President McKinley Dies After Prolonged Illness
The text reports President William McKinley's death at 2:15 AM following hours of unconsciousness and oxygen treatment. It notes conflicting opinions on the exact cause, the anticipated autopsy, and Roosevelt's succession. Cabinet members, family, and officials gather as mourners, with hymns heard and last words recorded.
McKinley Dies After Calm Final Hours With Wife
President William McKinley died at 2 15 a m at Milburn House Buffalo after hours of unconsciousness following an assassination attempt. Doctors used stimulants and oxygen to restore consciousness briefly for his farewell to wife Ida. He faced death with faith and calmness, surrounded by family and officials except Secretary Wilson who did not attend.
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Hitchcock
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Knox
Nis Tne
Wilson and Root
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Hanna and Burrowe
John Day
Abner Moegg
Maer
Barber
Duncan
Mary Barber
Willams
McKinley
McKinney
John G
C. D. Wilson
Canton
Milburn
Cortelyou
Minter
Mann
Chamber of Death
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New York City
Lone
Milburn House
Buffalo
N. Y
Anxious Day Near McKinley’s Health Crisis
Milburn House Buffalo September 13 crowds gathered as doctors led by Drs Mann and Minter reported the president’s condition improved slightly with heart stimulation. Secretaries Hitchcock and Wilson returned from the White House as reporters and world correspondents watched for updates on the ailing leader.
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White House
Abner McKintey
Dr. Mann
Fife
Dr. Minter
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