Funeral of President McKinley Draws Nation to Capitol
Washington September 17 state funeral rites held for William McKinley inside the capitol rotunda. Hymns prayers and a eulogy by Bishop Edwin Andrews marked the service as representatives of nations and all branches of American life attended. The cortege moved to Canton after viewing the bier and the crowd, including diplomats and governors, paid solemn tribute amid rain and grief.
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Funeral Train Bears McKinley Remains To Canton In Rain
The Washington to Canton funeral procession for President McKinley moved through drenched crowds as the long train carried the casket in an observation car lit for view. Guards, officials, and mourners watched from stations and along Pennsylvania Avenue in a somber national rite.
Funeral Escort Moves With President’s Body to Capitol
Washington September 17 The second stage of the late president journey began after 9 as diplomatic corps and notable officials arrived at the White House. The procession formed under Major General John R Brooke with a cortège from many branches of government and service, the coffin carried to the Capitol while the Marine Band played Nearer My God to Thee and Des The march continued in a drizzling rain as Mrs McKinley stayed indoors.
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Mourning Funeral Procession Reaches Capitol Rotunda
A grand funeral cortege moves through Washington with a black hearse drawn by six coal black horses. Major General John R. Brooke leads a combined force of army and navy units, followed by President Roosevelt and others, as crowds gather in rain to honor a late magistrate at the Capitol rotunda.
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Mrs McKinley Frays Under Grief After Tragedy
Washington reports Mrs McKinley is deeply shaken by paroxysms of grief as friends fear for her strength. She grows weaker after Buffalo events, sobbing for long periods while Dr Rixey attends. He later says she should manage Canton services though a collapse remains a risk.
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Funeral Services Begin Over Martyr at Capitol
Washington September 17 The funeral service at the capitol over the remains of the Inta President McKinley were as simple and beautiful as in the Methodist church Two hymns a prayer an address and a benediction comprised all of it yet the impression was of perfection The people were slow in gathering Among the first comers were the army Continued on Second Page.
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Wood rushes to Washington from Havana after McKinley death
Governor General Wood arrives in Tampa from Havana en route to Washington for President McKinley's funeral in Canton. He notes Cuba’s universal mourning and regrets possible delay to funeral plans while citing urgent war department business. He plans to return in about a week.
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Brunswick Remembers Dead with Memorial Service
Brunswick Georgia marks a citywide memorial for the late president with a service at First Baptist Church at 11 am Thursday. Acting Mayor du Bignon issues proclamations to close city offices at 11 and urge businesses to close 11 to 4 pm. Col. C. P. Goodyear to speak on the Christian life of the deceased executive. Council adopts two sympathy resolutions to be sent to Mrs. McKinley.
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Not Guilty Plea Refused By Assassin Czolgossz
Buffalo September 17 Czolgosz accused of murder in the first degree for shooting President McKinley was arraigned before Judge Emory. He remained mute as District Attorney Penny read the indictment and asked for a plea. Judge Lewis entered a not guilty plea on his behalf citing legal necessity.
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