Penney, Thomas

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.

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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 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 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

Buffalo Courier, Vol LXVI, No. 253 [Carrier’s Edition], September 10, 1901; p. 1-12 (complete):

Page 1: Banner headline: Facts Unearthed Which Positively Prove that Czolgosz Was Associated with the Free Society – Black and white photographs of “Senator Hanna and Secretary Hitchcock Leaving Milburn House” and “Dr. H. A. Knoll Leaving the Milburn House.” – “I Feel Much Better” – Report of statement by McKinley and plans for special day at the Pan Am planned to celebrate McKinley’s recovery – “On the Road to Recovery” – Article on McKinley’s condition (cont. on page 4) – “Czar Happy Over President’s Recovery” – Statement from Czar Nicholas II of Russia – Text of official bulletins on McKinley condition – “Abner M’Kinley Sees President” – Visit with President’s brother – “Czolgosz and Anarchists of Chicago Talked Over Plans for McKinley’s Death” – Conspiracy theory about the shooting of McKinley (cont. on page 3)

Page 2: “Attendance Drops” – Daily attendance figures for the Pan-American Exposition

Page 3: Black and white portrait photograph of District Attorney Thomas Penney – “Emma Goldman is Traced to Lair” – Reports on the search for Emma Goldman – “Suggest Severest of Laws” – Head of Police Chiefs association’s recommends about changes to laws to prevent/deal with future assassination attempts – “Federal Court May Try Him” – Jurisdiction over Czolgosz – “President’s Cot is Now Sacred” – Visitors going to the Pan Am hospital to see where McKinley was operated on – “Bull’s Stiffness Causes a Split” – Buffalo police Superintendent’s disagreement with the Secret Service over interviewing Czolgosz; also information on Czolgosz’s communication and conditions – “Chicago Reds Get No Bail” – Article about the anarchists being held in Chicago

Page 4: Banner headline: Teacher in Public School No. 58 is Reported to Have/Spread Anarchial Doctrines Among Her Pupils – Black and white photographs of “Mrs. H. M. Baer, nee Mabel M’Kinley, and Her Husband Leaving Milburn House”; the reporters’ tent outside the Milburn house; Secretary Cortelyou meeting with two reporters – “Alleged Anarchist in a Local School” – “Sharp Eye Kept on 8th Precinct” – Polish community on East Side of Buffalo – “Vice-President Closely Guarded” – Article about Theodore Roosevelt’s movements during his time in Buffalo – “Bull Has Heard No Word on Goldman Case” – Buffalo police superintendent about rumors of Goldman being arrested – “Appeals Made to Secretary Gage” – Monetary policy to stabilize financial markets

Page 1: Banner Headline: President M’Kinley is Dead –/His Soul Freed at 2.15 O’clock – Full page article with all the details of McKinley’s last day and his death – includes subcategories entitled: Sad Day Begins, Hopeful Results, The Collapse, Friends Summoned, Salt and Oxygen, News from the House, Hanna’s Fast Ride, Lieut. McKinley Calls, Specialists Summoned, His Former Pastor, Abner McKinley Shaken, Summoning Roosevelt, Yates and Harrison, After a Consultation, Still Conscious, Secretary Root Arrives, Col. Brown’s News, False Alarm (cont. on page 2)

Page 2: – “Official Bulletins” – Text of bulletins put out by George B. Cortelyou – “Prematurely Stated” – Instances when news of McKinley’s death was spread before McKinley had actually died – “Crowds Were Quiet” – Reactions of people that had gathered on Main Street in Buffalo – “Grief in Washington” – Short article on the question of succession and supposes that the entire Cabinet will resign – “New York Clearinghouse” – Reaction of leaders of the stock exchange

Page 3: – “William M’Kinley” – Biography of McKinley – “When Bryan Heard the News” – William Jennings Bryan’s reaction

Page 4: – “Where is Czolgosz?” – Detailed account of the crowd control attempted by the Buffalo police around the jail where Czolgosz may or may not have been – “Saylin’s Silence” – reaction of Dr. Saylin – “Goldman’s Face Immobile” – reaction of Emma Goldman – “Investigating Goldman” – investigation in Cleveland, Ohio – “Mr. Penney’s Evidence” – short article about the investigation – “Anarchists Will be Held” – in Chicago, Illinois – “Talk of Lynching” – in Chicago – “Nowak Came Too Late” – Story about Walter Nowak who claimed that he knew Czolgosz and could have prevented McKinley’s assaassination – “First in the Line” – Text of letter written by Dr. Clinton Colegrove, the first man in the line to meet McKinley at the Temple of Music, suggestion that the Temple be left as a monument to McKinley

Page 5: – “Admired by Nurses” – Accounts of nurses that cared for McKinley