Publication information

Source:
Seattle Star
Source type: newspaper
Document type: article
Document title: “President M’Kinley Shot!”
Author(s): anonymous
City of publication: Seattle, Washington
Date of publication: 6 September 1901
Volume number: 3
Issue number: 167
Pagination: 1

 
Citation
“President M’Kinley Shot!” Seattle Star 6 Sept. 1901 v3n167: p. 1.
 
Transcription
full text
 
Keywords
McKinley assassination.
 
Named persons
Ida McKinley; William McKinley.
 
Document


President M’Kinley Shot!

 

DASTARDLY ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE CHIEF EXECUTIVE
AT BUFFALO THIS P. M.

     WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 6.—Great excitement prevails here over a report that President McKinley has just been shot. At the time this bulletin is sent out no details are obtainable. It is understood, however, that the shot was fired by a would-be assassin. Further particulars will be forthcoming quickly.
     Later—McKinley has been in Buffalo attending the exercises of presidential day. This afternoon he and Mrs. McKinley and their party were to go to Niagara on a visit.
     The dastardly attempt at murder was committed while Mr. McKinley and party were on their way to the train.
     Immense excitement followed the shooting.

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     Bulletin—McKinley is reported to have been shot twice in the stomach.
     Bulletin—It is now reported that the wounds are fatal.