McKinley Shot at Pan-American Expo
President McKinley was wounded at the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo as a would be assassin fired twice. One bullet hit the breast, another the abdomen, with doctors searching for the second bullet at the Milburn home hospital. Secret Service restrained the attacker as crowds surged, and news outlets issued official bulletins from Secretary Cortelyou.
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Temple of Music
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Buchanan
Dy Rie Kane Hece
Sisters Hear The News Of The President Shot
The deathless shock of the attempted assassination reaches Cleveland and Canton as sisters Mrs A J Duncan and Miss Helen McKinley learn of the president’s shooting. Crowds gather and await bulletins while Abner McKinley travels toward Buffalo with a telegram reporting doctors’ guarded prognosis.
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Warner Prostrated by Attempt on President
Major William Warner ex commander in chief of the Grand Army is prostrated by the attempted assassination of the president. He cancels his engagement to respond to the welcome address at Cleveland and will not attend the encampment.
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Warner
Kansas City
Wm. Warner
Grand Army
Cleveland
McKinley’s Strength Gives Hope for Recovery
Reports from Buffalo indicate President McKinley remains strong despite wounds from Leon Czolgosz. Bulletins show hopeful signs of rally, with no fever or pulse issues. Mrs McKinley endures sorrow as surgeons guard against septic poisoning while a military guard shields Milburn residence.
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Buffalo
McKinley
Leon F. Czolgosz
Milburn
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Nation joins in sorrow over McKinley shooting
Washington messages of sympathy flow from London chamber of commerce and leaders worldwide. Ecumenical conference prayers and resolutions condemn the attack as others in Lima, Calo, Swansea, Marietta, and Rome extend condolences and hope for the President's recovery.
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London Chamber of Commerce
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George
Greece
Christian
Denmark
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Laurier
Canada
Germany
Loubet
France
Estrada
Gustamala
Darley
New South Wales
Baron Fava
Holleben
M. de Azpirizm
Del
London
Ecumenical Conference
Estimate of the family of Leon Czolgosz
Cleveland reports identify Leon Czolgosz as son of Paul Czolgosz and outline the family’s poor Polish background. The stepmother recalls Leon’s departure sixty days ago and a possible letter from Indiana. She denies ties to Emma Goldman and calls him weak, while Paul sought work in Cleveland. Buffalo dispatch notes Walter Nowak, a former Cleveland reporter, recognizing Czolgosz and recalling socialist ties.
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Czolgosz
Paul Czolgosz
Fleet Street
John
Mike
Philippines
Vindiolan
Chagrin Falls Surbuban
Jacob
Marcellaine Avenue
Leon
Indiana
Emma Goldman
Warrensville
Paul Colgosz
Assassin’s Crime Sparked by Sudden Inspiration Not Plot
In Cleveland on September 7, witnesses describe Czolgosz as odd and not capable of premeditation. He admits to planning the assassination himself, while others suggest his action was influenced by desperate peers who perceived his easy manner as a tool for a shocking act.
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Cleveland
Leon
McKinley Attack Seeks Time in Penalty Laws
New York September 7 President McKinleys recovery would mean the would be assassin could be confined in the prison for ten years the maximum penalty under New York state penal code. The death of the president would bring homicide trial and possible death penalty in electric chair. Washington September 7 federal officials see little aid from federal law in prosecuting the shooter as assaults on the president are not covered by federal statute.
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New York
McKinley
New York State
Washington
Federal Law Branch
President McKinley
Move to Crush Anarchy In New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Voorheis calls for a halt to anarchists nationwide and outlines a forthcoming law. The measure would allow prosecution of conspirators in any murder of rulers or individuals, with preemptive charges of murder and punishment equal to aiding in murder if convicted.
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New York
Voorheis
New Jersey
Counry
Plot rumors swirl after McKinley shooting in Buffalo
Czolgosz slept at No 1 police station after the crime while a two-man guard kept watch. He was photographed and copies rushed out as authorities pursue possible confederates. Officials believe he acted alone but suspect accomplices and plan to expose any plot. Telegrams of regret pour in worldwide as King Edward directs sympathy.
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Buffalo
Czolgosz
No. 1
Law
Temple of Music
Secret Service
Yerkes Secures Control of Brompton-Pica Dilly Railroad
Charles T. Yerkes has secured control of the projected Brompton Pica Dilly railroad with a capital of 2,100,000 dollars. Construction will begin immediately.
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Charles T. Yerkes
President McKinley Admitted As Condition Remains Critical
Buffalo reporting on September 9 states the president’s condition is extremely grave with inflammation feared. Doctors monitor the wound and shock from operation, while Mrs McKinley visits briefly and urges him to bear up bravely for their sakes. Roosevelt arrives, cabinet members gather, and a cautious outlook prevails with no nourishment for the ailing leader.
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What the President Said
Buffalo dispatch notes conflicting witness accounts on McKinley speech after the shooting. Reporters describe confusion and fading details while doctors’ progress offers guarded hope, Milburn says the president’s condition remains cautiously hopeful after 24 hours.
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Wales
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Rome
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