Funeral Train Carries President to Canton
Washington and Baltimore crowds watch the funeral train carrying the late President from the Capitol to the Pennsylvania line. The observing car lights reveal the casket as troops guard the procession. Additional sections carry officials, family, and military escort toward Canton, Ohio.
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Memorial Rites for William McKinley in Capitol Rotunda
In a Capitol rotunda service Bishop Edward G. Andrews eulogizes William McKinley, praising his incorruptible integrity and devotion. The sermon reflects on character over achievement, noting McKinley’s humility, selflessness, and unwavering faith as the nation mourns its late president.
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Bread Dyspepsia and Grape Nuts Food Commentary
The article discusses bread dyspepsia caused by white bread starch and praises Grape-Nuts Food made from whole grains. It notes diastase development outside the body, claims improved digestion, and links diet to health, strength, and vitality. It also contains a lengthy tribute to a political figure praising his character and moral qualities.
Roosevelt Attends McKinley Funeral Service
The vast rotunda heard a brief address urging purer living and nobler aims as Ad miral Robly Evans laid a blue floral cross at the casket. The hymn Nearer My God to Thee accompanied the somber scene before President Roosevelt led the dignitaries from the service.
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Lying in state tribute crowd views McKinley coffin
The Capitol rotunda opened for public viewing of President William McKinley’s coffin. About 180 mourners entered in orderly double file through the east door, with a marine guard at the head and foot of the casket. Floral tributes from military units, foreign governments, and civic groups filled the hall, including a six foot white immortelle shield bearing a Philippines inscription and a wreath from Guatemala.
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Memorial service planned at Whittier home garden
Amesbury September 17 The Whittier Home Association plans a public memorial service in the garden behind the late poet’s Friend street home. A wreath from the Whittier garden was sent to Canton, crafted from magnolia leaves snow drops and pine twigs with a white ribbon attached.
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Memorial service in Chile for President McKinley observed
A memorial service in Santiago Chile will honor the late President McKinley next Sunday. The ceremony will be attended by the President of Chile, Cabinet members, and municipal authorities with Henry L. Wilson United States minister to Chile presiding.
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Ayer Citizens Order Wuestemann to Leave Town
Seven Ayer residents confronted barber Theodore Wuestemann after a town meeting sparked by remarks that blamed McKinley and religion. The committee warned he must depart by tomorrow night or face further action. Wuestemann retorted that he is not courageous to come up.
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Sullivan Lacked Sympathy Delays City Council Meet
Lowell Sept 17 The city council faced a delayed session over President McKinley’s death after Alderman John J Sullivan refused to leave his Huntington Hall barber shop to attend. The mayor sought a quorum with a special messenger, but Sullivan’s stance sparked controversy and a potential Board of Aldermen action.
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City ministers plan brief Thursday McKinley service
A Salem City Council committee met twelve ministers to arrange a Thursday afternoon event in Cadet Armory. Music and several addresses are planned, with the tone and brevity stressing no political questions or anarchy in the program.
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