McKinley, Ida Saxton, 1847-1907

The Union and Advertiser, Vol. 76, No. 2[1]3. Rochester, N.Y., Thursday Evening September 19, 1901. Last Edition. Front page only:

Page 1: Banner headline: Body of the President Placed in the Tomb. – Sub-headline 1: Last Tribute Played to the Martyred McKinley in His Ohio Home. – Sub-headline 2: Address by Rev. Dr. Manchester — Remains Followed by President Roosevelt and Other Distinguished Citizens. – Large Illustration of McKinley’s tomb. Caption: “Vault Which Received President McKinley’s Body in Canton. – New York Tribune.” – “Foreigners in Mourning. Evidences of Grief on All Sides in London.” – contains a statement from England’s King Edward and information on memorial services in Vienna, as well as updates on Mrs. McKinley’s status.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-19

The Union and Advertiser, Vol. 76. No. 221. Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday Evening September 17 1901. Front page only:

Page 1: Banner headline: Funeral Services Under the Capitol’s Dome – Sub-headline 1: A Nation’s Tribute to Its Late Chief Magistrate. – Sub-headline 2: Impressive Funeral Procession Passes Through a Gentle Rain. – Sub-headline 3: Mrs. McKinley Not Able to Go to the Capitol — Order of the Procession — Magnificent Floral Tributes. – “Attitude of the New President. Not Now a Candidate for Office in 1904 — Definite Statement of Policy.” – contains Theodore Roosevelt’s statements of policy moving forward as the new President.

Page 2: Headline: Czolgosz Indicted and Arraigned – Sub-headline 1: Assassin Charged with Murder, First Degree. – Sub-headline 2: Refused to Reply When Asked to Plead in Court in Buffalo. – Sub-headline 3: Judges Lewis and Titus Assigned to Defend the Prisoner – Quick Work. – Contains a recap of court proceedings; the indictment by Erie County District Attorney Thomas Penney; details of the arraignment.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

The Union and Advertiser, Vol. 76 No. 212, Rochester, N.Y., Friday Evening September 6 1901. Pages 1-6:

Page 1: Banner headline: President’s Injuries Serious But Not Necessarily Fatal. – Sub-headline 1: Shot in the Temple of Music as He Was Shaking Hands With the General Public. – Sub-headline 2: The Would-Be Assassin Quickly Knocked Down by a Blow From Secret Service Man Foster. – Sub-headline 3: The Executive Quickly Removed to the Service Building Where He is Receiving Attention at the Hands of Physicians. – Large illustration of McKinley’s profile. Caption: “President McKinley.” – “Shot While Shaking Hands.” – information on McKinley’s condition, the name of the assassin (Czolgosz), and Mrs. McKinley’s ignorance of the act at press time.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-06

Democrat & Chronicle, 69th Year. Rochester, N.Y., Saturday, September 7, 1901. Front page only:

Page 1: Banner headline: The President Shot! – Sub-headline 1: Appalling Crime at the Pan-American Sub-headline 2: Murderous Deed Committed by an Anarchist. – Sub-headline 3: Two Shots Fired, Both of Which Took Effect, by a Treacherous Scoundrel, Who Approached the President in a Friendly Manner — The Assassin Quickly Seized and Lodged in Prison. – Large illustration of McKinley. Caption: “The President was shot in the Temple of Music at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon while holding a reception. The assassin was a well dressed man, who held the revolver under a handkerchief in one hand while he extended the other. The assassin is a Pole named Leon Czolgosz. The place of his residence is not positively known. He is in jail and is very reticent.” – “The Assassin Confesses.” – Czolgosz cites teachings of Emma Goldman as impetus for assassination attempt. – “How the News Was Broken to Mrs. McKinley.” – report of Mrs. McKinley’s hearing of the assassination attempt and her conversation with Dr. Rixey regarding the President’s condition.

Page 2: “Appalling Crime at the Pan-American” (cont’d from p. 1) – “An Infuriated Crowd Was Anxious to Lynch the Prisoner” – “Cardinal Gibbons. The Catholic Prelate Filled With Sorrow and Consternation.” – “His Niagara Trip. The President Had Enjoyed a Ride on the Gorge Railway.” – “Great Fortitude. President’s Actions and Words at the Time of the Shooting.” – “Anarchists at Paterson. Express No Regret, but Deny that McKinley was a Marked Man.” – “Roosevelt in Vermont. The Vice-President Hears the News and Starts for Buffalo.” – “Wise’s Telegram. News of the Attempted Murder Forwarded to Washington.” – “New York Stunned. First Resolutions of Sympathy Passed By Democrats.” – “Excitement in London. Englishmen Who Heard the News Expressed Sympathy and Indignation.” – “Arrests in Chicago. Six Men Seized on the Strength of Information from Buffalo.” – “Question of Punishment. The Grand Jury of Erie County Seems to Have Jurisdiction.”

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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

The Post Express, Vol. 43 — No. 83. Rochester, N.Y., Saturday Afternoon, September 14, 1901. Pages 1-4:

Page 1: Banner headline: President McKinley Dead at the Milburn House in Buffalo. (cont’d on Page 2) – Sub-headline 1: Unable to Rally From the State of Collapse Into Which He Had Sunk. – Sub-headline 2: End Came Early in the Morning. – Sub-headline 3: The President Takes the Last Farewell of His Wife and the American People — Scenes in the Death Chamber — The Dying Man’s Last Words — Cabinet to Make Arrangements for the Military Funeral. – “Roosevelt President of the United States. Oath of Office the Only Preliminary to Exercise of the Functions. To Buffalo on a Special Train. Decision of the Cabinet Members Not to Tender their Resignations to the New President Until After the Funeral of Mr. McKinley.” – “Wild Scenes in Buffalo. Mob of 15,000 Men Only Lacked a Leader to Storm the Jail.” – “Old World Sympathy Flows to the American People.” – “Sad Scenes In and About Milburn House.” – “President’s Farewell of His Wife.”

Page 2: “Capitol Offices Closed for Day.” – “New York Heard the News Early.” – Bells tolled at 3 A.M., informing New York City of McKinley’s death.

Page 3: “Life Story of the Late President.” – Details of McKinley’s history including family, education, military, and career. – “Story of Shooting.” – Details of the assassination attempt, including a first-hand account from Sam R. Ireland of the U.S. Secret Service.

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.

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.

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

Page 4: – “Roosevelt at Church” – Roosevelt attended services at the First Presbyterian Church; also includes excerpts of other sermons at local churches

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

Page 5: – “A Glorious Success Was President’s Day” – Report of McKinley’s activities during the afternoon and evening of September 5 – “British Comment on the Speech of the President” – Quotes from English newspapers about McKinley’s Pan Am speech – “Missing From Their Homes” – Report of runaway boys that the police are searching for at the Pan Am

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

Page 5: – “A Glorious Success Was President’s Day” – Report of McKinley’s activities during the afternoon and evening of September 5 – “British Comment on the Speech of the President” – Quotes from English newspapers about McKinley’s Pan Am speech – “Missing From Their Homes” – Report of runaway boys that the police are searching for at the Pan Am

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

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

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

Page 6: – “Death Knell of M’Kinleyism” – Text from article in London’s The Star newspaper in reaction to McKinley’s Pan Am speech

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

Page 7: – “Vice-President Roosevelt Goes Through Buffalo” – Theodore Roosevelt passes through Buffalo on his way from Minneapolis to New York

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

Page 4: – Full page advertisement for Railroad Day (September 14) at the Pan Am

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

Page 4: – “Emma Goldman” – Biography and political beliefs

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

Page 8: – “Old Order in Force” – Events at the Pan Am, plans for a celebration of McKinley’s recovery and return of Director-General Buchanan – “Rhode Island Day” – Events scheduled for that day – “Novel Exhibit” – Pan Am exhibit of a fort made of apples from Minnesota

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

Page 5: – “Gov. Odell Shocked” – Response by New York State Governor who was hurried to Buffalo

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

Page 4: – Short editorials including one about McKinley’s visit and speech and one about upcoming special days at 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

Page 4: – Black and white photographs captioned: Hospital Corps at the Exposition: Squad with Litters; Lifting the Wounded in Litters Over an Obstruction; Putting on the Bandages at the Firing Line; Carrying the Wounded from the Field on Improvised Chairs or Litters – “Army Hospital Corps” – Description of the drills being exhibited by the Hospital Corps at the Pan Am; also includes detailed information about their equipment and methods

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

Page 5: – Black and white portrait photographs of Mrs. M’Kinley, Dr. M.D. Mann, Dr. Herman Mynter, Dr. Roswell Park, Dr. John H. Pryor, Dr. John Parmenter

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

Page 5: – “New President Leaves Buffalo for Washington” – Theodore Roosevelt’s day at the Wilcox house before leaving for the train – “Exposition is Open to Public Again Today” – After being closed for two days – “Roosevelt Has Outlined His Broad Policy” – Outlines of Roosevelt’s policies, particularly on trade – “Czolgosz Once Tried to Blow Up a House” – Six years previous in Duryea, Pennsylvania