16 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1901
Page
1
Massive crowd estimated at 80 000 viewed the late President McKinley's remains inside Buffalo City Hall. Funeral rites were held at the Milburn House on Delaware Avenue with only family and close associates present, then the cortege moved to the depot for the funeral train to Washington.
Eyewitness account describes President Theodore Roosevelt entering the Milburn House to honor the late President William McKinley. Senator Hanna’s grief and the cabinet procession frame a solemn, gospel infused service with hymns and prayers invoking divine guidance for the nation.
The service began as four black horses drew the hearse bearing the president. Roosevelt stood beside the bier in the hall where the dead chieftain lay, dressed in black with the Loyal Legion badge missing briefly. The room held few flowers and mourners, with Mrs McKinley, Dr Rixey and close aides nearby as grief overwhelmed witnesses.
President Roosevelt attended the McKinley funeral as the casket was carried from the house. Senator Hanna viewed the coffin and the procession moved to the city hall with military bearers. The service featured Nearer My God to Thee and Chopin music as the body was laid to rest.
The hearse bearing President McKinley arrived as soldiers sailors and G A R veterans formed a police escorted procession. Rain began as the casket was transferred to sailors and marines, carried to the catafalque where the body lay in state with solemn interior drapery.
In Buffalo City Hall large crowds line Franklin Street to view President McKinley’s bier. The silent throng, from elderly to children, fills hours of viewing with thousands still outside as the funeral train heads to Washington. Mrs. McKinley endures services with support from Dr. Rixey.
Secretary Hay published the funeral plan detailing the Buffalo to Washington train, state in the capitol rotunda services, and Canton burial. Army navy and marine guards will oversee ceremonies with top officers named to lead the honor guard and security details.
Gen Brooke leads military arrangements with Gen Guenther commanding the contingent. Col Reber and Col Whitney assist honored guests Mrs McKinney and President Roosevelt. Ransdll directs rotunda preparations as admissions are limited and officials will attend. Diplomatic corps and state bodies will occupy available space.
The Philippines division asks the U S department to place a floral design on the president's bier as a sign of sorrow. A floral shield with the 8th Army Corps badge will be supplied. Gen Barry oversees plans at the White House. Non commissioned officers and a bearer party will manage the casket from train to hearse and into the East Room. Ebony columns will support the bier in the White House.
Military guards will watch the coffin from the White House to the Capitol. A special staff under Gen. Barry coordinates the diplomatic and congressional turnout. Naval elements include the marine band and detachment with others to be ordered. hearse drawn by six black horses with a groom.
Erie county coroner files the death certificate for William McKinley. He died September 14, 1901, at 2:15 a.m. from gangrene of both walls of stomach and pancreas after a gunshot wound. Details include birthplace Niles Ohio and last residence Washington D C.
Vice President Roosevelt reached Buffalo at 1 30 PM and was driven to the Wilcox home where Judge Hazel administered the oath. He issued a proclamation mourning McKinley’s death and a second proclamation to convene the Senate for cabinet confirmations in an extraordinary session.
A fragmentary Buffalo item notes a face mask of the president was made at seven oclock.
Five thousand visitors arrive for the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows meeting in Indianapolis. Delegates from Washington, Hartford City, Noblesville, Worcester, Elwood, Chicago, Des Moines, and Dayton join state and city officials for welcome exercises at English’s Opera House. Delegates march to the state house for sessions. a death resolution for President McKinley will be drafted before adjourning until Tuesday.
Buffalo reports Governor Odell will not call a special term of the supreme court to try the McKinley assassination suspect. He favors waiting as the district attorney expects indictment within 15 days and a trial soon after. The assassin remains in Erie county penitentiary.
Adm. Dewey recalls the Sedley court of inquiry notice amid condolence resolutions. The court will assemble after the late president’s interment at Canton, likely resuming sessions Friday or Saturday of next week.
Dr Stamels of Auburn is seized by Henry West and Jack Towne dragged from his office amid a mob of about 200 after accusations he uttered remarks on McKinley’s death. Sheriff Hathaway and deputies intervened to separate the assailants as Stamels denied the claims in local papers. The sheriff remains near the doctor’s home.
In Chattanooga Tennessee a 5000 strong mass meeting at the Auditorium paid tribute to President McKinley. Speakers condemned anarchy and urged stringent laws on the subject. A five member committee was named to attend the president's funeral.
Cincinnati and Chicago games feature mixed scoring lines with pitchers Hahn Dergen Tannehill Zimmer and Hughes Kling Harper Hay den. Umpires Emaire Nash and O Day called the plays as Pittsburg St Louis battle produced close totals.
Indianapolis church leaders gathered to discuss rising crime, with some calling for immigration law changes while others doubted the effectiveness. Eulogies honored the dead president and plans for services next Thursday were set by all denominations.
Bracken and Conner are named among players with Sieverand Kuelow and Shaw in a Detroit related game note. Umpires Hart and Maskell are listed alongside.
Laporte Indiana held union memorial services Sunday night with congregations from all city churches. Pastors spoke on William McKinley the Man Soldier The Statesman The President and The Christian. The Presbyterian church was filled and the audience joined in patriotic hymns.
Wallace Tharp of northeast Elwood reportedly found a valuable pearl in Wildcat creek and sold it to a jeweler in Anderson named Wilson for 50 dollars. A short time later a traveling man from New York allegedly paid 75 dollars for the gem.
Muncie Indiana reports the Midland steel mill will restart Tuesday morning after a strike settlement leaves about a thousand Amalgamated workers disappointed by the outcome. Public buildings in Muraccle Draped in mourning as McKinley assassination cordon dominates weekend talks and funeral plans suspend business.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple place names including Marion Columbus Dayton Toledo Wheeling Ft Wayne and names such as Wagner Zinram Byers Hamish Kenna and Needham with score fragments and umpire Latham Matthews. The text reads like a sports score roundup or archival game log with inconsistent formatting.
Kokomo Indiana September 16 mourns the death of President McKinley. Businesses post offices banks and the courthouse fly flags at half mast. Churches unite for memorial service at Grace M E Church.
Stock traders report cattle prices in Cincinnati on September 14 with good to choice beef and calf figures. Details show cattle and calves trading amid fluctuating bids as markets catalog prices for live stock.
A short excerpt shows Amelia hurriedly posing a question to George in a playful exchange about love and duty. The dialogue hints at a patriotic sentiment and a longing for steady, peaceful miles versus modern fashion pressures. The Detroit Free Press tone appears in the stylized line.
In a Washington Star remark, a man argues amiability and sympathy yield little, noting that generosity often angers the sour and that pleasing others seldom pays. The exchange questions the value of kindness in social interactions.
A playful snippet from Tit-Bits questions Willie's future and ambition. The exchange features Willie and Grandma and the humorous line about making people tremble at his name.
A fragment from a weekly page shows a wife and husband bantering about anger and aging. The wife denies adding wrinkles, while the husband implies anger has a facial effect. The quirky dialogue hints at social attitudes of the era toward women and emotion.
A fragmentary exchange shows a canal boatman agreeing to proceed with a journey, noting it would be strenuous for a mule. The dialogue hints at logistical challenges and rough conditions likely in a historical Washington Star report.
A brief Brooklyn Eagle item notes a person saying they meet in business but face disbelief. Jewett claims to be a collector for ages cone company, highlighting a small detail in a local business exchange.
Readable bits show a character named Mise or Cagex with phrases about sleepiness and a partial dialogue involving Washington Star publication. No clear event or full context emerges.
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