Washington appalled by the presidential disaster
Washington reacted with stunned disbelief as news spread of President McKinley’s shooting. Officials, including Major Pruden and Colonel Crooks, rushed to the White House while Secretary Cortelyou informed foreign governments and military leaders prepared guards. Vice President Roosevelt stood ready to assume duties if needed, with possible congressional action in a worst‑case scenario.
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Young Abraham Sent to Asylum
The death of Ferdinand Abraham, a prominent city businessman and school committee member, occurred last Tuesday. News reports indicate Abraham and his partner had sought asylum for treatment of mental troubles. The events reveal a fatal self harm and a troubled tobacco business, entwined with family strain.
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Abraham
Lean Asylum
Mr. Abraham
Great Shock To World Of Sport
The attempted assassination of the President caused a global sports shock. It stopped the American League game in Detroit and led to Seawanhaka Yacht Club autumn races cancellation. Morrie Greenblatt of 14 Wall Street was arrested for larceny of 387.13 from the Boston Young Men's Hebrew Star Association.
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Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club
Sea Girl
Morrie Greenblatt
Wall Street
Wolf and Rooney
Boston Young Men's Hebrew Star Association
Six men arrested in McKinley assassination plot in Chicago
Chicago reports six men held on charges tied to a plot to assassinate President McKinley. Police say the men were found in a single house at St John’s Place and Zarram Avenue on the west side. One identified as Abraham Isekk, president of The Free Society, formerly editor of The Firebrand.
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McKinley
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Zarrom Avenue
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Assassination Shock Stirs Boston Anarchists
Boston anarchists including a local colony expressed surprise at the President's shooting and a claimed would be assassin said to be a member. A Leverett Street gathering of leaders followed the event but yielded no clear result as secrecy cloaked their plans.
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Order
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Post
Fall Suits Draw Summer Travelers to Morsey Store
The influx of men visiting for fall suits grows as old customers return and new shoppers arrive. They seek Morsey clothing at sensible prices and expect quality matching wearers’ claims.
Arrests in factory district raid target Anarchists
Five men and three women were seized after police raided a second floor meeting hall above a printing office. Det. Collern led the operation with three officers and said information came from Buffalo. Neebe and Parsons denied any anarchist plot against President McKinley.
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Buffalo
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Haymarket
McKinley
Lucy Parsons
Haymarke
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Ts. Parsons
Five alleged anarchists released after police examination
Five alleged anarchists arrested in Buffalo were held at police headquarters and released after examination. The incident occurred this evening and involved immediate detention but no charges were filed.
Two Socialists Arrested as Omaha Meeting Dispersed
In Omaha Nebraska on September 6 police broke up a Socialists meeting at Jefferson Square after two speakers denounced the administration in strong terms. The two men were arrested for obstructing the street and taken to the police station as several hundred onlookers feared violence. A squad of officers cleared the crowd.
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Suspects in Cleveland in Anarchist Plot Arrests
Two men were taken by Cleveland police in connection with the Buffalo Anarchists case. One detainee is Michael Goldsmith, a local labor agitator. the other unnamed man vowed to help locate accomplices behind an attack on the President. The police believe the plot may have originated in this city.
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Buts
Anarchist Claim Denied by Boston Group
Speakers deny Niemann involvement and accuse the claimant of being a crank. They state their organization rejects violence and has no policy or plan aligned with the alleged act.
Nieman Mystery In Cleveland Directory Inquiry
A Cleveland inquiry finds no Frederick Nieman matching the world assassin of President McKinley at the neighborhood address listed for local Nieman families. The search through city directory entries reveals no such individual in the listed household.
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Frederick Nieman
President McKinley
Town Searches For Fred Nieman After Night Missing
Detroit, Sept 6. At 9 o clock the peace after, a diligent search has found no information on Fred Nieman. Melxo Meyer, a prominent local anarchist, says he has never heard of the man. Police continue to investigate every man in the city whose name resembles Nieman.
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Nieman
20th Century Menswear Sale Prices Across Departments
Advertisement notes heavy discounts on all-wool suits, dress shirts, neckties, hats, and shoes. Items include Mag's suits, serge and worsted fabrics, conceal prices around 1.75 to 4.00 for suits, shirts, and accessories, with marked reductions emphasized across all departments.
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Abner Kinley Heads East After President McKinley Shooting
Abner McKinley his wife and two daughters left Abner for Bailey on South Platte Canon by special Colorado & Southern train after learning of the President's shooting. He aims for Denver then Chicago over the Burlington and Buffalo via the Lake Shore if the President dies, or direct to Washington.
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Anarchists Toast McKinley Shooter in Paterson Hall
In Paterson New Jersey a large Anarchist gathering toasted the President’s shooter at Bartholdi Hall. They deny involvement in plots against any heads of state and say the act was carried out by another branch of their group. The crowd expresses indignant loyalty while distancing the assailant.
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Secretary Erving Winslow denounces attempted assassination
Concord dispatch reports Erving Winslow secretary of the New England Anti Imperialist League expressing horror at the attack on the president Mrs McKinley and the nation’s sympathy for the First Lady.
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New England Anti-Imperialist League
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Eyewitness account of McKinley assassination attempt
A bystander’s description relayed by the Associated Press details President McKinley’s reaction after shots ring out. Secretaries Cortelyou and Milburn with Detective Foster Spenne and others grapple the assailant, the president retrieves the breastbone bullet, and speaks calmly to Mrs McKinley while officials attempt to subdue the attacker.
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Cortelyou
Milburn
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Ireland
James R. Parker
McKinley Enjoyed Morning Walks Without Guard
President McKinley repeatedly walked alone for a half hour near the White House, often joined by Comptroller Charles Dawes for circuits around the ellipse. He rejected bodyguards and did not fear warnings about possible danger.
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McKinley
White House
Charles Dawes
Hite
Young man urges volunteers to exterminate anarchists in Paterson
A well dressed man in New York on September 6 incited a crowd by speeches calling volunteers to join him in Paterson to exterminate anarchists. Police took no action as he departed, followed by bystanders and a crowd.
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Paterson
Riots Erupt Over McKinley Assassination Attempt
Joyful memorial notes near riot in Washington street as Fred Gardner incites tumult after President McKinley is shot. Gardner is beaten, chased into a basement saloon, and rescued by an officer. In Sandusky George Warren exults at news, is attacked by coworkers, and discharged to escape mob.
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