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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1901
Page
1
A late Saturday autopsy was conducted with no bullet fragment found or bullet identified. Authorities have not located a bullet or confirmed its role in the death, leaving investigators awaiting further forensic results.
Autopsy reports no bullet found in back muscles. search to continue. Death attributed to toxemia from stimulant use. X ray to locate bullet. examination expected Saturday. doctors take luncheon recess.
Buffalo reports the cabinet voted a plan for a Sunday prayer service at Milburn House and a special train to Washington Monday for a state funeral. The body would rest at the White House, then move to the Capitol and Canton for interment at McKinley’s former home. President McKinley died early Saturday after an assassin’s bullet, with Theodore Roosevelt succeeding to the presidency.
The obituary recounts William McKinley's dying words after being shot. It notes his farewell to his wife and his murmured hymn line as he faded, emphasizing his piety and acceptance of God’s will.
Sept 14 in Buffalo reports Mrs Barber, sister of Mrs McKinley, broke the news of the president’s death to the stricken wife at the Milburn House. She kept vigil at the bedside earlier, then returned to her, gravely bearing the burden as the major’s wife endures. Doctor Rixey notes the strain may force Mrs McKinley to travel with Mrs Barber to avoid funeral stress.
Washington dispatch reports General Brooke, commanding the Army, ordered to Buffalo to arrange funeral escort details. The actin secretary of war issued the orders as the president and cabinet will accompany the military arrangements. Governor’s Island departure was at 8:40 o clock Saturday with a presidential escort.
The report notes the route from rains of the late president to Ashington and then to the place of interment. It also mentions the military arrangements for the funeral ceremony.
The sudden ascent of Roosevelt to power is felt across the United States and globally. Markets and chambers of commerce suspend activity as grief spreads, with widespread mourning and quiet streets reflecting the historic change.
Theodore Roosevelt is sworn in at the Wilcox house with Judge Hazel administering the constitutional oath. He pledges to continue McKinley’s policy for peace and prosperity. Cabinet members and Cortelyou attend as Roosevelt, in a steady voice, accepts the burden of leadership amid national mourning.
Buffalo Sept 14 Director energy Buchanan announced a formal statement from the Pan American exposition board. The gates will be closed Saturday and Sunday the 16th and 18th as a tribute to the provident, with normal opening on Monday the 19th, a gesture seen as widely approved across the United States.
In Cleveland on September 14 police stationed three officers in a Fleet Street dwelling housing Leon Czolgosz's father, stepmother, and younger siblings to prevent mob violence amid arson fears following the assassinations. No demonstrations had occurred by early morning. In New York, September 14, Charles Miller, held on suspicion of planning to kill Vice President Roosevelt, was arraigned for examination after rambling remarks. The eighth page notes steel strike details.
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