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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
6
The president passed away after a brief illness and his final hours were spent with his wife to whom he was deeply devoted. The loss marks a historic moment as national leaders respond to the death of the head of state.
Buffalo New York September 14 President McKinley died at 2 15 a m after hours of unconsciousness since 7 50 p m He passed with his wife by his side in calm resignation as Dr Mann recorded his last words Good bye all good bye It is God s way His will be done Relatives and official family at Milburn house bid farewell in a simple quiet ceremony with tears.
The report details President McKinley’s final hours in Buffalo on September 13. Cabinet members and family gathered, as oxygen therapy continued with little effect. He spoke his last words, slowly faded, and died as arrangements moved to the aftermath.
Secretary Cortelyou announced the dying president at 9 37. He lingered as doctors called for time and the coroner prepared to act. The president comforted his wife as death approached. The cause remained undetermined and a state funeral was planned in Washington with Roosevelt to succeed and form a new cabinet.
Former Attorney General Griggs in Paterson New Jersey calls for three statutes to curb political violence. He advocates life imprisonment for membership in groups that murder public officials, a capital offense to target the chief executive or top leaders, and bans on importing and deporting members who advocate such doctrines.
The Kentucky Democratic state central and executive committees voted 11 to 7 to reject nominating a U S senator by popular primary. The matter was referred to the next state convention, to meet in 1903. A widespread livestock disease hits Eastern British Columbia and Alberta.
The nation prepares for a day of mourning and prayer after President William McKinley is fatally shot. Officials outline schedules for autopsy, lying in state, funeral train to Canton, and final services.
Buffalo reporters note doctors declare gangrene caused the death and Dr Wasdin expresses belief the bullet may have been poisoned. Official physicians’ statement dated September 14 is cited.
Washington reports the executive officers proclaimed the president’s demise and Roosevelt’s succession. The army and navy offices closed. Funeral arrangements include a procession from the White House to the Capitol and Canton interment. Navy escorts from Norfolk will meet the funeral train in Washington.
Secretary Song praised as a model man and statesman in Buffalo remarks delivered with warmth and fervor.
Unclear quotes depict reactions from Postmaster General Ogg ANE Secretary Root and Secretary Wilson to the president's death. Hitchcock notes loss to country and those who knew him while officials defer public comment due to grief and fatigue.
Andrew Carnegie sent a message to the Associated Press praising President McKinley. He compares McKinley to Lincoln and Garfield, calling him a martyr and urging loyal support for the successor to maintain the republic’s path.
Leaders across the country voiced grief for President McKinley. Senators Hoar and Hill, former VP Stevenson, General Gordon, and President Diaz sent condolences highlighting national unity, public service, and the shock of the assassination.
Grasshoppers swarm rural Tennessee districts invading farms as trains crush thousands of pests leaving windows closed and rails slick with crushed bodies amid the destructive outbreak.
At a New York produce exchange meeting the grain trade established that No 2 hard winter wheat becomes a good delivery grade on and after June 1, 1902, to be posted on an equal basis with other contract grades of wheat.
A fragmentary inscription mentions a memorial on Mackinac Island honoring Dr. William Beaumont for surgical discoveries made over fifty years ago. The text references the dedication grounds and the historic medical work.
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