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November 30, 1909
Evening Times Republican
Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Police in Cleveland guarded John D. Rockefeller's home after informant Sawyer Smith reported overhearing an assassination plot in Ohio, leading to heightened security and his absence from a banquet before departing for New York. (Nov. 30)
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Oil King Being Closely Guarded Because of Fear of an Attempt to Assassinate Him-Plotters Overheard Discussing Plans.
Cleveland, Nov. 30.-Acting upon information given by Sawyer Smith, of Minerva, Ohio, who claims to have heard a plot being discussed by two men at Alliance, Ohio, Sunday night to assassinate John D. Rockefeller, the police guarded the oil magnate's home all night. Two suspicious men were ordered away from the place last night. It is believed that owing to the warning Rockefeller decided not to attend a church banquet last night at which he was to have spoken. Extra precaution was used by the police this afternoon in guarding Rockefeller when he departed for New York.
Oil King Being Closely Guarded Because of Fear of an Attempt to Assassinate Him-Plotters Overheard Discussing Plans.
Cleveland, Nov. 30.-Acting upon information given by Sawyer Smith, of Minerva, Ohio, who claims to have heard a plot being discussed by two men at Alliance, Ohio, Sunday night to assassinate John D. Rockefeller, the police guarded the oil magnate's home all night. Two suspicious men were ordered away from the place last night. It is believed that owing to the warning Rockefeller decided not to attend a church banquet last night at which he was to have spoken. Extra precaution was used by the police this afternoon in guarding Rockefeller when he departed for New York.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Assassination Plot
John Rockefeller
Police Guard
Ohio
Sawyer Smith
What entities or persons were involved?
John D. Rockefeller
Sawyer Smith
Where did it happen?
Cleveland, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
John D. Rockefeller
Sawyer Smith
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Event Date
Nov. 30
Story Details
Sawyer Smith overheard two men plotting to assassinate John D. Rockefeller in Alliance, Ohio. Police guarded Rockefeller's home in Cleveland all night, ordered away two suspicious men, and he skipped a church banquet. Extra precautions were taken when he departed for New York.