Nation mourns McKinley in Capitol funeral rites
The United States pays a state tribute as William McKinley lies in state and is honored by a nationwide ceremony. Ex President Cleveland, President Roosevelt, and other senior officials lead mourners in a solemn procession from the White House to the Capitol under drizzle and tolling hymns.
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President McKinley's Death Autopsy Details Released
Autopsy findings show two stomach wounds from the bullet led to gangrene and fatal failure. The heart was thin walled, no peritonitis, and death traced to gangrene around the bullet path. Doctors defend treatment and clarify location of the bullets and lack of repair. Public funeral rites at the Capitol described with national figures in attendance.
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Ohio Governor Nash Proclaims Mourning for McKinley Death
Ohio Governor Nash issues a proclamation mourning President McKinley and calls on citizens to display sorrow and publicly honor his memory. The notice cancels a campaign event and urges statewide displays of mourning on the funeral day.
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Kaiser's mourning dispatch for McKinley death
Emperor William ordered the German fleet to half mast and hoist the stars and stripes. A dispatch followed to Mrs McKinley in Buffalo and to Secretary Hay expressing deepest sympathy from the German people as the United States mourns President McKinley after his murder.
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Fragmentary Prayer Text From Likely Historical Page
A distorted OCR fragment presents a religious or devotional line with archaic phrasing. The garbled wording mentions light, seeing, and seeking help, with imaginative spellings suggesting a damaged historical manuscript excerpt. The readable parts hint at exhortations and address to a thief or beggar.
Flags Lowered In London For McKinley Death
London reports flags at half mast across the city and in exchanges and papers extras with black borders. Editorials laud President McKinley and President Roosevelt as mourn public grief. King Edward sends telegram to Ambassador Charte expressing deep sympathy for the American nation after the president's death.
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McKinley
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Charte
McKinley Death News Spreads Worldwide
Reports from Rome Madrid and Buffalo on McKinley s death note Vatican prayers and a funeral day plea from Iowa Governor Blah. Fireworks at Pan American Expo show a changing President image prompting speculation Roosevelt succession amid public intrigue.
Roosevelt Sworn In As President In Buffalo Amid Mourning
Theodore Roosevelt took the constitutional oath at the Wilcox mansion in Buffalo after McKinley’s death. In a formal ceremony with cabinet members and dignitaries present, Roosevelt pledged to continue McKinley’s policies. He then spoke of serving with resolve while sharing handshakes with guests before taking a short walk with Secretary Root.
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Roosevelt Becomes President After McKinley Death
Washington reports analyze Roosevelt’s succession after President McKinley’s death. Officials suspend nonessential work. Roosevelt travels to Buffalo to take the oath, seeking to align with constitutional precedents as secretary Hay confirms the moment of McKinley’s passing.
Emma Goldman in Chicago After McKinley Death Mob Threat Falls Short
Chicago September 14 Emma Goldman is at Harrison Street Police Station as mob news swells. About 100 men form a march toward the woman's annex but cooler heads curb the crowd and it disperses. Police say no disturbance occurs and locked anarchists may face extended detention. Goldman sits in a secure room declaring others ignorant and deceived while reacting to McKinley’s death.
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Death of McKinley Deepens Anarchist Conspiracy Case
In Chicago on September 14, Judge Chetlain ordered a four day recess to honor President McKinley and enable further police investigation into a now more serious conspiracy charge against anarchists. Prosecutor Owens says the president's death elevates the case from mere misdemeanor to alleged plotted murder with Czolgose as co-conspirator.
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