President McKinley lies in state under white dome
Washington Sept 17 The body of Mr McKinley moved from the White House to the Capitol for a state viewing. A rain shower fell as Loyal Legion and Grand Army escorts, Gen Brooke and Gen Rohoton led sections, with Roosevelt and Cabinet members in attendance. Crowds stood in silence as the hearse passed, relatives followed, and services began in the rotunda with hymns and prayers. The casket rests in state for six hours before burial in Ohio.
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Services in Canton for McKinley to be held at First M B Church
Canton, Sept. 17. Only slim details have been released. President McKinley’s body will be kept in Canton, with services planned at the First M. B. Church. It will not be interred but held in a public vault at West Vernon for a few hours before burial in Lawn Cemetery.
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West Vern
Simplicity and Beauty Mark the Decorations
Washington mourns the late president with subdued display as embassies reduce flags. The foreign legations partially absent due to vacations, while American flags lack mass presence at official residences. Crepe shortages prompt telegraphic orders for cloth as mourning spreads citywide.
Mourning Fashions Across Pennsylvania After President's Death
Broadcloth and expensive fabrics appear in homes and shops while generic decorations stay simple and reverent. Black drapery and national flags adorn fronts as quotes from Shakespeare honor a beloved leader. Public mourning spreads state wide with subdued dress and crepe bands worn by many women and men.
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Fiste
Pennsylvania
Mrs McKinley in grave condition after collapse
Mrs McKinley arrived at the White House after a death scene and suffered a fall in her health. Doctors were summoned to prevent utter collapse as her condition remained extremely grave. There is cautious hope for improvement, but the outcome remains uncertain.
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Washington
Washington prepares for state funeral of late president
Olctnls and tiemplees at the capitol began early efforts to prepare for the forthcoming obsequies of the late President Mo. The notice indicates continued coverage on page eight.
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Washington
Capitol
Vast Floral Tributes Poured In For Late President
Washington reports express regard and sorrow as flowers flood the White House. Officials and foreign embassies send gifts, with some pieces valued at up to 500 dollars. Swiss and Latin American tributes appear among hundreds of wreaths, orchids, palms, and immortelles, totaling over 20000 dollars in Washington alone.
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Threat of Anarchists Prompts Roosevelt Security Sweep
Washington on September 17 a Jersey City anarchist group declared a plan to shoot President Roosevelt and vanished. Secret Service and police imposed extraordinary precautions, guarding all distinguished figures, banning street vendors, disallowing disorderly conduct, and tightening perimeter security.
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Investigation ends plan for Breschi home picnic
New York dispatch says Police Chief Brady concluded a suspected anarchist picnic at Mrs Breschi widow of King Humbert’s payer home near Cliffside was a ruse to raise funds for Craiguss the McKinley assassin. Grounds prepared for 500 attendees from New York Paterson West Hoboken were disrupted.
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Memorial Parade Invites Numerous Organizations and Bands
The memorial parade scheduled for Sunday September 22 lists invited groups including Company B Buckley Post Tacol Command U V A Bons of Veterans Rifles Knights Templar German Veterans Societies Canton Akron Patriarchs Militant Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Akron Company Samnit City Company Knights of St George Commandery Nov 6 Knights of St John Akron Commandery Security Camp Modern Woodmen of America Akron Camp Modern Woodmen of America Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Barberton Uniform Rank K C T M Capt B S O Leberman in command. Bands invited include Eighth Regiment K C T Goodrich Diamond Rubber Foster's Protected Home Circle.
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German Veterans’ Societies
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Knights of Pythias
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Samnit City Company
Knights of St. George
Knights of St John
Akron
Thousands Mobilize for Canton Funeral Arrangements
Official Committee and Buckley Post report Akron's deep grief over President McKinley's death. Mayor Doyle and Postmaster Bble visit Canton to coordinate arrangements. Akron will send large delegations Thursday, with a 10 40 am departure and bands, funeral set for 2 pm. Local committees urge attendees to bring lunch as Canton plans accommodations.
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Poweral Arrangements Committee
Canton
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Wm. B. Doyle
L. &. Bbtle
Thin City
Akon
Akron Buckley Post to Join City Parade Arrangements
Dr Bright phoned Judge Day and Canton officials about Buckley Post securing a place in the procession. A meeting of the Buckley Post is planned for Tuesday evening at the City Building to finalize arrangements and caterer needs for Akron delegations.
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Akron
Funeral procession dress code notice for Akron committee
Special notice outlines attire and props for Akron's Official Committee of 100 funeral procession in Canton. Members told to wear uniforms per letters, carry four black umbrellas as capes or rain shelter, and band members to wear plain black uniforms with crepe on instruments. Lunch provided by Arrangements Committees.
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Akron
Goodrich
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Buckley Post Plans Big McKinley Funeral Attendance
At a Monday social meeting Buckley Post decided that every member who can attend should be at President McKinley’s funeral. They estimate at least 250 members will participate. State Commander Taggart Post Commander O I Mc Millen and Adjutant B P Clark asked Postmaster L Ebright of the Arrangements committee to arrange details.
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Akron Mayor Announces Citywide Mourning and Closures
Mayor Doyle issues a proclamation urging city business places and factories to remain closed on the President's funeral day in Canton. Buildings and residences to be draped in mourning, with residents to attend divine services and gather at Grace Park September 22 at 2 PM to publicly express sorrow.
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Grace Park
Mine Horror in Colorado Claims Six Killed in Explosion
Denver Sept 17 18 ply A mine explosion at the Gulch mine Gare field county west of New Castle Colo killed six miners and seriously injured about twenty five. Named dead include John Anders David Laller Gee Gaasenger Peter Deldora P G Piekerton and an unknown Italian. The Gulch mine is fifteen miles from the Colorado Midland on an endoraneh owned and operated by the Colorado Fuel and Trou company.
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