Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 130, 5 O’Clock/Extra Edition, September 11, 1901
Subject(s): American newspapers, Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940, Goldman, Emma, 1869-1940, Mann, Matthew D. (Matthew Darbyshire), 1845-1921, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Pan-American Exposition, Penney, Thomas, Presidents--Assassination, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 130, 5 O’clock/Extra Edition, September 11, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):
Page 1: Banner headline: Goldman To Be Brought Here!/Hunting Down Anarchists!/World is Roused Against Reds! – “Anarchy Must Go!” – Proposed legal measures against anarchists (cont. on page 7) – “More Sympathy for President” – Resolution by Junior Order of Mechanics – “Officials Seek to Show There Was Conspiracy” – Police trying to trace movements of Czolgosz and Goldman – “Italian Police Find Evidence” – Investigation into anarchists in Paterson, NJ based on evidence found during the investigation of the assassination of King Humbert – “No Bad Symptoms or Unfavorable Condition in McKinley’s Case Today” – Short article about the minor surgery performed to relieve irritation of the wound – “Dr. Mann Describes How the President’s Wound Was Treated” – Article with comments by Mann about the President’s condition and the activity of people around the house including a meeting of the Cabinet (cont. on page 5) – “Extra! Emma Goldman to Be Brought to Buffalo!” – News that extradition papers where being sent to Chicago from the Buffalo police – “Official Bulletin on Last Night’s Operation” – Complete text
Page 2: – Short editorials about a variety of subjects including McKinley and anarchists
Page 4: – “Czolgosz Nervous and Restless” – Report on Czolgosz’s day in jail – “President’s Life Saved By Quick Work of Surgeons” – Quote from Dr. Mynter that McKinley was saved by not having eaten immediately before and by having surgery quickly – “Today at the Exposition” – Schedule for events at the Pan Am – “Nation Invited to Participate” – Tentative plans for Jubilee Day – “Farmers Anxious About President” – Ways that news of McKinley’s condition has spread through rural areas
Page 5: – “Emma Goldman Denies Knowledge of Conspiracy” – Interview with Goldman while jailed in Chicago – “Nurses Attending the President” – Short article with names and backgrounds – “All Anarchists Are Being Listed” – Anti-anarchist measures from different parts of the country
Page 7: – “Theories of Plot to Kill President Easily Invented” – No evidence of a conspiracy found – “Vice President Stops at Albany” – Roosevelt left his train in Albany – “Anarchy Must Be Extirpated” – Statement from the Buffalo Assembly of Christian Endeavor – “Florida’s Day at Exposition” – Schedule of events for Florida Day, which was postponed one day – “Railroad Day is Inspiring All the Poets” – Winner of poetry contest about railroads – “Electric Light Men at Falls” – Meeting of the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies at the Pan Am – “Poles Denounce Abhorrent Deed of Czolgosz” – Resolution of Polish Union of Buffalo
Page 8: – “Much Credit Due to Secretary Cortelyou” – Article praising Cortelyou and his calm decision for McKinley to have surgery immediately – “Is Czolgosz to be Told of Emma’s Arrest?” – Speculation article – “Dr. Storer Tells of Prompt Action” – Interview with doctor from Chicago that assisted in McKinley’s surgery – “Counsel for Anarchists Will Apply for Writ” – Lawyer files writ of habeas corpus in the case of nine anarchists being held in Chicago – “No Conference, Says Sec’y Hay” – Clarifying that he and Sec. Root just visited at Sprague house – “Roosevelt Talks of the Anarchists” – Statement by Roosevelt before leaving Buffalo – “Exposition Notes” – Short notes from the Pan Am
Page 9: – “Everybody’s Column” – Letters to the Editor – “No Accomplice of Czolgosz Can Be Found by Police” – Everyone arrested by the Buffalo police has been released
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Creation Date
1901-09-11
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Page Count
10
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
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Chicago:
Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 130, 5 O’Clock/Extra Edition, September 11, 1901. [September 11, 1901]. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284362. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
. Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 130, 5 O’Clock/Extra Edition, September 11, 1901. [11 Sep. 1901]. Multi-image.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284362.
APA:
., [1901, September 11]. Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 130, 5 O’Clock/Extra Edition, September 11, 1901.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o284362.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site.
APA:
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site.