Nation Mourns as President Lies in State and Funeral Procession
The funeral of a president moves thousands to the White House and Capitol as remains lie in state in the historic mansion. Dignitaries from Govs to cabinet members attend with Grover Cleveland and the new president among the mourners. The cortege moves amid rain and a sea of sorrow, with the Dead March from Saul echoing along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Lying In State Inevitable Crowds At Funeral Rotunda
After funeral rites the casket was opened for personal viewing in the rotunda, allowing intimate friends and the public to pay final respects. About 55,000 people passed by the bier as the body lay in state, and the scene was marked by a steady stream of mourners through the hours.
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Calamitous Crowds at Capitol Postpone Entry
A vast throng gathered at the Capitol faced a crushing rush as doors opened. Police and troops struggled to hold the crowd, about 100 injured, some carried to hospitals, with belongings scattered in the rotunda. The scene presaged a day of ceremonies related to President McKinley’s funeral in Canton.
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Departure of Funeral Train to Canton Ohio
The funeral train carried President’s remains to Canton after a Washington ceremony. A cavalry escort accompanied the train to the special car for the body. Floral tributes numbered at least 125 pieces, the largest seen, displayed from the capitol in carriages and wagons. Three sections totaling 20 passenger coaches ferried invited mourners to Canton. The train departed at 8:20 p.m. on the Pennsylvania line.
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Canton Prepares for McKinley Funeral Homecoming
Canton Ohio readies for the funeral of President William McKinley. Streets will be lined with solemn black as crowds, officials, and citizens gather for a quiet, respectful farewell in the national capital’s home city.
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Mrs McKinley’s Condition Alarms Friends in Washington
Washington dispatch says friends of Mrs McKinley are seriously alarmed about her health with grave apprehension that she may soon become worse. The report notes the situation as grave and ongoing concern though continued on page five.
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Funeral rites mark McKinley tribute in Capitol rotunda
Washington mourned as President William McKinley lay in state. The Capitol service, conducted by Rev Dr Naylor and Bishop Edwin Andrews, honored his Christian life and leadership, with hymns, prayers, and the nation’s grief echoed in the rotunda. Mrs McKinley remained at the White House during the ceremony.
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Senatorial Campaign Opens in Searcy Arkansas
The US Senate race formally began in Searcy on Tuesday with Senator James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, and former Governor James P. Clark as candidates. The dispatch notes the opening of the campaign and political stakes in Arkansas.
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