Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination1901 |
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... governor and President , nothing is omitted in this history that is a part of the life of this great American statesman . The his- tory of his campaigns and administrations is given in full , together with his management of the Spanish ...
... governor and President , nothing is omitted in this history that is a part of the life of this great American statesman . The his- tory of his campaigns and administrations is given in full , together with his management of the Spanish ...
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... GOVERNOR MCKINLEY'S FINANCIAL TROUBLES . 177 In trying to assist a friend his small fortune is swept away - Governor McKinley and his wife turn over all of their property to meet his obligation - Friends come to the rescue and he is ...
... GOVERNOR MCKINLEY'S FINANCIAL TROUBLES . 177 In trying to assist a friend his small fortune is swept away - Governor McKinley and his wife turn over all of their property to meet his obligation - Friends come to the rescue and he is ...
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... Governor of Ohio 1891 . Re - elected Governor of Ohio 1893 . Elected President United States 1896 . Re - elected President United States 1900 . Shot by an assassin September 6 , 1901 . Died Buffalo , N. Y. , September 14 , 1901 . ΕΠ ...
... Governor of Ohio 1891 . Re - elected Governor of Ohio 1893 . Elected President United States 1896 . Re - elected President United States 1900 . Shot by an assassin September 6 , 1901 . Died Buffalo , N. Y. , September 14 , 1901 . ΕΠ ...
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... Tuesday a wagon load of flowers arrived at the Milburn house , the gift of Governor Gregory of Rhode Island to the President . They were accompanied by a message of the tenderest sympathy and encouragement 46 MCKINLEY'S FIGHT FOR LIFE .
... Tuesday a wagon load of flowers arrived at the Milburn house , the gift of Governor Gregory of Rhode Island to the President . They were accompanied by a message of the tenderest sympathy and encouragement 46 MCKINLEY'S FIGHT FOR LIFE .
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... Governor Yates of Illinois and State Senator Templeton , chairman of the Exposition Commission of Illinois , called to pay their respects and advise with Secretary Cortelyou as to the propriety of proceeding with the arrange- ments for ...
... Governor Yates of Illinois and State Senator Templeton , chairman of the Exposition Commission of Illinois , called to pay their respects and advise with Secretary Cortelyou as to the propriety of proceeding with the arrange- ments for ...
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Page 337 - O GoD, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.
Page 119 - The period of exclusiveness is past. The expansion of our trade and commerce is the pressing problem. Commercial wars are unprofitable. A policy of good will and friendly trade relations will prevent reprisals. Reciprocity treaties are in harmony with the spirit of the times ; measures of retaliation are not. " If, perchance, some of our tariffs are no longer needed, for revenue, or to encourage and protect our industries at home, why should they not be employed to extend and promote our markets...
Page 234 - Third, that the President of the United States be, and he hereby is, directed and empowered to use the entire land and naval forces of the United States, and to call into the actual service of the United States the militia of the several States to such extent as may be necessary to carry these resolutions into effect.
Page 234 - 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 waters.
Page 303 - But the rebellion continues; and, now that the election is over, may not all having a common interest reunite in a common effort to save our common country? For my own part, I have striven and shall strive to avoid placing any obstacle in the way. So long as I have been here, I have not willingly planted a thorn in any man's bosom.
Page 360 - Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead thou me on ! The night is dark and I am far from home; Lead thou me on ! Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me.
Page 234 - 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 192 - The specific reiteration of the demand for the free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1...
Page 292 - For I doubt not through the ages one increasing purpose runs, And the thoughts of men are widened with the process of the suns.