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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
1
A rambling excerpt presents proverbs on temperament life virtue and religion. It notes the glory of Christ as central to the church and warns against relying on liquor for health. It ties sorrow to the Bible as enduring guidance.
The piece surveys evolving women’s hairstyles and fashion in the early twentieth century. It notes false pompadours and curls, a lace coat style that eliminates collars, a collarless blouse, and a pleated veil hung from a modest hat, calling the overall effect pretty and becoming.
The funeral at the Capitol over President McKinley’s remains followed a simple Methodist service with two hymns and an address. Attendees included Admiral Deade, General Otis, General Davis, General Rug gies, Mrs Hobart, Mrs A Alger, and President Roosevelt. Bishop Andrews delivered the address as the rotunda echoed with hymn singing and a benediction.
President Roosevelt outlined his coming policy focusing on liberal reciprocity, abolition of unnecessary tariffs, free commerce with the Americas, a strong merchant marine, and arbitration to avoid war. He stressed continuing McKinley era goals of peace, prosperity, and national honor.
Huntington Indiana on September 18 reports United Brethren minister Joseph A. Wildman was tarred and feathered by local citizens after he described President McKinley as a demagogue during a prayer meeting last night.
At a board meeting of the State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in New York on September 18 the death of President McKinley was noted. The resolution denounces disloyal and treasonous expressions and calls for firm action to repress such threats against the government, including exterminating “beasts in human form” who plot against authorities.
Brussels dispatch reports that published diplomatic correspondence on the Franco Turkish dispute reveals no new developments and indicates the incident is progressing toward settlement. The Independent Belge claim about Ambassador Constans leaving Constantinople is not supported by the correspondence.
Pittsburg September 18 President Shaffer of the Amalgamated association says no public statement of settlement terms will be issued yet. A circular to return to work will be distributed to lodges before becoming public. Today Amalgamated offices were quieter as most strikers returned to work.
A hurricane is reported approaching Pensacola from the gulf. Vessels in the harbor were moved to mid stream and are prepared for severe weather tonight as winds were strong yesterday and today with no damage so far.
Dallas notes the Confederate reunion executive committee met to organize a fundraising campaign for the general reunion. A finance chair was elected, a charter committee formed, souvenirs and reunion buttons shown, and James H. Ward of the Associated Press was named chairman.
Funeral train to arrive at 11 Wednesday. Body to lie in state at the courthouse until 9 p.m., then move to the McKinley home for the night. Thursday services at 2 p.m. at church led by Rev. C E Manchester, followed by a military parade to Westlawn cemetery. An 11 year old, Austin-Grove Beard, accidentally shot his leg with a small pistol.
The remains of President William McKinley arrived in Washington at 8 30 PM and were escorted to the executive mansion by U S cavalry. On Tuesday at 9 00 AM they will be carried to the capitol for religious services and lie in state in the rotunda. Evening rites will take the body to the Pennsylvania Railroad station for transport to Canton Ohio.
A few days ago three Mexicans rested on the Katy track near San Antonio and slept. A passenger train killed two of them and did not awaken the third. Texade balilerts. Salt Lake City Utah September 17. The Texas editors had another field day here yesterday with visits to Salt Palace Lion and Beehive houses Fort Douglass and a reception for Lorenzo Snow and Utah Press association leaders. The party leaves tonight for Denver and Boulder and returns to Texas on the 20th. Waco reports the city schools opening with record attendance. Bryan notes the Ursuline convent dedication set for October 21.
Washington September 17 Mrs McKinley has withstood the trying ordeal after the president's death. Dr Rixey reports the widow is not broken but faced with future nerve tension when she returns to Canton and faces the flood of rejection and realization.
Gov Sayers received a telegram from Judge William T. Austin stating he had qualified as commissioner of Galveston and tendered his resignation. The governor then named Judge Austin president of the commission with Hermann C. Lange and I. H. Kempner as other commissioners and appointed Valerie Austin to fill Judge Austin's vacancy. Commissions were sent and may qualify and assume charge today.
In New York the America’s Cup challenge committee and Royal Ulster Yacht Club officials agreed to move the first race to Thursday September 26 as a tribute to President McKinley. Remaining races will proceed on September 28, October 1, October 3, and October 5 as originally planned.
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