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John G. Milburn coordinates with Vice President Roosevelt for his visit to the Pan-American Exposition on May 20.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-03-26
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt addresses the opening of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, on May 20, 1901. Roosevelt makes a point of directing some of his remarks to those attending from Canada and to the republics of Latin America, and he emphasizes that he believes in the Monroe Doctrine. In addressing his fellow Americans, Roosevelt notes that the rapid industrial development underway will produce benefits and many problems, and he stresses that the nation’s citizens will need virtue and hard work to overcome them.
A photograph of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site and a painting of Roosevelt as the Colonel of the Rough Riders accompany the speech.
Description of the services that marked the seventy-fifth anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s elevation to the presidency in September 1901. The commemorative event was held at the North Creek, New York Railroad Station. The article notes the remarks given by William D. Johnston of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, the festive atmosphere surrounding the occasion, and the reenactment of Roosevelt’s arrival by wagon at the station.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1977
Buffalo Courier from September 7, 1901, the day President McKinley was shot while at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. There are articles about the assassination attempt, McKinley’s status, and the arrest of Leon F. Czolgosz.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09-07
The Daily Inter-Ocean from September 14, 1901, the day William McKinley passed away and President Roosevelt was inaugurated.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09-14
The Winsted Evening Citizen includes analysis of the bullets from McKinley’s assassination declaring there was no poison on them, but possibly an infection. The exposition resumes and the details of “Big Jim” Parker’s heroic actions and a biography of Dr. Charles McBurney, the physician tending to McKinley, are covered in the issue.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09-23
Vice President Roosevelt rides in a carriage saluting the camera. The clipping is captioned, “Dedication of the Pan-American Exposition. Vice-President Roosevelt Saluting the Crowds on Main Street.”
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901
Newspaper article reviewing the events of the attempted assassination of President McKinley, the arrest of Leon F. Czolgosz, and the public’s reaction.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-09
Itinerary for a trip to Buffalo, New York, for a group visit to the Pan-American Exposition. The schedule details their departure from New York, New York, on the evening of Thursday, September 12, arriving in Buffalo on Friday, September 13, and returning to New York on Monday, September 15.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1901-09
John G. Milburn recommends the appointment of W. Fred Greiner of Buffalo, New York, as a manager of the New York State exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1899-03-25
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.
Buffalo History Museum
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.
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
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