President’s Condition Improves, Bulletin Says
A series of bulletins from the president’s physicians report condition improving at Milburn House. Early notes described a restless night and stable general state with vital signs: pulse 410, temperature 101, respiration 28. By 9:20 a m the outlook was more satisfactory with pulse 112, temperature 100.8 and respiration 28 indicating gradual improvement.
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Buffalo
N. Y
M. Rixey
M. P. Mann
George B. Corteluqu
Dr. McBurney
Milburn House
McKinley Under Surgeon’s Knife Surgery Report
Buffalo dispatch cites the Express that President McKinley underwent an hour long operation at the emergency hospital. Dr. M D Mann led the surgery with Dr. Eugene Wasdin administering anesthesia. A five inch front stomach wound was sutured while a larger back wall hole was exposed and cleaned in three layers. Subsequent reports suggest the operation was successful.
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Buffalo
N. Y
the Express
M. D. Mann
Eugene Wasdin
Socialists Skip Street Meetings After Attempt On President
Socialists explain they have suspended in-town street speaking after the president was attacked. They say public mood is highly charged and statements could be misinterpreted, risking trouble, and insist they are law abiding citizens and have temporarily refrained from meetings.
Emma Goldman Arrest Reports Spark City Alerts
Buffalo reports Dr Mynter and Postmaster General Bissell say the president shows favorable signs. Police seek Emma Goldman. St Louis reports locating her and intends to arrest before sunset. Indianapolis vendor Bowen Merrill Co denies distributing Goldman material and claims no such author is known there.
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Buchanan
Bowen-Merrill Co
Indianapolis
Emma Goldman
Fragmentary report on Dowie doctors and president request
A fragmentary OCR reads about surgeons and pressures involving John Alexander Dowie, his son, a press claim for Buffalo, doctors Mann and others, and implied divine intervention. The text is garbled and uncertain but centers on medical figures and political/press matters.
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John Alexander Dowie
Buffalo
Mann
President improves but remains in danger after shooting
At 12 30 p m Secretary Cortelyou said the president is brighter than since the shooting and nearing the safety line though not out of danger. In 24 hours doctors would know more. Mrs McKinley is also much better while Abner McKinley was not allowed to see the president.
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McKinley
Abner McKinley
Squelch Czolgosz Talks In Buffalo Prison
Sept 3 report from Buffalo states assassin Czolgosz will no longer give sensational talks to the public. The cabinet district attorney and sheriff have decided to squelch him. He boasts of his crime but now cannot be seen or interviewed. He seems indifferent to his fate and sleeps well with three meals daily.
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Buffalo
Csolgosz
Czolgosz
Prisoner Czolgosz hints at broader plot before 24 hours
In Buffalo on September 9, police report Czolgosz is breaking down and may disclose the entire conspiracy within a day. He claims sole responsibility for the crime, while secret service officers press him for motive as he remains in custody, refusing cigarettes and newsprint.
Government officials push death penalty for presidential attempt
Washington Sept 9 Several government officials advocate new law making an attempt on the president life treason punishable by death Congressmen Peare of Maryland is expected to introduce such a bill urging swift action and strong deterrence against attacks on the chief executive.
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Washington
Peare
Maryland
Police chiefs urged to unite against anarchists
Maj. Richard Sylvester, president of the Association of Chiefs of Police of the United States and Canada, calls on police chiefs worldwide to convene soon to devise a plan for suppressing anarchists. The solicitation was issued from Washington on September 9 and emphasizes coordinated action to curb anarchist activity.
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Sylvester
United Action Against
Washington
Richard Sylvester
Association of Chiefs of Police
United States
Canada
Police Chiefs of
TalMage Plan Admired at Ocean Grove Sermon
Ten thousand persons in Ocean Grove New Jersey saluted Rev T DeWitt Tal mage on a Sunday address praising his stance on crime and police pistols amid a scoundrel who seized the innocent and fired. The crowd showed clear approval as he urged action against violence and lawbreaking.
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New York
T. DeWitt Talmage
Océan Grove
N. Jay
Railroads face safety gates at busy city crossings
City council may introduce an ordinance requiring safety gates and tower watchmen at all central street crossings. Councilman Evans cites promises of support from railroad superintendents and proposes gates along multiple lines from Twenty-second street northward and across Chicago and Panhandle routes. Negley backs a general, mile square ordinance with day and night flagmen, and Evans would revoke the six mile per hour limit to enforce safeguards. The recent death at the Twentieth street crossing prompts calls for increased protection and Sunday flaggers, with merchants noting lack of flagmen for years.
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Negley
Evans
Harrison Nurse
Twentieth-St
Monon
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts Ave
Twenty-second St
A. W. Maillard
Nineteenth St
Massachusetts
Confessed Thief Is Released by Judge Alford
Fragmentary report notes a confession and release following grand jury findings. Mentions Dorner and references to a judge named Alford, with unclear chronology and places. The readable text implies a formal legal proceeding but lacks coherent details or dates.
Chicago Reds Held in Anarchist Case Before Judge Prindiville
Twelve anarchists arrested in Chicago on tips linking them to Czolgosz appeared before Justice Prindiville with cases continued to September 1. Bail set for two women at 3000 dollars. others remanded without bond. Names include Abraham Isaak editor of Free Society and several Isaaks, Mechanic, Schneider, Hav el, Travaglo, Pfeutzner, Rose, Raznick, Fox. Police guards staged the transfer amid heightened security and some witnesses identified Czolgosz photos.
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Chicago
Buffalo
Czolgosz
Free Society
Abraham, Jr
Marie Isaak
Marie Isaak, Jr
Julia Mechanic
Alfred Schneider
Hippolite Havel
Henry Travaglo
Clemence Pfeutzner
Michael Rose
Martin Raznick
Maurice J. Fox
McKinley Recovery Encouraged by Officials and Family
Secretary Gage expresses belief the president will recover while Roosevelt voices confidence that all will be well. Abner McKinley arrived in Buffalo to visit the Milburn home as talk grows of Schley court postponement. Emma Goldman in Montreal is reported by police. Mrs McKinley remains cheerful and improving. Senator Hanna cites notable progress as Macfarland confirms surgeons say recovery is expected.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Gage
McKinley
Roosevelt
Abner McKinley
Milburn
Schley
New York
Emma Goldman
Montreal
Zion lodge condemns attempt on President McKinley
Zion lodge number 221 of the Independent Order of B Rth Abraham passed a resolution at Morrison hall condemning the attempted assassination of President McKinley and expressing sympathy for Mrs McKinley. Congregation Kennesseth Sorne held a prayer service for the president Sunday afternoon.
Quigley Charges Lead to Board Meeting Delays
President Hyde of the Board of Safety says he does not know when the board will take up charges against Supt. of Police Quigley, filed Saturday by the Civic Alliance. He has not seen the charges and only knows what is in the papers. The matter may not be discussed until the next regular meeting on October 4, four days before the election, suggesting the timing may be too soon.
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Hyde
Board of Safety
Quigley
Civic Alliance
Missing $500 Diamond Sparks W. B. Dupoy Warrant
W B Dupoy of 44 S Capitol Ave went to police to swear out a warrant for a Kentucky ave tall er on a charge of stealing a $500 diamond from trousers brought to be pressed. The alleged thief says he found the diamond and placed it in his vest pocket to return it, claiming the diamond was stolen from him. Dupoy faces uncertainty over who should be prosecuted. Mrs McAbee is seriously ill at her brother's home in Muncie after a paralytic stroke.
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Kentucky Ave
Duppy
Mrs. McAbee
McAbee
Muncie
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the six hours ending 8 p m on Sept 9 notes showers Monday night and Tuesday. Temperature at 7 a m shows prior reading and expected change.
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Indianapolis
Guarding Roosevelt in Buffalo Amid Anarchist Plot Rumor
Rumors of an anarchist plot to assassinate Vice-president Roosevelt prompt extensive security. Czolgosz’s claimed sole responsibility is disputed as police intensify surveillance. Roosevelt remains guarded day and night, aided by federal agents and Buffalo police. Detectives accompany him to church and trail closely at all times.
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Roosevelt
United States
Buffalo
Ansley Wilcox
Filipino Sympathy for McKinley Recovery Sought
London dispatch reports three leading Filipino figures Antonio Regidor and Jurado expressing horror at the assassination attempt on President McKinley. They assure the president and his wife of sympathy and prayers and hope for a speedy recovery to restore relations between Filipinos and Americans.
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London
Senerg Antonio
Regidor
Jurado
McKinley
Philippines
Surgeon bets ten to one on McKinley recovery
A stock wire reports that a surgeon attending President McKinley offers to bet ten to one on his recovery. The message, sent Monday over Meyer and Kiser's private New York wire, cites a physician's claim about the president's outlook.
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McKinley
Meyer & Kiser
New York
Anarchist Leader Carl Nold Arrested in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg report says Carl Nold, a noted anarchist leader and ally of Berkman who served 20 years for the Frick assassination attempt, was arrested on Monday. The exact charge was not disclosed.
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Pittsburg
Carl Nold
Nold
Berkman
H. C. Frick
Physician doubts use of X ray device in Buffalo tests
Dr. Charles Sknoll of New York arrives with an X ray machine for Buffalo testing but expresses doubt about its future use. The apparatus will be set up and thoroughly tested to determine viability and safety before any broader deployment.
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Buffalo
Charles Sknoll
New York
Doctor Morrison Praises President's Treatment
Dr Frank Morrison head of the Indianapolis health board endorses Dr Birney as consulting physician for the president. He notes the stomach wound was treated promptly with a novel French stitching method and says the bullet may remain if harmless or be removed if it risks blood poisoning.
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Frank Morrison
Indianapolis Health Board
Birney
Br. Birney
Morrison
Sunday Shooting Leads to Temporary Release in Court
Judge pro tem freed Mrs Lou Johnson of 707 Wilson St on a shooting charge against her husband. Prosecution failed to prove intent to kill Sunday after the couple’s company left and a loud quarrel erupted as neighbors describe the scene.
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Lou Johnson
Wilsonst
Johnson
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