Funeral Services Over Dead Chieftain McKinley
Dark skies and rain marked the state funeral for William McKinley as dignitaries from across the nation gathered to honor the late president. Roosevelt and Cleveland attended, with military guards, a naval contingent, and clergy leading prayers and hymns, including Nearer My God to Thee. The service featured a Catholic-tinged procession, a somber oath to uphold the golden rule, and a final benediction as the casket lay in state and then departed to its resting place.
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Methodist Church
Henry R. Naylor
William McKinley
Omnpom
Ceramonica
Shenmassion
America
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Tribuce
Frineeard
Edward Vil
Patenn
Bailey
Royal Navy
Ted
Ukowisee
National Cornment
Frye
Senate
Maine
Fuller
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
Navy
Son
Longstroet
Confederacy
White House
Capitol
Coast Artillery
Hospital Corps
Marine Band
North Atlantic
Boynton
District of Columbia
Flest
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R. D. Evans
Cowles
Catafalque
Hanna
Abner McKinley
Corter
Seatin
Lowman
Qois
Theo
Anton
Mia
Thomas
Edward G. Andrews
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio
Tutt's Pills Promise Relief for Many Ailments
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Six Miners Die in Wyoming Gas Explosion Near Glenwood
A gas explosion in the Spring Gulch mine of Colorado Fuel and Iron near Glenwood Sprixan Colo on Sept 17 killed six miners and seriously injured three. The dead include P G Pickerton Georgy Cassenger Albert De Hanzenada Peter Deldora David Collar John Andera Rebial son. The blast occurred just before shift changes half the 100 miners were at work. The explosion was caused by gas ignited by blasting. A messenger telephoned for help from Pocahontas mine seven miles away.
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Glenwood Sprixan
Colo
Spring Gulch
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
P. G. Pickerton
Georgy Cassenger
Albert de Hanzenada
Peter Deldora
David Collar
John Andera
Sligh
Pocahontas
Poisoning of Five in North Carolina Family
A fatal poisoning case in Ostawba County near Maiden, North Carolina, involved a husband, wife, two sons, and a daughter. Neighbor rushed to Newton seeking aid but all five died after ingesting boiled snakes found with cabbage before cooking. The strange poisoning followed alleged cheating and deception in the days before illness.
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North Carolina
Raxazian
Maiden
Ostawba
Gsc
Newton
Campaign to oppose ratification of Alabama constitution begins
Democratic leaders in Monroeville Alabama announce a coordinated campaign against the new constitution. A gubernatorial proclamation will set the election date as November 2, with prominent figures rallying opposition across the state.
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Alabama
Monroemrnt
Ala
Jelke Onjing
Minister tarred and feathered by indiana crowd
In Hontixatos Indiana on Sept 17 Joseph A. Wildman a United Brethren minister was tarred and feathered by about 100 people and released to walk home. He had criticized McKinley in a church prayer leading to public indignation and a decision by citizens to punish him. Wildman had no regular charge.
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United Brothres
Hontixatos
Ind
Joasph A. Wildman
United Brethren
Aniound
McKinley
Wildman
Chicago Anarchists Hearing Postponed at Counsel Request
The habeas corpus proceedings for Chicago anarchists are adjourned until Monday at the prisoners' counsel request. Fears of mob violence influenced the delay as attorneys and officials seek to avoid street unrest during the period. The hearing for the jailed figures may reconvene after further police preparation and is linked to the Canton burial disruption.
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Omcaco
Ena Perdod
Harrison Street
Prindle Willewrchth
Harrison in Race for Governor in Alabama
In Montgomery Alabama on September 17 reports claim Harrison is entering the gubernatorial race. The chatter spans weeks with rumors of acceptance and public debate about the governor’s proclamation timing and political trajectory.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jelks
Thas Lavas
Western Railway of
Alabama
Fragmented 19th century notices mixed with ads and obits
A collage of historical snippets includes an offer of one hundred dollars for an uncured catarrh, endorsements for Hall's Catarrh Cure, and assorted local items. Names, places, and dates appear with varied clarity, mentioning P J Cheney, Joseph McWhorter, and events near Carrollton and Spread, Georgia.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
P. J. Cheney
Tampa Strikers Weaken As Resistance Members Return
In Tampa Florida on September 17, about two hundred members of the RedstenviaReturned to work in an effort to restore normal operations and prevent broader disruption to public services.
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Resistencis
Tampa
Fla
Redstenvia
Premeas
Crowd crush injures many at Capitol east entrance
At about 1 o'clock on Sept 17 a vast crowd surged toward the Capitol rotunda east entrance and a crush at the foot of the main staircase injured many women and children. The scene described painful, crowded conditions with medical aid needed as people sought relief from injuries.
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Capitol
Wasumarom
Rotunda
Candler Pays Reward for Capture of Robber
Ar Lasta Sept 17 Governor Candler has paid a reward of 100 dollars to John F McOutly of Stonemeen for aiding in capturing a robber. The report notes the pursuit near Pyny-Halrem Stops the Theft with local involvement and a successful collision of pursuit and arrest.
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Candler
Ar Lasta
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