Parker, James B.

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 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 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

Page 1: – Large black and white portrait photograph of Theodore Roosevelt with caption: Our New President, Theodore Roosevelt – “The Funeral on Wednesday” – Funeral arrangements for McKinley’s funeral in Washington, D.C. – “Secy. Hay’s Note to Foreign Representatives” – Text of John Hay’s note about McKinley’s death – “Representative of King May Attend Funeral” – Reports from England – “The Post of Honor to the Grand Army Legion” – Arrangements being made at the Capitol and White House – “Acting Secretary Hackett’s Order” – Notice of McKinley’s death to the men in the navy and army by Acting Secretary of the Navy, F. W. Hackett – “Brief Funeral Services on Wednesday Morning” – Services to be held in Washington, D.C. – “President’s Proclamation” – Text of Theodore Roosevelt’s proclamation – “Pauncefote’s Telegram” – Text of telegram from Lord Pauncefote of England – “Archbishop of Canterbury” – Condolences on McKinley’s death – “All Business Suspended” – Response in Santiago de Cuba – “President’s Family” – Progress of Roosevelt’s family to Oyster Bay – “M’Kinley’s Home is Heavily Draped in Black” – From Canton, Ohio – “Mayor of Rochester, Eng. to Rochester, NY” – Message expressing condolences – “Governor Stone Sends Telegram to Roosevelt” – Message from the governor of Pennsylvania – “Governor’s Proclamation” – Text of proclamation by New York State Governor R. B. Odell Jr. – “Hon. David B. Hill’s High Tribute to the Dead” – Statement by former Senator from New York – “Late President’s Insurance” – Info on McKinley’s life insurance policies – “Business Will Cease” – In Niagara Falls, New York

Page 2: – Three black and white photographs – two of Theodore Roosevelt [captions: Theodore Roosevelt as Lieutenant Colonel of the Rough Riders; Theodore Roosevelt as He Appeared When Police Commissioner of New York City] and one of “Miss Alice Roosevelt” – “Marine Circles Were Much Affected by Sad News” – Flags at half staff on shipping vessels – “Emma Goldman Threatened by a Chicago Mob” – “King Edward Sends Message of Sorrow to Choate” – “Governor Odell Voices an Expression” – Statement by New York State governor – “Secretary Gage’s Tribute” – “Tammany Leader’s Tribute to M’Kinley”

Page 3: – Editorials about Theodore Roosevelt as president, presidential security, and anarchism

Page 4: – Articles about the reaction to McKinley’s death in various Western New York communities including Silver Creek, Jamestown, and Dunkirk

Page 5: – “Morning Performance Now” – at the Pan-American Exposition’s Indian Congress – “The Magic Flute” – Concession on the Midway at the Pan Am – “Bostock’s Great Show” – Article about Bostock’s Pan Am concession – “How Important News was Disseminated by Telephone” – Describes the route that news about McKinley took via the telephone lines

Page 1: Banner headline: M’Kinley is Improving – Black and white portrait photograph of William McKinley and mug shot of Leon Czolgosz – “Hoping But Still Fearing!” – Optimistic report of McKinley’s condition – “Alleged Leader of Anarchists Under Arrest” – Arrest of Alfonso Stutz who stayed at the same hotel as Czolgosz (cont. on page 3) – “Children’s Prayers for the President” – New York City school board recommends starting the next day’s classes with prayers for McKinley – “President McKinley’s Condition is Quite Encouraging This Morning” – Text of official bulletins – “Sign From God He Will Let Brother Live” – McKinley’s brother and sister-in-law see rainbow as a good omen shortly after hearing of the shooting – “Assassin Closely Guarded” – Short report of Czolgosz’s day in jail – “Milburn Home Center of World-Wide Interest” – Scene at the house (cont. on page 3) – “A New Law Against Anarchists” – Proposed law by governor of New Jersey

Page 2: – Short editorials including about McKinley’s shooting and anarchism – “Stock Market Upset by Bullet of Assassin”

Page 3: – “Assault on M’Kinley was Feared Many Hours Before It Occurred” – Statement by Secretary Wilson about a bad feeling that he and George Cortelyou had – “Horrible Crime Deeply Deplored” – Resolutions adopted by the commissioners of the Pan-American Exposition – “Attendance at the Exposition” – Daily attendance for Rochester Day – “President Did Not Say ‘May God Forgive Him.'” – Witness statements about the exact events and statements immediately after the shooting

Page 4: – “Thought of Shooting M’Kinley at G.A.R. Encampment!” – Detailed account of Czolgosz’s statements to the police, the police investigation, and where Czolgosz is being held – “Big Jim Parker Says He Saved the President From Death” – Statement by Parker about his participation in the events after the shooting of McKinley – “Shadow Over Exposition” – Mood at the Pan Am – “Florida’s Day of Delight” – Article about events planned for Florida Day at the Pan Am (Sept. 12)