Ansley Wilcox House (Buffalo, N.Y.)

Scrapbook of newspaper and magazine clippings compiled by Ansley Wilcox, regarding the Pan-American Exposition, President William McKinley’s assassination, and Theodore Roosevelt’s inauguration in his home in 1901.

Collection

Buffalo History Museum

Creation Date

1901

Creator(s)

Wilcox, Ansley, 1856-1930

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 210, September 16, 1901, p. 1-14 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: One Hundred Thousand People Look Their Last Upon Their Dead President’s Calm Face – “Funeral Services Simple” – Full page article about the funeral at the Milburn house and McKinley’s body laying in state at City Hall in Buffalo (cont. on page 2 and 3)

Page 3: – “The President’s Will” – Short article with few details – ” Want to Get Hold of Him” – Two men threatening Czolgosz – “Coroner’s Certificate” – Text of certificate – “In Washington” – Preparations for the funeral – “Thy Will Be Done” – Text of sermon by Dr. C. E. Locke of Buffalo’s Delaware Avenue M. E. Church – “Roosevelt’s Day” – How Theodore Roosevelt spent the previous day with details of who visited the Wilcox house, includes text of a few of the telegrams sent to Roosevelt – “Grief in Canton” – Plans for funeral in Canton

Page 4: – “Insuring Safety” – Speculated report about moving Czolgosz from the city jail with details; also includes information on the legal process – “Royalty in Canada” – Memorials to McKinley in Canada and possible representatives from Canada to McKinley’s funeral

Page 6: – Short editorials mostly about McKinley, Roosevelt and Czolgosz

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 213, September 19, 1901:

Page 1: – “Canton All in Black” – Details of the trip McKinley’s body took from Washington, D.C., to Canton and the events planned in Canton (cont. on page 2) – “Honor to Buffalo” – Description of the honors and arrangements made for the delegation from Buffalo at McKinley’s funeral; also includes Theodore Roosevelt’s movements – “Roosevelt Guarded” – Short description of the security arrangements for Roosevelt – “To Try Czolgosz” – Information on which court (and under which justice) Czolgosz will be tried; also information about the defense attorneys, Loran L. Lewis and Robert C. Titus, and speculation about the defense strategy (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “Goldman Still Defiant” – Bail set for Emma Goldman – “Was Nearly Lynched” – Stories of crowd reaction to people who celebrated McKinley’s shooting and death – “General Observance” – List of memorial services to be held in Buffalo – “City of Sorrow” – Scene in Canton, Ohio – “Church Draped in Black” – Decorating of the church where the funeral was to be held – “Canton is Crowded” – Arrangements made for the large influx of people to attend the funeral – “In Homage to the Dead” – Details in New York and Chicago for everything to stop for five minutes at the time when McKinley was buried – “Will Be a Day of Fast” – Proclamation by Canadian Prime Minister – “Directors Gone to Canton” – All but three of the Board of Directors of the Pan Am (cont. on page 3)

Page 3: – “President’s Nurses” – Interview with two of President McKinley’s nurses who took care of him at the Milburn House

Page 6: – “Roosevelt’s Policy” – Editorial against some journalists for reporting that members of McKinley’s Cabinet were going to offer Roosevelt their resignations – “Contemporary Comment” – Short editorials from various newspapers from around the country, most about McKinley’s assassination and Czolgosz’s trial

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 211, September 17, 1901, p. 1-12 (complete):

Page 1: – “Czolgosz Was Mute” – Article about the grand jury testimony, indictment and arraignment of Czolgosz (cont. on page 3) – “Judge Titus Unwilling” – Statement that he doesn’t want to be named as Czolgosz’s attorney – “Wait for the Analysis” – Surgeons unconvinced that the bullet that killed McKinley was poisoned – “Buffalo Men Thanked” – Representatives of Buffalo on the train to Washington thanked by Theodore Roosevelt – “Where Lincoln Lay” – Article about the trip from the train to the White House (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “Crowds at Every Station” – Train trip from Buffalo to Washington – “In the Nation’s Capital” – Scene of people departing from the train – “Buffalo’s Sad Farewell” – Escort of McKinley’s body from the Milburn house to the train station – “At the Milburn House” – Scene of people leaving the Milburn house and Roosevelt’s departure from the Wilcox house

Page 3: – “Sympathy of Nations” – Text of condolences from around the world – “Cusack Took Him Alone” – Removal of Czolgosz from police headquarters to the Erie County Penitentiary

Page 4: – “Morning’s Mail” – Letters to the editor, mostly about McKinley’s death

Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 260, September 17, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: Tearful Thousands Reverently/View Cortege in Washington – Drawing captioned “Czolgosz, As he Appeared in Court” – “Body Now Lies in East Room of White House” – Arrangements moving McKinley’s body from the train to the White House (cont. on page 7) – “President Roosevelt Thanks Buffalonians” – Statement from Roosevelt to representatives from Buffalo while aboard the funeral train – “His Widow Collapses at Last” – Mrs. McKinley’s condition – “Indictment Found: Counsel Assigned” – Article recounting Czolgosz’s first court appearance (cont. on page 6) – “Programme of the Exposition” – Official schedule for Grand Army of the Republic Day

Page 2: – Half page advertisement for Grand Army Day (September 17) at the Pan Am

Page 3: – “Rampant Was Yesterday’s Trading” – First day of stock trading since McKinley’s death

Page 4: – Short editorials with one about how the lawyers appointed to Czolgosz show how just the law is

Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 261 [Carriers’ Edition], September 18, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: – Black and white portrait photograph of Mrs. McKinley – “M’Kinley’s Body on Way to Final Resting Place” – Detailed story about the funeral in Washington (cont. on page 2) – “Complete Collapse of Mrs. M’Kinley Feared” – Speculation about Mrs. McKinley’s condition – “Programme of the Exposition” – List of hours for events at the Pan-American Exposition

Page 2: – “President’s First Cabinet Meeting” – Report about Theodore Roosevelt’s first meeting with all the Cabinet members – “Love and Sympathy from Paris” – Statements from Americans in Paris

Page 3: – “Rebound of Prices Pronounced” – Stock market report

Page 4: – Short editorials, some about McKinley and Czolgosz

Buffalo Evening Times. Vol. XXXVI, No. 2 [5 o’clock/Last Edition], September 16, 1901, p. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: An Early Indictment for the Assassin – “Monster Condolence Services” – Suggestion of ceremony at the Stadium in memory of McKinley – “Would Let Anarchists Prate to Sea Gulls” – Idea of sending all the anarchists in the world to an island – “$50,000 to Kill Roosevelt” – Man who said that there was an organization that would pay anyone who killed Theodore Roosevelt – “Arrangements at Canton” – Short article about the people planning McKinley’s funeral in Canton – “This Was a Big Day at the Fair” – Short piece about Pan Am attendance – “President Roosevelt Makes Known His Policy” – Ideas about what Roosevelt planned to accomplish as president – “Progress of Funeral Train” – Reports from Olean and East Aurora – “Grand Jury Now Taking Evidence Against Czolgosz” – Information about the arrival and departure of witnesses

Page 2: – “Many Gazed on His Dead Features” – Memorials from around Western New York – “Crowds at City Hall” – Detailed description of the set-up of McKinley’s body in Buffalo’s City Hall and reported on the crowds – “Physician Accused of Praising the Murder” – Story from Indiana

Page 3: – “Taylor’s Day at Exposition” – Pan Am day for the Taylor School of Dressmaking, September 18

Page 4: – Short editorials in remembrance of McKinley

Buffalo Evening Times, Vol. XXXVI, No. 3, Last Edition, September 17, 1901, p. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: – “EXTRA! President Roosevelt Not a Candidate” – Speculation on changes in Theodore Roosevelt’s Cabinet and that Roosevelt would not run in 1904 – “Assassin’s Trial Will Be Early” – Quick trial date set – “Insane!” – Man travels to Buffalo intent on killing Czolgosz – “Assassin Receives Numerous Letters” – “Buffalo Receives Thanks of the Nation” – Roosevelt thanks representatives of Buffalo while on the funeral train to Washington, D.C. – “Supervisors on Death of President” – Town of Aurora supervisors statement – “Last Sad Rites in the Capitol” – Detailed article about the funeral services for McKinley in Washington, D.C. (cont. on page 5) – “Awful Crush” – Crowds to see McKinley’s body – “Bryan’s Eloquent Tribute to Dead” – William Jennings Bryan’s statement – “New York Day Has Been Postponed” – New York Day at Pan Am postponed from September 18 to September 19

Page 2: – Half page advertisement for “Welsh Day and Eisteddfod” at the Pan Am (September 20)

Page 4: – Editorials about McKinley’s death and the Pan-American Exposition and the plan to hold a tribute to McKinley in the Stadium – “The Extra Column” by Victor Roville – Flowery language about McKinley death and also John Milburn – “Mostly About People” – Short pieces about McKinley, a remembrance of the scene outside the Milburn house, and description of James Parker

Page 5: – “Czolgosz Indicted” – Article about and full text of indictment – “Indians Plunged in Grief” – Reactions of the Indian Congress to McKinley’s death

Buffalo Evening Times, Vol. XXXVI, No. 4, 5 O’Clock/Last Edition, September 18, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: – “Martyred President in His Canton Home” – Arrival of the funeral train in Canton – “Street Cars and Trains to Stop” – At 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in memorial of McKinley – “Away with Anarchists” – Statement by President of the American Public Health Association – “Emma Goldman Arraigned Today” – Bail set in Chicago – “‘Tasmanian Devil’ Comes to Town” – Additions to Bostock’s animal show at the Pan Am – “The M’Kinley Cabinet Will Remain in Power” – Confirmation that the Cabinet will stay in place, per Theodore Roosevelt’s request – “Exposition to be Closed” – Notice that the Pan Am would be closed the next day for McKinley’s funeral – “Well Fed” – Condition of Czolgosz in jail – “City Hall Will be Closed Tomorrow” – “Trial of Czolgosz on Monday” – Potential evidence for the trial against Czolgosz – “No Times Tomorrow” – No issue of the Buffalo Evening Times will be published the next day in honor of McKinley’s funeral – “Several Arrests at the Exposition Today” – Waiters arrested while playing craps in an alley

Page 2: – “Meadville is in the Deepest Mourning” – “Memorial Exercises Planned in Medina” – “Services in Batavia” – “Memorial Tablet” – Suggestion that a brass plaque be put where McKinley’s body lay in City Hall – “Who Will be Orator at National Ceremonies” – Theory on who should speak at day to be set aside by Congress to remember McKinley

Page 4: – Short editorials, with one about McKinley – “The Extra Column” by Victor Roville – Opinion piece that claims the doctors did not purposefully give optimistic bulletins about McKinley’s condition to prop up the stock market – “Mostly About People” by Jan Schimmelpennick – Column dedicated to McKinley – “Snap Shots” – Short news items from the Pan Am

Page 5: – “Crowd Made Rush for the Assassin” – Report that the crowd rushed for Czolgosz as he left court – “Closing Ceremonies at Washington Last Night” – Removal of McKinley’s body from the Capitol – “Mrs. M’Kinley Walked with Surprising Firmness” – “Program at Canton: Arrival of the Remains” – Times of events in Canton – “Memorial Services” – Article about things that are to be closed for McKinley’s funeral as well as list of memorial services scheduled – “President Roosevelt and Cabinet Hold a Meeting” – Theodore Roosevelt’s first Cabinet meeting in Washington, D.C., where he asks each member to continue – “Railroad Travel is Picking Up” – Official from Pan Am optimistic about increase in traffic – “The Father of Czolgosz” – Speculation that Czolgosz’s father was involved in a murder in Michigan 25 years before

Beacon Journal, 32nd Year, No. 243, September 14, 1901, pages 1/2, 7/8, 9-12; Banner headline: An Entire World Mourns:

Page 1: – “The Burial in Canton” – Details of funeral arrangements – “At the State Capital” – Statements of Ohio Governor George K. Nash, Charles Dick, chairman of the Ohio Republican committee, and William B. Doyle, Mayor of Akron, OH – “The Story of the Day” – Description of the scene at the Milburn House – “Pres’t Roosevelt in Fact Now” – Sketchy information about the plans for Theodore Roosevelt to take the oath of office (cont. on page 2) – “To Be No Special Session” – Roosevelt not expected to call a special session of Congress (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “A Hard Trip” – Roosevelt’s trip to Buffalo – “Closed” – Stock exchanges closed – “Great Events” – Accomplishments of McKinley as president – “As Husband” – McKinley’s marriage Page 3: – “Here Was Indeed a Man” – Biography of McKinley (cont. on page 2)

Page 4: – “In Memoriam” – information about religious remembrances – “Lost His Job” – about man that loses job after saying that he was glad McKinley was killed – “Was a Sad Day” – article about the false reports of McKinley’s death

Page 10: – “How the End Came” – detailed information on the hours right before McKinley died

Buffalo Evening News, Vol. XLII, No. 133, Extra Edition, September 14, 1901, pg. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: M’Kinley’s Death Was/Calm and Peaceful! – “Roosevelt, the New President, Notified of M’Kinley’s Death” – Details Roosevelt’s progress towards Buffalo as of 8:27 a.m. – “Exposition Closed Today and Tomorrow” – “Special Trains Speeded from All Directions” – Article about various statesman and physicians that were hurrying to Buffalo – “Soldiers Were Prepared For Any Trouble” – Detailed what arrangements had been made to protect Czolgosz – “Resigned to the Will of God the President of the United States Died at 2:15 o’Clock This Morning” – “Railway Men Are Indignant” – resolutions adopted by the Central Railway Club regarding McKinley – “Important Bulletins” – schedule of cabinet meeting and McKinley’s autopsy – “Preliminary Arrangement For Funeral” – “Angry Crowds Gather Around Police Station” – information on the measures enacted to protect Czolgosz the previous night

Page 2: – “William McKinley Is Dead” – Editorial against anachists – “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 – “Statements for Czologosz’s Trial” – Article about the police gathering statements re. the shooting of McKinley – “Lynching Feared at the Hearing of Anarchists” – Details of court hearings in Chicago of people thought to be Czolgosz’s accomplices – “‘I’m No Freak,’ Says Negro Held Assassin” – Information of commerical offers for James B. Parker, including jobs offers from vendors on the Pan Am Midway

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

Buffalo Evening Times, Vol. XXXV, No. 153, 6 O’Clock/4th Extra Edition, September 6, 1901, pg. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: Extra!/President McKinley Shot/At the Pan-American – Description of the events of the shooting up through 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 -“Vice-President Roosevelt” – Activities of Roosevelt in Burlington, VT

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.

Page 5: – “Crowds of Yesterday Largest Yet Recorded” – Description of the ability of the Exposition to accommodate the 116,600 people that attended President’s Day. Also gives extensive details of President McKinley’s visit to the Exposition on the evening of September 5.

Page 7: – Advertisements for various Midway attractions at the Pan-American Exposition.

Saturday Globe, Vol. XXI, No. 19, Rochester Edition, September 21, 1901, pages 1-8 (unnumbered):

Page 1: – Colorized portrait photograph of William with black bunting on one side and a woman draped in an American flag with her face covered by a handkerchief; black and white portrait photographs of Dr. Charles Edward Locke, Ansley Wilcox, Bishop Edward G. Andrews, Rev. C. E. Manchester – “At Rest” – Flowery piece about McKinley’s death – “Funeral Scenes in Buffalo” – Detailed account of the funeral in Buffalo – “Speeding to Washington” – Scenes along the train ride from Buffalo to Washington, D.C. (cont. on page 5)

Page 2: – Black and white photograph captioned: The East Room of the White House; portrait photographs of John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson and Chester A. Arthur; drawings of Paul Czolgosz and Mrs. Paul Czolgosz [Leon Czolgosz’s father and stepmother]; drawing of Roosevelt “Hurrying Through the Wilderness” – “Roosevelt’s Chances” – Comparing Roosevelt to the other vice presidents that became president due to death

Page 3: – Drawing captioned: The Most Execrable of All Humanity [of Czolgosz sitting on a bed in his jail cell]; black and white portrait photographs of national leaders – “Two Favorite Hymns” – Story about “Nearer, My God to Thee” and “Lead Kindly Light” with lyrics printed – “Grief-Laden Tributes” – Text of statements about McKinley’s death by national leaders

Page 4: – Black and white photographs captioned: As President and Mrs. M’Kinley Appeared on the Street; Judge John R. Hazel, The M’Kinley Residence in Canton; drawings captioned: A Historic Scene in the Wilcox Residence, Buffalo, At the Bedside of the Dying President, Indians’ Tribute to the Great White Father, Where 100,000 People Viewed the Remains of the President – Short editorials about McKinley, Roosevelt, and anarchists – “The New President” – Roosevelt’s inauguration and plan to continue McKinley’s policies

The World, Vol. XLII, No. 14.634, September 14, 1901, p. 1-16 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: The End Comes at 2.15; President M’Kinley Is Dead – Article with the details of McKinley’s last hours (cont. on page 2) – Large photograph of Theodore Roosevelt in the center of the page. Photo copyrighted 1900 by G. G. Rockwood, NY. Caption: Theodore Roosevelt/who in the event of President McKinley’s death will become the twenty-sixth President of the United States – “Last Farewell of Wife and Her Lover – Husband” – President and Mrs. McKinley’s final conversation – “Mrs. M’Kinley at Dying Bed Brave Through All” – Mrs. McKinley’s activities during the day – “Plans For Funeral Will Depend on Family”- Short article about when the decision about funeral plans will be made – “The Last Words of William M’Kinley” – Text of the last reported words of McKinley

Page 2: – “Maggio Confesses; Implicates ‘Reds'” – Confession of anarchist Antonio Maggio in New Mexico – “First Bullet Shocked the President’s Heart” – Theory that the first bullet (to the chest) weakened McKinley’s heart – “All Three Presidents Were Shot on Friday” – “Yacht Races to be Postponed to October” – America Cup races to be postponed because of McKinley’s death – “Thousands, in Silence, Watch Bulletin Boards” – How people waited for news in New York City – “Buffalo Militia Ordered Out to Protect Czolgosz” – “Cabinet Officers in Washington Shocked” – “Shock Felt in Berlin Over News of Relapse” – “Roosevelt in Mountains When Told of Relapse” – Information about the task of locating Theodore Roosevelt while he was in the Adirondacks [black and white photograph of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt seated in chairs; caption: William M’Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt photographed together at Canton in last campaign] – “End Delayed If No Food Had Been Given” – Article questioning the food and treatment given to McKinley

Page 3: – “President’s First Collapse, Short, Sharp Fight for Life” – Early morning decline of McKinley on September 13 [black ink drawing entitled “Night Scene at the Milburn House”] – “Hanna’s Special Train Broke All Records” – “Private O’Brien First to Seize Czolgosz” – Report by Capt. John Wisser of the Artillery Corps asserting that his men were the first to grab Czolgosz – “An All-Day Battle to Save the President” – Short anecdotes of the events of September 13 – “Washington Waited in Silence for the End”

Page 4: – “Mistake to Give Solid Food, Says Army Surgeon Leech” – Opinion of George Leech about how the President’s medical treatment – “President’s Heart Weakened by Cigars” – Reports that McKinley’s heart was already weak from smoking cigars – “M’Kinley’s Career as Soldier, Leader in Congress and President” [black and white photograph of Mrs. McKinley seated in a chair; Caption: Mrs. M’Kinley, who for twenty-five years was the object of her husband’s tender care]

The Sun, Vol. LXIX, No. 20, September 20, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: – “Death’s Effect on M’Laurin” – Possible effect of McKinley’s death on political situation in South Carolina – “Was Woman’s Handkerchief” – The cloth that Czolgosz used to cover his hand – “Mrs. Garfield Not Well” – After hearing of McKinley’s death – “Place for Dr. Rixey” – Roosevelt finalizes decision to make Dr. Rixey the Surgeon General of the Navy as well as other things that were all but official when McKinley left for Buffalo – “Sympathy of London Press” – Examples of comments – “National Memorial Service” – Plans for a memorial service at Chase’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. – “It Was Bred Abroad” – Statement by Felix Adler about anarchy – “The New President’s Plans” – Tasks ahead of Theodore Roosevelt – “Service for Mrs. M’Kinley” – Mrs. McKinley’s condition and her request for a private service in Canton – “Now at Rest” – Detailed article about the funeral in Canton and plans for a national monument (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “The Funeral Sermon” – Text of sermon by Rev. C. E. Manchester – “Draped Flag on High” – Flag flown attached to flags – “Criticism of Bryan” – People walk out on Bryan because of his past criticism of McKinley – “Mrs. Roosevelt Tired Out” – Edith Roosevelt spent day of funeral at Oyster Bay – “The Rev. Dr. Newton Overcome” – Memorial service at All Souls’ Protestant Episcopal Church in New York City

Page 3: – “New York Stood in Silence” – Detailed article on the various ways and places that stopped for five minutes at the time of the funeral – “Churches Mourn M’Kinley” – Excepts of addresses from various New York City churches – “Europe Shares Our Grief” – Reports about memorial services in various European cities

Page 4: – “In Washington Churches” – Articles about memorial services in Washington, D.C., and other cities – “South’s Love for M’Kinley” – Observances in the South and other cities

The Sun, Vol. LXIX., No. 19, September 19, 1901, p. 1-10 (complete):

Page 1: – “Mrs. M’Kinley Exhausted” – Upon return to Canton, Ohio – “Message to Mrs. M’Kinley” – From Union League Club of Brooklyn – “Wall Street Idle To-day” – Close for funeral – “Home Sorrow” – Return of McKinley’s body to Canton, viewing in Canton and plans for the funeral (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “The Trip From Washington” – List of those on the train and short anecdotes about the places they passed on the way from Washington, D.C., to Canton – “No Changes in the Cabinet” – News that all the Cabinet officers would stay and the preparations for Roosevelt to begin working in the White House – “Work Stops in His Memory” – List about things that are closed or will cease at the time of McKinley’s funeral – Series of short articles about memorial services in various locations

Page 3: – “Criticises the Doctors” – Articles from the New York Medical Journal and Medical Review about McKinley’s treatment – “Mrs. Roosevelt Comes Home” – Edith Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay after attending the funeral in Washington – “Will Appear for Czolgosz” – Lawyers appointed to defend Czolgosz – Short articles about the anti-anarchist reaction around the country – “Hearst’s ‘Journal’ Cast Out” – Backlash against the New York Journal – “Messages of Condolence” – Text of messages from all over the world

Page 4: – “The Crowds in Washington” – Story about the crush of people waiting to view McKinley’s body in Washington – “President Roosevelt’s Day” – How Roosevelt spent his day in Canton – Short articles about reaction to people who made anti-McKinley comments

Illustrated Buffalo Express, Vol. XVIIII, No. 51, September 22, 1901, pages 1-8:

Page 1: – Mast head is draped in black bunting with eagles above – Black and white photographs captioned: The Funeral of President McKinley in Buffalo: Leaving the Milburn House; Procession on Delaware Avenue; Sailors and Soldiers Taking the Casket Into City Hall; The Body of the President at City Hall, with Military and Civil Guard – “In Memoriam” and “William McKinley” – Poems about McKinley – “Buffalo’s Sad Sunday” – Short article about McKinley’s funeral in Buffalo as depicted by the photographs – “Stamping Out Anarchy” – Group “The Law Rules” on the facade of the Government Building at the Pan Am; drawing of woman holding a tablet with the title at the bottom left of the page

Page 2: – Black and white photographs captioned: The Funeral of President McKinley in Washington: Carrying the Body into the Capitol; Passing the Treasury Building; Arrival of Battery at the Capitol; Crowd Waiting in the Rain at the Capitol; Naval Honorary Pall Bearers – “Funeral in Washington” – Short article to explain the context of the photographs – “Shooting at Lincoln” – Recollection of Colonel Lamon, who guarded Abraham Lincoln about the measures taken to keep him safe

Page 3: – Black and white photographs captioned: One of the Black Arches in the Canton Streets; The Funeral at Canton: Procession from the McKinley Home to the Church; Taking the Casket Into the Church; President Roosevelt’s Body Guard; Receiving Vault, West Lawn Cemetery, Canton; The McKinley Family Lot in the Cemetery at Canton, O. – “Scenes at Canton” – Narrative about the funeral in Canton, to explain the photographs

Page 4: – Black and white photographs captioned: The President: The best of all portraits of Theodore Roosevelt; Library in the Wilcox House, Where President Roosevelt Took the Oath of Office; In the House Theodore Roosevelt Took the Oath of Office as President of the United States; The President at a Picturesque Period in His Career (Dakotas) – “Mr. Roosevelt Made President” – History of the Wilcox House including its time as the Buffalo Barracks and a detailed description of the events of Roosevelt’s inauguration – “The Ranchman in the White House” – Excerpts from Roosevelt’s books, The Wilderness Hunter and Hunting Trips of a Ranchman (cont. on page 5)

Buffalo Morning Express, Vol. LVI, No. 214, September 20, 1901, p. 1-12 (complete):

Page 1: – “Obsequies at Canton” – Narrative of President McKinley’s funeral in Canton, Ohio (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – Advertisement for copies of McKinley’s Last Address

Page 3: – “All Did Him Honor” – Memorial services in England – “On the Continent” – Memorial services in Europe – “Doctors Mourn” – Statement about McKinley from the American Public Health Association

Page 6: – “Contemporary Comment” – Comments about Theodore Roosevelt from other newspapers

Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 265, September 22, 1901, p. 1-8 (complete):

Page 1: – Black and white photographs captioned: The Saddest Days in Buffalo’s History: Casket Containing Remains of President McKinley, Lying in State in the City and County Hall, Sunday, September 15th; Marines and Soldiers Carrying the Casket from the City Hall to the Hearse Which Took It to the Funeral Train…; The Funeral Cortege Passing St. Paul’s Cathedral on the Way to the Special Train Last Monday Morning; Crowds Waiting During the Storm of Last Sunday to Get a Glimpse of the Dead President as He Lay in State at the City Hall; Special Train Bearing the Dead President, His Successor, President Roosevelt, the Cabinet and Mrs. McKinley… – “Saddest Days in Buffalo’s History” – Short article setting the scene of the photographs

Page 3: – Black and white photographs captioned: Senator Chauncey M. Depew Arriving at the Milburn Home; Physicians and Surgeons in Front of the Milburn Home…; A View of the Milburn Home…; Mrs. Marcus A. Hanna and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hanna After a Call at the Milburn Home; Senator Hanna Leaving His Carriage in Front of the Milburn Home, to Make a Call on President McKinley – “Where Foul Anarchy Breeds on Free Soil” – Article about the anarchist movement and their headquarters in Patterson, NJ

Page 4: – Black and white photographs captioned: President Roosevelt, Senator Hanna, and Ansley Wilcox; The Now Historic Ansley Wilcox Home; Vice President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna, with Friends, Leaving the Milburn Home After a Call on the Stricken President; The President of the United States: Theodore Roosevelt…; Some Characteristic Poses of the New Chief Executive

Page 5: – Black and white photographs captioned: The New President and His Family; Press Headquarters Near the Milburn House in Delaware Avenue; President M’Kinley the Day Before He Was Shot. Making His Last Public Address at the Pan-American Exposition Grounds

Buffalo Courier, Vol. LXVI, No. 272, September 29, 1901, pages 1-8:

Page 1: – Black and white photographs captioned: Supreme Court Chamber Where the Trial was Called; Supreme court Justice Truman C. White Leaving the Court During Noon Recess; Judge Lewis and Dr. Mann Leaving the Court Room After Monday Morning’s Session; Dr. Mann, Who Performed the Operation on President McKinley, and Was One of the People’s Witnesses

** Middle pages are unable to be cataloged due to the deterioration of the paper **

Page 8: – Black and white photographs captioned: Department of Admissions and Collection at the Exposition; Justice for Assassin Czolgosz/Attorney Carlton E. Ladd, of Counsel for the Defense; Mrs. John G. Milburn