14 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
1
Buffalo September 13 report detailing the final hours of President McKinley with bulletins showing his condition deteriorating. Officials including Secretary Root and Coronel Brown react emotionally as doctors administer oxygen and monitor pulse while the nation awaits the outcome.
President McKinley died at 9:40 am after hours of unconsciousness following his shooting. Emphasized by his last words of submission to God and a calm demeanor, his funeral and immediate death details were witnessed by Cabinet members and a large crowd. His wife and relatives remained at his side during the final moments.
At MOburn House Buffalo on September 13 the medical team advances to autopsy the president to confirm cause of death. Heart irregularities and shock from the wound are debated, with doctors leaning toward heart exhaustion though some doubt organic trouble. Vice President Roosevelt may take oath amid a state funeral as cabinet colleagues contemplate resignation. Dramatic scenes surround physicians, nurses, and messengers racing to deliver news and summon officials and relatives.
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