15 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1901
Page
1
A mail edition reports the president died from gangrene after a bullet was not found. Dr Wasdin suspects the fatal lead ball was poisoned, implying foul play or medical complication in the assassination context.
Funeral arrangements note the body will lie in state in Buffalo before transport to Washington. The medical bulletin outlines the gunshot damage to the stomach kidney pancreas and surrounding tissues with no peritonitis and states death resulted from gangrene caused by the wounds. Medical officials attest no surgical or medical treatment could prevent death.
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports plans for President William McKinley's funeral after his death from an assassin's bullet. Autopsy cites gangrene as cause. Dr Wasdin suggested poisoning as the bullet’s motive. Body to lie tonight in the room of death, with guards and a City Hall in state plan in Buffalo before transport to Washington.
Buffalo dispatch reports the autopsy on President McKinley concludes he died from toxemia due to necrosis of abdominal tissues caused by a bullet wound. Doctors say the bullet was not recovered and that the poison-like absorption led to organ failure, with the first bullet possibly striking near the breastbone.
The piece reports on Mrs. McKinley's frail state following President McKinley’s death. Friends recount her measured bearing amid fear of collapse, while physicians warn of the danger of a dual tragedy. The narrative details last meetings, the Milburn household, and Mrs McKinley’s insistence on seeing the President as the event unfolds.
The report details President William McKinley’s death at Milburn House Buffalo after hours of illness. Dr. Rixey confirms dissolution at 2:15 am as family and officials gather, with Secretary Cortelyou delivering the news to Cabinet members and senators. The scene is described with solemn grief and formal ceremony.
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports Theodore Roosevelt becoming President at 3 30 pm following McKinley’s death. He vows to continue McKinley policy for peace prosperity and honor. Roosevelt arrives from the Adirondacks and is escorted to the Wilcox home then to Milburn house for the oath.
A local coffin maker in Oneida, New York received a Buffalo order to ship a six by three by twenty inch Louis IV style crypt of solid crotched San Domingo mahogany for President McKinley. The panelled top, copper lined interior, hermetic seal and silk furnishings accompany a plain black alternative if Mrs. McKinley prefers.
The article describes Mrs. McKinley's profound distress at the death of President McKinley. She kisses his hand and gazes at his changing features, then withdraws in sorrow. Dr. Rixey and Miss Barber comfort her, but she weeps only later after a stimulant is given. John Milburn notes her bereavement and possible danger to her health.
Buffalo September 14 Roosevelt pledged to continue McKinley’s policy for peace prosperity and national honor. Solemn ceremony seen by high dignitaries and personal friends. Cabinet to remain. new chief magistrate asks predecessors’ supporters to stay in office. Night ride through Adirondacks to assume grave responsibilities.
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