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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
6
A large crowd packed the Great Hall for a ceremonial homage honoring notable figures in the city. The event featured speeches from local leaders and dignitaries, drawing residents and attendees from surrounding areas to pay tribute.
Marshall's band plays impressive funeral marches at the Unite to Honor McKinley services, featuring solemn music and tributes to the late president.
The Kansas audience filled the Marshall Hall as Governor and officials praised President McKinley. Chief Justice Doster J G Waters and others offered remarks while the Grand Army of the Republic veterans and local bands accompanied the tribute. A large crowd heard speeches, songs, and reflections on McKinley’s service, with decorations and programs distributed to attendees.
Hatole President MacKinley and justice critic Doster delivered a long plea for mercy and fair treatment for the assassin, praising McKinley’s personal virtues, calling for restraint and lawfulness, while condemning mob violence and urging national unity and the Christian presidency as guiding ideals. He argued the murder must not derail constitutional order and appealed for public calm.
J G Waters delivers an eloquent tribute praising President McKinley in a lengthy oration. The transmission includes garbled text but centers on a formal public speech honoring the late president and the speaker’s reflections on national unity and leadership.
The Rev J T McFarland of First Methodist speaks on Christian statesmanship in a sermon that extols Christian virtue and public duty. He reflects on leadership, moral guidance, and the role of faith in public life, urging reverence for the Sunday and spiritual responsibilities of citizens.
The text records a pastor’s address referencing President Lincoln and the Union, praising his leadership, unity, and moral resolve during a time of national peril. It condemns recent violence and extols perseverance, urging faith, patriotism, and loyalty to the nation. The oration links divine backing to civic duty and collective endurance amid upheaval.
Saulte Ste. Marie Mich Sept 12 news says the western transit steamer Hudson with a crew of 25 is likely lost after passing Duluth for Buffalo. The Nicol reports the Hudson foundered near Eagle River in heavy seas, decks awash, no rescue by Christ ship confirmed, value about $100,000 including cargo of flour grain and merchandise.
Canton Ohio announces Medical Inspector P M Risey will be appointed surgeon general of the navy succeeding Surgeon General Van Reypen when his term ends. Weather notes from Chicago report Kansas forecast: fair tonight and Friday with cooler winds.
The nation mourns as crowds gather for solemn ceremonies honoring the late President. Figures of church and state, including Bishop W. Jones and civic leaders, attend the service and interment, with tributes recalling his public service and moral character.
The city suspends ordinary business and honors the late President with a memorial service at the Ortanted theater. Veterans march in a funeral procession while officials, students, and Cubans participate in ceremonies. King Edward sends condolences as the nation observes the death with widespread closures and tribute.
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