Funeral Plans for Former President Harrison Held in Indianapolis
A meeting at the Harrison home set details for Sunday funeral at First Presbyterian Church with honorary pallbearers from the late cabinet. Ex cabinet members Wanamaker Noble Tracy Foster expressed intent to attend. Redfield Proctor unavailable en route to Cuba. Ceremony led by Rev Matthias L Haines, with simple rites and church draping. Interment at Crown Hill, near the Harrison plot with a subdued, stately monument.
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W. H. H. Miller
D. M. Ransdell
Chapin C. Foster
John Wanamaker
Interior
John W. Noble
Navy
Benjamin F. Tracy
The
Treasury
Charles Foster
Tracy
Redfield Proctor
Indianapolis
Cuba
McKinley
Cortelyou
First Presbyterian Church
Matthias L. Haines
Charles Latham
Fielding Lee
Joseph H. Pattison
John F. Wild
James W. Lilly
Charles Dwyer
New York Street
General Harrison
Crown Hill Cemetery
Caroline Scott Harrison
Crown Hill
Washington
James P. Weldon
Marquette Club
Chicago
Manufacturers’ Club
Philadelphia
Henry White
Americal Legation
London
Charles H. Tietrich
Nebraska
H. A. Gobin
de Pauw University
Greencastle
G. 8. Ives
Minnesota Department
ST. Louis
Indiana Society of St. Louis
Myron M. Medsker
W. W. Dudley
Washington, D. C
United States
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
John C. New
Pass Christian
Miss
Charles H. Ham
Board of
General Appraisers
New York
Robert Smalls
South Carolina
Louis F. Corea
Nicaragua
Lincoln Club
Lafayette
Fred S. Chase
Wm. B. Allison
Iowa
Joseph McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Charles W. Aldrich
John M. Harlan
James K. Jones
Arkansas
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Thomas Ryan
Kansas
R. G. McNiece
Salt Lake
Utah
Fort Wayne
Ind
A. C. Matthews
the Treasury
Vermont
St. Augustine
Fla
All America
Arrangements Made For Lying In State For Harrison
Indiana Governor Durbin issued orders mobilizing the National Guard to honor General Benjamin Harrison. The body will lie in state at the State Capitol from noon tomorrow to 10 PM, with a military escort and a Saturday public display. Funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church.
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National Guard
Durbin
Gore
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Ind
W. J. McKee
B. A. Richardson
Richardson
Tomlinson Hall
Rhodius
Capitol
First Presbyterian Church
W. H. H. Miller
Woods
Miller
John H. Baker
John P. Frenzel
Frenzel
W. A. Woods
John B. Elam
Alexander Dowling
W. J. Henley
Washington Street
Harrison Home
George H. Thomas Post
Statehouse
Delaware and
Thirteenth Streets
Knightstown
Indiana Guard
Capitol Avenue
Meridian
Monument
Eleventh Street
Pennsylvania
Thirteenth
Delaware
Delaware Street
Washington
Winfield T. Durbin
Cca
Mourning for General Harrison Widens Across Nation
Day after ex president's death brings sorrow to Indianapolis and the country. Messages of condolence pour in from politicians, judges, clubs, and overseas dignitaries while crowds reflect on his life as a Christian citizen. Family arrives. state funeral plans and in state honors set.
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America
National Capital
Delaware Street
Capitol
Col
Russell B. Harrison
Washington, D. C
W. H. H. Miller
General Harrison
Robert McKee
Mary Harrison McKee
Saratoga
N. Y
Alness
V. Morris
Minneapolis
John F. Parker
United States Navy
Indianapolis
Vallejo
Cal
Global Condolences Pour In After Death of Leading Figure
Telegrams and cablegrams flood Harrison residence with sympathy from United States officials, foreign ministers, and notable figures. Messages include Adison Harris in Vienna, Sir Richard Webster in London, Jackson in Berlin, Horace Porter in Paris, and others from Millbrae, Wu Tingfang, Takahira, Brewer, Edmunds, and Brown.
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Harrison
United States
England
Addison C. Harris
Vienna
Richard Webster
London
Great Britain
Venezuela
Jackson
Berlin
Horace Porter
Paris
Whitelaw Reid
Millbrae
Cal
Wu Tingfang
Takahira
Washington, D. C
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
George F. Edmunds
H. B. Brown
United
Senator Fairbanks's Tribute to General Harrison
Senator Fairbanks arrived in Indianapolis from New York after learning of General Harrison's illness and death. He praised Harrison as a self-made, virtuous leader and noted their close friendship, recalling their final farewell and Harrison's enduring patriotism, intellect, and public service.
McKinley Heads to Canton for General Harrison Funeral
President McKinley left Washington by the Pennsylvania Railroad for Canton Ohio to attend General Harrison’s funeral in Indianapolis the following day. Mrs McKinley will remain in Canton awaiting his return. Secretary Cortelyou and Dr Rixey accompany him. The party traveled in the private car Yale on the Western express.
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Washington
McKinley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Canton
Indianapolis
Harrison
Yale
Western Express
President McKinley to Visit Indianapolis for Funeral Weekends
Telegrams from private secretary Cortelyou confirm President McKinley will leave Canton for Indianapolis tomorrow evening with arrival likely 6:40 Sunday morning. The Columbia Club invites him and his party to stay during General Harrison's funeral with Frank W. Morrison and Frank D. Stalnaker handling arrangements. Senator Fairbanks and Governor Durbin also involved in invites.
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George B. Cortelyou
McKinley
Canton
Indianapolis
Cortelyou
Columbia Club
E. B. Martindale
Governor's
Frank W. Morrison
Washington
Ind
Executive Mansion
General Harrison
Frank D. Stalnaker
Fairbanks
Daniel M. Ransdell
Telegraphic condolence from President McKinley on General Harrison’s death
A telegram to Mrs. Harrison from the Executive Mansion Washington dated March 13 expresses national mourning for General Harrison. It calls him a distinguished statesman, devoted patriot, and exemplary citizen, and offers heartfelt sympathy from Mrs. McKinley and the President in this sorrowful time.
McKinley's Proclamation Mourning Harrison Death
Washington declares national mourning after former President Benjamin Harrison dies at Indianapolis home. Flags at half mast nationwide and at army posts abroad for thirty days. McKinley closes executive mansion doors to visitors as country observes period of solemn remembrance.
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National
Harrison
McKinley
Executive Mansion
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Globe
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Senate
United
Tes
Death of Benjamin Harrison Prompts Nation to Honor
The nation observes Benjamin Harrison's death with national sorrow. Officials announce flags at half staff for 30 days, and the Supreme Court adjourns in his memory. Ohio Governor Nash urges half mast displays on Harrison's funeral day and calls for reflection on his Christian life and public service.
Ex-Governors to Attend Funeral of Ex-President Harrison
MADISON Wis March 14 Governor LaFollette issued a proclamation naming Ex-Governors Hoard Peck Upham Scofield Chief Justice Cassiday Gen F C Winkler Isaac Stephenson Lieutenant Governor Stone Senators Stout Whitehead and Orton Speaker Ray and Assemblyman A R Hall as state representatives at the funeral It also orders the Capitol flag lowered to half mast and the Statehouse draped in mourning for thirty days
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Wis
LaFollette
Harrison
Hoard
Peck
Upham
Scofield
Cassiday
F. C. Winkler
Isaac Stephenson
Stone
Stout, Whitehead
Orton
Ray
A. R. Hall
Capitol
Legislature Mourns General Harrison Across States
Governors and state legislatures from Michigan Illinois Nebraska Texas New York Wisconsin Arkansas and Washington adopted resolutions or actions of sympathy and half mast flags in memory of former President Benjamin Harrison. Tributes highlight his public and private life as a soldier statesman and citizen.
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Lansing
Mich
Bliss
Harrison
Statehouse
Springfield
Ill
Benjamin Harrison
Lincoln
Neb
State Senate
Austin
Tex
Senate
House of the
Texas
Albany
N. Y
Little Rock
Ark
House of the Arkansas
Madison
Wis
ST. Paul
Trenton
N. J
Olympia
Wash
Washington
Obituary Revered General Harrison Dies in Public Life
Frankfort, March 14. General Harrison's death causes profound sorrow among public men in Kentucky. Ex-Governor McCreary recalls six years in Congress with Harrison in the Senate and four as President, praising him as the ablest Republican President, thoroughly honest in all dealings.
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Frankfort
Harrison
McCreary
Congress
Senate
Union League Club names officers in New York report
The Union League Club in New York has appointed General B Tracy and Senator Depew to honorary positions, with General Harrison noted as an honorary member. Further details await continuation on page two.
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Union League Club
General Harrison
Gen
B.¥. Tracy
Depew
Cor
Castellane in Paris for alleged duel over Figaro paragraph
Count Boni de Castellane and his father sought out M. De Rodays after a Figaro paragraph allegedly linked Castellane to a De Roulede plot. Castellane admits slapping and boxing De Rodays, with seconds to meet as Paris awaits a duel decision.
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Bon
de Oon Lene
M. Ferdinand
The
Figaro
M. Castellane
Deroulede
President Faure
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Marquis de Castellane
M. Moret
M. de Rodays
Rue de la Chaussee d'Antin
Count de Telane
Count Delane
M. de Castellane
Moret
Castellanes
M.de Rodays
MM. Prestat Perivier
M. Deroulede
M. Habert
Jules Guerin
Fort Chabrol
la Switzerland
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de Rodays
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