"President McKinley and escort going to the Capitol. " prior to McKinley's inauguration; filmed at the junction of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifteenth Street. " The film begins by showing mounted police troop, then American cavalry riding down street toward cam and turning off rt. Next come soldiers marching then various civilian dignitaries walk in the procession and come marching along the route then more cavalry. Accompanied by escort (Troop A, of Cleveland, Ohio), horse-drawn carriages, the first containing President McKinley's party, come into view. Finally a brief shot of West Point cadets marching & executing left turn. Details from a contemporary Edison film company catalog (however the order of shots described here seems to be different from the footage we have; the film must be chopped up out of order): "The parade is headed by a platoon of mounted police; next comes the Grand Marshal, Major- General Francis V. Green, and staff, as follows: A. Noel Blakeman, Lieut. Col. John S. Johnson, Major-General N.E. Thompson, U.S.A., Brigadier-General U.S.W. Day, U.S.V., Lieut. Winfield S. Overton, U.S.A., all mounted on splendid horses. Next come the famous Troop A, of Cleveland, Ohio, who act as the personal escort of the President. They present a most striking appearance as they go down the incline on Fifteenth Street, Washington. Next comes President McKinley in his carriage drawn by four of his own horses, the pair of blacks in the lead and the favorite bays on the wheel. The President is seated in the right of the carriage with Senator Hanna on the left beside him, and facing them, with their backs to the driver, are seated Representatives Cannon and McRae. Owing to special permits granted us by the United States Government, we were able to have our camera within twenty feet of the President's carriage when it passed, and an absolutely perfect photograph was secured. The President's carriage is followed by Secretaries Hay and Gage. The third carriage contains Secretary Root, Attorney-General Griggs and the President's Private Secretary Cortelyou. The fourth carriage contains Secretaries Long, Wilson, Hitchcock and Postmaster-General Smith. The fifth carriage contains Lieutenant-General Miles and Admiral Dewey. We also present excellent pictures of the Admiral of the Navy and the General commanding the United States Army as they pass. This picture closes up by showing a detachment of Veterans of the Twenty-third Ohio Volunteers, followed closely by the West Point Cadets, who present a remarkable spectacle as they execute left wheel turning from Fifteenth Street into Pennsylvania Avenue.
"President McKinley taking the oath." This film records President McKinley taking the oath of office. Shot from before ceremony, showing the patriotic decorations and seating arrangements prepared for the spectators and witnesses on the steps of the Capitol. Closer view (still LS) of black draped balcony as Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller administers oath of office, holding a Bible. The film ends as the newly inaugurated president begins his speech.
President William F. McKinley and his entourage (President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition, Secretary Cortelyou, and other VIPs) stand in the reviewing stand and take the salute of the passing American infantry troops (marching by in FG) in the Stadium at the Exposition.
The 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. POV (subjective) shot gondola ride along Venetian-styled canals winding through the Expo
All the chief executives since the screen was born. William McKinley speaking at the Buffalo Exposition September 5, 1901. jittery wide MS's of President McKinley at the Buffalo Exposition giving speech. Men in top hats behind him. His last picture. The next day he fell, victim of an assassin. President McKinley at the Buffalo Exposition giving speech. Men in top hats behind him.
President William F. McKinley makes his last public speech at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, where he would soon be shot. Pres and Mrs McKinley walk across the platform which has masses of patriotic decoration - flags, bunting, ribbons etc.- - and take seats in 1st row of chairs for VIPs on the platform. John G. Milburn, President of the Pan-American Exposition, introduces the incumbent president of the United States. Much applause, cheering, and hat waving by spectators as McKinley begins his speech. (In it he talked of trade and commerce, the merchant marine, necessity of building the Panama Canal. Of course this film is silent, but FOR TEXT OF SPEECH SEE NOTE.)
The assassination of McKinley, Sep. 6, 1901. Jittery of President William McKinley speaking at Pan-American expo
"The Mob Outside the Temple of Music at the Pan-American Exposition." Shot of crowd, reportedly just after the assassination of President William McKinley - - there's not much excitement, nothing like what one would expect from the description given in original Edison catalogue (See Note.) Camera pans just over the heads of the crowd, positioned at such a height behind the large group of people that mainly hats are visible - -and a frowning baby in a big straw hat, held in mom's arms. The crowd are looking at platform in BG where there are 2 small tables each with 4 chairs and people sit there, some writing something. (If this is indeed after the assassination, maybe they are questioning people and getting everyone's personal information?) Also behind crowd are various kinds of uniformed men (guards from Exposition?). Toward the end one can see more movement in the crowd in BG. Still nothing "intense" or "frantic" as described in Edison catalogue. Possibly some of this film is missing or else it is misidentified. The footage doesn't seem to correspond with the following description from a contemporary Edison film company catalog: " On Friday, September 6th, 1901, we had our cameras in position to photograph the President as he left the Temple of Music, but the deplorable assassination, of course, prevented our getting this picture. We did, however, secure an excellent panoramic view of the mob surging in front of the Temple of Music attempting to get at the assassin. These pictures have created intense excitement and interest. Our cameras were the only ones at work at the Pan-American Exposition on the day of President McKinley's speech, Thursday, September 5th, and on Friday, September 6th, the day of the shooting. This picture was photographed immediately after the shooting, and shows the intense excitement of the people. The Pan-American Exposition guards are plainly seen in the background trying to check the frantic multitude as they sway backward and forward in their mad endeavor to reach the assassin."
Post-assassination newsreel of President WILLIAM MCKINLEY in Buffalo, NY: panning TLS street scene, horse-drawn carriages, people walking bicycles, soldiers all about; MSs casket being carried from building, loaded onto carriage, THEODORE ROOSEVELT saluting with top hat to heart; TLSs funeral procession, cortege, sailors with rifles, police officers; MS TR with hat over heart.
Newspaper headline stating assassination of McKinley
President William McKinley funeral procession in Buffalo, New York. Theodore Roosevelt with hat over heart.
President William McKinley's funeral train arrives at Canton, Ohio. (He was assassinated on Sept 6, 1901.) Shot from railroad platform as locomotive decorated with black crepe pulls into station; there are civilians and military there to receive it. Shot of mourners getting off the train.
A long procession with mounted police, various military branches represented (army, navy, marine corps, West Point and U.S. Naval Academy cadets). starts with the funeral procession leaving the Milburn house on Delaware avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., headed by the mounted police of Buffalo, followed by Companies I and F, of the 14th U.S. Infantry, under personal command of Major General John R. Brooke. Following them come a company of the 73d Coast Artillery, which was then on duty at the Pan-American Exposition. The National Guard of the State of New York, consisting of picked companies from the 74th and 65th Regiments, were also in line. These march to the music of the 14th United States Infantry Band. The Military Escort was followed by the Naval Contingent given below. Fifty sailors from the United States Gunboat Michigan, under command of Lieut. Minix. After them come the blue jackets with open throat shirts loose black neck scarfs and sailor knots, with leggings and jackey hats.
McKinley's funeral procession continues with the new President Theodore Roosevelt and other dignitaries riding in carriages (incl. U.S. Senator Mark Hanna, Senator Chauncey Depew, President Milburn, of the Pan-American Exposition, and Secretary Cortelyou,). Next comes the hearse drawn by four black horses and escorted by sixteen sailors and marines from the U.S. Gunboat Michigan. President McKinley's hearse is followed by many carriages containing officials and mourners. The coffin is carried up steps into a building. Pan on square; crowd waiting in line. also shown with the press and military tents in BG. People coming out of a bulding and walking down steps; over the doorway is a large picture of President McKinley.
Scenes at the church where memorial service was held. Carriages arriving.: casket being carried up steps of church, crowds at the service.
Various shots of processsion preceding the hearse. First come groups of military walking in the procession - -U.S. Army cavalry and artillery groups, the Loyal Legion and G.A.R. group of Civil War veterans.
Glass-sided hearse drawn by 6 black horses in which one can see the coffin of President McKinley. Following hearse are the Admirals of the Navy and the Generals of the Army. After this come two closed carriages, containing the president's immediate family. and then the carriage of President Roosevelt, which is drawn by four black horses. Next come the carriages which contain the President's Cabinet, the Diplomatic Corps, Chief Justice Fuller and Associate Justices, Senators, Congressman, Governors of States and Government Officials. Then the United States Marine Band in slow solemn march, followed by National Guard of the District of Columbia and sailors from United States Battleships
High angle shot taken after the procession has passed from one of the wings of the Capitol overlooking the courtyard of that building; large crowd with lots of umbrellas; many are heading for line at Capitol where the body will lie in state in the rotunda. Pan on people in the line.
LS The hearse which is to bear the President's body to its last resting place drives into view in front of McKinley home. The Cabinet members form lines on either side of the walk; the Admirals of the Navy and the Generals of the Army form lines in their rear. President Roosevelt takes his place at the head of the Cabinet. The coffin carried out of house by soldiers and sailors, passes through the lines of Diplomats, Admirals and Generals, all heads uncovered. Coffin is placed in the hearse, and it starts slowly away; President Roosevelt and his Cabinet walk toward their carriages. Pan with hearse driving away.
Pan with pallbearers (sailors and soldiers) carrying McKinley's coffin out of the church at Canton and placing it again in the hearse; the doors of the hearse are shut. The hearse finally starts away for the cemetery, followed by the famous Black Horse Cavalry, Troop A, of Ohio.
"PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE AT CANTON, OHIO." Film consists of one long near-180 degree pan on President McKinley's house on Market street, Canton, Ohio, on the day of his funeral, , September 19th, 1901. There are pedestrians, carriages and bicyclists on the tree-lined street; and as cam pans left we see a huge crowd of people in a long long line waiting to view the body; a large number of Ohio National Guard troops are there to keep things orderly; at the front door both a soldier and a sailor stand guard.
The funeral procession of President William McKinley entering Westlawn Cemetery in Canton, Ohio. (McKinley was shot by an assassin on the 6th of Sept, 1901.) Shot from entrance to cemetery as the Black Horse Cavalry, Troop A, of Cleveland, Ohio, approaches, executing a right wheel as they turn into the cemetery gate. Two rows of men in dark suits and hats walk in the procession, then a few carriages. 01:21:29 Then comes the hearse, on either side of which march the Admirals of the Navy and the Generals of the Army. The hearse is followed by the carriages of the family and friends, then at 01:21;46 comes the National Guard of Ohio. 01:22:58 Following them come the sailors of the United States Navy. Brief shot of some artillery w/ horses pulling gun carriages.
