Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 September 1901 — Theme of Pennons. [ARTICLE]

Theme of Pennons.

The death of the President wns the theme of sermons in nil parts of the country Sunday. Many congregations sang “Nearer,. My God, to Thee" as a further mark of respect. Thinks Bullets Were Poisoned. Dr. Mcßurney inclines to the belief that President McKinley was shot with poisoned bullets, ns the action of tho wounds wns most suspicious, Strongly supporting this theory.

Direct Cense of Death. The direct canoe of death of President McKinley in the official death certificate is given as gangrene'of both walls of the stomach and pancreas, following gun shot wounds.