Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 89, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1913 — ASSASSIN FIRES AT KING OF SPAIN [ARTICLE]

ASSASSIN FIRES AT KING OF SPAIN

Alfonso Defended Life by Rearing Horse Upon Assailant*—Bullet . Struck His Horse. For the third time in his reign King Alfonso, of Spain, was the victim of an attempted assassination Sunday afternoon at Madrid.-. Rafael Allegro, the would-be assassin, fired at him three times. The king owes his life to Jiis courage, quickness and skillful horsemanship. His assailant sprang from the sidewalk and seized the bridle of the'king’s horse. In his other hand he held the revolver ,and pointed it at the king. Alfonso dug his spur into his horse and the animal lunged just as the assailant fired. The bullet struck the horse’s neck and the powder from the cartridge blackened the king’s glove. Secret service men were upon the assassin in a minute but he freed his revolver arm and fired two more shots, which went wild. The king dismounted from his steed and declared that the incident was not of importance. A woman said to be associated with the assassin was arrested that evening.