Mourning worldwide for President McKinley
British and colonial crowds thronged to public services and embassies as they mourned McKinley’s death. King Edward ordered a week of mourning and churches invoked prayers for the United States. Diplomatic figures and officials sent condolences, while parishes across London and Paris held services and displayed crape and flags.
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Ocea
Crowded Common hears rival Socialist meetings clash
A bustling Common crowd hears three concurrent Socialist meetings. J Gaylord Wilshire argues socialism differs from anarchy while William Carroll attacks ministers and the press over riots. Mrs Martha Moore Avery addresses woman suffrage as a social issue. A Christian believers meeting features a disruptive intruder and a humorous exchange with the reading elder.
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Roosevelt as Editor at Harvard Advocate Long Ago
The piece notes Theodore Roosevelt’s stint as editor of Harvard’s Advocate, a conservative campus paper. It cites scarce signed editorials, Roosevelt’s focus on athletics, and a 1879 column urging teams to study rival programs. It mentions campus humor and a proposal to unify athletes across universities for broader sports interest.
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London Markets Recoil From McKinley Assassination Shock
London Tuesday sees weak markets amid delayed reaction to President McKinley’s shooting. Traders await policy shifts, with Bank of England raising gold import price expectations and high money rates persisting. African mining shares gain on Rand output rise and news from South Africa.
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Mass Meeting Mourns Death of President McKinnery
In Waltham on September 16 a mass meeting at Asbury Temple heard pastors from local churches express grief over President McKinnery's death. Churches across the area held special services this evening honoring the late leader.
Motorman Lester Mistaken for Alcoholic Then Overdoses
Charles H. Lester longtime West End motorman was found acting strangely and rushed to City Hospital as an alcoholism case. Doctors later diagnosed locomotor ataxia and note he had swallowed a strychnine overdose before admission, complicating his condition. He recovered and was sent home after the effects faded.
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Individual trips advertised to Pan-American Exposition
Advertises single traveler packages to the Pan-American Exposition with options including Hudson River, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, St Lawrence River, Montreal, Quebec, White Mountains and more. Tickets cover transportation only at lowest rates. Mail orders to 30 Washington Street Boston.
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Unions Honor McKinley With Resolutions In Boston
Organized labor in Boston and vicinity paid tribute to President McKinley by passing resolutions through the Boston Central Labor Union and adjourning for the day. The group denounced violence and urged labor members to oppose lawmakers who voted against the referendum. Contributions for steel strikers were organized with funds sent to 14 Hudson Street.
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Erry Abrahams
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McKinley
Lumber ‘Camaters’ Union
Ndlets
Malden
Carpenters
Pers’ Union
Henry Abrahams
Hudson Street
Organized Labor
Legislature
Senate
Charlestown Navy Yard Honors Late Army Leader with Gun Salutes
Guns at Charlestown Navy Yard fired at half hour intervals from sunrise to sunset honoring the late army commander in chief. Navy Department orders will decide if more salutes occur during the funeral period. Divine service was held aboard the receiving ship Wabash conducted by Rev. Mr. King.
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Boston & Maine advertises Lake Winnipesaukee trip from Union Station
The notice promotes a round trip by train to Lake Winnipesaukee via Boston and Maine railroad starting at Boston Union Station and Alton Bay. Tickets cost a dollar amount not specified, sold at Boston city ticket office and Union Station until Sept 20. The trip includes a 60 mile lake sail and a view of the White Mountains with the Mt. Washington steamer connection.
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