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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.
1901
The World. Vol. XLII. No. 14,631. New York, Wednesday, September 11, 1901. Pages 1-4:
Page 1: Banner headline: President’s Wound Reopened; Slight Change for Worse – Sub-headline 1: Emma Goldman in Jail Charged With Conspiracy. – Sub-headline 2: Vehemently Denies that She Inspired Czolgosz. – Sub-headline 3: Anarchist Queen Declares She Met Him Only Once and Then Only for a Moment – Makes a Detailed Statement Covering Her Movements for the Last Two Months. – “Story of the Arrest of Anarchist Queen.” – reports details of the arrest of Emma Goldman. – “Prof. Mazzoni, the Pope’s Surgeon, Thinks Second Bullet Will Have to Be Removed.” – “President Takes Food for the First Time.” – “All Day Long the Reports Were Glowing.” – Doctors expect rapid recovery. – Three illustrations of Emma Goldman.
Page 2: “Vice- President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna Leave for Home” – (new headline of story cont’d from page 1) – “Secret Anarchist Den on Third Avenue. Emma Goldman Made it Her Headquarters in This City and Has Spoken There Twice Since Her Return From Paris Last December.” – “President Will See His Intimate Friends Friday.” – Friends and Cabinet members allowed to visit with McKinley – “Italian Police Knew of Paterson Plot.” – Reports that Italian Police had tips about the assassination plot – “Will Make New York Too Hot for the Reds.” – New York Police cracking down on Anarchists city-wide – Photographs of Vice-President Roosevelt, District Attorney Penny, & John G. Milburn (taken in Buffalo September 10, 1901).
Page 3: “Emma Goldman, Defiant in Her Denials, Held for Conspiracy.” – reports of Emma Goldman’s arrest and her claims of non-involvement. – “President a Witness at Czolgosz’s Trial? He May Either Appear Personally in Court, Through There Is No Power to Compel Him, or May Give Testimony Before a Commission.” – “Beans for Anarchist Soaked by the Police.” – Package of baked beans, sent to Czolgosz, suspected to be poisoned. – “Government to Put the Reds Behind Bars.” – Anarchists to be arrested country-wide on conspiracy charges. – “Roosevelt’s View of Czolgosz Crime.” – Vice- President Roosevelt’s statement denouncing the assassination attempt. – Large illustration of McKinley shaking hands at the Pan-American Exposition. Caption: “President McKinley Shaking Hands with Cuban Commissioner Before Temple of Music Ten Minutes Before the Shooting”
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.
Page 8: “Pan-American’s Effect on Buffalo Churches.” – Buffalo churches are seeking to live up to the Pan-American Exposition.
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
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. 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
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. 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 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
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”
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