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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
4
Boston churches and congregations filled on the day of mourning for President McKinley. Sermons by Bishop Lawrence and rabbis Denoted national grief and a call for education and unity. Memorials at Temple Adath Israel Keneseth Israel and several synagogues reflected diverse communities paying tribute to the late leader.
Thousands gathered at Fremont Temple to honor President William McKinley with a solemn tribute. Rev C H Spaulding delivered a moving eulogy noting prior Lincoln and Garfield deaths and praising Roosevelt as a safe guide. The service highlighted McKinley’s kindness and dignified character.
A large congregation gathered at St. Augustine's Church in South Boston for President McKinley's memorial Mass. Rev. F. W. Maley delivered a patriotic eulogy, praising McKinley's character and leadership as heartfelt choir music and solemn rites filled the service.
The Unitarian pastor Reverend Baward Everett Hale preached at Mouth Congregational Church praising a long serving friend and urging leaders to serve others as Jesus did. He recalled McKinley as a peace platform supporter who sought to prevent war with Spain until Congress declared otherwise.
The People’s Temple on Columbus Avenue Berkeley Street held a packed union service at 2 pm with Dr Scott F Hershey presiding. Clergymen from multiple denominations delivered eulogies praising McKinley’s life as soldier, citizen and statesman while calling for an end to anarchism.
In the Evangelical Lutheran Church yesterday morning the pastor Rev H Birkner delivered a moving memorial for the martyr president as four clergymen participated and Rev H Kenda read passages from Holy Writ while congregants wept openly in German.
Several hundred people were turned away from the union memorial service at Phillips Congregational Church in South Boston. The event honored President William McKinley with military and veterans groups present, led by Rev. Insmore and Rev. Bates. A telegram from Congressman Naphen was read, mourning the nation’s loss as tributes to McKinley and his presidency were discussed.
A crowded Charlestown union service honored late President William McKinley with remarks by Rev E A Horton and others. Clergy from multiple churches described him as soldier and statesman as patriotic decorations and military colors framed the pulpit.
Services were held yesterday at the First Church in Roxbury for the late President The Rev. James De Normandie D D. The church was draped and many attendees gathered to hear speeches by noted speakers about the deceased leader.
A rare Chinese Masonic ceremonial was held at the Free Masonry temple on Prison Avenue in Boston. The East section led by a Chinese Green member from New York City presided over the solemn ritual honoring the President as a brother. The event drew the highest Chinese rank in the area and featured traditional attire and practices observed by the Chinese Masonic fraternity.
A note indicates the public demonstration on the avenue concluded earlier than the scheduled time, with the hour of conclusion stated as prior to the originally set start. The fragment signals an adjusted timing for the event.
At the Cathedral of the Holy Cross a large congregation attended a somber high mass. The decor was minimal with bare sanctuaries and simple vestments. Archbishop Williams led benediction with Nicholas R. Walsh assisting. choir and church quartet provided music.
Over 100 members of the Young Men's Catholic Association gathered at Mast Newton street to honor President McKinley. They adopted resolutions condemning the assassin, praising the dead leader, and extending sympathy to Mrs. McKinley. The memorial address by Rev. Father Mullen spoke against anarchy and godlessness, urging reverence for authority and unity in the community.
The Red Revitre pastor led a brief address on the assassination and introduced Achille Forte of the Italian Epworth League. Speakers included A. Termilio, Rev W. Morrtt, M. Nigra, Vincento Garry, and Rev C Barbutta. The hymn Nearer My God to Thee closed the service.
A fragmentary report recalls a memorial service held yesterday at a Catholic cenotaph. The piece mentions a Lat of Ce Our avenue service and commemorative rituals honoring the deceased.
Italian city presidents convene tonight amid a mass gathering plan to endorse sentiments of unity. The event at Faneuil Hall follows reports of a significant death and shapes communal resolve among Italians.
A memorial service was held yesterday morning at the island institution for inmates and staff including Nurse Mason who sang Kindly Light while inmates joined with hymns Abide and Nearer My God to Thee in a solemn observance.
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