Procession of Indiana Guards Escorts Harrison to Capitol
Thousands gathered in Indianapolis as about fifteen hundred National Guard troops and civic groups escorted the late General Benjamin Harrison from his home to the State Capitol. The solemn march included veterans of the Seventieth Indiana and G A R members, with details of staff officers, regimental bands, and artillery, while crowds stood silent along Delaware and Washington streets.
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National Guard of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Benjamin Harrison
State Capitol
Seventieth Indiana Regiment
Harrison
Statehouse
Rochester
Tipton
Auburn
McKee
Carnahan
Statehouse Yard
Washington Street
Capitol Building
Adjutant General's Office
Harrison Home
National Guard
John Lowe
Meridian Street
Circle
Eleventh Street
Eleventh
Pennsylvania
Thirteenth
Delaware
Delaware Street
Kruger
Police Department
Quigley
Pa Mce
Dawson
Giblin
Crane
Schergert
Carroll B. Carr
Harry K. Scott
Charles Gerrard
W. A. Kreber
Charles Shaler
United States Arsenal
Charles Noble
United States Recruiting Service
W. E. Eng- Hah
James K. Gore
B. A. Richardson
George M. Studebaker
Heath
Harry B. Smith
Edwin P. Thayer, Jr
Greenfield
Bloomington
Smith
Col. W. McCoy
Vincennes
Quartermaster's Department
Alfred B. Schanz
Attica
Fort Wayne
Harry A. Callon
Walter W. Heiskell
Frederic A. Swan
Charles H. Dunlop
William F. Rankers
William C. Cleary
Fred J. Meyers
Oliver S. Jones
Fred V. Martin
Nathaniel D. Hull
William B. Stearns
Robert E. Ray
Capitol
Senate Avenue
Washington
Civic and Veterans Lead Dead Statesman’s Funeral Parade
A detailed second division of the procession includes older veterans led by General Carnahan with staff followed by bar associations, the Marion and Columbia clubs, a Christian Boys Brigade, and a large Soldiers and Sailors Orphans band. The Grand Army Post and other posts bring honored associations, ending with the funeral car in somber procession.
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Carnahan
W. E. Haywood
Harry 8. New
James R. Henry
E. J. Robison
Worth Merritt
Fairbanks
Beveridge
W. A. Woods
Federal Court
Marion County
Bar Association
Columbia Club
Thomas M. Defrees
Marion Club
Charles A. Bookwalter
Central-avenue Christian Church
Frank Long
Father Mathew
St. Johns Church
Cered
Kelleher
Carney
Knightstown
Ind
C. O. Nixon
Eldridge
George H. Thomas Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Harrison
Grand Army
Buckle
Lying in State for General Harrison at Indiana Capitol
General Harrison lay in state beneath the Capitol dome for ten hours as crowds of Indiana citizens formed in long lines to pay tribute. Militiamen and police controlled admission while veterans of the Seventieth Indiana and Grand Army of the Republic stood in silent vigil beside a richly decorated catafalque and banners. The scene drew thousands, including families with children, politicians, and veterans, amid floral tributes and a famous oil portrait by T. C. Steele.
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Harrison
State Capitol
Statehouse
Indianapolis
Capitol
Catafalque
Sergis
Ray Keesling
Second Infantry
New Castle
C. R. Railsback
Light Artillery
W. Gilbreath
B. F. Barker
Lebanon
Fred Mertz
W. J. Maney
G. B. Slifer
Greenfield
Frank Reed
Union City
Durbin
Admiral Brown
Navy
Lew Wallace
Army
John H. Baker
United States District Court
Alexander Dowling
Indiana Supreme Court
Wilson
Thomas Taggart
State of Indiana
Seventieth Indiana Infantry
The
Seventieth
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Loyal Legion
Russell B. Harrison
Mary Harrison McKee
Benjamin Harrison McKee
Mary Lodge McKee
Harper's Weekly
Collier's Weekly
Indiana National Guard
Hoyt N. McClain
Harry B. Smith
Smith
Indiana
Lawton
General Harrison
Celestial Kingdom
T. C. Steele
University Club
Capitol Dome
Washington Street
Senate Avenues
Capitol Avenue
Will J. May Kee
National Guard
Chief Executive Comes to Tay Honor to the Memory
A visiting chief executive attends a ceremony in Tay to honor a notable leader who served the nation in the same capacity. The event commemorates the life and service of the man, highlighting his contributions and the ongoing respect from officials and citizens.
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Tay
President McKinley Arrives In Canton For Harrison Funeral
President McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou travel from Canton to attend ex President Harrison's funeral in Indianapolis. The arrival brings a high level of city and state honor with a reception committee, church service, and cemetery rites planned.
Funeral arrangements for General Harrison in St Louis
Rev Samuel J Niccolls of St Louis arrived to assist Rev Dr M L Haines in the funeral services at the church this afternoon and is a guest of Rev Haines. The revised programme includes a brief family prayer at the Harrison home before the remains are moved to the church. Organist Charles Hansen will play a soft organ solo as mourners are seated and the service opens with the usual funeral rites.
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Haines
Niccolls
Hansen
Chopin
Harrison
Caroline B. Stroud
New York
E. F. Tibbott
Tibbott
McKinley
George B. Cortelyou
Durbin
Benjamin F. Tracy
John H. Noble
St. Louis
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Charles Foster
Fostoria
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Nash
Ohio
W. H. H. Miller
William A. Woods
Augustus Ll. Mason
Evans Woollen
James Whitcomb Riley
Harry J.milligan
Clifford Arrick
William C. Bobbs
Newton South Tarkington
Howard Cale
John L. Griffiths
Hilton A. Brown
Samuel Reid
Ben D. Wolcott
John M. Kitchen
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States Arsenal
Samuel J. Niccolls
M. L. Haines
General Harrison
Mr. Niccolls
Charles Hansen
Famiy
Ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker on General Harrison
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia among mourners at General Harrison’s funeral. He recalls Harrison’s refusal to visit during term, saying he would go to Indianapolis and heaven. Wanamaker praises Harrison’s honesty, resolve, and leadership, noting his unwavering dedication to country and humanity.
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General Harrison
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Mr. Wanamaker
Harrison
Indianapolis
Heaven
Benjamin Harrison
Gen B F Tracy in city cites Harrison view on annexation
Gen B F Tracy of New York, ex secretary of the navy under Harrison, arrived to view a civic demonstration. He praised Harrison as the ablest man he knew and discussed his views on Philippine and Porto Rican questions, noting no colonial mindset and leaving room for honest disagreement on annexation. He also spoke of Harrison’s pleasant Cabinet relations.
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B. F. Tracy
New York
Navy
Harrison
Denison
Delaware
Market Streets
Tracy
Philippine Islands
Ohio State Officials Attend General Harrison Funeral Dinner
A delegation headed by Governor Nash from Ohio arrived in Indianapolis to attend General Harrison's funeral. They were hosted at a private dinner in the Columbia Club by local figures including John B. Cockrum R. O Hawkins W A Ketcham J S Gordon Alvin T Hert and Representative Charles.
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Ohio
Indianapolis
Harrison
Columbia Cloud
Mesers
John B. Cockrum
R. Oo
Hawkins
W. A. Ketcham
Gordon
Alvin T. Hert
Charles
miners threaten universal coal mine shutdown in dispute
In Hazleton Pa on March 16 delegates of the United Mine Workers begin steps that may halt work in all anthracite pits unless operators meet in joint conference by April 1. President Mitchell signals readiness for a strike if talks fail. Delegates from districts mix pressure with plans for a Scranton meeting to finalize a joint conference and a wage scale.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Mitchell
Executive
National Executive Board
Scranton
Mr. Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
T. D. Nicholls
United Mine Workers of America
Lehigh
Schuylkill
Wyoming
Wilkesbarre
Hasleton
Pragonally
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Qrival
South Bend
Stephen A. Bowman
Waterlaw
Mainley
United
William McKinley
Cortelyou
Canton
McKinleys
Samuel E. Morss
Harry 8
New
Newton W. Gilbert
Roscoe O. Hawkins
Harrison Mansion
First Presbyterian Church
Governor's House
Morrison
Congress
Garfield
Cleveland
Hayes
Fremont
M'Kinley
Certelyou
McKinley Block
Postmaster General
Retary of the Navy
Ohio State
United Mine Workers
Sers
Wilkeshaurre
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