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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1901
Page
5
Roosevelt rushed through the Adirondacks toward the deathbed of President McKinley. News reached him as he thundered over mountain passes and swerved, then learned he had become the President of the United States.
The article describes President McKinley approaching death while resting on a boulder atop Mount Placid in the Adirondacks. It portrays this moment as a historic call to leadership and notes a final relay of effort as Orrin Kellogg and others struggle up the winding incline near Aden Air.
Vice President Roosevelt rides in secrecy from Aden Blair to Buffalo as Cronin recalls a perilous night. The driver and traveler face icy roads, a nervous president, and a telegraphed fate from Buffalo while watchers at North Creek await news of McKinley’s death.
A compact timeline outlines Theodore Roosevelt lineage from birth at 28 East Twentieth Street New York through family roots mayors and aldermen to roles as Assembly member Civil Service Commissioner Police Commissioner Assistant Secretary of the Navy Rough Rider Governor of New York Vice President and President following McKinley's death.
Watertown residents gather in Town Hall to mourn President McKinley with church representations and a town meeting. Ministers deliver eulogies, special music, and resolutions expressing sympathy for Mrs. McKinley while denouncing anarchy and recalling Roosevelt and Bryan exchanges from past campaigns.
A collection of Roosevelt tales shows the Rough Riders leader known for personal attention to soldiers and his unfailing good nature. One episode recalls Roosevelt checking each tent at Mon Tauk Point camp and asking about leg healing and back trouble before bedtime.
The Dahlgren Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in South Boston invites clergy from all denominations to join in union services honoring President McKinley at Philippa Church on Broadway. Congressman Naphen will participate.
California return fare listed at 60.00 with 19 and 27 routing details unclear. Includes Chicago departure and Sag Perecipes destination with a return option at 50.00 and mentions a return limit and address 368 Washington Street.
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