President McKinley Bows to God and Dies at BurraLo
Reports from Buffalo and Mizzurn House detail President William McKinley’s death at 2 15 a m after hours of unconsciousness. His final words were a prayerful surrender to God and a calm acceptance of his fate. Cabinet members and physicians witnessed his passing as Mrs McKinley offered support at his bedside.
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End of an Era as Senators and Attendants Reach the President
A mobile carriage bearing Senator Hanna arrives followed by a second vehicle carrying Harry Hamlin and Mrs. McWilliams. The scene shows the crowd's sorrow as Hanna, tears in his eyes, exits the carriage. Mrs. McWilliams, close cousin to Mrs. McKinley, has stayed near the President's wife during the closing hours.
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SROOPS CALLED OUT DURING BUFFALO CRISIS
Buffalonians faced a night of ferment as news of the President’s collapse sparked crowds across the city and at Pan American grounds. Police and National Guard were alerted. two Army companies stood ready as 6,000 gathered near the station before dispersing by 1 AM after awaiting word on the President’s condition.
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Autopsy Links Death in Buffalo Shooting Case
Autopsy conducted this afternoon found cause of death as foxarmia in a Buffalo incident dated September 14 at 8 pm. The bullet was not recovered by 3 o'clock, leaving the exact wound unrecovered in the records.
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Oath Administered To Roosevelt At Buffalo Event
Vice President Roosevelt arrived at 140 and visited the Wilcox home before a quiet ceremony at the Milburn house where Judge Hazen administered the oath of office to him. No speeches followed as the cabinet and city officers attended.
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President McKinley Dies in Buffalo Death Chamber Scene
Dr Rixey remained beside President McKinley as death neared at 2:05 a.m. Cortelyou announced the death to waiting officials. In the adjoining room cabinet members and dignitaries gathered as Cortelyou confirmed the President had passed. The scene was somber with family and officials alike overwhelmed by the loss.
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W. G. Brown
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State Funeral Planned for Mrs McKinley Washington Tuesday
Cabinet members announced a state funeral for Mrs McKinley in Washington on Tuesday with interment in Canton on Thursday Physicians said she could make the Washington trip and the funeral train will depart Canton later Brief services are planned in the city Sunday evening and the funeral train will leave Monday morning General Brooke travels from New York to command the escort
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Predictions by politicians in wake of McKinley’s death at Woondley
Washington dispatch describes reactions as Secretary Gage and General Gillespie mobilize to avert financial disruption. Cabinet members weigh continuance in office, while prayers rise from churches for the President. Details include anticipated cabinet changes, presidential succession, and travel notes of Hay and Smith as the nation braces for the transition.
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