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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
5
Texas honors President McKinley with state memorials led by Governor Sayers. The Houston ceremony drew crowds as speakers including Judge Rea and Rev. de Smiéer offered prayers and reflections on unity, Christian faith, and national resolve amid grief and calls for vigilance.
Wharton Texas on September 16 follows the governor with a shutdown of all places of business from 11 to 1 in the morning. Citizens comply as authorities urge unity and restraint during the observed hours.
Fragmentary notes recount memorial services and guidance for the bereaved. Mentions Bolton, Allen, and Vial among others, with religious phrases about God's will and duty to honor the dead. The text is garbled but centers on funeral rites and solemn tributes.
Memorial services at the Methodist church in Calvert honor President McKinley. Attendees include Camp Townsend, Texas infantry soldiers, and local clergy who delivered prayers, readings, and a series of resolutions praising the late president and expressing national sorrow.
Resolutions announced in a Columbus area meeting condemn the assassination of President McKinley and express deep sympathy for his family. The document labels the act as a betrayal of government and calls for national mourning while praising the late president’s leadership.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses nation, democracy, and effort for the betterment of fellow citizens. It mentions seats, chivalry, soldiers, and duty, but the text is largely unintelligible and lacks clear events or identifiable names.
At Exia on December 19 a memorial meeting honors President McKinley. Rev. W. B. Aneews chairs. Major N. P. Houx is secretary. Speakers include Major W. BR. Doylg, Mr. B. W. Jackson, Judge W. M., and Captain T. I. Gideon. The group adopts a resolution praising McKinley and urging action against chaos, sending copies to McKinley’s family and newspapers.
Memorial services and home services held at the German M. & church in Bellville Texas for President McKinley. Resolutions praised his patriotism, leadership, and character and urged support for legislation to curb incendiary doctrines while expressing condolences to Mrs. McKinley and the nation.
In Navarota Texas on September 19 services at White and Colored churches honored the murdered president. Morning observances paused business as congregations gathered, with a Mreabrterian church service featuring a hymn and remarks by several local leaders. Colored congregations met at Leo Tabernacle as public mourning spread through Grimes county.
Citizens of Chappell ALN gather on September 1 to honor the memory of late President William Ale Kinter. The hours between 1 and 12 feature a solemn procession and public expressions of feeling as the community joins the nation in mourning.
The gathering honored Rev J tage Gan and Rev Boaker at a large church event. Attendees showed deep emotion as testimonies highlighted benevolence and Christian service amid a somber mood.
In Big Springs Texas September 19 crowds gathered for a memorial honoring the late president. The First Methodist church hosted the service arranged by city pastors with an all day program including prayers, music, readings, and benediction. Government offices and businesses closed as residents reflected on the president’s death.
Memorial services in Bryan Texas observed September 19 from 10 to 12 oclock at the opera house. Judge John M. Benderson presided as master of ceremonies. Clergy delivered prayers sermons and addresses honoring the late leader noting the nation’s sorrow and denouncing the assailant’s crime.
In Waco schools closed and a union service held after a day of mourning. Banks and post offices stayed near full closure while public services including a memorial at City Hall and remarks by local officials emphasized collective loss.
In Sherman a day of mourning followed a presidential proclamation. Citizens gathered at Trevi Street Methodist Episcopal Church South and other public spaces to display grief. Local ceremonies and memorials marked the somber observance.
Fragmentary text indicates schools disrupted and construction work affecting public projects with mentions of a possible 12 o'clock scope.
Five thousand people filled the city ballroom and opera house in Fort Worth Texas on September 19 to honor martyred President with Mexican masculine exercises. Speakers included Dre Luther Little R C Armstrong M A Spoconts and Mates 2 J Jarvie. British officers Colonel De Thurge Captain Denote Mr Sresions and Mr Costance attended on the platform along with Grand Army of the Republic and Confederate Veterans. Crepe marked left arms of attendees and thousands of schoolchildren joined the services.
Jefferson Texas September 10 mourns the nation in a town proclamation calling citizens to close shops from 11 am to 2 pm Thursday to honor the late leader. A memorial sermon at the Methodist church will be followed by addresses from Dr Clopton and W W TP Atine Setend J B Rows Sr.
In Manor Texas residents gathered at the Baptist church to honor Governor Sayers. The event featured three addresses by J Fo Nogh Kean Dr S Watson and Elders Stephen and Fernham as stores closed for the memorial program and town officials offered hymns and remarks reaffirming respect for his memory.
In Yoakum September 19 memorial services recalled President McKinley. Shops and post office operated limited hours, the opera house was decorated, and a youth procession attended. Mr. Price delivered a tribute noting the fallen great man with solemn words.
In Nacogdoches Texas Mayor Nelson issued a provincial order closing the town and halting factory activity. District Court adjourned to pay homage to the deaf president with a ceremony in which the opera house was draped and only a quarter of attendees could fit. The choir sang America and Nearer My God to Thee as five prominent citizens offered eulogies. Church bells tolled across the city.
In Victoria Texas on September 10 crowds gathered at the opera house for memorial rites for President William McKinley. The service included prayers and hymns such as Nearer My God to Thee and My Country, with speakers and addresses noted among the program.
In Texarkana on September 19 all denominations held funeral services at the opera house for WilliamMcKinley with about 30 attendees. The Episcopal rector Perty Feng led the ceremonies and Lea Enos delivered a prose tribute, followed by prayers as city officials participated.
In Richmond on September 18 the memorial and church services began at 11 o clock in the Methodist church with Rev horns from the Mathodint church delivering the sermon. The attendance was large and black residents held solemn ceremonies in multiple congregations including Episcopal and Baptist services.
In Huntsville Texas on September 19 memorial services were held in honor of President McRoyle. Public school children attended and all denominations participated in a joint service from 11 to 12. Businesses paused during that hour.
In Eagle Pass Engly Pans Texas residents gathered today to mark the death of a notable individual. The observance followed by silent prayers and private tributes reflecting on the life and contributions of the deceased.
A historic advertisement touts Mother's Friend, a prenatal external lotion claimed to ease pregnancy pains and reduce morning sickness. It cites a Tampa hotel proprietor praising smoother births and urges readers to obtain the remedy from drug stores for one dollar per bottle. The ad also mentions a free illustrated booklet.
A funeral procession of school children and community groups marched in mourning colors to the dead marsh. A long memorial service followed with songs, a sermon by Rev T. W. Anton and an address by Rev. Ro. Ruchapam, described as stirring and unforgettable.
A Nueces County bar committee presented resolutions to Judge Pepkine deploring the tragedy befalling Chief Executive President McKinney and asking the court adjourn until further notice. Judge Topking granted the request and adjourned the court to Friday. The body also mourned the death of Nueces County Sheriff Join McTiernan.
In Halleteaville Texme on September 19 all town offices were closed from 11 to 1 for mourning of the president. Homes wore draped banners and a brass band from the courthouse played “America” followed by the president’s favorite hymn. Services were held at the Methodist church and by the Hebrews at their place of worship.
At Ennis Texas September 19 a moral service for President William McKinley was held at 11 o'clock in the Methodist church. The interior was draped the memorial sermon delivered by Rawr R. T. Phillips with brief talks from pastors and members and special music for the occasion. The town suspended.
In Hunterijfe Texas on September 16 memory services were held at Honteciile prison chapel for Opend as of September 15. The ceremonies included songs readings and a short talk. The event impressed attendees and reflected lingering patriotism among prisoners despite hardship.
In Hearne Texas on September 19 businesses closed at 11 am and suspended operations for memorial services at Papuet church. The crowd packed the church to pay tribute to President William McKinley and render the last rites of mourning.
In Corpus Christi Texas on September 10 a memorial service was held for President McKinley with Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist churches uniting. All government offices and churches closed as a colored brass band marched through the streets playing a funeral march and the city displayed mourning symbols.
About 200 citizens gathered in the opera house at Eagle Lake Texas on September 19 to pay tribute to the late president. Speeches and suitable songs marked the event as businesses closed and streets were draped in mourning.
A large crowd attended a morning memorial service on the courthouse square Cuero Texas with business houses closed. Speakers included Reverend Mo M Wolf Judge R A and J F Grimes. Obio children attended in a body and the service was described as heartfelt and excellent.
Fragmented obituary notice reports memorial services for the late William McKidor in Tyler Texas on September 19. It mentions services at multiple Methodist churches and references local clergy and congregations amid scattered text.
In Nocona Texas on September 10 a local ceremony honored twelve tributes with a traditional caste gathering. The event featured cultural performances and community recognition of participants.
This fragmentary note mentions malaria and rents with unclear context and few readable details. No specific people places or organizations are identifiable from the text provided.
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