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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
3
Authorities charge Piot and Are as accomplices in the McKinley assassination plot. Six men were arrested in Chicago and Buffalo connected to a secret society named the Free Society. Police report details include the location of a weapon cache and arrests of several suspects with ties to the plot.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a crowd in a saloon reacts to news of President McKinley’s shooting. Reports describe yelling, a violent scramble, and authorities scrambling to restore order amid tense actions and threats.
A morning bulletin issued at 3 a.m. notes pulse 101.6 and respiration 110 as R. M. Rixey M. D. and R. Cortelyou Secretary report continuing to rest well.
A Houston group held a regular meeting night and adopted resolutions telegraphed to condemn the attack on the president. They deplore the atrocity and denounce acta as un-American and harmful to the public good.
Anarchy group in Paterson New Jersey protests they do not know the shooter of President McKinley and deny involvement. Members claim the plot was the work of another faction and insist the president’s wife never favored their cause.
Americans in London expressed sorrow and indignation over the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Crowds gathered as details circulated and London newspapers prepared late editions, with citizens and prominent expatriates reacting to the crisis.
Reports from Philadelphia and various cities on September 6 describe Postmaster General Binith departing for Buffalo after the president’s headble incident. Officials including Interior’s Tilchenk and ex President Grover Cleveland condemned the act as monstrous while others react with shock and concern.
Fragmented notes recounting early life and career of William McKinley with references to places Canton and Ohio, early education, election as president, and mentions of associates and events. The text appears as garbled OCR with unclear dates and names.
A heavily garbled telegram from September speaks of sorrow in Texas directed to President McKinley’s private secretary. It describes public fear, reactions in San Antonio and Austin, and mentions national tensions after the attempted assassination.
A Septem ber report from the State department, via the U S legation at Constantinople, details the abduction of American missionary Miss Stone by brigands in Salownia. The Sultan promises action, and U S missions in the region report the victim is held for ransom while efforts to secure her release continue.
The report describes Captain La YP Sivker of the adjurant geserain de partie and quartermaster of the Tenda Hanger force presenting a saddle cage for Hingingers during a frontier expedition. It mentions tax rolls corrected by the comptroller and notes from Judge Reagan and other officials about appointments and departmental actions in Texas.
The city reacts with shock and agitation as word spreads of the attempted assassination of President William McKinley. Citizens recall the president’s ideals while the incident triggers fevered public debate about security, leadership, and national fate amid tense communications and warnings.
The report recalls Admiral Schley and the prior actions of captains and squadrons in the channel, noting testimony about fleet movements and the burden of evidence. Correspondents observe impressions from Washington and discuss naval command decisions and historic context.
Fragmentary dispatch from London reports Major Scobell’s forces trapping a Boer commando at Middleburg. Prisoners taken include several named leaders. casualties listed include two killed and ten wounded. Three prisoners and twelve captured at various points.
The report outlines European leaders promising stronger protection measures after a near miss involving President McKinlor. Security forces were mobilized and public officials urged vigilance as authorities seek to prevent further threats amid tense political turmoil.
Jackson reports Treasurer Stowers has resigned amid a gubernatorial power struggle. The governor and acting treasurer Christie grapple with authority over appointments and the timing of a new election, amid ongoing financial oversight concerns.
A telegraphic dispatch reports the evacuation of Peking and the province of Shandong to proceed by mid month. State Department officials indicate the operation will be completed by the 17th and 22nd, with plans to have the evacuation in motion by the 7th.
The article recalls President McKinley's Houston visit and the public reaction. It notes cheers from fellow-countrymen, a cordial message exchange, and compares the moment to earlier national rites, highlighting the strong support and patriotic atmosphere surrounding the trip.
Californians form a large protective company in Sao Janeiro in September to rate and guard oil products. The plan calls for a capital of 30,600,000 and aims to protect and promote their interests, with leaders including the Keroriver and Mokitniek Alemete regions noted in the agreement.
At a recent meeting of the JFe LA Smart chapter in Ty, officers and members discussed devoting the next year to chapter work. A memorial for dead members will be organized, with efforts to preserve grave sites and memory. an entertainment is planned at Wahualate and other chapters will contribute. Rev W Dy Gaaktos, local pastor, will speak at the opening. Rev Haver of the CR Elvis will preach at the Methodist church.
Alvin Texas gathers a cross section of citizens for a district court session led by Perk Onwitthexsen and Jean J F Dobbs of Hempstead. The event references the Beptlet church and a purge context tied to community routines. Local attendance focuses on Alvin Cole Cotenrt and related civic concerns following the gathering.
Weaxnhooth Texas September 6 Mrs Megerkatt Miss lil Wright wed Wednesday at home of her parents in Wood Apt Legate Miss Stroh Aptilegate both of their cities were married at the home of WW Li Moore in phtoophy. Bipgine Modine performed the ceremony with several ladies and attendees witnessing.
Mia Nanceh of Yoakum Texas dies at age 11 after illness. The death occurred Wednesday morning with interment planned in the city cemetery. She left five siblings Mira Jobo Burl of Howeton Mere Viarnesi o of Cameron Aira Pipkin of Retuinent Mine Low Nanee and Mr G Fh Nanee of Golly.
Hartiett Texas reports a belated September note about a new fipint and a lune gin oof Re Decker cow couplet, with corn le dow selling at Meetreeis for Co onte per hehe. The week brings from St Louis, and mentions Leslie and Linders cetiyne with Ary geoda.
Report from Freidenburg notes a painful impression after an attempted life on President Me Kiptoy. Mention of Emperor Niptititaw and a George tree of stead ate on cba sid of unclear reference.
Disjointed notes from New York and Montevideo mention shifts in wheat prices and divorce petitions. A Molto Staten court seeks a Greek development post, while Peel Lodge recounts a 19th century murder in Iowa with fading names and unclear dates.
Special report lists ships arriving from Galveston and Liverpool and sailing to New York, Rotterdam, and London. Vessels named include Hondindé Pear Wanderer Californiia Cayo Blatin Nicomedtia and more, with origins, destinations, and routes noted.
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