Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination1901 |
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... great statesmen - McKinley always an enthusiastic Blaine man- -His honorable attitude toward the Ohio statesman - Thrilling scene in a National convention when delegates attempt to stampede to McKinley - TABLE OF CONTENTS .
... great statesmen - McKinley always an enthusiastic Blaine man- -His honorable attitude toward the Ohio statesman - Thrilling scene in a National convention when delegates attempt to stampede to McKinley - TABLE OF CONTENTS .
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... Convention at St. Louis in 1896 - Foraker set the delegates wild with his speech nominating McKinley - First ballot secures his nomination - Historic political scenes and characters - Hobart named for the second place ...... CHAPTER XIX ...
... Convention at St. Louis in 1896 - Foraker set the delegates wild with his speech nominating McKinley - First ballot secures his nomination - Historic political scenes and characters - Hobart named for the second place ...... CHAPTER XIX ...
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... convention of internationalists and became an anarchist . He returned to the Russian court . His work on the glaciers of Finland became a classic . His lectures on geology and geog- raphy were attracting crowds , even while a red ...
... convention of internationalists and became an anarchist . He returned to the Russian court . His work on the glaciers of Finland became a classic . His lectures on geology and geog- raphy were attracting crowds , even while a red ...
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... convention was held at Canton in 1868 , William McKinley , " as a mark of recognition , " was placed upon the ticket as a candidate for prose- cuting attorney . And he was elected . He had a genius for politics , and became a cam ...
... convention was held at Canton in 1868 , William McKinley , " as a mark of recognition , " was placed upon the ticket as a candidate for prose- cuting attorney . And he was elected . He had a genius for politics , and became a cam ...
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... convention in 1884 no name but that of " Major McKinley " was thought of . He was elected by the greatest majority ever accorded to a candidate there . He remained in the House through the Forty - ninth , Fiftieth and Fifty - first Con ...
... convention in 1884 no name but that of " Major McKinley " was thought of . He was elected by the greatest majority ever accorded to a candidate there . He remained in the House through the Forty - ninth , Fiftieth and Fifty - first Con ...
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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.