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Source: News and Courier Source type: newspaper Document type: article Document title: “Savannah Remembers Him” Author(s): anonymous City of publication: Charleston, South Carolina Date of publication: 10 September 1901 Volume number: none Issue number: none Pagination: 1 |
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| “Savannah Remembers Him.” News and Courier 10 Sept. 1901: p. 1. |
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| James B. Parker (rewards, expressions of gratitude, etc.); James B. Parker. |
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| Leon Czolgosz [misspelled below]; John H. Deveaux [misspelled below]; John E. Maguire; James B. Parker. |
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Savannah Remembers Him
Savannah, Ga, September 9.—There is a movement afoot here among the colored population to present a substantial testimonial to James B. Parker, the negro who caught and bore down Czolgocz, the assailant of the President, thus preventing further shooting. It is believed Parker saved the President’s life. Parker’s mother was born and raised here, and he was himself a magistrate’s constable in this city for several years. He is well remembered as a faithful officer by Collector of the Port Deveau, Superintendent of the Fire Department Maguire and others. Many of his relatives still reside here. It has not yet been decided what form the testimonial shall take.