Measures Taken in Washington for President McKinley’s Succession
Washington authorities move to secure continuity of government after President McKinley’s shooting. Cabinet members travel to Buffalo for provisional council. Vice President Roosevelt to assume duties if needed, with military and diplomatic steps prepared for any emergency.
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President McKinley shot at Pan American Expo in Buffalo
Report describes the shooting of President McKinley at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo New York the moment he was struck in the chest and abdomen. Secretary Cortelyou and President Wilburn assist him as doctors assess injuries and guards move to secure the scene.
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President McKinley Shot At Temple Of Music During Reception
At about 4 p m President William McKinley was shot while greeting crowds at the Temple of Music on the Pan American grounds. Surrounded by supporters, he was struck as John G Milburn and Secretary Cortelyou watched, the assailant moving through the throng before firing amid a panic and chaotic scene.
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Mrs McKinley Learns of Tragedy at Milburn Home
September 6 news from the Exposition Grounds details how Director General Buchanan rushed to inform Mrs McKinley of the tragedy after President McKinley was cared for. Dr Rixey arrived with Colonel Webb Hayes, and Mrs McKinley received the news with brave composure while awaiting details.
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PRESIDENT CALM AMID PANIC AS ASSAILANT IS OVERPOWERED
Eyewitnesses describe United States secret service men and a bystander subduing the assailant during a dramatic attack on the president. The scene on the raised dais grew chaotic as crowds surged toward the stage, with women and children crying while panic spread through the edifice. The account notes the perpetrator was restrained and the crowd began to disperse as officials sought to restore order. Continued on second page.
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WOUNDS OF THE PRESIDENT DESCRIBED BY CORTELYOU
Secretary Cortelyou issued a statement detailing the president was shot. One bullet struck the upper breast bone and glanced off, a second penetrated the abdomen. the stomach and a back wall of the stomach were surgically closed, no intestinal injury found, abdomen drained, patient remained stable and hopeful for recovery.
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