McKinley Remains Arrive in Canton Amid Grief and Crowds
William McKinley’s body is returned to Canton as thousands line streets to mourn their friend and president. Citizens, officials, and troops crowd the routes, while Mrs. McKinley remains at home as Roosevelt and cabinet members observe mourning and plan the funeral from the First M E Church to Westlawn cemetery.
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Proclamation by President Roosevelt 1901 mourning McKinley death
President Roosevelt proclaims a national day of mourning and prayer on Sept 19 after McKinley’s assassination. He urges worshippers to assemble and pay homage to the late president as the nation grieves this crime against liberty and law. Secretary Joan Hay forwards the notice from Washington.
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Mrs. McKinley Bears Up Well Under Heavy Burden
First Lady comforts mourners at the White House as sorrow weighs on her, while aides fear the strain may affect her health and stamina during days of national grief.
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Widow Skips Funeral as Roosevelt Attends Remains in Ohio
Portraits of mourning fill Cleveland as President Theodore Roosevelt arrives with Cabinet members and military escorts to receive the state funeral of the late President McKinley. A cortege of soldiers sailors and Grand Army veterans processes through the city in solemn tribute with floral tributes and bugle calls.
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