Funeral of McKinley in Washington Rotunda
A somber state funeral for President McKinley unfolds in Washington with the procession from the White House to the Capitol. Dignitaries including Grover Cleveland and Gen. Longstreet attend as rain falls and the nation pays its last tribute.
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Washington
William McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Lamont
Cleveland
White House
Great Britain
Gerard Lowther
Frye
Senate
Fuller
Henderson
Gen
Longstreet
Confederacy
McKinley
Canton
Roosevelt
Senator Hanna
Capitol
Tex
Rixey
Brooke
Artillery
Navy
Army
Evans
Wilson
M. B
H. B. Naylor
Baward G. Andrews
W. H. Chapman
Doctors not to blame for McKinley death
Dr George F Shrady stated toxemia, a chemical process from toxin poison in gangrenous tissue, caused President McKinley's death not blood poisoning. He noted blood poisoning is bacteriological and accompanied by high fever and rapid pulse, and urged doctors to avoid public medical controversy.
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New York
George F. Shrady
McKinley
Verdigris Theorized as Bullet Poison In McKinley Death
New York experts say verdigris on the fatal bullet that killed President McKinley could have caused the gangrene. They note lubricants on cartridges might carry the poison into the wound, and mention bullets with a hollow tip could trap verdigris.
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New York
McKinley
Governor Hunt Takes Oath in Puerto Rico After McKinley Death
In San Juan on September 17, Governor Hunt privately took the oath at his residence with the executive council and supreme court justices present. Extensive inauguration preparations were canceled after the death of the late President McKinley, and the island remains in deep grief.
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San Juan
P. R
McKinley
Mr. Allen’s
Gen. Hunt
Rico
Governor Hunt
Hunt
Executive Council
Supreme Court
Gov. Hunt
Grief in Porto Rico over President McKinley death
A declassified note from Lowell to Secretary of State conveys Porto Rico’s deep sorrow and sympathy for Mrs. McKinley after the President's death. It states inaugural ceremonies on the sixteenth are cancelled and Governor Hunt will take the oath quietly in the executive mansion at San Juan.
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Washington
Lowell
Porto Rico
Girl Seeks Sudden Death Inhalation In Bridgeport
Christiana Bau, 17, daughter of C Bau of Greenfield Mass, visited Oscar Kroegers family in Bridgeport. After two weeks she returned to the Windsor hotel for lodging and shortly after attempted to take her life by gas. She was found in time, saved, and placed with the police matron. Mrs Kroeger offered to care for her.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Christiana Bau
C. Bau
Greenfield
Mass
Oscar Kroeger
Windsor Hotel
Ask Him Ask Your Doctor About Ayer s Sarsaparilla
An advertisement urges readers to consult their doctor for Ayer s Sarsaparilla, praising the medicine as a grand old family remedy and splendid tonic. It promises satisfaction if doctors’ advice is followed and lists the price as $1.00 from J C Ayer Co. Lowell Mass.
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Ayer
Man Rescues Daughter From Bridge Attempt Near Em ma Gill Site
The girl's father tracked her to Mrs. Kroeger’s home and found her fleeing toward the Yellow millpond, scene of Em ma Gill tragedy. He stopped her, took her home, and plans to place her in a sanitarium after she reportedly attempted suicide five times previously.
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Mrs. Kroeger
Christiana
Emma Gill
Mr. Ball
Engineers Propose Urgent Repairs for Brooklyn Bridge
Two civil engineers E Duryea Jr and Joseph Meyer examined the Brooklyn bridge and report the current safety margin is very small. They propose methods to increase safety with low traffic disruption. Dist Atty Philbin received the 100 page study on Monday and may share it with other experts before informing the grand jury. He downplays immediate public alarm as hot season passes.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
E. Duryea, Jr
Joseph Meyer
Dist
Atty. Philbin
Odd Fellows convention opens in Indianapolis with high officials
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in Indianapolis for a week. A. C. Cable of Covington Ky reported 1900 year initiations at 173,826 with notable foreign participation. Membership gains reached 65,522 in Subordinate lodges and 17,095 in Rebekah lodges for sisters. Relief expenditures totaled 3,736,692, up 41,204, while surplus revenue stood at 1,737,322.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Gilbert
A. C. Cable
Covington
Rebekah
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Abandons Albany Trip
Boston officers announce fall field trip to Albany on Oct. 7 is canceled due to national bereavement. Memorial services will be held in Boston with a floral tribute to Canton, Ohio. A memorial for the dead President is read, and colors are to be draped for 90 days. A cablegram of sympathy arrives from the London artillery company.
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Boston
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Frank Huckins
Albany
N. Y
Henry Walker
Sidney M. Hedges
Canton
Honorable Artilery Company
London
Huckins
Mills Will Close For Day Of Mourning In City
City offices to close Thursday September 19 as a national day of mourning for President William McKinley. Mayor Dimon directs departments to suspend nonessential work and plans memorial services with Grand Army posts militia and uniformed groups invited to attend and march to the common. An estimated crowd of ten thousand could hear the speakers outdoors.
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Dimon ‘Thas
United States
William McKinley
Memorial services announced across churches
In accordance with city recommendations a special memorial will be held at 1.30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Trinitarian Congregational church with Rev. George F. Kenngett officiating. Baptist churches unite for a memorial service at 1.30 p.m. Thursday at Branch Street Tabernacle. Congregational churches schedule a union memorial service at 7.30 p.m. Thursday in the First Congregational church with various pastors and laymen participating. First Presbyterian church also holds a memorial service at 1.30 p.m. Thursday.
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First Trinitarian Congregational Church
George F. Kenngett
Branch Street Tabernacle
First Congregational Church
First Presbyterian Church
Funeral Service In Lowell For President McKinley Day
In harmony with proclamations from the President, Massachusetts Governor, and Lowell Mayor a memorial service will be held at St. Anne's church on Thursday at 1 30 p m the day of President McKinley's burial.
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United States
Massachusetts
Lowell
St. Anne’s Church
McKinley
Grand Army to meet on Wednesday on McKinley memorial
The posts of the Grand Army invited to attend the memorial service for President McKinley will hold meetings Wednesday evening to decide on actions to take.
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Grand Army
McKinley
City Drug Stores to Close Thursday Afternoon
All drug stores in the city will be closed Thursday from 1 to 6 p m. The notice outlines a temporary mid afternoon closure affecting routine pharmacy service and customer access.
Gas blast in Colorado mine kills six workers
Glenwood Springs Colo Sept 17 A terrible gas explosion in the Spring Gulch mine of the Colorado Fuel and Tron Co killed six miners and seriously injured three others. The tunnel suffered heavy damage and about a hundred men were in the mine half an hour before the blast.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Spring Gulch
Colorado Fuel and Tron Co
Traders National Bank Ad Promises Global Services
The Traders National Bank offers general banking with foreign exchange in English French German and Swedish money. It provides safety deposit boxes private rooms and savings with 34 percent per year compounded semi annually with monthly interest begins. The main banking area is exclusively for ladies and the bank serves residents of Massachusetts and the United States.
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United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Banking Hours and Room Addresses Listed
Banking hours set from 8 A M to 4 P M Saturday 8 A M to 1 P M and 7 to 9 P M Banking rooms located at Middlesex Street numbers 30 to 46 and Post Office Avenue numbers 11 to 24.
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Middlesex Street
Post Office Avenue
Mourning Draperies Cover City as Decorators Work
All day yesterday and today decorators drape buildings and stores in black and national colors for a citywide mourning display. Windows at Courier-Citizen, S. H. Knox, D. L. Page, J. W. Keyes, G. C. Prince and Steinert’s feature black fabrics, national colors, and pictures. City hall and police station entrances receive heavy black draperies with laurel, palms, and the phrase God's Will Be Done in ivy honoring the President.
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Courier-Citizen Company
S. H. Knox and Company
D. L. Page Company
J. W. Keyes and Company
G. C. Prince and Son
Steinert
President designates Thursday as national day of notice
Lowell Mass September 16 1901 The President of the United States has appointed Thursday September 19 as a day of prayer and public observance urging citizens to reflect on national affairs and display unity.
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The
United States
Lowell Proposes Day of Mourning for McKinley Burial
Citizens urged to close stores noon to 6 pm and drape buildings in mourning. People asked to gather at 1 30 pm for prayers and a public memorial at South common at 3 pm with delegates from societies. If stormy, services move to Huntington hall. Fire bells toll 58 times at 3 pm. CHAS A R DIMON Mayor.
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United States
William McKinley
Commonwealth
Lowell
South Common
Huntington Hall
Mill Agents Post Thursday Factory Shutdown
City mill agents announce a one day shutdown of all factories on Thursday in honor of President McKinley whose funeral will be held that day. The stoppage applies for that single day.
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President McKinley
Probate Court Proceeds With Wills and Administrations
Wills presented for probate include John Fiske Cambridge Wm Locke Lexington Charlotte B Allen Mary Burns Janette Campbell Ludlow D Churchill Elizabeth E Dugdale Sarah M Pendergast Lowell Artemas B Rogers Watertown Daniel W Hardy Billerica Administrations granted for Mary Flynn Marlboro Richard Hayes Marlboro George A Brummett Framingham Geo A Weed Philadelphia Samuel Sloan Chelmsford Mary E Snell Lowell Joseph S Green Dra cut Betsy J Knowles Billerica Isabella C Campbell Malden Mabel Carroll Cambridge James E O'Donnell Belmont Eyram V Howard Watertown Mary P Banks Waltham A custody petition before Judge Law ton involves Henry B Roberts Somerville and Kate M Roberts Lowell hearing adjourned to 2 p m Mrs Reed's counsel cross questioned witnesses to the Trueworthy will which was allowed McIntyre Wilson for Mrs Roberts Ladd of Boston for M J Roberts Custody cases step together with Mrs Roberts mother Mrs Phillips testifying at adjournment.
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John Fiske
Cambridge
Wm. Locke
Lexington
Charlotte B Allen
Mary Burns
Janette Campbell
Ludlow
D. Churchill
Elizabeth E. Dugdale
Sarah M. Pendergast
Lowell
Artemas B. Rogers
Watertown
Daniel W. Hardy
Billerica
Mary Flynn
Marlboro
Richard Hayes
George A. Brummett
Framingham
Geo. A. Weed
Roberts
McIntyre & Wilson
Walter A. Ladd
Boston
M J. Roberts
Phillips
Police Court Dockets Quiet As Assault Charges Proceed
In police court this morning Peter Bakes had his assault and battery case continued for one day. David Evans, jailed for non support of his wife, was released on promising to seek work. Marlet Deschenes, charged with larceny, admitted waiting outside a pawnshop while a youth pawned the coat. charge lowered to receiving stolen goods with a $10 fine. Drunks: John H. Ryan, Victoria Lambert, Annie Racicot, Eugene Racicot, David Favreau, Henry Whitehead, Roderic Chausse fined $2 each. Jule Ambrose $5. John A. Smith, Alice Merrill, five months in the workhouse.
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Peter Bakes
David Evans
Marlet Deschenes
Arthur Arsenault
John H. Ryan
Victoria Lambert
Annie Racicot
Eugene Racicot
David Favreau
Henry Whitehead
Roderic Chausse
Jule Ambrose
John A. Smith
State Farm
Alice Merrill
Court Garin Hears McKinley Death Plans and Anniversary
At a regular meeting of Court Garin French order of Foresters of America a committee was appointed to draft suitable resolutions on President McKinley s death and to forward a copy to Secretary Cortelyou for Mrs McKinley. Another committee will arrange the first anniversary celebration of the court Dec 17. Ten new members were admitted.
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Garin
Order of Foresters of America
McKinley
Cortelyou
Mann Safe After Canal Sleepover Mystery Solved
Garnet Mann, whose coat and hat were found on the bank of a canal behind Lawrence street early Monday, was not drowned. He was seen in good health that night. Police say he likely slept on the canal bank thinking it was his lodging. He is currently employed in the city, though he belongs down the river.
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Garnet Mann
Lawrence Street
Barber Alderman Sullivan Skips City Council Meeting
Alderman John J. Sullivan, a Huntington barber, did not attend a special city council meeting held after President McKinley's death. The mayor sought a quorum for statements of national mourning, and Sullivan refused, citing business. another alderman later joined to form a quorum while Sullivan claimed no unpatriotic motive. A barber, Fred Lefieur, confirmed Sullivan’s claim, noting he would attend if the shop relaxed. Sullivan’s disappearance of Lefieur’s employer, Mr. Preston, prompted police inquiries. his exact whereabouts remain unknown.<|>
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John J. Sullivan
President McKinley
City Hall
Sullivan
Huntington Hall
Board of Aldermen
Courier
McKinley
Young Meloy
Fred Lefieur
GREIG TO ARTILLERY FIRST LIEUTENANT PROMOTION
Captain Alexander Greig Jr of the Twenty sixth volunteer infantry has been named for a first lieutenant role in the artillery corps. His commission will be sent soon, though he will likely remain near home rather than serving abroad.
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Alexander Greig, Jr
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Artillery Corps
Governor's Island
New York Harbor
Philippines
Fingold and anarchist visitors seen in Lowell
Fingold the Boston Anarchist and another avowed anarchist visited Lowell several times in the past months to visit a family advocating Anarchy. The family, named Link, included a man, woman, and son. They reportedly left Lowell for Philadelphia last winter and the man had attended anarchist meetings while in Lowell or Boston.
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Fingold
Boston
Lowell
Link
Citizen
Philadelphia
Anarchist habeas hearing adjourned to Monday
Chicago on September 17 reports the habeas corpus hearing for the anarchist prisoners has been adjourned until Monday at the request of the prisoners.
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Chicago
Garbage Committee Hears Talks On New Cremator
The garbage committee will hold a conference with the board of health this afternoon. E. J. Little of Dixon Garbage Co. of Toledo will speak for his firm. A city contract for a new garbage cremator seems possible after the meetings.
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Board of Health
E. J. Little
Dixon Garbage Company
Toledo
338d Regiment Reunion Plans 35th Meeting at Lynnfield
The 338d Regiment Reunion association schedules its 35th annual reunion at Lynnfield on Sept. 24 at the pavilion in Suntang. An 11:30 a.m. business meeting precedes dinner an hour later, on the old camp ground where former soldiers recall stirring days. The Boston & Maine Lynnfield branch stop is nearby, with an old store sutler’s supplies location within a short walk.
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338D Regiment
Lynnfield
Suntang
Boston & Maine
Sewer Committee Brief Meeting Hears Petitions on City Sewers
The committee on sewers met with two members present. Hearings proceed on petitions for Coven Aga wam and Court streets and for lowering the Central street sewer. No remonstrants appeared. Crescent street hearing continued for a week at the request of Jerome F. Manning for the remonstrants.
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Committee On Sewers
Coven Agawam
Court Streets
Central Street
Crescent Street
Jerome F. Manning
Mooney's White Mountain Excursion Leaves Saturday
Mooney's excursion party from Lowell will depart Saturday morning September 21 at 8 30 a m instead of 12 20. The change allows travel through Crawford Notch before dark. Dinner is provided en route at no extra charge. Interested travelers should register at once with A J Mooney at Middlesex street station.
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Mooney
White Mountain
Lowell
Crawford Notch
A. J. Mooney
Middlesex Street
Lowell Police Ball Team to Clash with Cambridge Police
The Lowell Police ball team will play a strong Cambridge police aggregation Wednesday at Arlington Heights. A special car will convey the Lowell party to and from the game, and a large number is expected to accompany the team.
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Lowell Police
Cambridge Police
Arlington Heights
Lowell
Foley's Kidney Cure Endorsed By Local Merchant
A local dealer promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy for kidney disorders and urges customers to obtain it from F. C. Goodale, Co. E. Carter.
Preston Missing From Lawrence Street Home
The Frederick Preston family at 186 Lawrence Street report he has been missing since Wednesday. He worked in the mills on Lawrence Street, Stirling or Bay State, but has been unable to work due to an ankle injury. He was recovering and ready to resume work when last heard from. He has not lacked money during his idleness.
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Frederick Preston
Lawrence Street
Preston
Stirling
Bay State
Thief Steals Over Coat From Highland Laundry
A Saturday night break in at Highland laundry on Middlesex and Branch streets yielded the theft of an over coat with no clues left behind. No suspects or further details were available.
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Highland Laundry
Middlesex Street
Branch Streets
Foley's Kidney Cure credited with curing Springfield case
H C Watkins sexton of the Methodist church reports his wife suffered kidney trouble. After one bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure she improved and after four bottles was completely cured. F C Goodale of Co B Carter confirms the remedy. Dracut grange votes to postpone its fair until next Monday due to President McKinley’s death.
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H.C. Watkins
the Methodist Church
Springfield
Foley
F. C. Goodale
B. Carter
Dracut Grange
McKinley
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