13 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
1
Buffalo dispatch dated September 13 reports the president is alive at 6 30 p m, contradicting earlier claims of his death. Washington confirms no death at this time and the message from Buffalo remains unconfirmed.
Dispatches from Buffalo and Washington detail fluctuating hopes as President McKinley's condition varies. Doctors express cautious optimism at times while noting heart strain, with alerts about possible deterioration and plans for an official bulletin.
A reverent meditation on President McKinley's impending death. The piece recalls Blaine's Garfield tribute, praising McKinley as great in life and even greater in death. It portrays national sorrow, steadfast courage, and faith as he faces the end with calm resignation.
Article notes Edward VII maintains a distinct royal police service led by Mr Apencer, separate from Victoria era forces. Gates at Marlborough House appear plain with uniform constables, while guards focus on deterring lunatic trespassers deemed dangerous and quickly removing them through police medical checks.
Seattle hotel owners report strong business this summer aided by excursion travel to Alaska and increased Eastern visitors. Managers say capacity is full, with many guests staying briefly and spending on meals and local commerce as travelers pass through from Everett, Tacoma, and Whatcom.
Lieut Peary, found safe at Etah by the Erik after a July departure to locate him, penetrated to 83.50 north latitude near the Greenland coast. He missed the pole but reached the northern limit of Greenland and the highest latitude in the Western hemisphere, planning another spring attempt. His wife and child returned aboard the Erik.
The steamer Charles Nelson sailing date has been moved up to tonight at 9 p m. The change affects passengers and port schedules as authorities issue the new departure time.
Plans for the Czar’s reception in France promise the grandest continental show with a four hour sham battle. About thirty thousand men will participate in the display, illustrating a magnificent cohesion and spectacle in Paris.
TAGCOMA Sept 13 M J Conleg is announced to be the lowest bidder on the new Carnegie library building at 162000. W R Nichols was the only other bidder at 44000.
Labor Commissioner Grout sent 60 local hop pickers to North Yakima hop fields yesterday. Additional workers are needed in Kent Auburn and Renton to fill seasonal harvesting roles.
Seattle and vicinity expect a fair night and Saturday with warmer Saturday. Winds will shift from fresh southwest to northwest as the day progresses.
The steamer Bertha, announced to sail last night, did not depart until noon today due to a large freight shipment for Valdes arriving on the Umatilla yesterday.
Dispatches describe a day of escalating worry as President McKinley weakens at Milburn residence Buffalo doctors test heart stimulants and report partial rallies while Cabinet members and relatives rush to assist Roosevelt and McKinley sister after a relapse with hope fading and officials mobilizing trains for updates.
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