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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1892
Page
1
Alexander Berkman, a Russian Nihilist, assaults Henry Clay Frick in his Hussey Building office with a pistol and dagger. Vice Chairman Leishman aids Frick, and Berkman is captured. Frick survives after removal of bullets and stable reports from doctors.
Alexander Berkman the attacker of Mr Frick appears calm and defiant during police questioning and a staged photo session at Central Station. He admits no organization ties, says he acted alone to kill Frick to remove an enemy of the state and shows a printer’s hands as proof of craft.
In Wooster Ohio a special bulletin reports Henry C Frick was shot by Alexander Berkman in Pittsburg. Initial telegrams said he was alive then another noted he was dead. Mrs Frick and family in Wooster were shocked by the news and later informed of the injuries.
The report details Alexander Berkman an Austrian Jew and printer apprentice tied to anarchist circles in New York. It notes his relation to Penkert and Most, his erratic work history, repeated moves, and suspicions of espionage while outlining his radical beliefs and shadowy network.
Deputy Sheriff May of McCleary's office describes a second man aiding Berkman who escaped as Berkman surrendered to May near Frick's room at the armor mill. May found a Smith and Wesson revolver on the suspect and notes Berkman and a companion in a blue suit were seen near the Duquesne Club before Frick's life was threatened.
The Homestead Advisory Board through Chairman Crawford passes resolutions deploring the wounding of Henry Clay Frick. It condemns the unlawful act by an individual not connected with their trouble or association and expresses sympathy. A copy of the resolution is to be spread on minutes and sent to the press.
Vice Chairman Eaton steps into present duties replacing Mr Frick. Secretary Lovejoy left Frick's home at 10 tonight reporting the patient resting easily with no danger from wounds though risks lie in wornout condition and heat. Amalgamated scale signed by Labelle Iron and Nail Company. all departments to resume full work Monday.
A two part issue outline lists contents across pages nine to twenty including news of Texas plains, society notes, voyages and poetry, sports, labor, baptisms, reviews, markets and advertisements. It highlights feature pieces such as A Nautical Wedding, Passions in Gotham and The Grand Army with sections on real estate notices and summer resort ads.
Judge Magee reserves decision until tomorrow morning as Hugh O'Donnell and Hugh Ross face bail hearings. Four Pinkerton detectives testified about O'Donnell's presence on the river bank at Homestead during the July 6 riot, with Sheriff Gray recounting barges events. Separate hearings were requested by the defendants and proceedings occupied the entire day.
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