Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-09-30
DEDICATION OF
MAUSOLEUM
Impressive CerimOnieS in
Honor of the Martyred
Mckinley.
MCKINLEY Y

MCKINLEY i. .h.iuse
CANTON o., Sept. sO,--To the
many memorable events which have
taken place in Canton since her most
distinguished and beloved son, William
Mckinley first entered into the public
life of the nation must be added an
other the dedication of the final rest
ing place of the martyred president
and Mrs Mckinley with solemn and
impressive ceremonies this afternoon.
The occasion was made notable by
the presence of the president of the
United States, by members of the sem
ate and house of representatives and
countless other persons of prominence
who were associated personally or In
public life with Mr.. Mckinley.
The most striking feature of the
program, aside from the presence of
so many men of wide prominence, was
the great parade of military which
preceded the formal dedication of the
mausoleum. The thousands of troops
in line included detachments of regu-
lars from nearly all of the army posts
in the East South and Middle West
In addition to these there was a fun
representation of the Ohio national
guard. The procession moved through
streets lined with spectators, who
cheered the soldiers enthusiastically.
The stars and stripes fioated from an
the public buildings and business
houses along the line of march and
from hundreds of private residences.
The mausoleum is set upon hill in
the picturesque West Lawn cemetery
and it was here that the exercises of
the day took place. Great attention
had been paid to the care and comfort
of the scores of distinguished persons
who had been invited to witness the
exercises and to listen to the address
, of President Roosevelt i
The great mausoleum of pink stone,
with a background of trees rich in
their autumn foliage made an in
spring picture. to which was added q
further touch of color by the fagsand
uniforms of the military. The speak
ers' rostrum was handsomely decora-
ted with shields, coats of arms and
large brass eagles. In the center OF
the stand was a Flagstaff, from the
peak of which the stars and stripes
waved in the breeze.
When the president arrived at the
cemetery and came into view of the
immense audience a roar of kindly
welcome greeted him. Vice President
Fairbanks took a seat to the left of the
president, and his presence, too, was
loudly indicated by the assemblage.
The actual ceremonies of dedication
were of simple but most impressive
character. The principal feature. Nf
course was the address of the presi-
dent. The other speakers included vica
President Fairbanks, Justice Dav NJ
the United States supreme court ana
secretary Cortelyou. all of whom were
close personal friends of President Nc
kiniey and have been most active IN
the work of the Mckinley National
Memorial association. /.
Beauty of the MousoIeun,. 7
The memorial dedicated TODAY ana
which is to constitute the last resting
place of President and Mrs McKin1av
was erected under the direction of tba
National Mckinley Memorial associa-
ton, of which Justice Day Of the Unit
ed states supreme court is president
and the membership of which includes
eminent public men from every section
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