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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1901
Page
2
The narrative describes the oath ceremony and the immediate cabinet gathering with President McKinley guiding the administration. It notes the president’s walk with Secretary Hay and the security detail, plus reactions of Secretaries Long Hib er ho rk and Root, and mentions plans for a possible extra session of Congress.
An incident described by a private secretary follows a leader’s arrival by train near Buffalo. The locomotive halted near the station as an escort formed, and the crowd cheered while hats were tossed in salute. The leader’s party then left in a waiting automobile driven by a companion.
A jittery Allied London paper recounts President Roosevelt's death and the shock it caused. The account links Roosevelt to policy aims and notes mourning, with mention of Vice President Harry S. Truman and security details.
Washington September 11 Officials notified the public and foreign diplomats that the president has died and preparations are underway for funeral ceremonies. Details on the interment and security measures at the White House and Capitol were outlined as government offices coordinate mourning and official observances.
A Pennsylvania Railroad consignment ordered a special train to convey President McKinley’s body from Buffalo to Washington. The plan aimed to secure official transport and possible conference with embers, with the event unfolding amid a nationwide period of mourning.
The article outlines state funeral arrangements starting in Buffalo with a city hall viewing, a midnight transport to Washington, and ceremonies at the White House and Capitol. It describes a reception of officials, a funeral train to Canton, and interment beside his children with services at Millburn House and the city hall as spectators pass.
A garbled note from The Post praises an excellent ingestion and urges subscriptions to support a fund for a purpose game. It mentions wreaths and a deadline tied to a Houston event with figures 31 and 26.
President Roosevelt proclaims a day of mourning on September 10 for the late President William McKinley. He urges all people to gather in worship and express reverence, noting the nation’s sorrow and unity in this tragic moment.
A ceremonial order from the Office of Grand Master Henri Stellard of the Templars requests members to drape banners and dedicate a page in reverence to a late Grand Master. The decree, dated September 14 in Illinois, instructs the tribute be read publicly at the upcoming meeting.
New York dispatch reports Richard Croker arriving from Liverpool aboard the Tun dinia, stating he will not discuss policies while the nation mourns the president. He cites national sorrow and asks everyone to stand with heads bowed during the great affliction.
Buffalo September 14 Captain Wisser of the artillery corps credits his men for arresting President McIlhuty’s assassin Oni during the crowd scene at the president’s reception in the Temple of Music on September 6. The report describes security actions, involvement of private citizens, and clashes with secret service agents as officers pursued the suspect.
A concise notice credits Wy Downs of Tien for counsel on Pils precision, highlighting general Occors for their guidance and expertise. The item emphasizes gratitude for professional input and suggests ongoing collaboration.
Emma Goldman, once a leading anarchist figure, was removed from the women’s annex of the Harrison Street police station early this morning. Police cited precautionary reasons and said she would likely be returned, while a crowd gathered outside, threatening action if she was moved again.
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