President McKinleys Funeral Train Leaves Buffalo for Canton
The body of President McKinley was borne from Milburn House in Buffalo in a solemn procession to the railway station. Mrs McKinley, dressed in mourning, showed remarkable strength as Roosevelt met the cortege and the train left at 8 46 for Canton with the casket in an observation car. The ceremony included Chopin and Nearer My God to Thee as soldiers and sailors escorted the hearse.
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Mrs. McKinley
Chopin
65Th Regiment
Ellicott Street
Roosevelt
Fnally
Roosevelt’s Policy Aims in First Incumbent Term
Buffalo Sept 16 President Roosevelt disclosed to personal friends details of his policy during his term stating it aligns with Mc Kinley’s approach. He advocates broader reciprocity liberal trade with other nations the end of commercial war direct lines to South American ports and promotion of merchant marine initiatives. The remarks emphasize tariff adjustments and the expansion of reciprocity treaties to reduce unnecessary duties.
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Buffalo
Roosevelt
Mr. McKinley
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted by Mother's Cure Testimony
A testimonial from D. P. Jolly of Avoca New York claims his mother suffered long from consumption until she was given up to die, then quickly recovered after using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The ad lists price details and credits J C Ayer Co of Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
D. P. Jolly
Avoca, N. Y
Memorial Services Held for President McKinley in London
In London on September 16 a memorial service will honor President McKinley in Westminster Abbey and at the same hour in St. Pauls cathedral. The ceremonies mark the late president with services planned in major city landmarks.
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Westminster Abbey
St. Paul’s
London
McKinley
St. Paul's Cathedral
Strike Not Off In Pittsburg Mills Amid Unclear Settlement
Pittsburg reported no general resumption of work as of Sept 16 with strikers uncertain on terms. Workers at tin plate plants near the district show continued strike sentiment while McKeesport greets news of a settlement and 5000 returning to National Tube Works. Demmler sees most old hands back except leaders.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
National Tube Works
Demmler
Goulding Dead Worcester Leader and Former Legislator
Worcester, Sept. 11. Hon. Frank P. Goulding, a prominent Worcester county lawyer and former legislator, died this morning of complications from diseases. A leading corporate attorney and pupil of Senator Hoar, he had declined nominations for Congress and a seat on the superior court bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Frank P. Goulding
Worcester County
Hoar
Congress
Murderer Marr Ends Life in Insane Asylum Cell
Augusta, Sept 16. Jacob Dearborn Marr who killed his three children with an axe while insane last March hanged himself in a cell at the insane asylum Saturday night using a bed quilt.
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Augusta
Jacob Dearborn Marr
Insane Asylum
Route to the Chair. Czolgosz case to grand jury
Buffalo reports the Czolgosz case was presented to the grand jury this morning with several witnesses examined for the proceeding.
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Buffalo
Czolgosz
Grands Jury
Czarimperial yacht Standart sails to France
The Czar and Czarina with other Russian Imperial party members embarked on the imperial yacht Standart for a promised visit to France. They left Kiel today as the Standart steamed toward its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Kiel
Prussia
Czarina
France
Lowell report on garbage cremators at Waterbury and Bridgeport
A special Lowell committee reports on the Smith improved garbage cremator, inspecting Waterbury and Bridgeport plants. They describe two chambers with fireboxes under each, noting simple construction and thorough operation observed during visits in August 1901.
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Dixon and Smith
Lowell
Mass
Charles A. R. Dimon
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Two chamber cremator system for urban garbage disposal
A detailed report on twin chamber steam powered cremators used to dry and burn municipal garbage. It describes Dixon and other installations in Bridgeport and observations from Bridgeport, including capacity about 23 tons daily, 138 tons weekly, ashes of roughly one bushel weekly, and minimal odor. The report notes fuel use, ash handling, brick versus iron chimneys, and costs around $13,500 for the Dixon unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Dixon
Smith Cremator
Guy V. Holbrook
John H. McGuinness
James F. Miskella
Anthony A. Conway
Bishop Henry B. Whipple Dies in Faribault
St Paul dispatch reports Bishop Henry B. Whipple of the Protestant Episcopal church died this morning at his home in Faribault Minnesota after a long illness. Whipple, a prominent church leader, had served as a longtime bishop and was influential in Minnesota religious circles. He passed away at his residence, leaving behind a legacy in regional church and civic life.
The Traders National Bank Advertising Notice
Deposit Boxes five dollars per year offerings of a general bank with foreign exchange services in multiple languages. Safety deposit boxes private rooms savings payouts semi annual monthly summaries. Special ladies banking rooms depository for United States and Massachusetts. Banking hours listed with room locations at Middlesex Street and Post Office Avenue.
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United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
City mourns McKinley with broad black window drapes
Merchants and shops in Merrimack square and surrounding streets dress windows in heavy black drapery and national colors to honor President McKinley. Portraits, flowers, and inscriptions appear in storefronts, banks, drugstores, and clothing houses as day after day decor deepens the city’s somber display.
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Patten & Co
Merrimack Square
McKinley
Paul R. Burtt
J. J. McManmon
Prescott Street
Merchants National and Central Savings Bank
Railroad National Bank
Bon Marche
Yorick
J. Callaghan
Geo. H. Gage
Russell & Boynton
W. T. S. Bartlett
George Ricard
George C. Osgood
George F. Mongeau
O’sullivan Brothers
Sardiniere
Merrimack Clothing Company
William McKinley
Thompson Hardware Company
Lowell Institution For Savings
Carleton & Hovey
O'Donnell & Gilbride
Merrimack Street
Middlesex Deposit and ‘Trust Company
Joseph Shanley & Co
A. G. Pollard & Co
20Th Century Shoe Company
Burbank & Co
Lowell One Price Clothing Company
Grant
Central Street
Talbot Clothing. Company
Drunkenness cases fill renovated police court scene
The morning session of the police court heard multiple drunkenness cases. John L. Sullivan received three months in jail. Frank B. Dorahue was sentenced to the reformatory after seeking suspended sentence. Julia Doherty paid a $5 fine. Others, including Norwell and Gorman, were permitted to leave town or receive minor penalties. Mary J. McDermott was fined $50 for illegally keeping liquor.
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John L. Sullivan
City Farm
Frank B. Dorahue
Reformatory
Hadley
Julia Doherty
Nathaniel P. Norwell
Billerica
Margaret Gorman
Wm. F. Cogan
John Cluff
Peter Defoe
Robert R. Harper
Lawrence Kinlaw
Felix Gauthier
Jas. A. Welch
Michael Kelly
Child and Misses Shoes With Low Heels Listed
Catalog lists child sizes 56 to 8 and 52 440 with $1.50 price, 8 1-2 to 10 1-2 at $1.75, misses sizes 11 to 2 at $2, girls sizes 2 1-2 to 8 1-2 at $2.75, and women's sizes 4 to 5 1-2 at $3.00. Shoes feature long low heels to protect ankles and are advertised as superior to spring heels.
City Council Acts on Death of the President Memorial Plan
Lowell city government votes to form a joint memorial committee with citizens to organize a public service for President McKinley. Resolutions urge mourning drapes and half mast flags for ten days, with $1000 appropriated for observance and a memorial service to be arranged by Mayor Dimon and council members.
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Dimon
Lowell
United States
Miskella
Conlon
Hill
Swan
Pindar
Mass
City Hall
William McKinley
Chas. A. R. Dimon
Theatres Close After McKinley Death Announcement
New York theatre managers suspend performances following President McKinley’s death. James K. Hackett at Wallack’s halts shows until Canton funeral services. Weber and Fields join the pause. Managers decide to stay open until Canton funeral day, then close all theatres for the day.
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New York
McKinley
James K. Hackett
Wallack’s
Weber & Fields
Hackett
Canton
Merrill House Raid In Tyngsboro Seizures
Deputy Sheriffs Clark and Eveleth seized liquor at the Merrill house in Tyngsboro on Sunday. They took 388 bottles of ale 17 bottles of beer one pint of port wine one pint of sherry wine one quart of gin and one quart of whiskey. A second late Sunday visit aimed to catch the proprietor but failed. Guests at the house pleaded that their identities not be revealed.
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Clark
Eveleth
Merrill
Tyngsboro
Armstrong Manslaughter Case Delayed for Funeral Impact
The manslaughter case of William Armstrong over John Dion’s death at a boxing match is postponed for another week due to the President’s funeral.
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William Armstrong
John Dion
Funeral Prayer Service For President McKinley Observed
ST ANNE S CHURCH to hold a special service of prayer on the day and hour of the funeral of President McKinley reflecting national mourning and religious observance.
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McKinley
Treasury to mail October interest payment checks
The secretary of the treasury announces that the October interest payment totaling 4,000,700 dollars will be made by mailing checks today.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Weather forecast for Massachusetts cooler soon
Indications from Boston Sept 16 show fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures and west winds as the pattern develops across Massachusetts.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Day of Mourning Memorial Exercises Planned in City
A memorial program for the dead President is proposed in Huntington hall on Thursday at 2 30 with prayers remarks and music. The militia and Grand Army may parade, schools will hold half hour services, and a chorus of 150 will sing. Banks may close and papers suspend. Greeks send condolence and workers may pause Thursday.
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Huntington Hall
C. A. R. Dimon
Old Residents’ Association
The
Loyal Legion
McKinley
Frederick O. Blunt
Coat and hat found near canal in search for missing man
Police fear Garnet Mann of Andover may have drowned after a straw hat and a black worsted coat were found near the canal by Moore and Lawrence streets. The coat bore a purple aster. papers include an English Social club certificate and a Berean P M church welcome card.
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Chester Ryder
Moore and
Lawrence Streets
Garnet Mann
Andover
Berean P. M
Moore Street
Boys' Economical School Clothes Sale Opens Week
The opening week reveals boys wardrobe needs and offers remarkable prices on odd lots of juvenile suits reefers and Fauntleroy styles aged 3 to 8. Former prices ranged 38 to 6 dollars, now available at deeply reduced rates for the tight assortment.
Suits of Splendid Quality on Odd Lot Sale Window
These suits are of splendid quality and making though odd lots and last season's styles. View them in our front window for selection.
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President McKinley
President Roosevelt
Milburn
N. Y
Hawaii
Philippines
J.C. Ayer CO
F. P. Goulding
Worcester Bar
Hung Himself
Maniac
Garbage Report
Bishop Whipple
Foreign Exchange
Letters of Credit
the Traders National Bank
McKintey
Putnam & Son
Pearson's Drug Store
Harris's
Traders National Bank
Greenwood Brothers
Cook, Taylor & Co
Goodale
Geo. H. Wood
Tilton
Dows
Police Court
O'Sullivan Bros
Merrill House
ST. Anne’s Church
Republic
M. Iatros
His Majesty
the King of
Greece
Merrimack
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