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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
1
An estimated over half a million people viewed the coffin bearing the remains of President McKinney in Washington. The extensive funeral procession drew large crowds and reflected the national mourning.
Reports detail the funeral train carrying the late President McKinley from Buffalo to Washington, through Pennsylvania and Maryland. Crowds line tracks from Buffalo to Baltimore as flags fly half mast and bells toll, with Mrs. McKinley and officials aboard in mourning carriages, and widespread demonstrations of sorrow in cities and towns along the route.
Washington reports the funeral of President William McKinley with military honors, crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue, Roosevelt and cabinet members attending, Mrs McKinley supported by relatives, and rites in the East Room as the nation mourns the late chief executive.
The McKinley funeral train arrived in Williamsport at 2:40 PM with tolling bells and subdued church chimes. The city paused as the train was inspected and watered, crowds lined the tracks, and school and business activities were suspended in respect. A similar scene unfolded in Sunbury and Harrisburg as the journey continued toward Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Washington reports Mrs McKinley endured the long train ordeal after the president's death with composed bearing. Her physician believes she will handle the ceremonial duties without collapse though worry for the future remains as she returns to Canton to confront reflection and solitude.
Washington dispatch reports a parade of notable figures arriving for President Melkinley's funeral. Governors Odell and Greg ors attend alongside ex officials Bliss Clary Alger Wanamaker and senators Kean Wetmore Platt Hawley, plus others connected to McKinley’s era.
The Grand Army of the Republic on the funeral train to Canton prompts President Roosevelt to show considerate regard for old soldiers. A US Army Comman der telegraphs to arrange escort details while the Cleveland encampment adjourns after reporting on the Buffalo conditions. The Buffalo gathering appoints a five member committee to escort the body to Washington and the White House note from Roosevelt expresses solemn approval for arrangements.
Former Supreme Court Justices Lewis and Titus designated by Judge Emery to represent the accused murderer Colgoss. At arraignment the prisoner refused to plead. police restrained a rush by Chowd. Grand jury indicted Colgoss for murder in the first degree.
A garbled weather excerpt mentions partly cloudy conditions and varying winds. It references locations and names in a distorted way, suggesting a forecast or advisory but is unreadable for precise details.
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