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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
1
A formal state funeral ceremony concludes as the nation honors a prominent leader laid in state within the capitol. Officials from government and military attend, with archival rites and a public procession reaffirming national memory.
President McKinley lies in state in the Capitol after removal from the White House. Marines play Nearer My God to Thee as crowds mourn. The body will depart to Canton on a special train, interment scheduled Thursday. The scene is marked by military ceremony and widespread sadness.
Montana report says a treaty will sell 1,150,000 acres of Crow land to the United States at one dollar an acre leaving Indians with over 1,000 acres each. The rich sod lands, good stock range, and irrigation limits make the area valuable for cattlemen and farmers. Open bidding could trigger a rush for homesteads and similar to Oklahoma.
The account recounts President William McKinley’s death after the assassination attempt at the Pan-American Exposition. He forgave pain, prayed the Lord’s Prayer as ether was given, and offered words of faith and peace. His final utterance reflected submission to God’s will and hymns. The scene centers on his trust in divine providence.
In Buffalo on September 17, the grand jury indicted Czolgosz also known as Fred Nieman for first degree murder in the shooting of President William McKinley at the Pan-American Exposition grounds on September 6. At arraignment he refused to answer questions about counsel, and Judge Emory assigned new defense lawyers Loran L. Lewis and Robert C. Titus. He is slated for another arraignment to plead to the indictment.
Dr A Kellett of Wil liford Arkansas notes a railroad laborer badly crushed foot but Bucklens Arnica Salve quickly cured him Burns boils piles and skin eruptions respond to the world champion healer 25 cents Elam Drug Co sells it plus cigars and Sumatra wraps.
Aniston lodge No 587 BPO Elks will host a McKinley memorial service tomorrow night at 38 o'clock in the Noble Street theater. The public is invited to attend as several addresses, odes, sacred songs, and prayers are offered in a ritual guided ceremony honoring the late president. The Elks of Canton Ohio and other lodges nationwide hold similar services.
A widow of General Burnham of Machias, Maine, faced death from pneumonia until Mrs. H. Lincoln assisted her at a terrifying night. Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life and cured her consumption. The medicine is guaranteed to cure throat chest and lung diseases. 50c and 1.00 with trial bottles free at Elam Drug Co.
In PrivisnurG Pa on September 27, President Shaffer faced a crowded headquarters as strikers and lodge representatives demanded settlement details. Some vowed not to honor the strike order, while others urged Shaffer's resignation or lodge withdrawal. Reporters were unwelcome. an official statement on the settlement was promised but not issued.
KR O Watson offers services with broad equipment for drawing and team tasks. Contact via phone 72 for details and availability.
Governor Jelks issues proclamation fixing Monday November 11 as the election date to ratify or reject the new constitution. He travels to Birmingham for a business engagement then to Montevallo for the Girls Industrial School opening, returning to Montgomery Wednesday night.
The Model Laundry at 12th and Noble highlights clear water and chemical free soap as two core principles for washing clothes.
The firm asserts it remains the sole city laundry employing exclusively white labor, located at 12th and Noble streets.
King William Scotch, also known as Cae cade Lincoln, is featured at Levi's store with promotional focus on the brand and product display. The listing notes the item name and retailer context for shoppers.
Ad claims from a Chicago company market a kidney cure and a candy for digestion with dubious medical language. The wording imitates sensational patent medicine advertising typical of early 20th century periodicals.
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