The New York Times, 7 Sept 1901: Excerpt
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY SHOT!
Anarchist Leon Czolgosz Arrested
Anarchist Leon Czolgosz Arrested
By Daniel Dillon
President William McKinley was shot yesterday at the Pan-American Exposition by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. Authorities say the President was shot at twice, however, the second shot missed. Doctors say he is in noncritical condition.
President William McKinley was shot yesterday at the Pan-American Exposition by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. Authorities say the President was shot at twice, however, the second shot missed. Doctors say he is in noncritical condition.
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