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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
3
For Clerk of the Court of Appeals J Frank Turner of Talbot County appears in a legal notice detailing appointment or nomination actions. The item records official capacity and jurisdiction within Talbot County and identifies Turner in the appellate court context.
A 1901 obituary style tribute describes President William McKinley's shooting by an assassin. The narrative honors his character, domestic devotion, and public service while lamenting the tragedy and expressing hope for his survival and nation’s mourning.
The President's private secretary announced an operation had been performed and physicians would release details later. There is hope of recovery, and the President will be moved to the home of Hon. John Milburn, where Mrs. McKinley is. Dr. Park is attending as the renowned surgeon provides the best available care.
Special to The Mail from Buffalo reports Frederick Neiman of Detroit, 25, a well dressed man, fired twice at the President during a reception. One bullet struck the chest, the other the groin. Neiman was subdued and hidden in a closet. The President was taken to Service Building Hospital and survived after chest surgery. The assassin claimed to be an anarchist and said he had done his duty.
Dense crowds surrounded Buffalo police headquarters where Nieman was taken for safety. The mob threatened lynching as authorities struggled to control the scene. The Exposition closed amid the uproar while McKinley’s condition reportedly improved and he rested after removal to a private home. Nieman boasted of being an anarchist and of the attack.
The president was shot at 4 20 pm in the Temple of Music and taken to hospital on Pan American grounds. The would be assassin fired through a handkerchief. Detective Ireland tackled him. The assailant was Frederick Nieman. Four physicians attended the president as doctors treated wounds and monitored anesthesia. By 11:30 pm the president rested easily with favorable condition and continued to improve.
A Madison August event tells how Capt. Richmond P. Hobson faced a staged kiss attempt by a vaudeville actress and accomplices during his Monona Lake lecture. Reporters misread the scene while Hobson praised a larger navy, then shook hands as foiled schemers claim credit back home.
A fragment argues for a Pure White finish favored in metropolitan society. It claims linen looks purer with a delicate non gloss finish, describing it as linen saving and prompting readers to give a bundle for assessment.
Hoffmans presents a new Fall collection featuring sobby hats and a dedicated Jess Shoes line for men. Hoffmans acts as agents for the famous Jess Shoes, offering footwear for men with a guaranteed fit.
Fall styles prompt new hat selections as August ends with discounts on felt and straw options and school hats. Plus an insurance pitch from The Land Imp. Co offering free West End lot insurance after 15 percent payment, then a deed if death occurs. Also folk remedies and roach traps advertised alongside remedies for kidney and digestive issues from local pharmacists.
Mr G A Stillman of Jumpico lauds Foley's Kidney Cure as curative in cases doctors deemed incurable. He reports improved health and "living picture of health." D P Schinder notes availability opposite the post for remedies and blackberry wine prices at 23 and 40 cents per half.
Advertises bugsies surries and road wagons at Wm. Albaugh carriage shops near Hotel Baldwin with low August prices. Includes testimonials on Foley kidney cure and One Minute Cough Cure from customers in North Stratford and Wareham, urging visits to local druggists.
BW Pargett of Kintersville PA reports suffering for 85 years with piles before DeWitts Witco Hazel Balge provided two permanent cures. Counterfeits are worthless, Central Drug Co.
Wariers will exhibit the Deer in Corn Binder on the Chopper farm owned by John W. Morris on Clear Spring Pike about two miles from town. Farmers invited to see it work on Wednesday September 1 at 10 o'clock. Also second hand force feed grain drill for sale cheap by Loyd Ttw Samuel Emmert Henry Braydon Harris N. says a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure helped asthma. De Witt's Witch Hazel salve advertised for cuts burns wounds and skin affections. Mobley's Drug Store promotes syrups and chocolate at 5 W. Washington St.
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio could not work due to kidney trouble. After four days with Foley's Kidney Cure he was cured. D P Schindel, druggist, opposite the post office.
Local merchants advertise sweeping reductions on summer millinery and untrimmed hats with a new line of felt hats. Miss H. H. Martin lists prices and invites inspections at 380-lyd. No. 117 W. Washington St. The notice notes August 1 as the start of straw hat sale. Likely an old urban commercial page item.
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