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Newspaper

Brookhaven Leader

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1901

Page

3

Kews and Notes on Naval Inquiry and World Events

Summary of scattered notes on the Schley court of inquiry at the Washington navy yard with Admiral Dewey presiding, Mar itime law, and miscellaneous telegram style items including anarchist arrest in New York, royal condolences declined by Frau Von Ketteler, imperial birthdays, President McKinley’s illness and death, and various police and public notices.

Wep Aepartenen Snsitt Lemly Hanns Pekin Frau von Ketteler Victoria Lou- Ine William Prince Joachim Kndinen Navy Department Sampson Antonio Maggio Silver City Albuquerque Julianapolis Mel Kinley Durbin Buffalo Grover Cleveland McKinley Ith Price Chun Expiation Hateburg Err Albert Balin Francis Joseph of Austria- Tuingary Count Vonaldersee Order of Ste. Stephen William McKinley Avowel Czolgosz

Three Negroes Lynched After Murder in Kentucky

A mob dragged three Black men from Ballard county jail after they killed Wash Thomas, a laborer returning from a tobacco warehouse. They were lynched at a nearby mill, then buried by county authorities. The episode follows other crime and regional news including cotton crop figures and statements on President McKinley’s assassination.

Lyndhen Ernest Harrison Frank Reed Hotline Wash Thomas Wickhiffin Ballard County Thomas

McKinley Dies and Roosevelt Set to Take Office

President McKinley died at 2 15 a m after hours of unconsciousness at Milburn House Buffalo New York His last words were Lord's will be done His death leaves Vice President Roosevelt to assume the presidency with a possible autopsy to determine the exact cause Officials vow a state funeral and a full cabinet transition as Buffalo police and militia guard the assassin's jail amid public fury.

Murphy New York City McKeesport Weville Wichita Kas William Martindale Cross Martindale Ithhe United States Grand Jury Santa Fe N. M Pedro Sanchez Centis New Mexico Mariano Sena Prindiville Chicago Emma Gold- Man St. Louis Angier Morocco Count Men McKinley Washington Roosevelt Buffalo

The Closing Hours of the President's Life

The president's death approached with Cabinet members at the door and Mrs McKinley at his side. Oxygen had little effect as he drifted in and out of consciousness. At about 7 40 he uttered Nearer My God to Thee and Good by. His mind wandered, and he was kept alive by oxygen before finally dying.

Cotton Growers’ Protective Association Texas South McKintey Kentucky Heck Newman Darius Moran Mayfell Newman Moran Jamies Gordon Coogler James Gordon Coogler Columbia Milburn Buffalo N. Y Root Hitchcock Knox Wilson Mel Kinley Mann

President Garfield's Death Foretold by Dying Struggle

An account of the final hours as President Garfield weakens and dies, detailing visitors at Milburn House, the arrival of medical staff, and the expectation of a forthcoming change in administration. Key figures include Attorney General Akers, Secretaries Cortelyou and Root, and Vice President Roosevelt, with ministers and relatives present. The narrative notes repeated assurances of impending death and ongoing efforts to sustain life through the night.

London Deeply Moved Over President McKinley’s Condition

London reports intense anxiety over President McKinley’s life as medical efforts continue. British editorials blame the shock of the attack for the public mood while noting broad sympathy for the American president and respect for his character.

London McKinley Great Britain Victor Daily Chronicle

Encampment in session at Grand Army convention

The national convention of the Grand Army of the Republic opened at Cleveland’s Euclid avenue opera house with 1340 voting members. Leo Rasier urged fair pension administration and passage of veterans’ bills while the adjutant general’s report tallies 269,507 members in 1901 with major state totals and $119,326 spent on relief.

Cleveland Grand Army of the Republic Euclid Avenue Opera House Leo Raseur Pension Bureau Secretary of the Interior G. A. Ke Congress South Dakota Idaho Oklahoma Congress Adjutant General Adjutant-General F. M. Sterrett California Nevada Colorado Wyoming Connecticut Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Vermont Washington Alaska Wisconsin August Drahms Women's Reef Corps

Concluded Thirty-fifth Grand Army convention in gloom

Amid silence and gloom at Orreland the Grand Army of the Republic wrapped its thirty-fifth annual camp in decline as President near death shadowed the meeting. Eli Torrance won the commander in chief race 476 to 280, with officers elected including John H. McElroy James O Donnell and Dr W B Theall. Meanwhile Amalgamated strike leaders reported Shaffer traveling to New York for fresh negotiations to settle the dispute.

National Union of Ex-Prisoners of War Cleveland J. D. Walker Allegheny D. G Neabitt J. F. Ferguson Keokuk Henry C. White Orreland Grand Army of the Republic Eli Torrence Council of Administration Daniel B. Sickles New York Comrade Ayers Delaware Thomas J. Stewart Pennsylvania Gem Gobin van Sant Minnesota Eli Torrance Tarraske Stewart Wagner Torrance John H. McElroy Washington, D. C James O'Donnell Tinois W. BR. Theall Cincinnati Ly M. Boyle Wittsburg Shaffer Amal+“ ganmated Amalgamated Amalgamated Journal

Contempt Proceedings in Sioux Falls Penitentiary Case

Sioux Falls, Sept 14. United States attorney filed contempt proceedings against Warden Swenson over Richard A. Tubbs alleged premature release from the Sioux Falls penitentiary on August 13. An order returnable next Monday requires Swenson to appear and present his side of the case.

Sioux Falls 8. D Richard A. Tubbs AlLcester Uniteed States Court United States Swenson

Peruna touted as cure for kidney catarrh and Bright's disease

A letter from John Herziger of Neenah Wisconsin praises Peruna, claiming rapid relief and cure for catarrh of the kidneys Bright's disease after two years of suffering. Similar endorsements from Samuel R Sprecher and Congressman Hawkhead echo the remedy's efficacy, urging readers to seek Hartman’s guidance if results fail.

John Merziger Alderman Herziger Neenah Wis Neenah Young Men's Chats Peruana Medicine Co Columbus Ohio John Herziger Commercial Street Penna Roe Wisconsin Sult Sihae Bright Comgreerman Hawkhead House of Representatives Washington, D. C Peruna Samuel Ro Aprecher Junior Rendle Samuel R. Sprecher Ieroga Tir Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Glumbne

Miracles of Today Tie Two Miraculous Rescues

A Buffalo man George Herniman and Washington Kansas resident Mrs George W Sharp recount miraculous recovery from dire illnesses aided by Cascarets candy cathartic. Each credits dramatic bowel and spinal issues improved after using the product, noting rapid health gains and renewed mobility, with endorsements from local doctors and others.

George Herniman Buffalo George W. Sharp Washington Kan

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