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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1901
Page
13
The Evenine News reports a tense scene around President Mü ki nter and European concerns as a tall suspect is held in custody at a Buffalo station. Police trace dozens of addresses linked to the case while officials vow ongoing surveillance to uncover alleged conspirators. Local residents deny knowledge of the figures involved.
Eye witness recounts shooting at the president scenario with Detective Ireland and officers Pyster and Gallagher present. The narrative describes the assailant firing, the president’s security, a struggle, a revolver claim, and chaos near the White House grounds amid tensions and fear. The account preserves details of the moments surrounding the attack.
A chaotic Cleveland scene unfolds as officers scour the city for suspects tied to an assassination attempt on the president. Authorities report numerous arrests made after a large investigation, with some held for hours and others released. The case links to an anarchist group and draws Buffalo connections, while streets near Memorial and nearby avenues are noted in early notes of the probe.
A confessed attacker, identified as Cz et aged about 28 from Cleveland, admits planning and carrying out the McKinley assassination attempt. He says Emma Goldman lectures influenced him, but he denies broader conspiracy. the crowd outside police HQ grew into thousands as details emerged.
Witnesses recount heightened tension as police moved in after a violent assault. In the wake of the attack a crowd gathered, with some protests and denouncements heard as authorities detained several men. Officials warned against mob action despite the anger and calls for justice.
Washington reports review of presidential line of succession after Lincoln and Garfield era events. The piece cites the 1886 provision for transferring powers to the cabinet and then to the new president, outlining which officials assume duties during an extraordinary emergency.
Cleveland residents recall Leon Caplopes once ran a saloon at Think avenue and Tod Street. He later worked at the American Steel and Wire company and was connected with the consolidated mill. Neighbors describe him as small, about 26, with a light brown mustache, and say he attended socialist and anarchist meetings.
A Wichita reporter claimed Antonio Maggi warned of President McKinley’s assassination. The tip alleged orders from a Rome anarchist society and involved figures connected to Andrew’s Opera Company, with references to similar plots and imperial targets in early 20th century headlines.
Travel note urges using Rock Island Lake Shore special to Cleveland and steamer trips to Toledo for race days with extra charges. Mentions A. M. Foller as contact for arrangements and details.
Police court today in Topeka heard the case of Sismel Franks who held up an officer with a pistol on August 28. He was fined $50 but appealed the amount as the prosecution argued for a heavier charge. The proceedings included remarks by Prosecuting Attorney Remy and defense by Attorney Lynch. Other incidents noted include minor offenses and a charity case at Divine Home with a swollen arm and a boy fined for public drunkenness, plus a report of a concert at Garfield Park.
Readers crowded streets as news of President McKinley being shot spread by telephone and street chatter. The State Journal rushed extra editions at 4 and 5, with AP wires and report details, while Topeka residents awaited updates from newsboys and street messengers.
New York September 7 rumor says May Van Alen the famous Four Hundred heiress is engaged to George Hobson hero of the Merrimac naval construction. The engagement follows a dinner hostessed by Miss Van Alen and she is noted as Astor family kin with prior rumored matches to Harry Manchester and to Mr Collier.
Clay Center Kan Sept 7 Members of AO C W of Clay county held a meeting in Dexter park with good attendance and a display by an 18 girl drill team. Grand Master Saint praised the display and invited the girls to the grand job. A belt line game between Herth and south parts of the county paused when Capt W F Fletcher announced the adoption of President McKinley.
The Commercial Club hosted a reception for county high school students with George W. Hannewis as chairman. Speakers included C. Cofemain and F. L. Wil Mama for Mae, plus GA Hurtwell for the faculty, while Miss Manley gave a recital. Attendees could meet faculty after the program as anxious students studied local customs and news, with brief notes on milk brands and a chaotic mix of notices and ads surrounding the event.
The text blends garbled market and weather fragments with scattered proper names and places. It mentions wheat, points, rallies, and various unclear entities, suggesting a damaged page segment covering market activity and weather notes without coherent events or dates.
The Topeka market section outlines crop report impacts for the corn year, noting futures prices, stock levels, and seasonal trends. It references New York stock letters and West Coast developments, with figures and outlooks for grain traders. The piece emphasizes price directions, storage implications, and market activity in Topeka and surrounding regions.
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