President McKinley Wounded at Pan American Exposition
President McKinley was shot while greeting the public at the Temple of Music during a Pan American Exposition reception in Buffalo. A bullet pierced his abdomen. a second in the breast was removed. He is rallying, with hope for recovery, as Mrs. McKinley and aides react to the crisis.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Temple of Music
Great Temple of Music
Bull
The
Buffalo Re
Assassination Attempt at Temple of Music During McKinley Event
A large, cheering crowd at the Temple of Music witnessed an attempt on President McKinley. Three men, including two U.S. Secret Service officers and a bystander, tackled the assailant, the president remained calm, and he was removed for medical care after two bullets struck him. Doctors opened the abdomen and stomach area to locate a bullet, then moved him to the Milburn residence for further treatment.
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United States Secret Service
McKinley
Cortelyou
Milburn
Fils Walstcont
No. 18
Temple of Music
Exposition Hospital
Roswell Parke
Anarchist Leon Czolgosz Confesses Influence of Emma Goldman
Leon Czolgosz, living in Cleveland and Buffalo, signed a six page confession saying he is an anarchist influenced by Emma Goldman. He admits planning the assassination of the president three days before and bought the revolver in Buffalo. He denies confederates and shows no sign of insanity. He is 28, 5 feet 8, 160 pounds, with blue eyes and dark brown hair.
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Buffalo
Leon Czolgoss
Emma Goldman
Cleveland
Czrolgosz
Czolgosz
Golden Eagles
Multiple National and Local Incidents Reported Across Cities
The item lists diverse events: Dallas editor Olver Elgin’s defeat in a speculation case and suicide, Ohio peach trees destroyed by San Jose scale, Cleveland clam poisoning at a public reception, G A R encampment arrivals in Cleveland, British forces report a battle with General Lotter’s command, a Topeka fatal assault and arson, upcoming Jim Howard case jury timing, Chinese Imperial peace protocol agreed, Henry Peltier collision in Detroit, France’s wine trade advantage discussions, South African War debate at a Methodist conference, Turkish diplomacy affecting French grounds, a Deer Lodge Montana murder conviction, and New York financial leaders meeting after a presidential shooting.
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Olver Elgin
Dallas
Heavil
Ohio
Cleveland
Lotter
Zolah Hounson
Topeka
Kan
Kken
Jim Howard
Henry Peltier
Detroit
France
Fcumenleal Methodist Conference
Porte Ta
Preneh Eliing
Anynost
Turkey
Sethon
James Fleming
Deer Lodge
Mont
Westerday
PSA
Eugene Collolune
New York
Kidney disease origin claim headline
A health note asserts most serious diseases start in kidney disorders and promotes Foley's Kipsety Curr with a general guarantee. The ad urges readers to obtain Foley's from pharmacists.
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Foley
Olympia May Lead in Edward VII Coronation Pageant
Washington reports renewed talk in naval circles of sending Admiral Dewey aboard the Olympia to England for the Edward VII coronation exercises. The plan would pair the admiral with the fleet that once led his flagship into Manila Bay on May first, 1898, with the Olympia described as in excellent condition for such duties.
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Olympia
Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
England
United States Navy
Edward VII
Manila Bay
Electric Bitters touted by Texas lawyer in cure claim
Henrietta lawyer E B Munday tells of convincing a brother with malaria and jaundice to use Electric Bitters. He says the remedy cured him and saved his life, claiming it purifies blood and aids digestion while curing various ailments. Available for 50c at OC D Knoefel's drug store.
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E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
D. Knoefel
Plans for Future Shock at Washington After McKinley Shooting
Washington officials rushed to prepare for executive duties after the president was shot. Acting Secretary Adee notified embassies worldwide with a physician bulletin summary, while Vice President Roosevelt moved toward Buffalo to assume provisional duties if needed. An extra congressional session could follow if the president cannot recover.
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Washington
McKinley
Adee
State Department
Laurel
Ellicit
Cortelyou
United States
Regation Cid
Bvery
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Vermont
Vicw
Hoosevelt
Tiny
Aueir
Mirk Hoosevelt
Iimself
California Fig Syrup Co. Promotes Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols California Fig Syrup Co. laxative liquid made from senna and aromatic plants. It claims gentle action on kidneys, liver, and bowels, curing habitual constipation, dispelling colds headaches and fever, with a pleasant taste and no side effects. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle. The note warns to buy the authentic product by the full company name.
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Cativoamia Fia Surzour Co
Sennu
California Fig Syror Co
Escaped asylum fear drives German professor to self destruction
La Porte Indiana Sept 7 fear Osterman 68 educated German and former college professor blew out his brains with a shotgun after arranging his own death to avoid being sent to an insane asylum. Neighbors witnessed the act as Osterman had lived 18 years in Michigan City and worked on a lumber crew before his decline.
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la Porte
Ind
Godfrey Osterman
Osterman
Germany
Michigan City
Grover Cleveland Reacts to McKinley Shooting News
Former President Grover Cleveland, at Darlingdake in Pyrinthian, Mass., is shocked by word of President McKinley’s shooting. He asks for the latest from McKinley’s bedside and condemns the act as the work of a likely madman.
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Cleveland
Winstead
Conn
Grover Cleveland
Darlingdake
Pyrinthian
Mass
MelKinley
McKinley
D. F. Spees
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Arrests Made in Indiana Farmer Murder Case
Kokomo Indiana September 7 Joseph Parsons a Galveston painter and Elmer Hudson of Greentown son of ex Town Marshal John Hudson were arrested on murder implicaton in the Dotterer farmer killing last Monday night Marshall Scott and Stanley J Cooper of Greentown made the arrests. the county council set aside 500 for the pursuit and Dotterer neighbors matched the sum.
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Kokomo
Ind
Joseph Parsons
Painter
Galveston
Elmer Hudson
Greentown
John Hudson
Benjamin Dotterer
Dotterer
Marshall Scott
Stanley J. Cooper
Parsons
Hodsop
La Porte Man Suspected in Wedding Fortune Scheme
Frederick B. Williams of Livingston County Michigan traveled to La Porte to marry Miss Clara Nahlbach of Chicago who advertised a fortune. He sent $100 for a wedding outfit and then feared the arrangement was a scam.
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la Porte
Ind
Frederick BE. Williams
Livingston County
Mich
Clara Nahibach
Chicago
Woman Fights Fire, Saves Neighbor Home
Evansville September 7. Mrs Belle Nett is ill unto death when a fire breaks out at Mrs John Zimmers home next door. Leaving her sick bed she raises alarm and with a small bucket extinguishes the flames before the fire department arrives. The woman appears to do the work with remarkable skill.
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Evansville
Lod
Belle Nett
John Zimmers
Foley's Honey for Cough Soothes and Stops It Quick
Foley's Honey of Tar Gears is advertised as a natural remedy that relieves coughing. The copy claims fast action and soothing effects for throat irritation using honey and tar ingredients.
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Foley
Infant Drowns in Auburn Cistern After Crawling In
In Auburn Indiana on September 7 the infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Kinsey of St Joseph crawled to the cistern lid left ajar and fell in dying before discovery. In Warsaw Indiana on September 7 coroner inquest indicates William H Shuder died by his own hand with a rasor nearby noted by wife. In Goshen Indiana on September 7 Amos Pegg a Civil War veteran was killed by a Lake Shore train east of the city with both legs severed and head crushed.
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Auburn
Ind
Frank Kinsey
St. Joe
Hasor
Warsaw
William H. Shuer
Goshen
Amos Pegg
Lake Shore
Millersburg
Tragic Train Crash Near Farmersburg Claims Unknown Man
A south bound train struck an unknown man near Farmersburg Indiana tearing the body to pieces. Separate report from Miller's Station notes an explosion at Aetna powder works destroying two buildings with $2000 loss but no injuries. Another fatality occurs at Cayuga Indiana as J R Bridges is killed crossing a track. Evansville reports a Telegraph office robbery with nearly 200 stolen. Local ad notes chronic bronchitis relief claim for Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois through a cough remedy.
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Bullivan
Ind
Evansville and
Terre Haute
Foemersburg
Valparaiso
Aetna Powder Works
Miller's Station
Governor Durbin eyeing Indiana politics amid shocks and labor strikes
Indianap olis Sept 7 Lt Gov Newton W Gilbert paid 15 55 for Indiana day trip expenses to Buffalo stressing not a junket and health recovery after the legislative strain. Indiana officials react to McKinley assassination attempt with speculation on Roosevelt and Hanna position while labor strife at Donkey printing works in Hammond grows.
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Indianapolis
Newton W. Gilbert
Angola
Buffalo
Indiana
Gilbert
Schmid and McCormack
Hammond
Donkey Printing Works
Atrike
Peruna Remains Credited In Catarrh Relief Sayings
Chicago officials businessmen and a hotel proprietor endorse Peruna as a cure for catarrh. They report relief after use and urge others suffering with catarrh to try the remedy. The Peruna Medicine Company invites readers to request a free catarrh book.
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James Lewis
W. E.schneider
Baltic Hotel
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Sale of Stock At Public Auction in New Albany Indiana
Notice announces the sale of stock from the estate of Abdres Hrockman deceased at the court house door New Albany Floyd County Indiana on October 5th 1901. Four shares of North Park Realty Company stock par value 100 and fifteen shares of Floyd County Land Company stock par value 100 will be offered. Auction begins 2 pm with terms cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months bearing interest and with security.
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Ander
Abdres Hrockman
New Ilbany
County of
Floyd
Indiana
Lowtt
North Park Realty Company
Fioyd County Land Company
R. m
Charles U Williams
Brereton R. Huncilman
Ep. McCullocrh
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Application for License by William Buhler in Floyd County
Notice to Fourth ward citizens that William Buhler will apply to Floyd county commissioners at the October 1901 term for a license to sell intoxicating liquors wine and spirits for on premises drinking. The business site is 113 Boat Market Street New Albany on East Market frontage with two story brick building and defined dimensions 70 by 40 feet, with entrances from East Market alley and family department. Two wardens on the side assure glass panel interior visibility when legal.
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Fourth Ward
New Albany
Floyd County
Indiana
East Market
State and
Peart Streets
Boat Market Street
Alebany Township
Foyt County
East Market Street
East Market Tree
Fragmented advice on gun use from a Washington Star snippet
Mrs Tor king chastises Charley for risky talk about a long shot and warns against using a gun that kicks. The Washington Star captures a domestic moment with humorous tone about frencmas and deception.
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Charley
Lewiston Journal Quirk: Shingled Hair Siren Story
A fragmented Lewiston Journal item describes a local tale about an Orchard resident with long curly hair urged by a woman to shave it or lose a bet. The piece blends garbled phrases and odd branding references, offering a quirky glimpse of small town chatter.
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Lewiston
Orchard
Dramatic Recovery Promised by King’s New Discovery
Widow of General Burnham of Machias Maine faced pneumonia and death but used Dr King’s New Discovery curing her. The medicine, claimed to treat throat chest and lung diseases, was offered at 50 cents to 1 dollar with trial bottles free at Q D Knoefel’s drug store.
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Auwers
Burnham
Machias
Q. D. Knoefel
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Mual
John C. Milburn
Congress
Ty State
LaPorte
Iris
Hooaterdom
Frain
Sept. T
J. R Bridges
Chicago and Eastern
Ullinais Railway
Cayuga
Mra
Minerva Smith
Danville
Foney
All Druggista
Hoosjierdam
State House
WiLam E
English
Charlies E. Wilson
Durbin
Auditor of State
Mark Hanna
Anderson
Harry
State Board of Health
J. Louis Prac, Jr
Chicago, Il
Louis Prac, Jr
Contral Trust Co
Times- Herald
J. Louis Plas
Louisiana
William Buhler
Hin Shota
Lewiston Journal
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