Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination1901 |
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... wounds - How the great man bore the ordeal .. CHAPTER II . PRESIDENT MCKINLEY'S FIGHT FOR LIFE . The fateful week at the house of President Milburn of the Exposition where President McKinley lay wounded - His coolness , bravery and ...
... wounds - How the great man bore the ordeal .. CHAPTER II . PRESIDENT MCKINLEY'S FIGHT FOR LIFE . The fateful week at the house of President Milburn of the Exposition where President McKinley lay wounded - His coolness , bravery and ...
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... wound in the breast proved to be only a flesh wound . The bullet struck a button and was somewhat deflected . It entered the middle of the breast above the breast bone , but did not penetrate far . When the President was undressed for ...
... wound in the breast proved to be only a flesh wound . The bullet struck a button and was somewhat deflected . It entered the middle of the breast above the breast bone , but did not penetrate far . When the President was undressed for ...
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... wound over an inch in diameter , jagged and ragged . It was sewed up in three layers . This wound was larger than the wound where the bullet entered the stomach , because the bullet , in its course , forced tissues through ahead of it ...
... wound over an inch in diameter , jagged and ragged . It was sewed up in three layers . This wound was larger than the wound where the bullet entered the stomach , because the bullet , in its course , forced tissues through ahead of it ...
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... wound in the abdomen , revealed the fearful truth . The President had dropped into a chair and now turned deathly pale . Meanwhile , the other wound in the breast had been uncovered and both Mr. Milburn and Secretary Cortelyou were in ...
... wound in the abdomen , revealed the fearful truth . The President had dropped into a chair and now turned deathly pale . Meanwhile , the other wound in the breast had been uncovered and both Mr. Milburn and Secretary Cortelyou were in ...
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... wounds considered mortal . The President was under the care of the most skillful practitioners , who were encouraged by the favorable turn , and they , by their bulletins , which were full of hopefulness and buoyancy , led the nation ...
... wounds considered mortal . The President was under the care of the most skillful practitioners , who were encouraged by the favorable turn , and they , by their bulletins , which were full of hopefulness and buoyancy , led the nation ...
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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.