President McKinley Assassination Delivers Final Toll
Buffalo, Sept. 14. The president is dead after a gallant struggle following a gun attack a week earlier by Leon Czolgosz. Despite initial rallying and medical efforts, William McKinley died as doctors used stimulants to keep him alive and prepare for a transfer of power to Vice President Roosevelt.
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William McKinley
Leon Czolgosz
Cleveland
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Roosevelt
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End Comes For President McKinley After Prolonged Illness
As doctors failed to avert death, President McKinley’s family and cabinet arrived to bid farewell while Mrs McKinley, pale and frail, kissed his forehead. He uttered faith in God and asked to be allowed to die. At 2:15 AM Saturday the president died. In the city, crowds swelled outside police headquarters as Czolgz, the assassin, faced interrogation about a broader plot.
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Janeway
New York
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Czolgosz
United States
Exposition Grounds
Bull
Egret
Roosevelt Arrives in Buffalo and Takes Oath
Vice President Roosevelt arrives in Buffalo at 1 30 pm aboard a special train and is sworn in as president at Ansley Wilcox house. Security is heightened with mounted police and signal service personnel guarding the stay and proceedings as officials meet at police headquarters.
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Roosevelt
Central Station
Terrace
Ansley Wilcox
Bradfield
Humphrey
New York Central Road
Bail
Cabinet to Resign as Roosevelt Considers Retentions
Buffalo September 14. All cabinet officers will resign. Secretary of War Root is favored for retention perhaps as secretary of state by Roosevelt. Secretary Wilson is likely to be kept, while Secretary Gage and Attorney General Knox are also expected to linger.
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N. Y
Ofwar Root
Roosevelt
Root
Secre
Mrs McKinley Survives Shock After President's Death
Mrs McKinley endures the blow to her husband’s death with Secretary Cortelyou reporting she is strong for the moment and not collapsing. She has recovered from the initial shock and appears more reconciled to her loss though fears of a breakdown linger. Mrs Garrett Hobart and Garrett Hobart Jr visited the Milburn home Saturday.
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Grief in Cuba Over Death of Liberation Figure
Havana reports a nation in mourning after the untimely death of the man who freed Cubans from Spanish rule. Exchanges close, flags fly at half mast, and leaders including the Spanish consul general the bishop of Havana and Civil Governor Nunez visit Governor Wood to offer condolences.
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Spain
Nunez
Wood
Hanna Leaves Hamlin Residence Weeps at Farewell
Senator Hanna arrived at his Hamlin residence and spoke of feeling well yet deeply grieved by the Washington report. The most emotional moment came as he bade the president farewell, breaking into tears.
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N. Y
Hanna
Hamlin
Washington
Senator Hanna discusses burial near family in Canton
Senator Hanna said on Saturday afternoon that the president’s two children and his mother are buried at Canton, and he wished to be laid to rest nearby. He noted they could hardly accept Lakeview Cemetery’s offer in Cleveland.
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Canton
Lakeview
Cleveland
Roosevelt Special Collides With Hand Car Near Glulustan
Roosevelt special train from North Creek to Roosevelt collided with a hand car moved by one man. The engineer blew his whistle and the man jumped to safety as the engine struck and smashed the hand car. The pilot was carried away but the train did not stop.
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North Creek
Schley court to adjourn in tribute to McKinley
The Schley court of inquiry will meet Monday morning and immediately adjourn as a tribute to the memory of President McKinley. It is not yet known when sessions will be resumed.
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Schley Court
Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
McMinley
Autopsy Finds No Bullet Yet in President Case
Dr Wasdin from Milburn house reports autopsy completed but bullet未 found. Immediate cause of death given as toxaemia in the abdominal cavity with ptomaines from improperly digested food. At 3 p m Dr Mann departed Milburn residence as doctors continue search for bullet.
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Eugene Wasdin
Mann
Milburn
May Call Congress in Extra Session
Buffalo N Y Sept 14 The first official act of the new president will be to issue a proclamation announcing the death of President McKinley and to designate the day of burial with a national day of mourning. A second proclamation will convene the senate in extraordinary session for confirmation of cabinet appointments by the incoming president.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Roosevelt
Senate
Tragic Accident Claims Life Of Paralyzed Man Near Union Station
Berry Elmore 20 of E Norwood Street, an invalid, was crushed by a Big Four passenger coach east of Union station at noon Saturday. Riding a hand propelled tricycle, he misjudged the speed, toppled on the rail, and the car struck him, killing him instantly. Body taken to city morgue for identification.
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Berry Elmore
E. Norwood Sr
Ete
Indiana Mourns McKinley Death With Capitol Decor
The Indiana capitol displays black mourning decor and flags for the event as officials await guidance after President McKinley’s death. A cablegram from a British consul in England is under review, with questions about its intent and origin. A public meeting may be called Monday to decide Indiana's response.
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Indiana
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Crowsborough
Kent
England
Western Union Telegraph Company
McKinley
United States
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Special Methodist Services for McKinley Mourning Day
City congregations announce special services in memory of President McKinley. At Central M E Church, Rev. Lasby will sermonize on McKinley and a trained choir will perform Brahms Requiem’s third chorus, once sung at Queen Victoria's funeral.
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Church Sues Widow Over $10000 Property Claim
A. M. E. Allen chapel sues Luella Waldon to recover about 10000 in property alleged to be illegally held by her. The complaint cites joint Wills of Elias Waldon and his first wife, then division to Quincy Johnson, with Allen and Bethel chapels as beneficiaries. Bethel chapel did not join the suit.
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Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity Summary
Weather update for Indianapolis region covers 36 hours to 8 pm Sept 15 with rain Sat night and Sun. Temperature readings include 61 at 7 am 72 at noon and 74 at 2 pm. Showers noted in Indiana and neighboring states. Also an ad for Bennett's new gallery and a wash advisory.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ponder's Photos Attract Ladies Near Massachusetts Ave
A brief item notes Ponder's offering photo services inviting mothers and families to visit near 229 Massachusetts Avenue. The fragment suggests a focus on babies and women patrons in a local storefront setting.
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Ponder’s
Massachusetts Ave
Diamonds and Jewelry Sale Offer Cited in Ad Snippet
An OCR fragment shows an ad line referencing savings on diamonds and jewelry with a promotional claim and a local business name fragment "Mullally" tied to a Monument area. The readable bits suggest a sales pitch targeting price cuts in a high rent district.
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Jep. Mullally
Glack
Marion Club Delays Meeting On President's Death
Marion club may skip resolutions for the president's death. Kirkwood says members are not duty bound as he was not a club member and fears publicity. Board of trade met Saturday. other clubs plan to meet Saturday night or early next week.
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Kirkwood
Club
Board of Trade
Local Boy Recovers After Street Car Incident
Leonard Cutheral, a colored Jew boy, fell from a street car at Illinois and Chiosts. He was stunned but recovered by the time ambulance reached the hospital. His mother was waiting, and he went home.
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Leonard Cutheral
President McKinley's Funeral Plans Revealed
President McKinley’s body will lie in Buffalo until 7 a.m. Monday then travel by special train to Washington for in state display until Wednesday. It will proceed to Canton for burial on Thursday. Attorney General Knox announced the arrangements after a cabinet meeting on Saturday.
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Melinsey
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Washington
Canton
Exnox
Fairbanks Chances Weakened by McKinley Death
Republicans say McKinley’s death shifts Indiana’s presidential prospects toward Theodore Roosevelt. If Roosevelt proves a strong, popular leader, Fairbanks loses momentum and may abandon a 1905 bid. Indiana officeholders likely align with Roosevelt, while Durbin and Beveridge implications loom.
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Indiana
Fairbanks
Fairbanks-Durbin
Durbin
McKinley
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Beveridge
If.j. McKinley
A. A. Young
Mob Pins Threats After Plot to Kill Roosevelt
A Mooreville worker at the Pennsylvania American plate glass plant, Lewis Tinriffs, boasted that he was glad McKinley was dead and would kill Roosevelt if given a chance. A mob fought to reach him before authorities restrained the violence. Tinriffs was discharged by his employers.
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Ind
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Pennsylvania- American Plate Glass
McKinley
Roosevelt
Tinriffs
Funeral Day Guns Across Ports Along With McKinley
Thursday marks President McKinley’s funeral with the Indianapolis arsenal firing from sunrise to sunset. Guns at all military and naval ports will also be fired. Also noted are new pianos priced from $165 upward at Wuolachner’s.
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