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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
9
The ceremony at Westlawn cemetery featured buglers playing Taps as officials and soldiers paid final respects to William McKinley. In towns across the state memorial services filled churches. Salt Lake City paused business and Fort Douglas fired a 21 gun salute.
In Westlawn cemetery Canton on Sept 19 a monumental floral array surrounded McKinley's vault with roses and orchids from the United States and dozens of cities abroad. The cradle labeled Niles recalls the president's infancy, guarded for return to Niles.
In London on Sept 19 by command of King Edward a memorial service for the late President McKinley was held at Westminster Abbey attended by Americans and British officials. Notables included Lord Pembroke, Ambassador Choate, War Secretary Broderick, and Lord Cranborne. A similar service at St Paul’s Cathedral drew about 6,000 attendees.
Salutes were fired by the Buffalo and from the forts as part of the celebration. The report notes ceremonial cannon blasts and military honors marking the event.
Memorial services honoring President McKinley were held at the British American church under United States ambassador Charlemagne Tower with a large turnout. Attending were Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich, Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna, Grand Duke Doris Vladimirovitch and their son, along with British and Russian officials, diplomats, and numerous American residents.
In Kansas City a massive audience at Convention Hall gathered for a memorial service for President McKinley. About 25 000 attended while 20 000More were turned away. The event featured a 700 voice chorus and a 100 piece band with singing and music from Debra selections. Delegates to the allied third party conference were addressed by Parker Chambers and Cook and resolutions were passed.
Billings Sept 19 Out of respect to the late president the Yellowstone county fair gates closed and city business halted. Flags at half mast and homes draped in mourning. Masses and memorial services followed with sermons, hymns, and speeches honoring McKinley. opera house memorials drew large crowds.
In Caracas the death of President McKinley was learned late due to cable disruption. President Castro issued three days of mourning with half-masted flags and sent a letter to Mr. Bowen expressing horror and sympathy. Foreign ministers conveyed condolences to Washington.
The passage laments a husband’s death and urges swift legislative action against anarchist doctrines that seek to overthrow law. It condemns assassination as a tactic, declares the anarchist a pest, and praises the nation’s steady defense of institutions. It emphasizes patriotism, loyalty, and the balance between public security and commerce under safe governance.
At the AP annual meeting in New York members adopt resolutions lamenting President McKinley’s murder by an anarchist. They express sorrow to his wife and pledge national unity and sympathy amid the tragedy.
Ontario schools and courts closed today following Ottawa orders. Memorial services were held in Toronto and other cities with large crowds and tributes to the martyred president. His favorite hymns were sung.
Admiral Dewey remains at Canton with the funeral party and is expected to sail tonight to reach Washington tomorrow to call the Schley court to order at 11 o'clock in the morning.
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of W. B. Ridgely of Springfield Illinois as comptroller of the currency, aligning with President Meckinleys policy to advance his plans.
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