McKinley Funeral Era Follows Nation in Grief
A nation mourns as President William McKinley lies in state in Buffalo and Washington. Crowds file past the casket at City Hall and the Capitol while a funeral train carries the body to Canton. Roosevelt leads the procession and Congress prepares further tributes and pensions for Mrs. McKinley.
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McKinley Funeral Procession Flaunts Nation’s Grief
Across a flag draped bier and quiet crowds, William McKinley’s death is marked by a restrained yet profound farewell. Hymns and memories accompany the journey from Milburn House, as citizens along the route honor a leader mourned by a grateful nation.
Funeral Train Carrying McKinley Remains Reaches Canton
The funeral train departed Washington on Tuesday evening and arrived in Canton Wednesday morning at 11. In Canton the coffin was viewed by McKinley’s longtime friends and neighbors before brief church services at 2 PM on Thursday. A military and civic parade then transported the casket to Westlawn Cemetery for awaiting a permanent resting place.
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Congress to Prove Americans Generous to President's Illness and Funeral
A Washington dispatch says Congress will demonstrate the nation’s generosity to those they love by covering every dollar of expense for the President’s illness and funeral. The government will bear these costs as a reflection of public sentiment and duty.
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Death watch looms for McKinley assassin Czolgosz
Leon Czolgosz, the man who killed President McKinley, faces a looming verdict in three days with execution to follow after a death sentence. Witnesses include Secret Service agents Ireland and Foster and Coast Guard guard Frank O’Brien, with daily medical examinations to counter insanity defense. Attorney for Czolgose to receive $500 from the state.
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Death certificate cites gangrene after gunshot wounds
Official death certificate states the direct cause of President McKipley’s death as gangrene of both walls of the stomach and pancreas, following gun shot wounds.
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Old soldiers reunion in Wichita calls for deportation of anarchists
A Wichita Kansas old soldiers reunion on Sunday passed resolutions calling for the deportation of anarchists.
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Chicago mourns McKinley funeral day with mass meetings and parade
Chicago observes the funeral of President McKinley with a vast parade through downtown, church services, and public demonstrations. A million people view the procession, while business suspends and citizens express deep sorrow. Memorial services are planned across the city.
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Great McKinley funeral crowds march through Chicago streets
A vast funeral pageant led by Grand Marshal Stockton moved at 2 pm with an estimated 100000 participants. The procession traced a two mile route from Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard through State and Washington to Monroe Street.
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