Impressive State Funeral for McKinley in Capitol Rotunda
A grand national funeral for President McKinley unfolds in Washington with a full military guard, diplomatic dignitaries, and a mournful procession from the White House to the Capitol. Ex President Grover Cleveland and President Roosevelt travel in escort, while Mrs McKinley remains at home under care.
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Capitol
Mkinley
McKinley
Dr. Rixey
Barber
Miss Barber
White House
National Guard
District of Columbia
Henry V. Boynton
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Regular Army and Navy Union
Union Veteran Legion
Spanish War Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Guards of Honor
Army
Navy
Grover Cleveland
Raokley D. Evans
John M. Wilson
Roosevelt
W. S. Cowles
Cabinet
Diplomatic Corps
McKinley Funeral at Capitol Ends in Solemn Reverence
Simple Capitol service marked by Methodist rites and two hymns. Bishop Andrews praised McKinley’s integrity and faith, noting his charity and devotion. Following the rites, a crowd viewed the casket amid a crush that injured many women and children. Admiral Evans laid a blue floral cross, and the benediction closed the ceremonies.
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Washington
Capitol
McKinley
Cardinal Newman
Police
Alse
Robly D. Evans
W. H. Chapman
Metropolitan Church
Tar and feathers for Rev. Wildman in Huntington
Huntington citizens tar and feathers Rev. James A. Wildman after he called President McKinley a demagogue. The incident followed a Sunday sermon that provoked outrage and led a large crowd to demand a retraction before the minister fled home.
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Huntington
Ind
James A. Wildman
United Brethren
Wildman
Wesleyan Church
Etna Avenue
Church Society
United States
McKinley
Thirty-third Indiana regiment reunion set for October 3
The One Hundred Twenty-ninth Indiana regiment plans its thirty-third annual reunion in this city on Thursday October 3. The unit was mustered out at Charlotte North Carolina more than thirty six years ago. Adjutant E G Melendy of Framont issues the call. Nickel Plate tickets go on sale Sept 24 to Oct 29 at one cent per mile for round trips to Buffalo. departures Tuesdays and returns any train to midnight Sunday. inquire at nearest Nickel Plate agent or Fort Wayne offices.
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Indiana
Charlotte
N. C
E. G. Melendy
Framont
Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Boers Capture 200 British, Three Guns at Scheeher's Nek
London reports a major Boer victory with 200 British troops and three field guns seized at Scheeher's Nek on September 19. Fresh fighting details remain sparse as authorities confirm the loss.
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London
Scheeher’s Nek
Fort Wayne Note Links O I Perry to McKinley Ties
Twenty seven years ago O I Perry Western Union manager in this city came from Canton Ohio. Perry was then closely connected with the late President McKinley and knew him well.
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O. I. Perry
Western Union
Fort Wayne
Canton
Ohio
Perry
McKinley
Indictments Against Charles Dunn for Two Murders
Grand jury charges Charles Dunn with two murders within a year. One concerns the death of Alice Cothrell in July at Wallen, the other the death of Elizabeth Weisell, alleged to have been caused by abortion and drugs. The Cothrell case is eight counts detailing choking and drowning in a cistern, with counts including rape and related acts. Judge Hench assists Prosecutor Emrick. Dunn to be arraigned soon in Allen County Circuit Court.
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Charles Dunn
Little Alice Cothrell
Wallen
Elizabeth Weisell
Cothrell
Dunn
Weisell
Circuit Court
Samuel M. Hench
Emrick
Duffs
Washington
Perry Townships
Alice Cothrell
State of Indiana
Allen County
Allen
County of
Indiana
Chas. K. Stringer
K. E. Wheelock
Eraind
Ed Dierkes
Eva Wiest
Elmer Monroe
Monroeville
Lou
William Mercer
Edward Finnan
Charles Pape
Myrtle Reed
William Dunn
Peter Nussbaum
Charles G. Braun
Nussbaum
Mr. Braun
John Figel
Saengerbund
Hester A. Fulmer
James
Lydia Fulmer
Andrews Land, Home and Improvement Company
Ovid
O'Rourke
Ed. Dierkes
C. S. Weaver
Levi Johnson
John Lou
William Mencer
Williams Brown
Perry Woods
William A. Weddel
Edward Mr. Shell
Shell
John Evers
Henry Ormsby
Arcola
Stout
Sheriff Stout
Michigan City
Charles Trowbridge
Foster Furniture Company
Elmus R. Gesamer
David Heathman
Bert Stewart
Wolf & Dessauer
Pixley & Co
Karn Bros
White Fruit House
F. P. Wilt & Co
Edith G. Russell
John A. Russell
Charles Dunn Indicted by Grand Jury for Deaths
Charles Dunn faces grand jury indictments for the deaths of Alice Cothrell and Elizabeth Weisell. The panel also returns multiple cases including blackmail, larceny, sodomy, burglary, embezzlement, and murder, with 149 witnesses examined. District Court actions proceed as defendants enter pleas or prepare defense as trials are set.
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Satisfied Couple
Mrs. J. R. Brockerman and her husband credit Doan's Kidney Pills with relief from chronic backache and dizziness. Sold at Meyer Bros. & Co. drug store, two boxes provided noticeable improvement. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets for U S. Remember the name Doan's. Price 50 cents.
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Dean
J. R. Brockerman
No. 9
Liberty Street
Meyer Bros. & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
U. S
Doan
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John R. Brooke
Coast Artillery
Marine
North Atlantic
Capitol Plaza
B Street
First Street
Fifth Artillery Corps
Thomas C. Noyes
Edward G. Andrews
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrews
Mother
God
Jesus Christ
Church
Lord Jesus Christ
William McKinley
Earth
Heaven
William of Orange
Cromwell
Lincoln
Huntington Citizens
CHAS
Castoria
Kays
Gga
Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
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