovery. Abner McKinley joined them at the station as officials confirm improved signs and the last night bulletin notes a steady pulse and lower temperature. Senator Hanna, last official visitor, remarks that if improvement continues he may go home Tuesday.
Vice President Roosevelt defies calls for protection and declines a secret service guard while visiting the Milburn residence to check on the president. He chats with cabinet members and Senator Hanna, receiving respect on the streets, and tells laborers the public will protect those elected to office. Emperor Nicholas sends a message of world wide concern and wishes a speedy recovery.
Buffalo authorities and federal agents plan a broad dragnet to detain alleged conspirators in the McKinley assassination plot. Emma Goldman is identified as a possible leader and a Buffalo arrest of a Goldman associate is expected within hours. Walter Nowak, linked to Leon Czolgosz, was seized Monday morning for questioning about the attack and related mysterious activities.
Leon Czolgocz persists in denying accomplices in the McKinley case after another intense police examination. Detectives press for admissions while Czolgocz remains firm that he acted alone.
The Cook County Democratic committee voted to abandon its planned trip to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo citing indelicacy for a political club to march and enjoy itself in the streets at this time.
Telegrams from King George of Greece and from Nicholas of Russia express relief over President McKinley’s recovery after the assassination attempt. They convey best wishes for his health and the American people’s strength and unity during the crisis.
Columbus Ga September 10 Chief Wiley Williams a director of the National Association of Police of the United States and Canada replies to President Sylvester urging foreign heads of police to attend the next annual meeting Williams suggests holding the meeting in Washington during a congress and believes it is time to secure federal legislation to suppress anarchists.
Antonio Maggio, a musician alleged anarchist, was arrested by U S Marshal Foraker in San Rita near Silver City New Mexico on orders from Washington. He had been playing piano in a Santa Rita saloon and reportedly predicted President McKinley’s assassination before October and that Emperor William would be next.
Chicago dispatch reports Chief ONeill states Emma Goldman is under surveillance near Chicago though not in the city. He says she has been located and will be arrested soon. A description lists age 30s, about 5 ft 2 in, pale, slender, 140 pounds, light brown hair, Roman nose, Jewish features, full lips, fashionable dress, and spectacles.
Washington officials consider honoring Parker who acted quickly to save the president as inquiries seek his full name and history. In Guthrie, Thomas Ryan narrowly escaped mob violence after expressing gladness over McKinley’s shooting amidst crowd denunciation.
Leavenworth Kansas September 10 with Geo Braunraider an inmate of the soldiers home dishonorably discharged Monday night and drummed out of camp for expressing satisfaction at the shooting of President McKinley
Washington reports the Milwaukee event honoring General MacArthur has been postponed. The War Department notified on Monday that the postponement follows the shooting of the president.
A swarm of mosquitoes bit the face and arms of the two year old child of Mr and Mrs Philip Ludson in Buffalo West Virginia on September 10. The child received no serious injuries and was left under care later that day.
The general executive board of the Associated Steel Workers Association adjourned without accepting peace proposals from U S Steel or issuing counter offers. President Theodore J. Shaffer left settlement matters to be handled at headquarters as the strike to continue.
Cleveland prepares for the Grand Army encampment with 10 000 assigned public quarters and an estimated 15 000 visiting strangers. The executive committee plans a parade review by the vice president and cabinet members as the city decorates the public square with white columns banners garlands and 14 000 incandescent lights.
Seven people in a wagon were struck by a Baltimore & Ohio train at the Sixty third and Loomis crossing Monday night. Two girls were carried on the engine pilot but escaped unharmed though terrified. The others were injured, with Mrs N Aardena and Catherine Jouiverik possibly dying.
William Nie min, a farmer held on murder charges in the McKinley case, died in the county jail on Monday after raving under a lynching delusion.
Washington on September 10 reports the general fund cash balance at 182,780,601 dollars with gold holdings of 114,083,057 dollars, excluding the 150 million dollars in the redemption reserve.
Feridoun Bey head of the Turkish police in Paris has been ordered to leave the country. The action stems from unspecified conduct and concerns Turkish authorities in the French capital.
Recap of Monday games with standings and line scores for Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St Louis Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Toledo Wheeling. Notable incidents include Fuller ejected for profanity and Bevens excluded for abusing the umpire, prompting Miller to lead Wheeling off the field in a 9 0 win.
A Bremerhaven dispatch reports that Chinese astronomical instruments arrived about a month ago and have now been shipped to Potsdam amid recent press criticism.
Cincinnati and Chicago quote mixed grain prices with flour and wheat firmer on futures. Live stock across Cincinnati Indianapolis and East Buffalo shows packers strong bids, with cattle and hogs rangebound. Calves and lambs offered at modest gains in some markets.
An 1880s era guide urges campers and cooks to dress fish properly. It highlights removing fins and bones, scrapping slime, and skinning methods for perch, bass, pickerel, roach, trout, sucker, bullhead, and catfish. It stresses knife sharpness, practical wares, and camp dining appeal.
The bank president urges clearer communication with directors who have appropriated $100. The funds are to be allocated for investment opportunities as the bank seeks prudent deployment of capital.
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