Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination: An Authentic and Official Memorial Edition, Containing Every Incident in the Career of the Immortal Statesman, Soldier, Orator and PatriotEverett, Marshall
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Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination: An Authentic and Official Memorial Edition, Containing Every Incident in the Career of the Immortal Statesman, Soldier, Orator and Patriot
CHAPTER XXXIII.
THE LAST NIGHT IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
President’s body taken to the White House from the funeral
train—Awe-inspiring scenes at the station—President McKinley’s
happy departure for Buffalo recalled—Body placed in the great
East Room 349
CHAPTER XXXIV.
FUNERAL SERVICES AND PROCESSION AT WASHINGTON.
National funeral services held in the rotunda of the Capitol,
directly under the dome—Body brought from the White
House—Description of the procession—Rev. Dr. Naylor’s eloquent
prayer—Bishop Andrews’ funeral sermon 357
CHAPTER XXXV.
LYING IN STATE AT THE CAPITOL.
Crowds throng the Capitol building at Washington for a last look at
the martyr-President—Complete description of the scene—A panic
caused by immense crush—Beautiful floral designs—The last day at
the seat of national government 367
CHAPTER XXXVI.
THE ASSASSIN ARRAIGNED.
While the President’s body was lying in state in the National
Capitol, the assassin was arraigned in court and attorneys enter
plea of “not guilty”—Text of the indictment 375
CHAPTER XXXVII.
THE SAD JOURNEY TO CANTON.
Route of the funeral train from the National Capital to the Ohio
home lined with mourners—Journey through Maryland and
Pennsylvania—Touching incidents on the way—Through Ohio—Arrival
at Canton, a city of sorrow 381
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
CANTON BATHED IN TEARS.
How the people of Canton received the body of their fellow
townsman—Grief in every heart 387
CHAPTER XXXIX.
FUNERAL SERVICES IN ALL CHURCHES.
First Sunday after the death of President McKinley—All sects and
creeds unite in eulogy—Sad and impressive scenes 395
CHAPTER XL.
CANTON’S FAREWELL TO McKINLEY.
Friends and neighbors take their last view of the dead
President—Many pathetic and beautiful incidents mark the final
leave-taking 404
CHAPTER XLI.
McKINLEY LAID AT REST.
Complete account of the funeral and burial of President
McKinley—Beautiful and impressive ceremonies—Soldiers guard the
tomb 415
CHAPTER XLII.
NATION OBSERVES BURIAL DAY.
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