Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 March 1901 — Feared for McKinleyes Life. [ARTICLE]

Feared for McKinleyes Life.

Apprehension that Thomas P. MeKeating of Chicago might attempt the life of President McKinley brought Agent L. P. Porter of the United States secret service, who is one of the president’s bodyguard when he is traveling, to Chicago Thursday. Any danger that might have existed from McKeating was averted when he was committed ,to the insane hospital Thursday. Several letters threatening his life have found their way to President McKinley from McKeating. It was believed that the writer was insane, and the matter was turned over to the treasury department, from which County Physician Hunter of Chicago received instructions to find the writer of the letters and examine into his mental condition.