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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
3
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A Seattle audience mourns a fallen chief magistrate as St. Mark's quartet performs in tribute. The scene recalls hardship in the middle west and debt to democracy, with critics abroad noting democratic strain amid Cuba’s cruelties and Spanish rule.
A solemn address contrasts the murder of a citizen with attacks on national institutions. It honors McKinley, recalls Washington Lincoln and revolutionary heroes, and pleads to safeguard liberty under law and the republic from assassination and anarchy. The speaker invokes divine guardianship and unity.
Frederick J. Ware and Rev J P Llwyd led a civil war era tribute praising President McKinley. The speakers lauded his leadership during unity and war, recalled his family life, and urged reverence for law and national harmony as the crowd listened in silence.
A historic call to action condemns the assassination of President William McKinley. The resolution denounces anarchist threats, calls for laws to punish advocating assassination, and urges mourning rituals and national solidarity across states and cities. It extols McKinley’s four years in office and extends sympathy to his wife.
Crowds fill Armory and Plymouth Church as city honors President McKinley with prayers, music including My Country, Tis of Thee, and a benediction. Beattie baritone Magnus Schuts sings One Sweetly Solemn Thought as mourners bow in sorrow.
The chamber of commerce discussed securing improved depot facilities and likely will take definite action at the next regular session after deferring decision yesterday.
The steamer City of Seattle, Capt Connell, left at 10 20 for Skagway carrying a large cargo of vegetables and perishable goods. At Vancouver she will take 160 head of cattle for Dawson merchants. Among 99 passengers are H. Hogle and his wife from the San Juan Fish Co, bound for a round trip and cannery inspection. Most passengers head inland to winter.
No theater tonight. Seattle’s A ane Day runs all week with a Saturday matinee. Babes in the Wood opens the new week at Third Avenue. A Man of Mystery closes the week at Third Avenue, followed by A Female Drumiiner. Johnstone Benne stars. Mise Bennett headlines as Jane in the classic comedy. Bennett is a noted comedienne with stage pedigree in Mansfield and other companies.
Light dry basement with two elevators and entrances from front or rear available for rent. Terms of 6, 9 or 12 months listed by Seattle Newspaper Union at 312 Second Avenue South.
General suspension of business marks today as citizens pay tribute to fallen national heroes. Most shops close for the day with many staying closed from 1 to 6 pm and some remaining shut all day.
At Episcopal churches brief 11 oclock prayer services were held. Most other churches did not hold morning services. Hon John Arthur spoke at Port Blakeley memorial on William McKinny. Rev W A Major spoke at Puget Sound navy yard and in the Swedish Lutheran and ChristianBerence churches on memorial day.
At the tomb in Canton Ohio on September 18 observers heard a brief service. The Knights Templar quartet sang a selection and Bishop Joyce of Min Heapolla offered the prayer.
Reports from Havana Manila San Juan and Montreal describe funeral services and public mourning. Officials addressed crowds and expressed condolences as business suspended and memorial observances took place nationwide.
The remains of John Campbell fireman aboard the Great Northern wrecked at Wellington were found yesterday afternoon and were almost completely burned. Collins, Sherman & Foley will transport the body to Seattle.
Two Nome sailings planned with the Garonne under Captain Alwen set to depart at 9 p.m. carrying 176 tons cold storage and other cargo including hardware meat lumber hay oats machinery and two spare 100 foot sections for Wild Goose Mining & Trading Co. Passengers include Miss Jenanie Gamble and Mr and Mrs Charles Bounby. The Queen’s voyage to coordinate lighterage and passenger return is noted. The John and Kimball, Captain Thwing, leaves tomorrow afternoon for the same destination marking the final round trip for both steamers.
The notice lists rental options for entrances from front or rear with durations of 3, 6, 9 or 12 months under the Keat the Newspaper Union, 412% second.
A notice from the Seattle Newspaper Union on 2nd Avenue South outlines rental terms for a tight dry basement space with two elevators available for 3 69 or 12 months.
A brief notice notes a light dry basement with two elevators in Seattle, referencing the Seattle Newspaper Union and a 12 second detail.
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