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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
2
A somber scene as mourners gather in silence while officials confirm the president's death. Tearful watchers await official word, with the air thick with grief and solemn ceremony marking the end of a long era.
Milburn House in Buffalo reports President William McKinley died at 2 15 PM. The nation enters a period of mourning and following events set a path for successor procedures and national leadership arrangements.
The article notes President McKinley’s fading condition on September 13 and 14 as physicians declare the end near. Mrs. McKinley and cabinet members bid farewell while Cortelyou and Dr. Mynter report diminishing pulses and approaching death.
Buffalo vivid with mourning as President McKinley lies in state. The scene at Delaware Avenue, crowds eight miles long, and fifty thousand in one line reflect a nation-wide grief. Mrs. McKinley endures with silent strength as Cabinet members visit. Roosevelt takes oath at Wilcox home, pledging to continue McKinley’s policies.
Timeline traces William McKinley from birth in 1843 at Niles Ohio through military service, law career, Ohio governor tenure, and key political steps. It covers campaigns, Congress service, tariff actions, 1896 nomination, 1898 defense funding, 1900 re nomination, and 1901 inauguration.
Chillicothe Ohio bricklayers report securing a nine hour day an wage advance from 27 to 45 cents per hour with double time on Sundays and holidays. San Francisco Labor Council represents about 80 locals and 40 000 members as unions grow powerful. Injunctions curb Milwaukee machinists pickets. California’s largest wood working plant built by San Francisco unions employs 160 mine workers and 2 400 carpenters for building projects. The piece notes broad union influence and mixed public reception amid economic concerns and a new Italian order Waights of Labor. It also covers Philadelphia barbers’ Sunday closing crusade arresting 239 barbers and related legal costs, with labor leaders commenting on the tough trade climate.
The Earl of Essex, in deep financial straits, seeks royal aid from King Edward VII to restore income lost after his American-born Countess Adele Grant angered Lady Meux. Reforms would avert his departure from England to the continent while his affairs are reviewed.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hay near recovery and Postmaster General Smith saying the president is on the mend after latest visits to the Milburn home. The three cabinet members appear plainly distressed as events unfold in the capitol today.
Burra Lo Sept 14 The Sixty fifth and Seventy fourth regiments of the national guard are assembled in their barracks as a precaution should the crowd at police headquarters turn hostile. No riot is indicated. only two companies at each armory, not having quarters.
Emma Goldman, held at Harrison street Station, reads AP report of the President's death and, after a pause, says Very sorry with no sign of regret or pity in her expression.
Washington reports the anticipated death of President Mo Kinley delivering a crushing blow to the capital. Citizens had trusted in a recovery after buoyant bulletins, only to face the grim certainty of a fatal Buffalo tragedy.
Secretary Hay announces the national funeral plan for President McKinley. The body will travel by special train from Buffalo to Washington on September 1, lie in state in the Capitol rotunda, then proceed to Canton for final burial under Canton citizens’ committee oversight. Ceremonies are limited along the route.
The autopsy released at 5 o clock Saturday shows a bullet lodged near the breastbone causing no skin wound and another bullet perforating the stomach walls near its lower border. Surrounding tissue became gangrenous and extended to the kidney and pancreas. No peritonitis detected. death from gunshot related gangrene. A death mask of the president was completed at 7:20 and authenticated by Edward L. A. Pausch of Hartford.
An expert on hair explains that mustaches and hair reflect health, acting as early warning signs. He cites examples such as a thickened mustache signaling change, and a patient whose straightened hair indicates strain and reduced vitality, urging people to heed these indicators.
In the Austrian court a rule limits perishable items on the imperial table. Attendants receive large perquisites with duties assigning uncorked bottles, leftover wine, joints, and stirring sweets. Each morning a market in the palace basement lets Viennese buyers purchase remaining items.
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