Roosevelt Takes Oath as President After McKinley Death
Buffalo's McKinley death triggers national mourning as Theodore Roosevelt swears the oath at 3 20 p m in Ansley Wilcox library. Cabinet members agree to stay in place. a state funeral plan forms with Buffalo hosting rites before the body travels to Washington and Canton for burial.
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George
Morning Hours at Milburn Residence in Buffalo
Milburn House in Buffalo awoke at 10 o clock as relatives of President McKinley arrived. Camera crews pressed near the open doors causing grief for mourners. Buffalo coroner James Wilson viewed the body and planned no jury. Senator Hanna visited with Dawes and Dover as plans for a state funeral began to take shape and the remains were to be moved to Washington Monday.
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Autopsy and Mourning Aboard McKinley’s Death Roster
Cabinet members assemble at the Milburn house as President McKinley lies in state. Mrs Hobart and mourners visit, while autopsy doctors, led by Dr. Gaylord and Dr. Matsinger, prepare to determine cause of death amid a flood of condolences and official briefings.
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Funeral Arrangements for Buffalo Leader Transit to Canton
The funeral train will depart Buffalo at 8 30 Monday morning and reach Washington by 9 00 Monday evening. In Washington the body lies in state at the Capitol rotunda until 11 00 Wednesday for public rites, then a 12 00 funeral service followed by a 1 00 escort and procession. The train leaves for Canton at 2 30 Wednesday. arrival expected Thursday morning. No local ceremonies along the route beyond tolling bells.
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Czolgosz Removed From Police Headquarters
Buffalo authorities report the removal of Czolgosz, the president’s assassin, from the No 1 station headquarters to relieve guard details. Superintendent Bull issued the press notice. his location at the time was unknown. Prisoner confinement site unspecified, with options to the jail or the penitentiary.
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