Roosevelt Takes Oath In Buffalo In Cabinet Backdrop
In Buffalo on September 14 President Roosevelt, to be sworn in after McKinley’s death, stands in a library setting with five cabinet members nearby. Judge Hazel administers the oath as Roosevelt’s voice grows strong, tears momentarily on Secretary Root’s face, and he signs the document as the ceremony closes.
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President McKinley cabinet support pledge quoted
The speaker states he asked cabinet members present to stay in office and they assured him they would remain, with assurance also coming from those absent. The note emphasizes continuity in the administration at that moment.
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Extra Session Not Required By Presidential Succession
Buffalo report states the president, after cabinet consultation, concluded no extra session of Congress would be called following the vice presidential succession. He met with personal friends, declined police escort, and walked with Secretary Root before returning alone to the residence.
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Lynching claims and anarchist case update amid McKinley death
Dispatches report Antonio Maggio allegedly implicated in a plot to kill the president has been claimed lynched in New Mexico, with conflicting follow ups. Chicago crowds threaten anarchists near a jail while a judge delays the case in memory of President McKinley. Czolgosz's father heads to Buffalo seeking a confession on the assassination plot.
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McKinley Life Insurance Policies Reported
Well connected insurance men in Cleveland say President McKinley carried life policies totaling from $100,000 to $200,000. A major New York company reportedly holds a $50,000 policy. Mrs McKinley is believed to be the beneficiary named in all policies.
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Proclamation and funeral observances across states
Des Moines Governor Shaw directs mourning emblems on public buildings and urges suspension of business on the funeral day. Governor Yates plans to attend the president’s funeral in several locations and asks a statewide memorial day. Cincinnati Archbishop calls for prayer and a funeral mass for the dead. Chicago council adopts sorrow resolutions over the death.
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Proclamations Declares Mourning After President’s Death
The mayor ordered city offices closed for the funeral day and saloons shut from sunrise to sunset with business suspended and places of amusement closed. A committee will arrange a public demonstration. Governor Nash announces funeral services at the Washington capitol Wednesday forenoon and requests memorial meetings at 11 a.m. in Ohio. Governor Savage issues a proclamation in Lincoln Nebr.
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Red Flag Signal Alleged in McKinley Plot Near Temple
Warsaw Indiana reports Miss Mary Simons says she saw a two foot red flag waved in crowd the day before the McKinley assassination She mentions hearing a signal to Czolgosz from confederates and says sisters and another woman witnessed the flag Authorities urged secrecy with Buffalo officials until district attorney Penney could investigate further.
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Czolgosz Believed Linked to Duryea Anarchist Plot
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania police say the man who shot the president is the same Fred Nieman who led a Duryea gang six years ago. The Duryea radical once plotted to dynamite a Polish priest’s house and boasted of intent to kill. Police tied Nieman to Czolgosz after a transcript of past arrests and dynamite findings.
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Mob threat forces police guard at Press Post plant
In Columbus on September 14 Clarence M. Jones, owner of the Press Post, was rescued from a crowd of thousands by police. Officials say editors angered readers with an issue about the dead president, leading to bonfires and threats to wreck the plant. A defender of the paper was beaten.
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Theodore Roosevelt Career Highlights and Dates
Theodore Roosevelt born 1858 in New York City. Harvard graduate 1888. Served as New York state assemblyman 1881 to 1884. Nominated for NYC mayor 1888. Civil service commission appointee 1889. New York police commissioner 1893. Assistant secretary of the navy 1897. Organized Rough Riders 1898 and led at San Juan Hill. Promoted to colonel and elected governor of New York 1898. Nominated for vice president 1900 and elected vice president 1900.
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Life and Career of William McKinley
Born in Niles Ohio on January 29 1843 William McKinley pursued public schooling Allegheny College taught in schools and joined the Twenty third Ohio in 1861 rising to captain and earning a brevet major for gallantry He later studied law entered Canton Ohio and served as congressman and Ohio governor He led the ways and means committee shaping the 1890 tariff bill known as the McKinley bill He ran for president at St Louis in 1896 and 1900 winning both elections He was shot September 6 1901 dying September 14 1901 in Buffalo New York
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Noted Victims of Assassination in U.S. History
A historical list recalls U S presidents Abraham Lincoln James A Garfield and William McKinley and others heroically targeted by assassins. It notes birth dates service as presidents and notable attack details including Ford's Theatre 1865 Buffalo 1901 and various European rulers.
Notable Assassinations and Attacks Across Nations
A chronological list of high profile assassinations and attempted killings from 1865 to 1901. Figures include John Wilkes Booth in 1865 Washington, Prince Michael of Servia, Abdul Aziz, Alfonso of Spain, Emperor William I, Tsar Nicholas II era factions, James A. Garfield, Carnot, Humbert, Faure, Canovas Del Castillo, Barrios, Elizabeth of Austria, and William McKinley, with dates and brief outcomes.
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Gas Company Strikes Turbulent City Fuel Crisis
Fostoria reports the City Heat & Light company halted gas production after a dispute over pricing. The council warned of franchise forfeiture if gas was not supplied by noon Saturday, while customers faced fuel gas shortages and cooking and lighting difficulties.
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Shah of Persia's fortune cited in diamonds
Report asserts the shah of Persia holds a vast fortune estimated at 25 million dollars or 300? mostly in diamonds.
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