Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-09

New York, Aug. 9.-Mayor Will
liam j. Gaynor was shot and dam
asrousiy wounded at 9:45 this
morning, ~ he stood on the deck Of
the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse at the pier in Hoboksn, N.
j., about to start on month's va
cation in Europe. The shooting
was done by man who later gave
his name A. James J. Gallagher, Of
New York. He was later identified
~ q former city employe who was
discharged for various transgres-
sions. Since his discharge he has
been writing letters to tho mayor.
New York, Aug. at 10:45
word from the hospital was that
Gaynor was shot in the back Of the
neck and that his condition did not
appear serious.
New York, Aug. e.-At 11:o7 the
doctors reported that they do not
believe Gaynor's wound 10 serious.
Examination shows the bullet en-
tered the right side Of tho neck and
did not cut any Important blood
vessels. Following is the official
statements
'sBuIIs4y entered the mayors neck
hack o. The .ear, 'buryin9 itself in
the region of The ;mastoid bone. AZ
far - our obssrvatlensr 90 and in
opr opinion the injury is not SER
ious. -
New YORK, Aug. Sat 1f.3o
MAyor oaynors condition svas not
20 favorable. The doctors are
having trouble controlling the
hemorrhaae. Blood from the
wound finds its way into the throat
and ehokes tho sufferer from time
to time. The bullet has been To-
Gated an inch below tho right ear.
New York, Aug. s.-Noon-The
report now 10 that the mayor has
q good chance for recovery. IL 10
not yet determined whether an
operation is necessary
New York, Aug. ga bulletin
about I o'clock issued by the sur
esons attending Gaynor says:
"Ths mayor was shot on tho
riaht side of tho neck, the bullet
entering tho posterior and uppsr
part and ranging downward and
forward. Tho position of the bull
let has not boon definitely located,
but will he determined later by
xrays."
Tho mayor is conscious and rest
ing quietly, and there seems no
immediato dancer.
Now York, Aug. e.-At lao p. m.
Caynor awoke after a short sleep
and was seen by his wife and
daughter, Mrs. vinsut, who had
heen summoned to- the hospital.
At t.,is hour the patient was re-
rerted a. "restins comfortably"
New York, Aug. e.-At 4 o'clock
Gaynor seemed strong and cheer
full. Tho bullet probably has lodq-
cd under the tongue. s
New York. Aug. s.-Mayor Gayno,
# New York, was shot, and probabl
atally wounded today on board tn
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse
IS he was sailing for Europe. TIL
n ayor was standing on the upper decl
we'll forward talking with Commis
ioner Thompson, Corporation Ceunse
wilson and his secretary, Adamson.
The man who shot Gaynor gave hi
,ame as Jules James Gallagher o
40 Third avenue. The police on tn
lock Immediately boarded the ship an
crested Gallagher. He was taken t
he adjacent police headquarters. Be
ng asked why he attempted to assas
inate the mayor he answered:
"Gaynor had deprived me Of m.
,read and butter
He gave no explanation of his words
rhe police authorities at once arraigne'
lim.
Gaynor was about to start on
months vacation abroad. He was t
"a unaccompanied for a trip Of tw
vAeks In northern Europe.
Wounded in Head. :
! oaynor was taken to st. Mary.
lospital. The bullet entered his hea'
ust behind the left ear and apparentl.
Flowed its way straight in. The mayo
vas bareheaded at the time and stand
ngz on the fore part of the cabin decl
bidding goodbye to friends.
Gaynor and city officials were stand
ne in q group about to have q photo
,raph taken when the shooting began
,lood spurted from the wound In th'
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