Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination1901 |
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Page 35
... took the revolver . The artillerymen , seeing the revolver in Gallagher's hand , rushed at the assassin and handled him rather roughly . Meanwhile Detective Ireland and the negro held the assassin , endeavoring to shield him from the ...
... took the revolver . The artillerymen , seeing the revolver in Gallagher's hand , rushed at the assassin and handled him rather roughly . Meanwhile Detective Ireland and the negro held the assassin , endeavoring to shield him from the ...
Page 38
... took notes . Dr. Eugene Wasdin of the marine hospital gave the anesthetic . Dr. Rixey arrived at the latter part of the operation , and held the light . Dr. Park arrived at the close of the operation . It was Dr. Mann who wielded the ...
... took notes . Dr. Eugene Wasdin of the marine hospital gave the anesthetic . Dr. Rixey arrived at the latter part of the operation , and held the light . Dr. Park arrived at the close of the operation . It was Dr. Mann who wielded the ...
Page 39
... took no special notice of him , but simply stooped over to shake his hand , without looking , apparently , at the individual . " Their palms had hardly touched before I heard two shots in quick succes- sion . A hush and quiet instantly ...
... took no special notice of him , but simply stooped over to shake his hand , without looking , apparently , at the individual . " Their palms had hardly touched before I heard two shots in quick succes- sion . A hush and quiet instantly ...
Page 44
... took a drive during the after- noon . She had just left the President , after an interview in which she dis- played quite as much fortitude as the President . She seated herself beside his bed and took his hand . They said little . In ...
... took a drive during the after- noon . She had just left the President , after an interview in which she dis- played quite as much fortitude as the President . She seated herself beside his bed and took his hand . They said little . In ...
Page 53
... took pos- session of the Western Union telegraph wires leading to the Milburn house . Communication was attempted with Vice - President Roosevelt . The Cabinet ministers who were not in Buffalo were sent word to come at once . Senator ...
... took pos- session of the Western Union telegraph wires leading to the Milburn house . Communication was attempted with Vice - President Roosevelt . The Cabinet ministers who were not in Buffalo were sent word to come at once . Senator ...
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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.