Czolgosz Sentenced to be Hanged in Auburn Prison Week
Leon F. Czolgosz, the assassin of President McKinley, is sentenced in Buffalo to be electrocuted in Auburn State Prison during the week starting October 28, 1901. He spoke in a whisper, claiming sole responsibility and denying any outside influence, as witnesses and officials recount the dramatic courtroom scene and his restrained demeanor.
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Auburn State Prison
Buffalo
N. Y
Leon
F. Czolgosz
McKinley
Auburn State
Czolgosz
Auburn
Justice White
Hess
Supreme Court
Fisher
Detroit
Broadway
Nowak's
Penney
Titus
White
Democrats Set Bucyrus Campaign Opening October 23
Democratic State Chairman M A Daugherty announced the Bucyrus event on October 23 with a long discussion of strategy after McKinley’s assassination. The plan favors limited speaking and a longer non speaking approach to avoid discomfort in strong anti Bryan areas. Speakers listed include Kilbourne Baker Johnson Norton Welty Zimmerman with McLean unlikely to attend.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
M. A. Daugherty
Democratic State Executive Committee
Bucyrus
Daugherty
Horace Valentine
Bucyrus Committee
Kilbourne
McKinley
Buffalo
Democratic State Committee
Kansas City
Colonel Bryan
Bar Harbor
Los Angeles
Seattle
Key West
Bryan
State’ Committee
Cleveland
Jorie Kilbourne
Anthony Ise
Charles Bakr
Cincinnati
Tom L. Johnson
Doc” Norton
John C. Welty
Canton
John L. Zimmerman
Springfield
John R. McLean
Surprises Hint in Schley Inquiry Proceedings
Washington dispatch reports growing tension as Schley counsel face testimony that may challenge their case. The Navy orders and ciphered despatches are scrutinized, with Rayner promising evidence to dispute department witnesses. Attempts to pin dates and conditions on Schley continue amid questions of cable transmission and decoding effects.
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Philippines
Rayner
Admiral Schley
Schley
Wash
Wood Testimony Shows He Had No Information
The Schley Court of Inquiry met about an hour and three quarters on September 26 in Washington. Captain Wise and Lieutenant Wood testified while the court paused for Judge Wilson's funeral. Wood described delivering despatches from Admiral Sampson to Schley near Cienfuegos.
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Washington
Schley
Wilson
Admiral Schley
Wise
Admiral Cotton
Spencer
Wood
Dupont
Gray
Santiago
Ntiage
Cervera
Sigsbee
Admiral Sampson
Cienfuegos
Sampson
Mrs McKinley Not Gaining Strength
Special Despatch reports Mrs. McKinley showing slight improvement yet not regaining strength. She sees few friends daily and remains deeply affected by her husband’s death, though making heroic efforts to recover. She spends time outdoors, visits the cemetery, and rides in the afternoon. Local leaders pushed for The McKinley National Memorial Association incorporation.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
Robertson
Judge Day
Columbus
McKinley National Memorial Association
Caled Harvey Dies Grief Over President McKinley Assassination
LaPorte Indiana September 26 Caleb Harvey a wealthy county resident died today from prolonged grief after the assassination of President McKinley. He wept for hours from the moment the president was shot and his strength failed as his suffering continued.
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Commercial Tribune
Laporte
Ind
Caleb Harvey
cKinley
Kitchener Rumored Resignation as Commander in Chief
London dispatch reports an unconfirmed rumor that Lord Kitchener has resigned as Commander-in-Chief in South Africa over disputes with War Secretary Brodrick. The Daily News cites no official confirmation.
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London
The
Daily News
Lord’ Kitchener
South Africa
Brodrick
General Corbin to wed Miss Patten in Washington
Announcement was made that Major General H C Corbin Adjutant General of the Army will marry Miss Edythe Patten in Washington on November 6 at the bride's residence. The event unites a senior Army official with a society family in a formal ceremony to be held in the capital.
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Washington
H. C. Corbin
Army
Edythe Patten
J. P. Morgan
F. W. Vanderbilt
Conqueror
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Howard Gould
Niagara
Gerry
John Jacob Astor
August Belmont
Stout
Albert Paine
New York Yacht Club
Venezuela faces possible war with Colombia amid credit crisis
Reports from Caracas claim Venezuela will declare war on Colombia after banks refuse a forced loan, triggering a broad crisis. Naval movements include the Restaurado at Willemstad and Venezuelan troops fortify Guajira while casualties and defections unfold in the Corozua engagement.
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Spain
Trinidad
Caracas
Venezuela
Colombia
Bank of Venezuela
Bank of Commerce
Castro
Willemstad
Curacoa
Haytien
Restaurado
Atlanta
Maracaibo
Marcaibo
Maracibo
Guajiar
Carabobo
Guajira
Corozua
Reinecke Mine 5 In Operation Under Guard
In Earlington Kentucky on September 26 state troops arrive as Madisonville union camps scatter. Isonville tents move to Providence Hill near Providence Coal Company mine. Miners return to work under protection. ten days of rifle fire cease at Reinecke mine.
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Commercial Tribune
Earlington
Madisonville
Isonville
Providence
Providence Coal Company
Oat County
Hopkins County
Webster
Reinecke
Suffering at Cape Nome prompts War Department aid plan
Washington reports indicate possible large scale suffering at Cape Nome among mining company destitute members. The War Department orders immediate transport of the Egbert to assist, but ships are held until officials can confirm the government should intervene.
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Washington
War Department
Cape Nome
Egbert Bepyut
Columbia Dominates Light Wind Contest In America's Cup Trial
Under light northeast wind, Columbia and Shamrock II. raced from Sandy Hook to a 30 mile course but could not finish within the time limit. The Columbia led early and maintained superiority in windward and reach legs, prompting observers to expect defense of the cup.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Thomas . Lipton
Columbia
J.P. Morgan
Lipton
Thomas
Sir Thomas
Longnd
Jersey
Eam
Long Island
Charlie Barr
Barr
Walker
Revenue Cutter Service
Revenue
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Mr. Rayner
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Secretary of the Navy
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Lieut. Wood
M’kinley
Bshamrock III
F. A. Walter
New York Herald
Kitchener
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