McKinley Dies After Assassin's Shot at Buffalo
President William McKinley dies at 2 15 a.m. at the Milburn House in Buffalo after being shot by an anarchist. He lay in state at City Hall as crowds gather, with vast public mourning and a nationwide sense of shock and sorrow.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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American Republic
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Final Words From a President at Milburn House
The president spoke his last words with Dr. Mann at his bedside saying goodbye and God’s will. Relatives and officials gathered at Milburn House while Secretary Wilson was absent. The scene was simple as friends watched him fade, aided by heart stimulants and oxygen. His wife held his hand as he bade farewell with bravery.
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Funeral Train To Canton From Washington Tuesday Evening
The funeral train will leave Washington at about 6 oclock Tuesday evening and arrive in Canton during the day Wednesday. Signed by state and military officials including Jonny Hay Secretary of State Extav Root Secretary of War Joan D. Lona Secretary of the Navy and Henry F. MacfartanpD President Board of Commissioners D C.
Guard of Honor to Represent Navy at Funeral Rites
The guard of honor to represent the navy at the funeral ceremonies will include Admiral Dewey Rear Admiral Crowninshield Rear Admiral O Neal Paymaster Gen Romney and Brig Gen Heywood of the marine corps. General Brooke leads military arrangements with Gen Francis E Guenther commanding the military contingent in the rear Col Samuel Reber meets Mrs McKinley and attends her comfort while Col Henry M Whitney serves President Roosevelt.
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Autopsy Report on McKinley Shows Gangrene From Wound
Buffalo report states the stomach wound caused gangrene around the entry track and surrounding tissues. The other bullet barely breached skin and the heart and organs show no peritonitis. President Roosevelt takes oath and pledges to continue McKinley policy with cabinet to remain in place.
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W. P. Kendall
U.S. A
Charles Carey
Edward L. Munson
Herman L. Bear
William McKinley Early Life and Political Rise
A historical portrait traces William McKinley birth in Niles Ohio January 29 1843 and follows his youth in Poland Canton and Stark County. It covers his Civil War enlistment clerkship in the Twenty third Ohio infantry and his rise from prosecuting attorney to congressman and Ohio governor culminating in his 1896 presidential nomination.
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Roosevelt Takes Oath of Office in Historic Moment
Theodore Roosevelt, swiftly sworn in, pledges to continue the policy of the late president. He aims to steadily uphold the cabinet's line and guide the nation through a period of transition.
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Buffalo Hailed as City of Mourning After President’s Death
Over eighty thousand people viewed the slain president’s remains as Buffalo moved into mourning. Black drapery and crepe marked the streets while churches tolled softly. A morning service at the Delaware avenue residence included scripture, prayers by Rev Dr Lock, and a hymn.
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McKinley’s Funeral Changes In Washington Obsequies
Washington reports announce changes in funeral plans for President McKinley. The body rested at City Hall then moved by train to Washington with a military escort. Chief events set for Tuesday include viewing in the Capitol rotunda and oath for the new president at 3:30 PM.
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Court of Inquiry Sustains Schley Challenge and Adjourns
The Schley court of inquiry at the Washington Navy Yard sustained Admiral Schley's challenge against Admiral Howison for ineligibility. Howison was excused from duty, and the court adjourned until the Navy Department names a successor.
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Howison's Successor Chosen for Court of Inquiry
The Navy Department appointed Rear Admiral Francis Ramsey, retired, as the third member of the Schley court of inquiry to replace Howison. The court is to resume Monday.
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Navy Department
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Schley Court of Inquiry
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Reward for Parker May Signal Public Praise
Washington dispatches report an executive department suggestion that the nation honor the colored man Parker whose swift action possibly saved the president. The would be assassin revealed that Parker's blow prevented a second shot. Authorities seek Parker's full name and history.
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Parker
Seattle Markets Price List for Farm Goods and Livestock
Local Seattle dealers publish dock and carload prices for oats barley and other grains plus Eastern Washington timothy alfalfa and hay. Eggs butter poultry live cattle hogs hides wool and deer pelts are quoted with varied weights and quality terms across Western and Eastern Washington markets.
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