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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
3
Pope Leo XII wept and prayed for an hour after learning of President McKinley’s death and cabled sympathy to Mrs. McKinley. Paris and Berlin followed with messages of condolence and flags ordered at half mast on imperial buildings.
Emperor Franz Joseph learned of the president's death while returning from maneuvers at Domimihovac and exclaimed what a misfortune. He ordered immediate condolences to Mrs. McKinley, praising him as an ideal ruler of a model country like America.
Washington reports that the instant McKinley died Roosevelt automatically became president by law. Secretary Hay relayed the official notification to Col. Roosevelt from a hunting camp in Essex County New York. He may be sworn in by any justice anywhere in the United States.
Czolgosz will not be arraigned in police court in Buffalo. The grand jury presentation starts Monday with two or three witnesses. Secret Service officers Ireland and Foster are expected to testify. Indictment is anticipated within an hour and the case will be moved to the supreme court for trial on September 23 before Justice White.
A Buffalo report describes Senator Hanna and others at the Milburn house Friday awaiting news of the president. Hanna, overwhelmed by grief, wept at the bedside and begged for another glimpse, then collapsed and required medical attention as doctors feared for his condition.
An order prescribing proper military honors has been prepared and awaits the signature of Lieut. Gen. Miles, who is en route to Washington from Portland, Oregon to finalize the provisions.
Officers wear mourning badges on the left breast and carry swords at the hilt for six months to honor President McKinley.
Washington reports old retainers at the White House deeply shaken by the president's passing. Veterans like Jerry Smith and usher L. F. Pender recall long years of service and key moments, Pender having served since 1864 and once admitting Lincoln.
President Roosevelt arrived in Albany after an all night Adirondacks ride and learned of the North Creek death. He continued by private car to Buffalo at 75 miles per hour, fatigued and sleeping, with plans to reach Tahawus then North Creek for a special train transfer.
Maj Symonds overseeing military guard wires acting secretary of war that a state funeral will be held in Washington. The funeral party will depart Monday to spend two days in Washington, then Thursday for Canton to bury President McKinley.
Henry Knippenberg, just back from abroad, commends Consul W. R. Holloway at St. Petersburg. He credits Holloway with fostering the trade relations between Russia and America and notes Holloway’s former Indianapolis residence.
Judge John H. Baker says McKinley’s death will mainly affect legislation. He foresees strict controls on licentious speech and journalism and curbs on violent rhetoric by speakers and papers. Immigration and naturalization laws may be revised, with tests to limit undesirable foreign influence, acknowledging shifts in emigrant origins. The court was adjourned for McKinley’s funeral as a mark of respect.
Executives from major banks in Indiana and New York express confidence in Roosevelt's financial policies. They foresee only brief fluctuations in stock markets and a temporary lull in stock company activity until McKinley’s burial. They warn against large transfers but expect overall stability and continued business confidence.
H P Wason notes temporary business effects from President McKinley’s death but argues the nation’s strength will prevent lasting disruption. He cites the steel strike as proof that the country can continue efforts in colonial and foreign relations without serious harm.
John Duncan, a prominent lawyer, says the country will see little stock market disruption and that Roosevelt will guide policy well. He believes new laws may target anarchists, potentially outlawing harboring anarchistic sentiments, while noting McKinley's assassin set a grim precedent.
Rev. C. C. Lasby of Central Ave M. E. Church says McKinley’s death will not spark major change. He believes Republican policies are entrenched and that Roosevelt is in thorough sympathy with them.
John Fred Kurtz a patrolman died at his Agnes street home Saturday after a recent pneumonia forced him to take leave. Survived by a widow and two daughters, he served the force from 188 and rose to sergeant in 1891 and bailiff of the police court in 1896. He returned to patrol duty about a year ago amid safety board personnel reductions.
Congressman Overstreet argues there will be no disturbance in business conditions as Roosevelt succeeds McKinley. He praises Roosevelt's intelligence courage and honesty, notes possible department changes, and urges calm public conduct to support the new administration during a crisis.
A flood of testimonial letters extols Peruna as a superior tonic for indigestion catarrh and nervous symptoms. Mrs Leona Mathis from Minneapolis says it restored health after four months of trouble. Mrs S Reina of Florida reports improved appetite sleep and vitality. Mattie L Cook of Takoma Park describes relief from chronic catarrh and heart palpitations. Mrs F E Warren wife of a U S Senator praises constant use and broad cures. Dr Hartman offers free advice and a summer promotional book of cures.
Delegates arrive in numbers for the sovereign grand lodge reception at English's opera house at 9 a m Monday. City officials boards and councilmen invited. English hotel Union depot and Kentucky information bureaus open all day and will stay open from Sunday morning.
A reporter found Supt Quigley's private office closed and heard Tom Hedian the superintendent's private secretary say he is working and unavailable. Hedian admitted to the arrangement stating the superintendent is in a private talk and cannot be disturbed.
Wheat steady with No 2 red at 70 cents and milling freight data. No 3 red at 66 to 84 cents. Corn priced evenly with No 1 white at 58 cents and varying No 4 white at 54 to 66 cents. oats and hay follow similar steady patterns and inspection totals noted.
Dr C R Schaefer will travel to Chicago Sunday for a week. City offices close on the funeral day and the day of general mourning. The fifty first Indiana regimental association holds a reunion at Mrs Streight’s home at 10 am Wednesday. John Miller injured in a runaway on College Ave. No council plans yet for McKinley death resolutions. Socialist Labor Party suspends city ticket speeches after McKinley death. Board of Safety orders draping fire houses and police station in mourning for 30 days and tolling the fire bell at the funeral hour.
Receipts at Indianapolis stock yards totaled 500 hogs with 400 shipments. Quotations range from good to choice, with mediums and heavies mixed. Lightweights and pigs show varying values from roughly 6.40 to 6.95 per unit, while rough averages appear around 5.25 to 6.25.
Travel notices announce round trip fares to Cincinnati for the festival. Tickets sold September 16, 18, 20, 23, 25 and 27 allow return the day after sale, with a special $4.40 round trip and $1.40 fare option via certain lines. Additional tickets available September 16 to 28 with return by September 30.
Chicago markets show corn futures lower with December at 5654 17c and May at 5834 58%4c. Wheat declines with December at 70% 70c and May at 73%4c. Oats rise modestly with December at 3514 3514c and May at 374 37%c. Provisions slip with January pork at $15.10.
A dense price rundown lists old turkey hens at 5c per lb and fowls at 8c, spring chickens and various cheese, butter, eggs, hides, and tallow. It covers groceries from coffees and sugars to flour, molasses, and rice, then produces figures for fruits, vegetables, and dairy. Also included are drugs, chemicals, and Kingan & Co. price lists for hams and bacon, sausages, fresh pork and beef, oysters, fish, and shellfish with unit prices and weights.
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