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Medical reports indicate the feared complications did not arise and patient status remains stable. Doctors signaled optimism as developments expected to worsen the condition have not appeared.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1901
Page
1
President Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Bonderie Deterioration Rumors
The ailing president remained under constant medical care at his Delaware Avenue home as doctors reported improved symptoms. Five consultations yielded unanimous cautious optimism while warning that peritonitis still threatened, with X ray equipment on standby for precise bullet localization and future operation.
No Transfer of Authority Seen for Roosevelt
Cabinet members and public figures visited the Milburn home where the president lay ill. Vice President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna moved between the residence and church as doctors enforced strict rest. Secretaries Hay and Long stayed nearby while officials considered the disability clause, with no call for Roosevelt to assume office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn
Roosevelt
Hanna
Milburn House
Root
Pain Balm Saves Loogootee Man From Cripple
Josh Westhafer of Loogootee Indiana credits Chamberlain s Pain Balm with saving him from a crippled condition. The liniment treats stiff joints contracted muscles sprains and rheumatic pains and is sold by Stewart s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Westhafer
Loogootee
Ind
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Question on who proclaims disability under constitution
The text notes no constitutional provision or precedent for who proclaims disability in emergencies. It highlights uncertainty when international complications arise and no guidance exists in the Instrument. The passage underscores ambiguity and lacks a named individual or authority.
Mrs McKinley Strength Under Tragic Illness At White House
Mrs McKinley endures a trying period with quiet fortitude as Mrs Rand arrives from Washington to stay by her side. The president allows a brief visit by his friend and concerns are tempered by physicians and Dr. Rixey. Mrs McKinley remains calm, and the president himself stays composed through the ordeal.
Woman dies attempting whirlpool barrel voyage at Niagara
Miss Maud Willard of Canton Ohio died after entering a barrel in the whirlpool rapids near Niagara Falls. The craft struck the swift current, sank, and despite rescue efforts and a dog loyal to her, she perished before medical help arrived. A Canadian coroner was notified.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Maud Willard
Canton
Miss Willard
Graham
Lewiston
Wit
Charles Collins
Venezuelan fleet bombards Rio Hacha amid regional tensions
Washington reports Becerra, formerly Colombia’s minister, wires that Venezuela bombs Rio Hacha on Colombia’s north coast while Panama fears simultaneous attacks on Panama and Colon. A Bogota dispatch says Colombia accepts U.S. mediation.
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Washington
Becerra
Willemstad
Curacao
Rio Hacha
Colombia
Panama
Venezuela
Colon
Legation
Bogota
United States
Judge Grants Temporary Injunction Over Textbook Purchases
In Chicago on September 9 Judge Vail of the circuit court issued a temporary injunction restraining the Chicago school board from purchasing free text books. The bill alleges the board would exceed its legal powers by buying books for pupil use. The petition was filed by members of St George's Roman Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vail
Circuit Court
St. George’s
Burchfield Arraigned in Carnival Death Case
Howard Burchfield, charged with murder after a pop bottle hit Leonard Green at a Charlotte carnival, was arraigned Saturday. He was discharged on the assault warrant and rearrested for murder with an exam scheduled for September 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Mich
Howard Burchfield
Ellis
Leonard Green
Eaton Rapids
Ills. crowd ejects guest who cheered McKinley assassination
In Harrisburg Illinois on September 9 a Union City Tennessee visitor Miss Ida Briggs applauded the assassination bulletin of President McKinley. Residents held a mass meeting and ordered her to depart on the first train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Ills
McKinley
Ida Briggs
Union City
Tenn
Daisy Greer
Chicago Roman Catholic writer Eliza Allen Star dies at 77
Eliza Allen Star, a noted Roman Catholic writer from Chicago, died Saturday at her brother's home in Durand near Rockford. She was 77. The death occurred in Durand, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ibs
Eliza Allen Star
Chicengo
Durand
Terre Haute Wins Pennant in Three Tyres League
Terre Haute clinched the league flag after two decisive games against Bloomington last week. The tense title race reached its peak in Bloomington on September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Lils
Smoke shuts Lakes navigation as fires burn near lakes
Forest fires along Lakes Huron and St. Clair forced the St. Clair river and lake waters to be enveloped in thick smoke. Navigation was halted Saturday night to protect vessels and crews. Detroit observers note visibility severely limited across the routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
President’s condition improves after operation doubt
Bulletin reports the President is past the danger point with improving pulse temperature and respiration. Doctors foresee a potential second bullet extraction and expect a straightforward procedure if the bullet’s location is found by X ray. If embedded in back muscles, removal may not be needed.
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Journal
President Survives Danger Point Report from Buffalo
The President has safely passed the danger point. Report from Buffalo dated Sept 9 at 8:00 a.m. notes the emergency is over and the President is out of danger.
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Buffalo
N. Y
President in improving condition with stable pulse
Buffalo dispatch reports at 10 am a bulletin states the President's condition is becoming more satisfactory. Untoward incidents are unlikely. Pulse 122, temperature 100.8, respiration 28. Special to four NAL.
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Buffalo
President McKinley Shows Signs of Crisis Easing
Buffalo reports bulletin from physicians and close associates indicate the president’s condition is improving and the crisis phase nearing end. Official notes describe diminishing danger as the nation watches for further word on his health.
Stemple White Visits. Kate Benz Returns from Los Angeles
Mr. Stemple White, brother to Matt White, visited Saturday evening and will stay until after the Father Nugent lecture. Miss Kate Benz returned this morning from a month in Los Angeles, California.
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Mr. Stemple White
Matt White
Father Nugent
Kate Benz
Los Angeles
Cal
Death of Prussian minister of finance in Frankfurt
Dr. Johannes von Miquel a former Prussian minister of finance was found dead in bed at Frankfort on the Main yesterday at age 72. The report notes his death as a significant event in German politics.
After Baby Comes Review of Dr Pierce Prescription
A testimonial describes relief from postnatal weakness using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Mrs C W Young from Wilkes-Barre credits the remedy with ending dizziness headaches and nausea during and after pregnancy and reports full recovery and good health for herself and her eight month old baby. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets also noted for bowel health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Young
Regent Street
Lee Park
Wilkesbarre
Penna
Anarchist Czolgosz Confesses Role in McKinley Attack
Leon Czolgosz, born in Detroit and aged 20, told police he became an anarchist after hearing Emma Goldman in Cleveland. He described planning and executing the September assassination attempt on President McKinley in Buffalo, saying he acted alone and had no accomplices.
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Buffalo
Leon Cxolgosz
Schollgosch
Detroit
Emma Goldman
Chicago
Cleveland
Exposition Grounds
Temple of Music
Czolgosz
Penny
Paterson
Bresel
Italy
Humbert
Colombia Buys 35000 Mauser Rifles and 5 Million Cartridges
Senor Arturo de Brigard, Colombia’s consul general in New York, reports from Paris that the Colombian government has purchased 35,000 Mauser rifles and 5,000,000 cartridges. The sale signals expanding arms supplies for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arturo de Brigard
Colombia
Paris
Shine at Hotel Colenso Parlors by Dave Keltner
Hotel Colenso shoe shining parlor offers dependable service with Dave Keltner as proprietor. Patrons report a quick, thorough shine in a tidy, inviting space within the hotel.
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Hotel
Delightful Breezes At Clear Lake Resort
Delightful breezes blow at Clear Lake in northwest Iowa, a popular summer resort reached by the Iowa Central Route. Excellent fishing sailing and bathing advertised with extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or more. Inquiries to Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
G.p.&t.a
Marshalltown
Life Size Portrait of God lecture by Father Nugent
Father Nugent opens a lecture course Monday evening September with the talk A Life Size Portrait of God. Public interest centers on his insights into theology and spiritual life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Nugent
God
Tragedy Ends in Double Crime and Self Destruction
Buck Wheeler killed his son in law Elias Burns near Folsomville Warrick County Indiana severed Burns head with an ax then shot himself after attempting to kill Wheeler’s wife and seeking his brother in law to finish him. The divorced man had fought jealousy over Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Buck Wheeler
Elias Burns
Folsomville
Warrick County
Wheeler
Brrns
Strike Breaks At Bay View Lodge In Milwaukee Row
The Bay View meeting ended in a row after a stormy session. The radical faction left. the rest voted to return to work. President Redfern called for a secret ballot after appeals failed. Radicals outnumbered conservatives, signaling a likely split in the local lodge as mills prepared to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Pay View
Joseph D. Redfern
Redfern
Will He Break Up Boralma
The Readville clash between Crescens and Boralma is in doubt after Thomas W. Lawson refuses Boralma a Readville entry. George H. Ketcham insists Crescens will race on Sept 19 and questions Lawson’s stance. The Abbot was offered as an alternative prize with no entrance fee and a purse split at the owners’ discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Crescens
George H. Ketcham
Borelma
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston Millionaire
Charlie Herr
Dave Cahill
Readville
Mass
Ketcham
Jewett
Readville Driving Park Association
Geers
Lawson
Boralma
U S Representative Henderson Leaves Paris for New York
Speaker David T. Henderson departed Paris by air to the American line steamer St Paul for New York. A Paris bulletin reported by AP noted his reply to a message about the president's condition, saying the bullets hit every good heart at home and abroad and praying for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
David T. Henderson
United States
House of Representatives
St. Paul
New York
Associated Press
Cherbourg
Buffalo
Letter Carriers Adjourn. Denver Set for Next Convention
The National Association of Letter Carriers adjourned in Chattanooga on Saturday. Denver was chosen for the next convention. John N. Parsons was defeated for president while C. Kellar of Cleveland was elected president and Ed J. Cantwell of Brooklyn as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
National Association of Letter Carriers
Denver
John N. Parsons
C. Kellar
Cleveland
Ed J. Cantwell
Brooklyn
Races Between Shamrock II and Columbia May Proceed If McKinley Recovers
Commodore Kane of the New York Yacht Club said on Saturday night that the Shamrock II and Columbia races will go on as planned if President McKinley recovers. If he does not, the other event will be indefinitely postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commodore Kane
New York Yacht Club
Shamrock II
Columbia
McKinley
John Nelson Undergoes Thigh Amputation After Garden Injury
New York reports bicycle rider John Nelson who was injured at Madison Square Garden had his leg amputated at the thigh Saturday afternoon. His condition improved after the operation and he was conscious and resting an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Nelson
Madison Square Garden
Prominent burghers forced to accompany trains on Pietersburg line
Authorities draft a number of leading burghers into jury fashion to accompany trains on the Pietersburg railway line following recent wrecks on that road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Pietersburg
Buffalo sails from Greenock amid crew desertion
The United States training ship Buffalo departed Greenock on Saturday after four days at sea. By Tuesday eighty five crew members were reported missing and more than thirty deserters remained aboard or left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenock
Buffalo
Here
Kruger Rejects British Peace Plan in War Talks
South Africa’s Kruger, seated in his Hilversum villa with his Bible and pipe, vows the English cannot end the war. He tells Walter Wellman that independence is the goal and that England must grant freedom or face continued resistance, despite British threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Erant
Kruger
Record-Herald
Tie
Hilversum
Mr. Kroger
South Africa
Wolmarans
United States
Wruger
Welmilians
Kruger Plans and Kruger Beliefs Amid Lee-Front Strife
Mr. Wolmarans explains that peace prospects faded after England’s harsh policy and farm burnings. He notes President Kruger sees no new proposals now, awaits Kitchener’s September threats, and declares the two sides may clash on savage warfare terms if English conduct worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wolmarans
South Africa
Kruger
Europe
Lord Kitchener
Ile
Remarkable Bronchitis Cure Voiced By Local Reader
A reader from Bagnell Missouri testifies after three years of bronchitis and sleepless nights. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with complete relief following several doctors and medicines. The medicine is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Chamberlain
W S Brockman
Bagnell, Mo
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
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