The Authentic Life of William McKinley ...: Together with a Life Sketch of Theodore Roosevelt ...W.E. Scull, 1901 - 487 pages William McKinley was born at Niles, Ohio, in 1843, the son of William and Nancy Allison McKinley. He was a descendants of David McKinley (1756-1840), a Revolutionary War soldier. He married Ida Saxton, daughter of James A. Saxon, at Canton, Ohio, in 1871. They had two daughters, who died in childhood. He was elected the 25th president of the United States in 1896 and 1900 and was assassinated at Buffalo, New York, in 1901. Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States after his death. |
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... assassin was about to be foiled , and our President restored to health and vigor to finish the work which he had been chosen by the voice of the nation to fulfil . Alas ! no one knew that dark disease was even then mining deep within ...
... assassin was about to be foiled , and our President restored to health and vigor to finish the work which he had been chosen by the voice of the nation to fulfil . Alas ! no one knew that dark disease was even then mining deep within ...
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... assassin of them all is swept from the earth . The thought of deeds like these inspire us to quote Shak- speare's words : " In these cases We still have judgment here ; and we but teach Bloody instructions , which , being taught ...
... assassin of them all is swept from the earth . The thought of deeds like these inspire us to quote Shak- speare's words : " In these cases We still have judgment here ; and we but teach Bloody instructions , which , being taught ...
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... assassin were among the noblest and best of the whole Presidential family ; Lincoln , who was loved as no President before his time ; Garfield , who was warmly esteemed for his deep probity and earnest desire to administer his high ...
... assassin were among the noblest and best of the whole Presidential family ; Lincoln , who was loved as no President before his time ; Garfield , who was warmly esteemed for his deep probity and earnest desire to administer his high ...
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... ASSASSIN'S FATAL SHOT 321 CHAPTER XX THE LAST SAD HOURS · 326 CHAPTER XXI OBSEQUIES OF THE MARTYRED PRESIDENT 337 CHAPTER XXII THE IMPRESSIVE STATE FUNERAL CEREMONIES CHAPTER XXIII THE LAST SAD HOME - COMING 349 . 365 CHAPTER XXIV THE ...
... ASSASSIN'S FATAL SHOT 321 CHAPTER XX THE LAST SAD HOURS · 326 CHAPTER XXI OBSEQUIES OF THE MARTYRED PRESIDENT 337 CHAPTER XXII THE IMPRESSIVE STATE FUNERAL CEREMONIES CHAPTER XXIII THE LAST SAD HOME - COMING 349 . 365 CHAPTER XXIV THE ...
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... ASSASSIN AND THE ANARCHISTS CHAPTER XXIX CZOLGOSZ PAYS THE PENALTY CHAPTER XXX ANARCHY'S AWFUL CRIMES FOR THE PAST CENTURY . . CHAPTER XXXI THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIS CAREER 438 • 448 454 466 CHAPTER XXXII THEODORE ROOSEVELT , THE 26TH ...
... ASSASSIN AND THE ANARCHISTS CHAPTER XXIX CZOLGOSZ PAYS THE PENALTY CHAPTER XXX ANARCHY'S AWFUL CRIMES FOR THE PAST CENTURY . . CHAPTER XXXI THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIS CAREER 438 • 448 454 466 CHAPTER XXXII THEODORE ROOSEVELT , THE 26TH ...
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Page ix - Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against The deep damnation of his taking-off...
Page 325 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Page 338 - The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places : how are the mighty fallen ! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon ; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
Page xii - Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee; E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, || : Nearer, my God, to thee,:|| Nearer to thee.
Page 198 - That the United States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination when that is accomplished to leave the government and control of the island to its people.
Page 198 - Whereas, the abhorrent conditions which have existed for more than three years in the Island of Cuba, so near our own borders, have shocked the moral sense of the people of the United States...
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Page 47 - She openeth her mouth with wisdom ; And in her tongue is the law of kindness.
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Page 198 - First— That the people of the island of Cuba are, and of right ought to be, free and independent. Second— That it is the duty of the United States to demand, and the government of the United States does hereby demand, that the Government of Spain at once relinquish its authority and government in the island of Cuba, and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban...