LOS ANGELES, September 16, 1913 – In a chilling echo of a tragic event three years past, a second attempt on the life of Harrison Gray Otis, owner of the Los Angeles Times, has left the city reeling. On this fateful day, a Japanese servant’s sharp instincts proved to be the only thing standing between Otis and a deadly package delivered to his doorstep via the postal service. The servant, vigilant and alert, caught the attention of Otis, who later revealed that the package contained a quantity of explosive dynamite.
The first attempt on Otis’s life occurred on October 1, 1910, when a bomb destroyed the Los Angeles Times newspaper plant, leaving behind a trail of devastation and loss. That incident was attributed to the Mc Xamaras, a group of radicals who sought to silence Otis’s vocal views. This latest incident, however, is believed to be the work of ‘agencies friendly’ to the general, raising questions about the motives behind these heinous acts.
Otis’s narrow escape has sent shockwaves through the city, with many left wondering what drove these individuals to such extremes. The fact that the general’s life was spared thanks to the quick thinking of his Japanese servant has sparked a mix of emotions, with some hailing the servant as a hero and others questioning whether he was merely in the right place at the right time.
As the investigation into this incident continues, one thing is clear: Harrison Gray Otis is a man who has faced down danger and come out on top. But for how long? The city of Los Angeles waits with bated breath to see what the future holds for this fearless journalist and his family.
While the exact identity of those responsible remains a mystery, one thing is certain: the people of Los Angeles will not rest until justice is served. The people, the city, and the Los Angeles Times will not be silenced.
The Los Angeles Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and cooperate with the investigation. In the meantime, the city remains on high alert, with a sense of unease settling over the community.
In a city where the pen is mightier than the sword, Harrison Gray Otis has proven time and again that he will not be intimidated. But as the stakes grow higher, one can’t help but wonder: what’s next for this fearless journalist?
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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