Crank's Reason for the Shooting in Two Documents.

New York Times 100 years ago today, October 15, 1912:
    MILWAUKEE, Oct. 14.— A written proclamation found in the clothing of the man who shot Col. Roosevelt to-night read:
    September 15, 1912, 1:30 A. M.— In a dream I saw President McKinley set up in a Monk's attire in whom I recognized Theodore Roosevelt. The President said: "This is my murderer; avenge my death."
    September 12, 1912, 1:30 A. M.— While writing a poem some one tapped me on the shoulder and said: "Let not a murderer take the Presidential chair. Avenge my death."
    I could plainly see Mr. McKinley's features. Before the Almighty God, I swear this above writing is nothing but the truth.
    Another note found in the man's pocket reads:
    So long as Japan could rise to the greatest power of the world despite her surviving a tradition more than 2,000 years old, as General Nogi so nobly demonstrated, it is the duty of the United States of America to uphold the third term tradition. Let every third termer be regarded as a traitor to the American cause. Let it be the right and duty of every citizen to forcibly remove a third termer. Never let a third term party emblem appear on the official ballot.
    I am willing to die for my country. God has called me to be his instrument, so help me God.
                INNOCENT GUILTY.
    Written in German at the end of this note was: "A strong tower is our God."