25 Sep 1901
Page 1
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
1
The image depicts the courtroom where Leon Czolgosz faced trial for the McKinley assassination. A handkerchief used to cover his revolver is shown beneath the upper fefe hand portion, with an outline of the Erie County jail cell in the lower right.
Leon F. Czolgosz alias Fred Nieman was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting President William McKinley on September 6. The eight hour trial in Buffalo ended with a verdict, and Judge White scheduled sentencing for Thursday.
Justice White explains the trial rights and reasonable doubt as he outlines murder in the first and second degrees and manslaughter. He emphasizes fair jury consideration of premeditation and the admissible verdicts based on evidence.
Columbus reports General Charles Dick, Republican State Executive Committee chair, says Ohio campaign opens with a mass meeting in Delaware on October 19. The plan includes support from Governor Nash and Senators Hanna and Foraker, with Roosevelt excluded after becoming president. The event follows McKinley’s death and marks a sacred mourning period while political activity tightens.
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