Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination1901 |
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... Followed the President for three days seeking an opportunity to kill him - A monstrous confession - His father and mother found in Cleveland - Poor and ignorant , but nothing known against them - People who knew the assassin tell of his ...
... Followed the President for three days seeking an opportunity to kill him - A monstrous confession - His father and mother found in Cleveland - Poor and ignorant , but nothing known against them - People who knew the assassin tell of his ...
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... followed that the President was yet alive . Alas ! it was but a hope , destined to linger but a few days . The scene of the assassination was the Temple of Music , at the Exposi- tion grounds . The day previous was President's day at ...
... followed that the President was yet alive . Alas ! it was but a hope , destined to linger but a few days . The scene of the assassination was the Temple of Music , at the Exposi- tion grounds . The day previous was President's day at ...
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... followed the ambu- lance respectfully to the hospital , then divided itself into two parts , one anxious to learn the condition of the President and to catch every rumor that came from the hospital ; the other eager to find the assassin ...
... followed the ambu- lance respectfully to the hospital , then divided itself into two parts , one anxious to learn the condition of the President and to catch every rumor that came from the hospital ; the other eager to find the assassin ...
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... followed . The President straightened up for a moment and stepped back five or six feet . Secretary Cortelyou , who had been standing at his side , burst into tears , and exclaimed , ' You're shot ! ' The President murmured , ' Oh , no ...
... followed . The President straightened up for a moment and stepped back five or six feet . Secretary Cortelyou , who had been standing at his side , burst into tears , and exclaimed , ' You're shot ! ' The President murmured , ' Oh , no ...
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... followed by Secretaries Hay and Root . They said the doctors were still engaged in their consultation , and had not come down stairs . They had been informed , though , they said , that the satisfactory conditions still continued . Very ...
... followed by Secretaries Hay and Root . They said the doctors were still engaged in their consultation , and had not come down stairs . They had been informed , though , they said , that the satisfactory conditions still continued . Very ...
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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.