Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 133, 5 O’Clock/Extra Edition, September 14, 1901

Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 133, 5 O’clock/Extra Edition, September 14, 1901, pg. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headlines: M’Kinley’s Death Direct Result of Assassin’s Bullet/Pres’t Roosevelt Arrived Shortly After Noon Today – “Autopsy Was Performed on the President’s Body at the Milburn Home This Afternoon” – Tentative plans for the funeral; detailed description of the people going into and out of the Milburn house – “Emma Goldman Spirited Away From the Mob” – Moved after news of McKinley’s death – “Justice John R. Hazel to Administer the Oath of Office This Afternoon” – Theodore Roosevelt’s arrival in Buffalo and dispatches dealing with his route to Buffalo (cont. on page 7) – “Railroad Day” – People disappointed that the Pan Am was closed – “Buffalo Now a Monument of Mourning” – Black decorations going up around the city – “Exposition Opens Again Monday” – Official announcement that the Pan Am would be closed Saturday and Sunday – “Goldman May Yet Be Brought to Buffalo” – Police detective investigating in Cleveland to see if he can tie Goldman to Czolgosz

Page 2: – “William McKinley Is Dead” – Editorial against anarchists – “Mr. Penney and the Anarchists” – Editorial advocating that District Attorney Penney bring charges against Emma Goldman in the assassination of McKinley – “President Roosevelt” – Editorial on what type of President Roosevelt would be – Various reactions from around the world to McKinley’s death and on anarchism

Page 4: – “Theodore Roosevelt The New President of the United States” – Biography of Roosevelt and his family

Page 5: – “M’Kinley’s Death Calm and Peaceful” – The last hours of McKinley’s life – “Evidence of Conspiracy” – Details that point to a conspiracy among the anarchists to kill McKinley – “Crowds in Chicago Sang and Prayed” – At the news of McKinley’s death – “All Exchanges Closed Today”

Page 6: – “Great Shock to Officials in Washington” – Reaction of Cabinet members and others including William Jennings Bryan to McKinley’s death – “Emma Goldman Calmly Said, ‘Very Sorry,'” – Details of the reaction against anarchism

Page 7: – “No Extra Session of Congress” – Report that the Cabinet members will wait until after the funeral to resign and that a special session of Congress isn’t necessary – “Many Government Officials Here” – Names and where they are staying – “Injunction Against Exposition Company” – Complaint by the Buffalo Concessions Co. against the Pan Am Expo Co. about the right to sell soft drinks on the Pan Am grounds – “Special Trains Speeded from All Directions” – Article about various statesman and physicians that were hurrying to Buffalo – “Coroner Believed President Dead” – Explanation behind the premature report of McKinley’s death – “Gov. Odell Starts at Once for Buffalo” – Statement by New York State Governor – “Czolgosz Will Be Prosecuted Without Delay” – How the case against Czolgosz will proceed – “Every Flag at Half Mast and Buildings Closed” – Closing of the Pan Am

Page 8: – “Flags of All Nations at Half Mast” – Reactions from Paris, London, and cities in Canada – “Assassin Still Confined in the Police Dungeon” – Dispels rumors that Czolgosz had been moved – “Deep Sorrow for Dead President” – Reaction of the city to McKinley’s death – “Is Heralding Leon Czolgosz as Great Hero” – Anarchist newspaper praises Czolgosz and explains why his actions were justified – “Whole Nation Mourns for Stricken Chief” – Scenes from around the United States

Page 9: – “Angry Crowds Gather Around Police Station” – Scene outside where Czolgosz was being held – “Soldiers Were Prepared For Any Trouble” – Detailed what arrangements had been made to protect Czolgosz – “Anarchists Must Be Driven From This Country” – Anti-anarchist reaction in the Polish community

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-14

Language

English

Period

U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)

Repository

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Page Count

10

Production Method

Printed

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Newspaper

Rights

Electronic copy sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. For reproduction or publication permission, contact the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site Foundation. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.

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