Nations Capital Pays Tribute to Dead President
Washington observed the funeral of President McKinley with solemn processions and subdued crowds. The Capitol rotunda held dignitaries including President Roosevelt and former President Cleveland as Mrs. McKinley stayed away for strength. The motorcade and tribute moved from the White House to the Capitol then to Canton in steady rain and quiet mourning.
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Our Father
Funeral Procession Of McKinley Draws World Leaders
Washingtons mournful ceremonies attend the late President McKinley with international diplomats, Cabinet members, and military leaders present as the funeral procession moves from the White House to the Capitol. The rotunda service features reverent prayers and a tragic crush of mourners at viewings.
Unusual Honors to McKinley in British Admiralty Order
London dispatch reports Admiralty orders to half mast the American flag on warships at Sheerness until after President McKinley’s funeral. It marks the first time such sympathy is extended by Britain to a U.S. president.
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Weather summary forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
United States Weather Bureau report from Philadelphia on September 17 1901 notes cloudy conditions and rain expected. The mean temperature is 68 degrees with a today increase of 2 degrees and rainfall percentages indicate excess since January.
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Arrivals of Ocean Liners Reported in New York
Arrivals list includes the Kaiser Wilhelm der Große from Bremen and the Growee from Preven, docking in New York. The Pigmeath also reported arriving from New York, reflecting a wave of ships reaching port.
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Roosevelt asks cabinet to stay through term
President Roosevelt requests that ten cabinet members remain in place for the full term and keep policy unchanged. The instruction follows a pan American speech outlining future conduct of affairs.
Roosevelt Holds First Cabinet Meeting in Washington
President Roosevelt convened his first Cabinet meeting in Washington at 3 o'clock and asked McKinley era ministers to retain their portfolios. He indicated the administration would follow the Buffalo speech policies and urged the Cabinet to stay on through his term without formal resignations.
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President McKinley funeral drums to Cant on Ohio
The article notes nationwide suspension of business for McKinley’s funeral in Canton Ohio and reports on cabinet pledges to retain posts until year end. It mentions police actions in New York and political maneuvering in Pennsylvania counties. The fragmented text also references E W Hitchcock’s death and a tentative October operation.
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