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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
3
President McKinley was shot twice during a reception at the Temple of Music. He underwent immediate surgery as doctors fought for his life. The gunman, Leon Czolgosz, a Polish immigrant from Cleveland, confessed, saying he was an anarchist and did his duty.
Buffalo September report details steady improvement in President Milburn after a bullet wound. Physicians express cautious optimism, noting reduced danger of peritonitis and infection while warning full recovery may take weeks. Public figures including Mrs. McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou visit as medical teams monitor conditions. Emperor Nicholas sends warm wishes.
Leon Czolgosz, self confessed assassin, signs a six page confession in which he claims anarchist belief influenced by Emma Goldman. He denies confederates, says he decided to kill the president three days before, bought the revolver in Buffalo, and shows no penitence. He is 28, 5 feet 9, 1638 pounds, with blue eyes and dark brown hair, and lists Cleveland siblings and a farm father.
Chicago officials under Mayor Harrison and Police Superintendent O’Neill order arrests for violent rhetoric at meetings labeled anarchist. Prisoners identify a photo resembling the assassin blamed for McKinley’s death and eleven anarchists are booked for conspiracy to commit murder with a hearing set and a 10 day continuance requested.
Antonio Maggio, a musician and alleged anarchist, was arrested near Silver City at Santa Rita dining camp by U S Marshal Foraker on orders from Washington. He reportedly predicted President McKinley’s assassination before October 1901 and said Emperor William of Germany would be the next ruler assassinated.
Buffalo Sept. 11 Arch doctors report the wounded president is out of danger and only potential complications threaten his life. Public statements from surgeons indicate the danger point has passed and recovery seems likely, with moving him to Washington when safe and resumed normal digestion underway.
The Indiana Day program at the exposition was postponed following the president's shooting. The event was restored yesterday by Senator Pair's suggestion as the nation hopes for the president's recovery. The exposition suffered attendance drops but organizers plan a large thanksgiving celebration to boost the fair and foster national rejoicing.
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the cure for chronic constipation with a guaranteed result. It asserts genuine tablets stamped C C C and notes no bulk sales. The notice also promotes Banner Salve for various skin and wound ailments and lists Gao D Cook as the contact.
The Covington Republican editor Clifton is praised for courage against whiskey and lawlessness. A minister urges enforcement of laws to protect decency, urging citizens to rebuke such conduct and preserve Covington’s quiet moral standing. The Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society in Fountain County plans a Sept 25, 1901 meeting at the Covington Presbyterian Church. Mt Hope cemetery pumps are broken, hindering water for plants. a small outlay would fix it.
The Mt Carnel cemetery in Wabash township is overgrown with weeds and rubbish. Citizens with relatives buried there are urged to assist in a cleanup on Tuesday Sept 17 to restore the site to a respectable condition.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years and found relief after using Ful ey s Honey and Tar described as a sure cure for throat and lung diseases. Geo v Cook.
The Rice and Stephens families held their annual reunion south of Mellott in Johnsons grove. About 100 members attended and shared dinner. The afternoon featured talks by elder members and music as the event grows in Richland township.
The Rev. G C Wells reports a remarkable recovery after using Asthma Line. He suffered ten years with asthma and sore throat before trying the remedy, which he credits with curing his condition and requests a full-sized bottle.
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