19 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
1
Cold damp dawns at Gaston as crowds gather for McKinley funeral rites. Ohio National Guard escorts, militia details, and civic groups fill streets while prayers and hymns echo through churches and vault ceremonies. Memorials unfold from Canton to London and Vienna as nations observe the president's passing.
The Puget Sound Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in Olympia and adjourned after a memorial service for McKinley. Bishop Mallalieu delivered the memorial address and denounced anarchism, urging Christians to eradicate the creed and, if needed, treat its followers mercilessly. The conference planned a memorial procession and subsequent mass meeting with Bishop Mallalieu.
The waterfront was quiet with dock offices and crews closed for Memorial Day. Navy pay, customs, and other government offices in Washington halted operations. Port Orchard boats also suspended. Bremerton naval yards and battleships were shut, with security measures described around Commandant Furnet and Casey.
The White Star dock wrecking was paused as about 500 dollars of piles were salvaged by the pile-driver. Large timbers were loaded onto scows for pier rebuilding. Debris covering hay remains to be cleared. wreckers will resume tomorrow with a goal to clear the way for lifting sunken cement within a week.
Crowds fill the Armory in Seattle to pay last respects to the martyred president. A hymn marks the mournful ceremony while Mrs Me…y receives sympathy. Veterans and National Guard stand by a black adorned platform with somber emblems and a painting of the president.
The program lists addresses by W H Thompe and Oscar Lee on American Citizenship. Hymn Lead Kindly Light sung by Plymouth Quartet. Readings include The Task the Hero and the Sacrifice by AGGrosa and One Bustling Solemn Thought by G Magnus Schutz. The church choir and congregation participate in the service.
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that Gen Botha and his forces captured three mounted infantry companies near Utrecht in the Transvaal after a fierce fight. British losses include three officers killed and 20 men killed with 20 wounded. Smuts led a rush on the Gordon Highlanders at Klanda riverpoort, while 12 officers and 4 men were taken captive. Johnson the bartender was arrested on suspicion, and Gordon was taken into custody for begging.
Disaster reports state the torpedo boat destroyer Cobra foundered in the North Sea with about 50 crew aboard and only 12 rescued. Separately, Home Camp No. 286 Woodmen of the World adopted sorrowful resolutions on President McKinley’s death. Art League Bohemians elected Mr. and Mrs. Geo Mayer as members.
The Armory filled with mourners as doors opened at a set time for a national funeral observance. Decorations of black and white, banners, a white cross, and McKinley portraits framed the solemn event led by Judge Orange Jacobs and Mayor Humes with Wagner's band playing as the service began.
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