Remains Laid at Rest Former President McKinley Funeral Day Observed Worldwide
Canton Ohio September 20 1901 crowds of 100000 gathered to honor William McKinley as his casket lay at the vault after a two mile procession from the church to the cemetery. The service featured taps prayers hymns and a regimental guard with a somber city and nation reflecting on his death and legacy.
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President McKinley remembered at Canton church service
In Canton Ohio on September 20 a First Methodist service honors President McKinley. Miss Florence Douds plays, Rev. Manchester speaks, and readings recall the nation’s grief as hymns and prayers reflect on his death.
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Cleveland Pays Tribute Ex-President Eulogizes McKinley
Former U S President Grover Cleveland spoke at Princeton University memorial exercises honoring the late William McKinley. He urged unity and firm action against anarchy, urging citizens to uphold the republic and ethical governance.
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Memorial services held worldwide for President McKinley
Reports from Manila Peking London Paris Berlin Vienna and Constantinople show memorial observances for McKinley. London Westminster Abbey hosted a fully choral service under royal auspices as flags flew at half mast. Across India Europe and the Americas gatherings marked the mourning with hymns and tributes.
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Roosevelt's First Sunday in Washington Draws Quiet Reception
President Roosevelt spent his first Sunday in the capital in quiet activity, attending church with Douglas Robinson and strolling with Gen. Leonard Wood. He rebuked a young photographer for taking pictures on church steps and urged respect for the day and place. He then dined with Capt. Cowles and prepared to move into the White House, while officials and lawmakers praised the reception and pledged support for his administration.
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Nation Knells in Silence as McKinley Is Buried
In Chicago on September 20 memorials marked the day of President McKinley’s burial. Across the country a five minute nationwide hush followed preplanned rites. At 2 50 pm streetcars and trains halted while hymn tunes and prayers filled large city services.
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Dun's Tribute praises McKinley in wake of his death
Dun's Review notes the nation mourns William McKinley as a strong leader who advanced industrial growth. It highlights gains in business conditions, a $50,000,000 favorable trade balance, and New York as a primary loan center, urging continued progress under a new leader.
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Pardon Refused for Spaulding at Joliet Penitentiary
The state board of pardons refused clemency for Charles W. Spaulding, former president of Globe Savings Bank Chicago and treasurer of the University of Illinois board of trustees, jailed for embezzling $300,000. He must serve the maximum ten years, or six years three months with good time, up for release in August 1904.
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Suppress Anarchism Policy Linked to Russian Police
Odessa dispatch reports Russian government orders the head of the political police to draft measures to suppress anarchism in advance of possible Washington backed European action. The note ties crackdown plans to anticipated international policy.
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Judge Day to Speak on McKinley Birthday in Chicago
Canton Ohio September 20 Judge William R Day former secretary of state has accepted an invitation to address the Hamilton club Chicago on the anniversary of McKinley’s birthday January 29 The event highlights Day’s speaking engagement and ties to McKinley commemoration.
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Hotel Saloon Keepers Shut Out In I O O F Stance
Indianapolis Sept 23 The sovereign grand lodge of the I O O F ruled that a hotel saloon makes the hotel proprietor a saloonkeeper and ineligible for lodge membership. The grand lodge closed its final session Saturday.
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Deadly Express Collision Kills Eight in Bucharest
An express train to Vienna crashed into a petroleum train near Palota on Saturday morning. Eight people died and nine were injured in the Roumanian accident.
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Schley Inquiry Details Slow Progress and Close Guarding
Washington reports from the Schley inquiry show most testimony favorable overall to Schley. Key points include close blockading distance near Santiago harbor, night picket lines, signals viewed as Spanish, and fuel needs. Schroeder contends faster times were possible by leaving behind smaller ships, and that Schley failed to press the Colon.
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Palma for President in Cuba as Parties Back Candidate
Havana Sept 23 leaders of Cuban parties meet to back Tomas Estrada Palma as presidential candidate. Palma to be proclaimed next Saturday or sooner with party endorsement and expectation of election. Issues include reciprocity with the United States, Platt amendment, army pay, revenue systems, and Isle of Pines ownership. Convention awaits Gen Wood’s return to settle electoral law.
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McKinley Estate Put At About Two Hundred Thousand
Washington reports authoritative word that the late president left an estate near $200,000 including $67,000 in life insurance. The New York paper’s claim of $300,000 life policy is said to be inaccurate. $67,000 was the amount and it has been paid in full.
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Bank Robbery Hits Republican City Bank in Neb
The Republican City bank safe was blown with dynamite about one o clock Saturday morning. The blast demolished the safe and blew fragments into the Sunbury restaurant 70 feet away where seven people slept. Robbers took cash and notes, leaving without a crew. Authorities count on over $1,000 in cash likely taken.
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