Mail Edition Dead President Borne in Sorrow
In a capital tribute the nation mourns a president with vast crowds signing in grief. Spontaneous demonstrations span the line as citizens express sorrow and respect for the late leader.
17 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
1
In a capital tribute the nation mourns a president with vast crowds signing in grief. Spontaneous demonstrations span the line as citizens express sorrow and respect for the late leader.
The Philadelphia Times reports the vast, solemn journey of President McKinley’s coffin from Buffalo to Washington. Crowds line the route from Buffalo through Pennsylvania to the capital, with flags at half mast, bells tolling, and veterans, schoolchildren, and workers paying tribute along the funeral train routes.
September 16 The value of the late President McKinley estate including life insurance is believed to be about 200000 dollars. When first elected he had lost most possessions by indorsing notes for friends and faced debt. Friends led by Mark Hanna and H B Kohlsaat helped him repay papers and support him. He lived modestly at the White House and saved part of his salary.
Local court notices honor the memory of McKinley with proceedings in the Court of Chancery and Orphans' Court dated September 16.
Frank Idings a 22 year old blacksmith was arraigned in Cleveland on charges of making threats. He allegedly said in a saloon that he belonged to a society offering 50000 dollars to anyone who would kill President Roosevelt. Idings did not deny the remark and awaits a further hearing while police investigate.
Major Sylvester received a note from Jersey City Chief Murp hy detailing a suspect who claimed he would go to Buffalo to kill President Roosevelt. The man is described as a dark foreigner about 35, stout, five six to seven, black moustache gray mixed, black hair and eyes, in dark clothing with a black Derby hat.
New York stock market shows a dramatic upturn with gains across industries. Major names like Breee, Rock Island, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Missouri Pacific surge as Wall Street absorbs news of President Roosevelt's policy continuation after McKinley’s death.
In Altoona on September 16 Pearl Fleck, 5, aimed her revolver at Harry Smith, 4, during a pretend assassination game. The gun discharged striking the boy in the jaw, leaving him delirious with pain. the weapon was retrieved from a shelf after children climbed chairs. His condition is listed as serious.
The Young Men's Republican and Democratic clubs will hold a joint memorial service at the Grand Opera House on Thursday. Grace Methodist Episcopal Church is arranging a service with speakers Chief J Charles B. Lore and former Congressman Jonathan Willis. Other churches also plan exercises. The Methodist-Episcopal Preachers Association met today and delivered eulogies.
Partly cloudy and cooler with a mainly cloudy sky. Tuesday through Wednesday expect rain likely with light to fresh winds shifting west to north. Temperatures cooler across the region with unsettled conditions in the near term.
Weather bulletin from United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia notes today clear with high near 88 degrees. Reports indicate September rainfall and temperatures since January under review with limited data due to damaged text.
The plan aligns with McKinley lines, urging comprehensive use of legislative and executive powers to advance trade goals. It emphasizes reciprocity and tariff revisions as core elements of Roosevelt's economic strategy.
President Roosevelt outlined his policy aims in Buffalo, emphasizing reciprocity to ease overproduction, tariff reform, government ownership plans, a stronger merchant marine, and a direct canal link. He stressed selecting only men of high integrity for trusted positions and sought civil service reform.
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