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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
1
Reports of Gen Harrison's death spread quickly after a prolonged illness. Messages of inquiry poured in from many states as citizens and officials mourned the distinguished Indiana figure whose career touched multiple regions.
General Benjamin Harrison former President dies at 1214 North Delaware street Indianapolis 4 45 oclock yesterday afternoon after a long peaceful vigil by wife Elizabeth and family friends and physicians. Closest watchers describe a quiet end with no pain and a final breath as a great life ebbed away.
Former President Benjamin Harrison died, drawing tributes from State and City officials, lawyers, and citizens who recalled his quiet, honest life in Indianapolis. The piece lauds his legal genius, fearless integrity, and lifelong commitment to public service, noting his impact beyond politics and his enduring place in local memory.
W H H Miller, a longtime friend and neighbor, praised General Harrison for intellectual strength, tireless industry, and a conscience guided by right. He said Harrison valued fitness in patronage, resisted undue influence, and believed the Constitution bound leaders and citizens alike. Miller called Harrison’s greatest service his principled presidency.
Dan M. Ransdell eulogizes Benjamin Harrison as a profound thinker and incorruptible leader. He recalls Harrison's unflinching duty, legal prowess, and eminent public service, noting his great record as citizen, soldier, lawyer, and statesman.
John B Elam, longtime law partner and friend of General Harrison, recalls Harrison starting law practice younger than typical and rising rapidly to the front rank before age forty. He notes Harrison's devoted diligence, clear logical mind, and sustained effort that built a foremost legal reputation in the state.
Gen. Lew Wallace, longtime friend of ex President Harrison, recalls Harrison as the foremost man in America ten days ago. He laments Harrison’s illness likely to prove fatal and notes the nation’s universal sorrow at the loss of a leader of courage foresight and broad mind.
Judge John H. Baker praised General Harrison as one of the nation’s greatest men noting his private life and public service. He called Harrison a superb lawyer orator and statesman whose enlightened conscience guided his conduct and who leaves a nation facing new dangers with an irreplaceable loss.
Judge William A. Woods stated that Benjamin Harrison was not an accident, highlighting his prominent ancestry and self-made greatness. He urged that Harrison’s eminence in professional and public life stemmed from earned merit, not chance.
President McKinley plans to attend General Harrison's funeral and possibly leave Washington tonight. He will travel with Mrs. McKinley and Secretary Cortleyou, stopping in Canton before Indianapolis, with no Cabinet members expected to accompany. Public mourning actions follow, including proclamations and salutes. Indianapolis Mayor Taggart calls a special council meeting to honor Harrison and suspend business.
Governor Durbin releases proclamation announcing the death of Benjamin Harrison, former U.S. president and long-time Indiana figure, at his Indianapolis home at 4:45 on Wednesday after a life marked by legal achievement, Union service, and steadfast principle.
Washington March 13 Cabinet members today praised the late President Harrison. Secretary Hay called him a national loss and a true statesman and orator of extraordinary mental capacity. Postmaster General Emory Smith said he ranked among the ablest presidents for intellect, civic virtue, and administrative capacity.
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