President McKinley Shot At Pan American Exposition
Reports from Buffalo describe President William McKinley shot during a speech at the Temple of Music. One bullet hit the breastbone and was removed. another entered the abdomen and buried in the body as surgeons battled to stabilize him. Doctors worked while crowds pressed, and the president urged calm with the words Do not be alarmed.
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President McKinley Shot At Exposition and Assailant Arrested
President William McKinley was shot during a public greeting at the exposition. The assassin Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist and follower of Emma Goldman, was immediately arrested. McKinley and the crowd reacted with shock as doctors operated. early bullet readings suggested possible recovery.
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Cleveland
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Goldman
Mr. McKinley
Confesses Guilt of Archist Assassin Leon Czolgosz
The self confessed assassin Leon Czolgosz signed a six page confession claiming he is an anarchist, decided to act days earlier, bought a Buffalo revolver, and killed the President to right what he calls an unjust U.S. government. He is detained at police headquarters with Emma Goldman linked influence alleged, no confederate found, five other supposed anarchists questioned and released.
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A Century Ahead How Sidney Cooper Plans To Reach 100
A London Chronicle profile recalls Sidney Cooper near the turn of the century. It describes his regimented daily routine: breakfast at eight with oatmeal and milk, plain meals, limited tea or coffee, midday mutton and ale, reading after lunch, a single cigar at nine, and bed by ten. He believes regularity is the secret to longevity and notes his goal of living to September 26, 1903.
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Ga 'Elock
London ‘Chronicle
Swans of the Thames Marked as King Edward Claims
A historic note recalls that swans on the Thames and its tributaries between London and Henley must be marked with the owner’s sign. Swans are traditionally owned by King Edward and by the Dyers and Vintners Companies of London.
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