Mckinley Funeral Train Taken Toward Washington in Mourning
Buffalo dispatch reports President McKinley s funeral train loaded with the pay and party departed for Washington. Mrs McKinley appeared in deep mourning as thousands gathered at Milburn house and the depot guards stood watch. The procession, six carriages, and escort turn the corner toward Canton while a public vigil honors the fallen leader. The Washington schedule outlines services in the capitol rotunda with hymns prayers and an address by Bishop Andrews.
President's body carried to city hall amid solemn escort
The president's body was borne to city hall by six Marines, 7:39, as crowds filled the streets. A guard band played Near My God to Thee while the escort formed a line and moved toward the depot. The escort included regulars, national guardsmen, marines, milers, mounted police, with the diplomatic corps and lawmakers following the hearse.
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Diplomatic Corps
Sea of sorrow as funeral train departs city for Washington
A large crowd on Main Street mourns President McKinley as his coffin rides a raised catafalque to the train. Police restrict the crowd while President Roosevelt and cabinet members follow in carriages. Roosevelt wears a crepe band on his arm as the procession moves to the depot.
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Sidy Fith
Saul
Heart of Stone
William MecKinney
President Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Funeral Plans Change for McKinley in Washington
Announcement from Hay Root Long and FP McFarland states Mrs McKinley wishes the body to rest at Canton home Wednesday night. Funeral services will be held in the Capitol rotunda Tuesday on arrival of the escort from the White House. The body will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda for the remainder of Tuesday.
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Washington
Canton
Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
Hay
Capitol
White House
Resumption of Work Reported at National Tube and Pittsburgh Mills
In McKeesport workers return to National Tube today with few protests against settlement and no disorder noted. In Pittsburgh fires have been extinguished and a general resumption of idle mills is anticipated, though some workers still refuse to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckeesport
National Tube Works
Pittsburgh
Indictments in Mint Theft Case Hit Former Clerk
A federal grand jury in San Francisco returned three indictments against ex Chief Clerk Walter Ball of the Mint, charging theft of missing twenty thousand dollars. Bail was fixed at thirty three dollars.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dept
Federal Grand Jury
Walter Mick
Court upholds Lock Wood direct primary law in Oregon
The federal court today upheld the Lock Wood direct primary law while ruling the Morgan primary law unconstitutional. The decision carries significant implications for party rules and election procedures in Oregon.
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Portland, Or
Ireult
Pacific Coast Quarters Moved to James Street Office
The Pacific Coast Steamship Co has moved its general freight and ticket office from 618 First Avenue to 113 James Street. The new site, formerly Dodwell & Co, has been beautifully fitted up for issuing all tickets to southern and Alaska routes.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Co
First Avenue
James Street
Dodwell & Co
Southern
Alaska
Labor Union Moves HQ to New Basement Site
The Western Central Labor Union relocates its headquarters from the basement of the P.1. building to the basement of the Masonic building at 156 Second Avenue, taking over the room just vacated by the Building Trades' council.
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The
Western Central Labor Union
P.1
Masonic
Building Trades’ Council
Second Avenue
Fire at lodging house rear York hotel Flint avenue
A roof fire at a lodging house behind the York hotel on Flint avenue and Pike street triggered Box 22 at 1 20 this afternoon. The blaze was quickly controlled with a loss estimated at ten dollars.
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York Hotel
Flint Avenue
Pike Street
Eight-year-old Francia Pell Died At Ravenna Park
The eight year old Francia Pell died at Ravenna Park this morning. The body is at Bonney and Stewart's funeral will be from the residence tomorrow morning. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery.
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Francia Pell
Ravenna Park
Bonney & Stewart's
Lakeview Cemetery
Death of Sailor John Peters Reported
John Peters, a United States Marine, died at a local hospital this Stewart's. The notice records his death and service affiliation without detailing circumstances.
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John Peters
Bonney & Stewart's
Local arrests reported in afternoon incidents
P. H. Flarrery was arrested by Officer Freeman in the afternoon on suspicion. A Japanese named Aristo flourished a revolver in a tenderloin lodging heuer night and was arrested for disorderly conduct.
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P. H. Flarrery
Omcer Freeman
Aristo
Funeral procession gathers for late president in Canton
Indications show thousands from across Ohio will attend the burial in Canton with all Ohio National Guard units ordered to report. Executives urged to close offices Tuesday through Thursday as funeral events proceed. Meanwhile Mrs Roosevelt travels from Oyster Bay to Washington and back, deep black attire signaling mourning. The casket is prepared in the Capitol for the third assassinated president, while a grand jury in Buffalo reviews the Cad-goer case with physicians as witnesses. Crowds on the funeral train line up along routes to Washington, showing widespread public mourning.
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Columbus
Canton
Oyster Bay
Mayor Humes Proclaims Citywide Observance for McKinley
The mayor of Beattie issues a proclamation calling for business closures on Thursday September 19 to honor the slain president. A citizen committee is named to organize the memorial gathering at 4 pm in the Haller block chamber to express respect for McKinley. Seattle merchants and banks are likely to close. theaters townwide will shut Thursday night.
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I. T. J. Humes
Beattie
Fuller
Orange Jacobs
J. %. Crichton
J. W. Clee
H. A. Bigelow
J. Gilpin Pyte
Rev
B. M. Randall
W.W. A. Rane
A. J. Blethen
P. Prefontaine
J. T. Ronald
Andrew Hoermunch
W. A. Major
B. H. Wells
Leo Kohn
John Collina
They
P. D. Llwyd
Andrew Chilberg
Canad
Chamber of Commerce
Haller
Wt. J. Humes
HH. Paul
Seattle
McKinley
Shafer
Clearing House Association
Third Avenue
Old-Time Lock Trick Outsmarts Traveler on Waterfront
Charles Cavan, new to town, was robbed of 140 dollars by two sharpers using a classic lock-trick. He met them at the depot, spoke with a stranger who had a found lock, and walked the waterfront until the money was taken. Police were notified. suspects likely departed town.
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Charles Cavan
Golden North
Cavan
Beta
Left His Horse Untied in San Francisco Street
Chinese laundry proprietor Celestial Charile was fined $10 for leaving his horse untied in the street. He claimed the horse was tied but admitted it was only attached to the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charile
Solemn Buffalo Funeral For Martyr President
Buffalo witnesses a quiet, dignified Milburn House service followed by a city hall procession for the martyr, President Roosevelt. Maj. Gen. Brooke and staff attend in fatigue dress as troops march in a solemn, silent vigil through the ceremonial mile.
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Huffala
Milburn House
Evlent
Seok
Buffalo
John K. Brooke
Milburn
Delaware Avenue
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Seventy-Third Coast Artillery
National Guard of
New York
United States
Michigan
England Mourns for McKinney Death Across the Empire
Great Britain shows deep sorrow for President McKinney with universal mourning. King Edward orders a week of mourning and churches and public meetings in London praise the late ruler and invoke blessings on the United States and its people.
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London
Prittain
McKinney
America’s
British Empire
Edward Ken
Mt. James
United States
Memorial Services Planned for McKinty's Funeral
Following President Roosevelts call for a day of mourning and prayer next Thursday, ministers will conduct special services at local churches and an anticipated union service may bring Seattle together to pay tribute to the dead president. Arrangements will be finished by tomorrow.
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Roosevelt
McKintey
Seattle
Council Adjourns After McKinley Memorial
City council meeting canceled tonight in respect to William McKinley. Regular session postponed one week with final local improvement actions moved to next Monday night.
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William McKinley
Roosevelt Arrives as Nation Mourns in State Death Scene
President Roosevelt arrives with cabinet officers and representatives to a somber house ceremony. The bier lies in the drawing room as Mrs. McKinney sits beside her departed husband, displaying brave composure amid grief.
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Milburn
Roosevelt
Grief Of Lifelong Friend At Roosevelt Service
The service opened with prayer at 11 o'clock as cabinet officers gathered around the bier. Senator Hanna, a lifelong friend and adviser, sat bowed and pale, Admiral Roosevelt braced by will as he approached the casket. The ceremony included a choir singing softly while Comptroller Dawes wept beside a bookcase.
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Senator Hanna
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Dawes
Nearer My God to Thee Honor Guard at City Hall Funeral
The Rev Charles E Locke led a First Corinthians reading and prayer as the funeral rites for the late president concluded. A marching crowd, military bands, and a city hall vigil surrounded the repast for the beloved leader with 26 000 attendees viewing the bier.
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Charles Edward Locke
Delaware Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
First Corinthians
Chicago Woman Mary Field to Wed William Englar
The wedding of Miss Mary French Field daughter of Mrs Eugene Field to Mr William C Englar is set for Saturday October 12 in Chicago. Miss Field known for her readings of her father’s verse is a striking tall 32 year old, admired for grace and presence.
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Chicago
Mies Mary French Field
Mre
Eugene Field
Wm. C. Englar
Mies Field
Pentecostal Banquet Planned by Green Lake M. 1% Church
The M. 1% church at Green Lake holds a Pentacostal banquet on Wednesday evening Sept. 18 at G. C. Collina’s home at Kenwood Ave and 65th Ave North. The event promises pleasant entertainment for members.
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Church of Green Lake
G. C. Collina
Kenwood Avenue
65Th Avenue
Drummed Out of the Navy Yard for Disparaging Remark
A machine shop worker insulted resident McKinney. He was discharged and escorted from the yard by marines who lined up in front of Headquarters. The man was marched and publicly abused, then formally drummed out and warned not to return.
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Navy Yard
McKinney
Clearing Away the Wreck of the White Star Dock
General Agent Nadeau of the Northern Pacific announced immediate wreck removal. A contract will be set at once and the dock building force will be busy before rebuilding can begin.
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White Star Dock
Nadeau
Northern Pacific
Movements of Fishing Fleet Include New Arrivals
The Doncaster and Admiral Dewey sailed yesterday and the Shamrock arrived with about 20 000 pounds of halibut. The fleet plans one more trip to the cape before heading to northern grounds. The Ainsworth cannery, now owned by P P N Co, will restart soon with new additions. Silversides and dog salmon will be packed though fall salmon are slow but expected in sizable numbers. The run could begin any time and the cannery will be ready.
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Doncaster
Admiral Dewey
Cape
Ainsworth & Unnh
Youngest Civil War Veteran Claim Sees W N G Place Claim
W N G Place of City Building in spector claims the title of youngest living Civil War veteran. Born November 5 1850 he enlisted February 18 1866 in the Fourth New Hampshire at Concord aged 14 before the 18 year age rule. Other claimants have spoken but Place asserts the distinction for himself.
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W. N. G. Place
Mr. Place
New Hampshire Regiment
Concord
N. H
Place Denies Age Claim in Civil War Veteran Case
In the case, Mr Place asserted he was at least 18 when he enlisted as a private. He is now 80 and asserts he remains a veteran of the Civil War, noting no younger serviceman exists.
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Mr. Place
Young Man Found in Great Northern Wreck
FE. Smith identified as victim in Great Northern train wreck at Wellington on September 10. He carried $4, later used for his burial. Body interred today in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
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FE. Smith
Great Northern
Wellington
Mt. Pleasant
Chief Claplanaho Makah Chief Found Dead In Seattle Cabin
Jimmy Claplanaho aged 45, Makah tribal chief of Neah Bay, was found dead in a Seattle cabin after excessive drinking. He leaves a large family and substantial fortune from business ventures. The body was sent to Neah Bay for a royal funeral aboard the steamer Alice Gertrude.
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Jimmy Claplanaho
Connecticut Street
Clapanaho
Neah Bay
Cape Flattery
Claplanaho
Peter Brown
Brown
Jimmy
Seattle
Putterworth & Sons
Alice Gertrude
British American League to plan McKinley funeral service
A local British American League meeting decided to organize its part in McKinley funeral services. If churches do not unite in a general meeting on Thursday, the league will hold a separate service at the Grand Opera House Thursday at 8 p.m.
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Seattle
League
Grand Opera House
Notable Arrests Reported by City Police
F G Bartlett once a reputable city lawyer was arrested by Officer Ryan for drunken and disorderly behavior. W H Dribble was taken into custody for disorderly conduct. Chin Yan Yule a Chinese boy alleged illegal in the country was placed in city jail for safekeeping by U S Officer Clarke. Ed Dillon jailed as a vagrant by Officer Ben Thompson. Chas Munson arrested for disorderly conduct by Officer Flannagan. Martemus White taken into custody for raising a disturbance in a notorious house on Washington street by Officers Freeman and Chipman.
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F. G. Bartlett
Ryan
W. H. Dribble
Chin Yan Yule
U. S
W. L. Clarke
Ed Dillon
Ben Thompson
Chas. Munson
Flannagan
Martemus White
Freeman and
Chipman
Washington Street
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Mra.McKinley
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Mr. Lightfoot
White House Corps
Mrs. McKinley
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Pacific Coast
W. C. L. U. Moving
Brifly Bulletined
Farmington, Conn
Cowles
Gowies
Lincoln
Garfield
National Capitol
Rept
Humes
England
President Roosevel
Mrs. Wilcox
Mr. Wilcox
Min
Mary Field
Green Lake
Workman
Shamrock
Building Inspector Place
H. Clay Eversole
Adams & Blanchard
Second Ave
Hinckley
Lueben
Orchestran
Bme
Foulard Silks
Sue
Moore
Remedy
Stewart & Holmes Drag Comp
Millinery Department
Axminster
Smyrna
Ogden's
Pike St
Uptown
Main
Northrup Co
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