President McKinley Attacked As Exposition Crowd Gapes
Pan American Exposition in Buffalo becomes scene of assassination attempt on President McKinley. Leon Czolgosz, born Detroit, identified as the attacker, wounded but not fatally. Roosevelt heads homeward, Cortelyou and Milburn coordinate medical updates and public notices.
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Cortelyou
Milburn
Bull
Buffalo
Agriculture Wilson
Tuc Chanon
Rixey
Cortelyon
United States
Europe
Canada
South America
Roosevelt
Vermont
President Likely to Survive After Sept 11 Shooting
Milburn House Buffalo September 11 reports the president will live and probably bear the bullet scar to the grave. Dr Charles McBurney says danger passed, complications possible only if the bullet harms back muscles. X ray deemed unnecessary for locating the bullet. doctors express confidence in recovery.
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Milburn House
Buffalo
Charles McBurney
New York
McKinley Reception Interru pted by Penalty Comment
A fragment notes a moment during President McKinley’s public reception at the temple when a comment about paying a penalty was made, indicating an interruption or notable remark moments after 4 p m. in the event coverage.
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McKinley
Great Temple
Senator Tianna Discusses Need for Government Action
A reporter questioned Senator Tianna on the necessity of action to suppress anarchy. He urged both federal and state measures but admitted it is hard to decide what to do until the president recovers, noting the country must be protected after the recent six blows.
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Tianna
Assassination Attempt Shocks Pan-American Grounds Crowd
A cowardly attack interrupted the Pan-American music program as a large crowd in the Temple of Music witnessed the moment the assassin struck. Surrounded by cheering supporters and reporters, the scene turned to shock and fury as the hope for harmony dissolved into chaos.
Dastard Who Shot Is in the Hands of Retribution
A presidential assassination attempt triggers chaos as the assailant is wrestled to the ground by three men including two U S Secret Service agents and a bystander. The crowd erupts with panic while medical teams treat the injured president at the Milburn residence.
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United States Secret Service
Assassination Attempt Wounds U.S. President
After an attack at the Temple of Music crowds disperse as the president is rushed by auto ambulance to Ex position hospital. Doctors quickly join Buffalo’s leading physicians while condolences and horror spread nationwide awaiting word on the injured leader.
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Temple of Music
Exposition Hospital
Buffalo
President's bullet remains lodged, doctors report
McBurney said the bullet has not been seen or felt since entering the president's body and is likely in the back muscles. X-rays will only map its location for possible removal, with no pus formation or opiate relief needed unless complications arise.
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Ly. McBurney
Cornell Professor Links Assassination to Sensational Press
Dr. Allen McLane Hamilton of Cornell University argues the assassins act was largely caused by the influence of sensational newspapers. He bases this on what he has read about the shooting and the minds it affected.
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Allen McLane Hamilton
Cornell College
Czolgosz
President moved to Milburn residence after hospital exit
Immediate steps were taken to spare her the shock of a premature statement about the president. Guards were stationed and access to the house was restricted. The decision to transfer him from the exposition hospital to the Milburn residence was communicated to Mrs.
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Exposition Hospital
Milburn
President Safely Held After Shooting Identified Suspect
Reports state the president was unharmed after a shooting incident. The miscreant who fired was detained and identified, ending the immediate danger and triggering a formal investigation.
Bulletin on President's condition after assassination attempt
Secretary Cortelyou released a bulletin from physicians at 7 pm detailing two gunshot injuries to the president. The first bullet struck the upper breast without penetrating. the second entered the abdomen, perforating the stomach, which was surgically closed. The operation closed without drainage and the patient with good pulse.
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Buffalo
Cortelyou
Anarchists Can Be Expelled
New York justice Me Adams of the New York Supreme Court rules that anarchists can be expelled from the city or state under existing laws. The decision hinges on public order and security concerns amid ongoing political tensions.
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New York
Justice Me. Adams
The
New York Supreme
Court rules on expulsion of naturalized anarchists
The court holds that Emma Goldman and other naturalized anarchists can be expelled for fraud in obtaining citizenship by testifying attachment to government principles. In Pittsburg, Carl Nold and Harry Gordon, noted anarchists and associates of Goldman, were detained. Nold linked to Berkman who shot Irick.
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Emma Goldman
Pittsburg
Carl Nold
Harry Gordon
Nold
Berkman
H. ©. Irick
Fiend Tells His Story of Anarchistic Motives and Kill Plan
Leon Czolgosz, seen as the Buffalo assassin of President McKinley, confesses to police a self described anarchist tale. He details hearing Emma Goldman, his motive to kill, and his solitary act at the Pan-American exposition. He claims no accomplices and accepts the act as for the cause.
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Miss Goldman
Chicago
McKinley
Buffalo
Exposition Grounds
Emma Goldman
Temple of Music
Czolgosz
Penny
Near President as He spoke a would be assassin recalls closeness
The would be assassin confesses he stood near the president on grounds and near the stand, fearing seizure by guards and missing his chance as a vast crowd watched. He recalls two failed attempts and his reluctance to act during the speech.
What He Said At Chicago Admission By An Arrested Archist
Abraham Isaak Sr. confessed under exam that he might have met Czolgogz during an inquiry into suspects tied to President McKinley’s murder plot. He recalled meeting a man on July 12 the night Emma Goldman left Chicago.
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Chicago
Abraham Isaak, Sr
McKinley
Czolgogz
Emma Goldman
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