American newspapers

The Union and Advertiser. Vol. 76. No. 218. Rochester, N.Y., Friday Evening September 13 1901:

Page 1: Banner headline: Strenuous Effort to Save the Nation’s Chief – Sub-headline 1: Necessary to Use Strychnine to Keep the President Alive. – Sub-headline 2: Vice-President and Members of the Cabinet Hurrying to the Bedside in the Milburn Residence– Late Official Bulletins. – Article with the details of McKinley’s declining health (cont’d on page 3) – Large drawing of Theodore Roosevelt. Caption: Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Special Train Ordered to Bring Vice-President From the Adirondacks. – “Threats to Lynch Chicago Anarchists” – details arrests of nine anarchists and the formation of a lynch mob. – “London Shocked By the News.” – British hope that McKinley recovers, American stocks weaken. – “In New York. News of the President’s Collapse Cause the Greatest Grief.”

Page 3: “Stocks Showed Effect of News. Opened Lower on Account of President’s Condition. Went Down Without Any Hindrance for Some Time After Opening. Inside Support Brought Small Rally After Little While, but List Remains Very Nervous.” – “Strenuous Efforts to Save the Nation’s Chief.” – (cont’d from page 1) – “On a Lightning Trip” – Senator Hanna, Colonel Herrick, and the President’s sisters, Mrs. Barber and Mrs. Duncan, take a train from Cleveland to Buffalo.

Page 4: “The President’s Critical Condition.” – a hopeful look at McKinley’s declining health.

New York Tribune, Vol. LXI, No. 20,026, September 14, 1901:

Page 1: Banner headline: New York’s Grief Great – Black and white portrait of William McKinley – “The President Dying” – Short report about the preparations for McKinley’s death – “President’s Life Slowly Ebbing Away” – Reports on McKinley’s condition until 11:47 p.m. on September 13 (cont. on page 2) – “How the City Mourned” – Mood of New York City as news spread that McKinley was dying – “Wall Street Prepared” – Report on financial market – “Speeding to Buffalo” – Details of Theodore Roosevelt’s rush to Buffalo

Page 2: “Troops Called Out” – Plans to protect Czolgosz – “At the Milburn House” – McKinley’s deteriorating condition from early Friday morning and through the day – “To Kill Roosevelt” – Threat to Roosevelt – “Financiers Are Depressed” – Effect of market in the U.S. and abroad – “Poles Denounce Czolgosz” – Resolution passed by representatives of various Polish societies – “Similarity to Garfield” – Comparing the temperature and pulse rates of McKinley and Garfield

Page 3: “The News in London” – Stories of reaction to McKinley’s decline from London, St. Petersburg, and Berlin – “Case of Chicago Anarchists” – Report of court hearing regarding the anarchists held in Chicago – “Capital Deeply Stirred” – Reaction in Washington, D.C. – Series of short news pieces of anti-anarchist reaction

Chicago Record-Herald, September 16, 1901, pages 1-14 (complete):

Page 1: Black and white photograph captioned: Historic Pennsylvania [missing] M’Kinley Funeral Cortege Passes – “Solemn Service is Held at the House of Death” – Report of funeral held at the Milburn house – “Change Plans for President M’Kinley’s Funeral” – Change in the Washington schedule so the body could spend the night at the McKinley’s home in Canton – “News of the Morning Indexed and Summarized” – Short summaries of articles in the newspaper – “Buffalo Weeps at the Bier of Nation’s Chief” – Public viewing of McKinley’s body at Buffalo City Hall – “Plans to Guard President Roosevelt” – Arrangements of Washington police

Pages 2-5 (Information from summary on front page. Middle pages are unable to be cataloged due to the deterioration of the paper.)

Page 2: – Mrs. McKinley Breaks Down

Buffalo Evening Times, Vol. XXXV, No. 153, 7 O’Clock/6th Extra Edition, September 6, 1901, pg. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: 6th Extra!/President McKinley Shot/At the Pan-American – Description of the events of the shooting up through Dr. Roswell Park’s arrival during the surgery. – “Reception to the President” – Short description of McKinley’s arrival at the Pan-Am grounds before leaving for Niagara Falls – “President M’Kinley Welcomed at the Falls” – Description of McKinley’s trip to Niagara Falls

Page 3: – “Our Part in President’s Day” – Detailed report of the luncheon held in honor of Mrs. McKinley (which she did not attend) in the Women’s Building at the Pan Am

Page 4: – “A Remarkable Speech” – Article about President McKinley’s speech at the Pan-American Exposition and McKinley’s views of free trade and protectionism. – “Mostly About People” – Editorial article about the celebration of Labor Day at the Pan-American Exposition.

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 204, September 9, 1901, p. 1-14 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: M’Kinley’s Recovery is Expected – Full page article about McKinley’s condition and medical care, Mrs. McKinley and development in the criminal investigation (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “Cheery Day” – Reports of people who visited the Milburn house including Theodore Roosevelt

Page 3: – “Emma Goldman” – Investigation is the possible connection between Czolgosz and other anarchists; also has details of Czolgosz’s condition in jail – “Police are Digging” – Possible accomplice Demski – “Czolgosz Has No Lawyer” – Retracts previous article – “Sympathy of Rulers” – Text of messages from world leaders

Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 126, 7 O’Clock/Extra Edition, September 6, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: President M’Kinley Shot! – “Two Bullets Sent Into His Body By a Stranger at the Pan-American” – Short bulletin from 4:15 p.m. describing the shooting itself and that McKinley has been taken to the Exposition hospital; also includes a brief biography of McKinley – “M’Kinley the Victim of a Plot!” – Report that over 20 telegrams were received by the Secret Service prior to the shooting – “Sketch of President McKinley’s Life and Career”

Page 2: – Short editorials with one about Rochester Day (September 7) at the Pan Am

Page 3: – “The Social Chronicle” – Detailed report of the guests and events at reception held by the Board of Women’s Managers at the Pan Am in honor of Mrs. McKinley, who did not attend

Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 126, Extra Edition, September 6, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: President M’Kinley Shot! – “Two Bullets Sent Into His Body By a Stranger at the Pan-American” – Short bulletin from 4:15 p.m. describing the shooting itself and that McKinley has been taken to the Exposition hospital; also includes a brief biography of McKinley – “Wouldn’t Take M’Kinley’s Dollar” – Story of program boy that gave McKinley a Pan Am program that day (Sept. 6)

Page 2: – Short editorials with one about Rochester Day (Sept. 7) at the Pan Am

Page 3: – “The Social Chronicle” – Detailed report of the guests and events at reception held by the Board of Women’s Managers at the Pan Am in honor of Mrs. McKinley, who did not attend

Voice of the People, Vol. III, No. 30, September 21, 1901, p. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: – “Borne to a Tomb” – Full page article with detailed sections covering the events surrounding McKinley’s funeral from September 16 to September 20 (cont. on page 4)

Page 4: – “The Late President’s Career” – McKinley’s biography

Voice of the People, Vol. III, No. 29, September 14, 1901, p. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: – “Still Favorable” – Update on McKinley’s condition as of September 12

Page 4: – “Anarchy Doomed” – Anti-anarchist article

Page 5: – Portrait drawings of President M’Kinley, Leon Czolgosz and Emma Goldman as well as a diagrams showing where the bullets entered McKinley’s body and the location of the Temple of Music on the Exposition grounds – “A Cowardly Foe” – Synopsis of the shooting, McKinley’s condition as of September 10, the case against Czolgosz, and the anti-anarchist backlash

Buffalo Enquirer, Vol. 58, No. 34, Extra! No. 3, September 6, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: McKinley Is Shot! – Page is mostly filled with large bold headlines. Short article describes the shooting and that McKinley had been taken to the Exposition Hospital.

Page 2: – “Notes on Politics” – Speculation about Mark Hanna’s chances to succeed McKinley as President – Short editorial comments on news items including the likelihood of Hanna becoming the next President, reflections on the success of President’s Day and the upcoming Rochester Day

Page 5: – “Only One Accident Reported at Pan Am” – “Two Complaints to the Police” – Two reported thefts at the Pan Am

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

Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 125, 5 O’Clock Edition, September 5, 1901, p. 1-12 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: President is Buffalo’s Honored Guest – “President Makes Impressive Address” – Detailed description of McKinley’s day at the Pan Am with subcategories: The Weather Perfect, The Seats of the Mighty, President Starts For the Exposition, Arrival at the Exposition, Review of Troops in the Stadium, President Sees Many Exhibits, Address of the President (text of McKinley’s address), McKinley Chats About Buffalo, Deafening Din Welcomes Him, Arrival of the Diplomats (continued on pages 6 & 9) – “Notable Utterances in M’Kinley’s Speech” – Selected quotes – “Luncheon in Honor of the President” – Detailed report of the luncheon given at the New York State building including menu and list of guests – “Today’s Schedule at Exposition” – “Fireworks Tonight”

Page 3: – “What the President Will Do Today” – Minute-by-minute schedule for President McKinley for September 5

Page 4: – “Hotel Destroyed and Exposition in Darkness” – Fire at the Northwestern Hotel damages electrical cable to the Pan Am

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 208, September 13, 1901, p. 1-12 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: President M’Kinley Not So Well –/Dr. Stockton Has Been Called In – “Solid Food Given to the President Yesterday Did Not Agree with Him” – Bulletins and information about McKinley’s decline, including medical explanations from various doctors (cont. on page 2) – “Dr. Saylin Seized” – Doctor from Buffalo taken into custody for questioning regarding his association with Emma Goldman – “They Lack Evidence” – Buffalo police don’t have enough evidence to extradite Emma Goldman (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “With Watchers” – Reports of people coming and going from the Milburn house – “Queer Mail for Police” – Suggestions mailed to police on how to get Czolgosz to talk

Page 3: – “O’Brien or Gallagher?” – Detailed article about the recollections of James Quackenbush who was standing with McKinley when he was shot – “Fairy Tales of Parker” – Clearing up rumors about Jim Parker

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 207, September 12, 1901, p. 1-12 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: Blood-County Show No Poisoning –/Out of Danger, Says Dr. McBurney – Five column article about President McKinley’s condition and medical treatment; also includes information about Mrs. McKinley – “Requisition Papers” – Police collecting evidence for a conspiracy charge and rumor that Emma Goldman would be extradited to Buffalo

Page 2: – “Held for Conspiracy” – Court appearance of Emma Goldman in Chicago – “Will Not Demand Her” – Justice Dept. will let Buffalo police deal with Goldman – “Says It is Treason” – Claim by Minneapolis lawyer that Czolgosz should face the death penalty – “Czolgosz is a Puzzle” – Report on Czolgosz’s behavior in prison – “Alarms at Rest” – Activities in and around the Milburn house

Page 3: – “Cabinet Meets” – Five Cabinet members meet in Buffalo – “To Bar Out Anarchists” – Proposed immigration restrictions – “Secretary Cortelyou” – Biography of Cortelyou and speculation that he will be appointed to the Cabinet at the next opening – “First to Grab Czolgosz” – Controversy over who was the first to grab Czolgosz – “Suing Exposition” – Electrical supplier sues the Pan Am Expo Co. over unpaid bill – “Breaking the News” – How Dr. Rixey told Mrs. McKinley about the shooting – “Surgeons at the Fair” – Some of McKinley’s doctors visit the Pan Am

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 205, September 10, 1901, p. 1/2, 5-12 (complete? – pages possibly misnumbered with no 3/4 existing):

Page 1: Banner headline: President Takes Nourishment –/Would Sit Up If Permitted – Detailed article about the President’s condition and medical treatment – “Hopes Rise Higher” – Optimistic comments from visitors to the Milburn house (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “Cabinet News” – Treasury Secretary Gage and Attorney General Knox return to Washington – “Case of Garfield” – Presidential succession when the President is injured

Page 6: – Short editorials including some about McKinley’s shooting and anarchism

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 203, September 7, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: The President Shot at the Exposition – “Fred Nieman, a Supposed Anarchist, Attempts to Assassinate Him at the Reception” – Details of McKinley’s day up until the shooting and the exact events of the shooting; also includes reaction in Washington, D.C., and responses of officials (cont. on page 2) – “Senseless and Inhuman” – Editorial response to the shooting

Page 3: – “Talk of Lynching” – Crowd control outside police headquarters – “Exposition Goes On” – Daily attendance statistics and plans for days to go ahead as scheduled – “No Panic Likely” – Speculation of the stock market’s reaction

Page 4: – Short editorials including some about the shooting of McKinley

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 202, September 6, 1901, p. 1-12 (complete):

Page 1: – “Biggest Day of the Fair” – Detailed article about the events of President’s Day at the Pan-American Exposition (cont. on page 7 & 8) – “As Viewed in Europe” – Reaction in England to McKinley’s speech – “The Exposition” – Previous days attendance figures and short description of the day’s events

Page 2: – “Roosevelt’s Speech” – Partial text of speech by Theodore Roosevelt to the Green Mountain Veterans

Page 3: – “For Mrs. M’Kinley” – Luncheon held in honor of Mrs. McKinley at the Women’s administration building – “Baby’s Bouquet” – Child from the Infant Incubators learning to give Mrs. McKinley a bouquet – “Plans that Failed” – Story about failure of boarding houses during the Pan Am

Illustrated Buffalo Express, Vol. XVIII, No. 49, September 8, 1901, 2 sections: Part I – p. 1-8; Part II – p. 9-28 Pages in Part II are printed out of order; cataloged in the order in which they appear:

Page 1: – Four black and white portrait photographs, clockwise from top left: 1900 The Nation’s Honored Chief/The Re-Elected President; 1865 Patriot-Soldier/Major William McKinley as He Appeared at the Close of the War; 1896 Defender of the Nation’s Honor/Sound Money Candidate for President; 1890 Champion of American Industries/Leader of the House, Speaking on the So-Called McKinley Bill

Page 2: Banner headline: President McKinley at the Exposition, Sept 5th: Pictures of the Principal Events – Black and white photographs captioned: The President Making His Address From the Grand Stand in the Esplanade; The President, Escorted by Brig.-Gen. Welch; President McKinley at the Exposition: Review of Troops in the stadium Before 20,000 Spectators; The President Inspecting the Troops in the Stadium; Milburn Residence, 1168 Delaware Ave., Where President and Mrs. McKinley Were Entertained

Page 3: – “The Professor at the Fair” – Fictional account of a visit to the Pan-American Exposition

Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 258, September 15, 1901, pages 1-8:

Page 1: – Black and white photographs captioned: Reporters Getting the Latest News from Dr. Roswell Park, After a Consultation; Abner McKinley, the President’s Brother, and Friends Returning from a Call at Mr. Milburn’s House; Drs. Mann and McBurney Leaving the Milburn House After a Consultation; Senator Hanna Arriving at the Milburn House to Call on the Chief Executive; Two Loads of Soldiers of the 14th Infantry, Returning to Fort Porter After All-Night Guard Duty at the Milburn House; President McKinley’s Sisters, Miss Alice McKinley and Mrs. Duncan, Going to Call on the President

Page 3: – Banner headline: The Memorable Sixth of September, 1901 – Black and white photographs captioned: President McKinley About to Leave John G. Milburn’s Home in the Morning; President McKinley and Party at Terrapin Point, Niagara Falls.; The President and Party Ascending the Path on Goat Island, Niagara Falls; The Chief Executive Enjoying a Near View of the Cataract from Prospect Point; Crowds Surrounding the Temple of Music in Anticipation of the Public Reception by the President; Crowds Around the Pan-American Emergency Hospital While the President Was Being Removed from the Ambulance; George Cortelyou

Page 4: – Black and white photographs captioned: The Social Side of the Chief Executive’s Life/The President and Mrs. McKinley Dining at the Hanna Home in Cleveland.; Palm-Deocrated Corner in the Temple of Music Where the Receiving Party Stood; Marked by a Star is the Chair in Which the Wounded President Awaited the Arrival of the Ambulance

Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 134, September 16, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: President’s Body Borne/Away to Washington! – “All That is Mortal of William McKinley Accompanied in Solemn Procession to the Train by Military Escort” – Scene in Buffalo of the procession from City Hall to the train station (cont. on page 4) – “Determine Whether Assassin’s Bullets Were Poisoned” – Public desire to know – “Senator Depew Suggests a Remedy for Anarchism” – Statement calling for restricted immigration – “Czolgosz Case Now Before the Grand Jury” – Report of witnesses that appeared – “Funeral Train Greeted by Thousands with Bared Heads” – Reports from Aurora and Olean – “Memorial for President is Now Planned” – Suggestions for monuments and plans for subscription to fund construction

Page 2: – Short editorials including some about McKinley’s death, Czolgosz and anarchists

Page 4: – “Mystery as to Whereabouts of the Assassin” – Police refuse to comment – “Departure of the Funeral Train” – “Simple and Dignified Service” – Funeral at the Milburn house – “President’s Body Lies in State” – Scene in the City Hall rotunda – “Police Handled Crowds Well” – How the police handled the crowds around City Hall