Mourning Across Capitals for McKinley in 1901
Worldwide tribute followed the death of President McKinley with services in London Westminster Abbey and St Pauls, crowds in Paris Berlin Rome and more. Ambassadors and dignitaries attended, flags half mast, and telegrams poured in from rulers and officials.
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Service in Paris honors late President McKinley
A memorial service was held in the American Church on the Avenue de l Alma Paris this afternoon for the late President McKinley. Attendees included United States ambassador Horace Porter and embassy staff, Consul-General Goudy and consulate staff, Colonel Meaux de St. Marc representing President Loubet, and Minister of Finance M Caillaux among others in Paris.
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Chinese mourn McKinley with display and hymn in city
Chinese community in the city organized a large day of mourning for President McKinley. They raised funds for drapings and flowers, displayed portraits, and held a public service with American and Chinese participants, stressing unity and respect for the president.
Memorial McKinley Service Attended by Russian Royalty
At St Petersburg on September 19 a memorial service for President McKinley was held in the British American Church under U S ambassadorial auspices. Attendees included Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich and family, Grand Duke Boris Vladimirovich, Grand Duke Serge Michelovitch, the British ambassador Sir Charles Scott, Russian officials, and most of the U S embassy staff. The service featured Scripture readings, hymns, and a dead march.
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Memorial services held in Berlin for late President McKinley
In Berlin a noon memorial service at the American chapel honored President McKinley with all cabinet ministers present except Chancellor von Buelow. Foreign diplomats attended. Prince Leopold of Solms Baruth sat in the seat of honor. Flags were half mast across the navy as Emperor William ordered. Similar observances occurred in Dresden Stuttgart and Cologne. The Berlin Boerse sent sympathy to the New York Stock Exchange.
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Death of President McKinley Reported in Caracas
News of President McKinley's death reached Caracas after a cable interruption. Senor Blanco conveyed condolences to Minister Bowen as foreign ministers offered sympathy. President Castro expressed mourning and horror, offering three days of mourning and half-masted flags. He asked Bowen to relay regrets to Washington.
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Two Public Services in Vienna Honor President McKinley
Two McKinley tribute services were held in Vienna September 19. An official service took place at the British embassy church with attendees including Prince Von Liechtenstein, Count Goluchowski, Dr Korhber, cabinet ministers, and civil, military, naval officials, plus the diplomatic corps.
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Memorial services in Ottawa for late President McKinley
In Ganada's capital Ottawa Ont September 19 the Dormin ion Methodist Church hosted memorial services for President McKinley. Rev B Bland and Rev A Cameron gave brief sermons with other Protestant denominations taking part. Cabinet ministers in the city attended and United States consul-general Col Turner also attended.
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Memorial Services for McKinley Held at Pekin Legation
Memorial services in Pekin honored late President McKinley were held at the United States legation. Attendees included the diplomatic corps and military officials in full dress, with Chinese officials present. The Spanish minister Senor De Cologan offered diplomats' condolences, and Dr. Conger expressed thanks on behalf of Americans.
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Memorial Services in Rome for President McKinley Attended
In Rome on September 19 memorial services for President McKinley were held at the American church. Signor Prinetti the foreign affairs minister and other cabinet ministers attended along with local authorities and the American colony. A municipal guard of honor stood outside the building.
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Porto Rico Sympathy Event Features Notable Speakers
Port of Rico's sympathy gathering on September 19 included five prominent speakers delivering messages of sympathy and support. The event underscored communal solidarity and shared concern across scientific and civic circles.
Symbols of Respect and Neos Private Concerns
The fragment discusses symbols of respect and private concerns, focusing on how individuals and groups express deference and protect personal information in social and corporate settings. It notes tensions between public display and private boundaries.
The Theatres Amid National Mourning in Boston
The Boston theatre scene observes national mourning with many venues closing or shortening hours. Christie MacDonald visits her husband, while Tremont offers Princess Chic with Marguerita Sylva next week. Other venues feature Hackett, Willard, Jane Oakes, Amelia Binggum, and various acts filling schedules at the Museum, Park, Grand, Bowdoin, Keith's, and Howard. Norumbega Park and Paul Revere trolley trips remain open.
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Engagements At Boston Theatre Include Monte Cristo
The first week of James O'Neill's engagement in Monte Cristo at the Boston Theatre ends tomorrow. Sag Harbor follows on September 30, with Bonnie Brier Bush and Tremont slated for tonight and tomorrow before moving to New York. Wrangeline thrives at the Columbia and exceeds management expectations, likely a long run.
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