Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination1901 |
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Page 36
... thoughts had found expression with the President - first , that the news should be kept from his wife ; second , that the would - be assassin should not be harmed ; and , third , regret that the tragedy might hurt the exposition . The ...
... thoughts had found expression with the President - first , that the news should be kept from his wife ; second , that the would - be assassin should not be harmed ; and , third , regret that the tragedy might hurt the exposition . The ...
Page 42
... thought that Sunday would decide what effect the shots fired by Czolgosz would be . Dr. Rixey gave it as his opinion that the President would recover . The other physicians refused to commit themselves , saying that they could not make ...
... thought that Sunday would decide what effect the shots fired by Czolgosz would be . Dr. Rixey gave it as his opinion that the President would recover . The other physicians refused to commit themselves , saying that they could not make ...
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... thought they would probably disappear with the removal of the cause which was supposed to have created them . The unofficial reports at one o'clock and 1:30 o'clock were both of a satis- factory nature and the watchers gathered about ...
... thought they would probably disappear with the removal of the cause which was supposed to have created them . The unofficial reports at one o'clock and 1:30 o'clock were both of a satis- factory nature and the watchers gathered about ...
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... thought of a fatal ending to the President's case . They accepted his speedy recovery as a fact to be shared with jubilation , and had forgotten the grip of dismay and fear which seized them when the first news came . And out of this ...
... thought of a fatal ending to the President's case . They accepted his speedy recovery as a fact to be shared with jubilation , and had forgotten the grip of dismay and fear which seized them when the first news came . And out of this ...
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... thought . Eight days before the tragedy he packed a small telescope valise with a few of his belongings and took an early train for Buffalo . At that time there was no well - formed purpose in his mind . The plot to murder had not ...
... thought . Eight days before the tragedy he packed a small telescope valise with a few of his belongings and took an early train for Buffalo . At that time there was no well - formed purpose in his mind . The plot to murder had not ...
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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.