Washington in Shock After McKinley Shooting
Washington reacts with gloom after news of President McKinley being shot spreads via Associated Press reports. Citizens recall past assassinations as the White House staff assumes crisis duties and Vice President elects to act, while officials and foreign representatives seek details.
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Washington
President McKinley
Associated Press
McKinley
White House
Theirch
Pruden
Crooks
Garfield
Lincoln
Cattle Ranches and Dairy Farms Listed for Investment
A long list of cattle ranches and dairy farms is presented to attract speculative and investment buyers. The catalog emphasizes available properties with varied prospects and quality titles to avoid obscurity.
Roosevelt Will Act in Emergency if President Fails
Washington reports steps to guard executive leadership as President Roosevelt, injured, may be unable to discharge duties. Cabinet members travel to Buffalo for council. Vice President Roosevelt in Vermont ready to assume powers if needed. Officials cite constitutional provisions for succession and provisional duties. Hope remains for recovery, but contingency plans are outlined.
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Washington
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Vermont
United States
Hay
Settlement in Pittsburg Steel Strike Hangs on Trust Acceptability
In Pittsburg, Sept. 7, the steel strike talks remain unresolved as the Amalgamated advisory board met in secret. Trustee John Pierce warned the U S Steel proposal is unacceptable to some union members, while executives discuss possible peace moves. No timetable emerged for a settlement.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Advisory Board
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel Corporation
John Pierce
Pierce
Davis hopes Amalgamated strike ends with fair offer
William C. Davis vice president of the Fourth district rushes to Pittsburg for an executive board meeting. He hopes the outcome will be a fair resumption of work under honorable terms and urges Charles Schwab to present a sincere square deal. The union will meet halfway and uphold every agreement it signs.
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Chicago
William OC. Davis
Fourth District
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
Davis
Schwab
Constitution Tests for Extra Session After President's Death
The article notes potential changes in public affairs with an extra congressional session allowed by the Constitution in a contingency. Confidence grows that the president's health and strong constitution will prevent needing to invoke succession provisions, given advances since Garfield's era in medical surgery.
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Congress
Garfield
Riot in Chicago as crowd reacts to McKinley assault attempt
Chicago on September 9 witnessed a riot sparked by Fred Gardner shouting joy over the attempted presidential assassination. Policeman Mulcahy rescued him after he was knocked down and beaten by a mob in Washington street and chased into a basement saloon before being taken to central police station.
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Chicago
McKinley
Fred Gardner
Washington Street
Gardner
Mulcahy
Central
Roosevelt Grief Stricken by Tragic Scene
The statements describe Colonel Roosevelt's shock and refusal to comment further after learning of the tragedy. He prepared to travel to the scene, then boarded a train for Buffalo. Roosevelt expressed deep incredulity and sorrow over the incident.
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Roosevelt
Buffalo
Roosevelt Travels Through Rutland for Senator Proctor Items
Vice President Roosevelt rode through Rutland Vermont on a train that paused for about an hour so he could fetch wearing apparel left at Senator Proctor's residence. He returned to the train after the brief stop, continuing to Buffalo via Norwood New York.
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Rutland
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Senator Proctor
Buffalo
Norwood
N. Y
Senator’s anguish over presidential assassination fear
A tearful senator reacts to the assassination era fear. He fears Lincoln Garfield and McKinley will fall to bullets and rushes to the president’s bedside by train, hoping the president is not seriously injured but fearing the worst as an insane attacker rings terror.
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Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Moment of violence at Tacoma crowd quarrel over president's condition
In Tacoma on September 9 a stranger jeered at the president's condition and said he should have been shot. An elderly G A R veteran rushed the youth, striking him, while the crowd cheered and called for lynching. The pursuers lost him in the crowd.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pittsburg mob drives out Italian anarchists after McKinley attack news
In Pittsburg Kansas on a September date an Italian anarchist group near Chicago supposedly celebrated the attempted assassination of President McKinley. A mob from Pittsburg forced the anarchists to leave town and some shots were fired during the incident.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Chicago
McKinley
News of President McKinley shot shocks New York
Citizens in New York react with restrained sorrow to the shooting of President McKinley. Clubs and hotels show the keenest interest as officials report the possible recovery while political factions pause to grieve, with early resolutions from Democratic and Tammany groups.
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New York
McKinley
Garfield
Lincoln
Democratic Club
Hoffman House
Democratic Organization
Paris Responds with Sympathy to McKinley Attack
Paris newsrooms learned of the assassination attempt on President McKinley after the afternoon editions had gone to press. French opinion papers The Figaro The Matin The Gaulois and The Eclaire express consternation and sympathy, noting Mr Meninney was not considered a primary target.
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Paris
McKinley
Meninney
United States
France
The
Figaro
Matin
Gaulois
Eclaire
Roosevelt Arrives Burlington and Heads to Buffalo
Vice President Roosevelt, arriving from Isle La Motte in Burlington Vermont, immediately set for Buffalo. He told an Associated Press rep that he was deeply grieved and unable to express his evident concern as Rutland replaced a train at the vice president's disposal.
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Burlington
Roosevelt
Isle la Motte
Buffalo
Associated Press
Clement
Rutland
Senator Hanna Boards Fast Mail to Buffalo
In Cleveland on Sept 9 the Lake Shore fast mail was halted to allow Senator Hanna to board en route to Buffalo. He refused to discuss the matter, saying it is too horrible to contemplate that such a thing could happen to President McKinley on this occasion.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore
Senator Hanna
Buffalo
McKinley
SORROW IN CANADA OVER MC KINLEY ATTEMPT
Ottawa reports deep national sadness as news of President McKinley’s attempted assassination spreads. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Yukon Governor Ross react with shock while Hon. David Mills says Canadians feel profound sorrow and fear the worst if the attack succeeds.
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Ottawa
Ont
President McKinley
Wilfred Laurier
Ross
Yukon Territory
David Mills
Canada
McKigley
German School Ships to Reinforce South American Waters
Berlin reports that German training ships will be reinforced in South American waters. The frigate Stein sails September 26 from Madeira to Port of Spain, Trinidad, then Carupano and La Guaira in Venezuela and Colon in Colombia. In early November the Moltke will reach Rio de Janeiro and then Venezuelan waters. Both ships are older vessels used for training.
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Berlin
Stein
Madeira
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Carupano
la Guaira
Venezuela
Colon
Colombia
Hip Moltke
Rio Janeiro
Venezuelan
Steel firm recruits skilled workers in Sharon area
Sharon Pa September 7 The United States Steel Corporation seeks skilled men for mills at other sites notably the Star plant in Pittsburgh. Workers with no prior earnings over 3 dollars daily have been offered 5 dollars or more and several have accepted.
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Sharon
United States Steel Corporation
Star
Pittsburg
Chichester
Chichester SE Eng
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Park
Phila
Miners Threaten Strike Tactics at Pittsburg
Pittsburg Kan September 7 The miners national board authorizes district board to take extreme steps to press Big Four operators to terms President Richardson warns a strike may be ordered if no settlement is found Ninety percent of miners could walk out State Labor Commissioner Johnson offers to act as arbitrator but arbitration is not sought Guards guard stockades as tension rises between union and non union workers with potential trouble ahead
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Pittsburg
Kan
Miners’ National Board
Richardson
Miners’ Union
Johnson
Columbia Edges Constitution In 15 Mile Trial Race
In a close windward leeward course of 15 miles, Columbia won by 17 seconds corrected time as Constitution started ahead but finished 22 seconds faster on the stage. Constitution tore its balloon jib near the end, while Columbia adjusted sails and crossed 19 seconds ahead. The finish sparked strong debate on superior sailing.
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Newport
R. L
Columbia
Constitution
Principle Difference Between a Dog and a Man Quote
A proverb notes that rescuing a starving dog and making him prosperous yields a loyal protector, contrasting the expected behavior with that of a man. The quote highlights trust built through care, implying humans may not reciprocate kindness.
Peculiar Dangerous Months for Stock Speculation
The text notes October as one of the peculiarly dangerous months for stock speculation, listing July January September August December February March June November and May as equally risky. The passage emphasizes caution for investors during these months.
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