14 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
1
Special to The Philadelphia Times from Buffalo details President McKinley’s slow decline, his last words “God's will, not ours, be done,” and his moments with Mrs. McKinley. It recounts monitoring by Cortelyou and doctors, public anxiousness, and the evolving prognosis as he nears death.
Bulletin reports at 2:50 AM said the President’s heart did not respond to stimulation, though he was conscious with warm skin and regular pulse. By 9–10 AM, doctors noted slight improvement, but heart troubles persisted. Crowds gathered as relatives and officials awaited further word amid hopeful yet cautious tones.
Telegraph instruments crackle as physicians rush to the ailing president. Dr. Mynter and Dr. Mann arrive in haste, Abner McKinley and Mrs Williams join the anxious group. At 2:50 am a bulletin declares the president very critical with a failing heart and gravest apprehension.
Crowds gathered outside newspaper offices in Philadelphia as word spread that President McKinley was dying. The throngs, larger than those on the day of the shooting, filled Broad and Chestnut streets and stretched into surrounding blocks, with police guiding carriages through the congestion.
Word of President McKinley’s critical condition sends police from multiple districts to Chestnut Street newspaper offices. Crowds gather around downtown stations awaiting updates. Rumors of his death circulate as crowds surround police stations, with activity continuing into the night.
anxious Americans and dignitaries crowd the United States Embassy in London seeking latest updates on President McKinley. King Edward dispatch expresses grief and hope for recovery. London papers and leaders voice prayers, with the Lord Mayor and Foreign Office officials among visitors.
Chicago September 13 Colonel William J. Bryan voiced disbelief at the President's possible death after the Buffalo shooting. He arrived from Lincoln Neb to speak at a Democratic meeting and said he would likely depart for Lincoln unless there was further news. He affirmed high personal esteem for McKinley and expressed horror at the assassin's crime.
Former President Grover Cleveland reacts to President McKinley’s serious sinking spell calling the news sorrowful. He declines to comment further, saying any statement would be out of place at the moment.
New York September 13 reports quote Dr William H Thomson stating the President's relapse stems from undigested food in the stomach causing a temporary heart mood. He explains faintness arises from bodily distress rather than direct heart pressure and notes the strong impact after a major shock.
The Philadelphia financial center faced mixed trading as the President’s relapse shook confidence. Despite optimistic medical bulletins, bankers and brokers feared relapse, causing modest declines with no panic. Key losses included Choctaw common 44 points and United States Steel and Cambria Steel down modestly, while buying came from major Philadelphia firms.
Local forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware calls for fair weather today and Sunday with light to fresh westerly winds. Saturday remains fair with pleasant conditions. Sunday should remain fair across the area with continued mild temperatures.
United States Weather Bureau reports raindrops and sunshine today with 22 percent sunshine. Noted atmospheric readings include 6 degree temperature change and an estimated 0.69 inch excess since January. Data lists temperature and humidity trends for the period.
Arrivals list includes Campania Queenstows from New York, Laprentian from Glasgow, Columbia from Hamburg, LaChampagne Havre from New York, Belgin Lisard from Baltimore for Hamburg, and passengers for Rouen. Miscellaneous unreadable fragments follow.
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