How McKinley Won His Way to Fame
A biographical sketch chronicles William McKinley’s early life in Niles Ohio born January 2 and his strict upbringing by his mother. It notes his education poise as a lawyer and his early career including a pivotal 1869 case and marriage to Ida Saxton. Military service with the Twenty third Ohio and key moments in his rise to Congress and presidency are outlined.
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Bethlehem Township
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Ohio
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Berryville
Crook
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Carroll
Congress
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Ali
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John Sherman
Minneapolis
Rand
St. Louis
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Spain
Joint Commission
Paris
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Porto Rico
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Chicago Tradesnions
Stone Masons
International Union 2
Albany
Anaro
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Republican State Committee
Lowell
Massachusetts
McKinley Thrilled Boston at 1899 Home Market Club Banquet
Major McKinley, then a rising figure from Ohio, visited Boston on February 16, 1899, speaking to a packed Home Market Club banquet. He spoke passionately about the Philippines, declaring they shall not be turned back to Spain, shocking and energizing the crowd.Boston mourns with the nation, for Boston knows McKinley as a future president.
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McKinley
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Boston
Home Market Club
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Abger
Grosvenor
Quincy
Philippines
Spain
Eerney
First Boston Post Bulletin on President Shooting
The Boston Post was first to announce the shooting of the President. Newsboys sold extras as crowds gathered in Newspaper Row. The bulletin sparked shock, calls for justice, and rapid dissemination by other papers. The Vice President learned of the event from the Post while at Isle La Motte.
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Post Bulletin
Post
Bulletin’ Board
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Garfield
Humbert
Italy
Buffalo
Crane
Roosevelt
Isle la Motte
Lake Champlain
Mains
Somoee
McKinley
W. 8. Webb
New England Sailings Bring 1028 Passengers Home
The Dominion Line steamship New England returned from Europe with 1028 passengers aboard, 300 saloon 267 second class and 461 third cabin. Among the saloon travelers were ex Governor Rollins Bishop McVickar Adamowski L B Hall J London T D Roberts the Rev H J White the Rev B W Hunt the Rev C T Morgan Mr and Mrs J F Hopkins Councilman Roberts and his son T D Roberts Jr Miss E C Pierge and Miss Ethel Sedgwick.
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New England
Dominion Line
Exgovernor
Schley May Challenge Washington
Reports say Admiral Schley may challenge Howison if the court of inquiry forces withdrawal or forces an issue. Counsel hold evidence critiquing Schley rather than the reporter.
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Washington
Pan American Trip Fare From Boston to Buffalo
The Boston and Albany railroad offers $12 tickets good for continuous passage in new vesti buled day coaches with extra high back seats. Tickets are valid for return within eight days, with service highlighting the route as the only double track from New England to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
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PAN American
Boston & Albany
New England
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Pan-American
Crowd Reacts as President McKinley Is Shot in Buffalo
Panicked crowds gather around bulletin boards as newsboys scream a full account of the shooting. Police guard streets while bankers and clerks rush to confirm reports of McKinley’s condition amid inconsistent bulletins and a wait for official word.
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Station 2
Stock Exchange
Washington Street
Buffalo
Judge Lynta
McKinley
the Post
Post
New England
Citywide account printed for full story of affair
A third extra was issued to provide residents across the city with a complete narrative of the affair.
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Rescuing American Women in Turkish Bandit Capture
The State Department says it is making every effort to rescue Miss Stone and her companion, two American women missionaries captured by Turkish brigands in a developing international crisis.
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Washington
Miss Stone
Serious Boer Loss Report From Pretoria War Office
Kitchener reports in Pretoria that Lotter's commando suffered 19 killed 52 wounded and 62 captured unwounded, according to a dispatch to the London war office dated September 6. The figures summarize a harsh setback for the Boer forces.
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London
Pretoria
War Office
Lotter
Kitchener
La Bavale Arrives From Havre After Maiden Voyage
The handsome twin screw transatlantic liner La Bavale of Compagnie Generale Transatlantique reached New York from Havre after a record passage of 6 days 11 hours. The ship completed its maiden voyage in sparkling style, reflecting a fast transatlantic crossing.
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New York
la Bavale
Compagnie Generale Transatlantique
Havre
Chicago Northwestern advertises low rail fare to San Francisco
Sept 19 and 27 from Chicago to San Francisco and return for 50 dollars with return limit Nov 15 Three fast trains daily Cor respondingly low rates from the Hast Call or write Chicago Northwestern Railway 368 Washington street Chicago
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Chicago
San Francisco
Chicago Northwestern Railway
Washington Street
Postum Helps Woman Lose Bloated Fleshy Condition
Mrs HB M Pepe of Detroit Michigan reports a transformation after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She notes reduced bloating a trimmer figure better appetite and elimination of sleepiness. She advises boiling Postum long enough to extract flavor and nutrition.
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HB. M. Pepe
Detxeit
Mich
Hair restoring remedy offered free trial by Cincinnati dispensary
An Altenheim Medical Dispensary offer promises hair restoration by mail with a free trial package for those experiencing baldness dandruff or scalp disease. Endorsers from Oklahoma City Shelburne and St. Bauveur testify to regrowth eyebrows and eyelashes following the remedy. The offer asks for a name address and a 2 cent stamp to send the trial.
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Cincinnati
Altenbeim
Butterfield Bldg
J. J. Andrews
Oklahoma City
Catherine McCarthy
Shelburne
Nova Scotia
Emma Ads
Morden
Manitoba
Emma Emond
Miss Emond
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St. Bauveur
Quebec
Canada
Frey
Altenheim Medical Dispensary
Butterfield Building
Ohio
New Attack on Christian Science Healers
Mrs Jen nie A Spead of Concord sues Dr Irving Co Tomlinson, a Christian Science practitioner, for 10000 damages alleging malpractice in treating her appendicitis. The writ claims he promised cure and failed to use ordinary skill or possess special expertise.
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Concord
N. H
Jennie A. Spead
Irving Co. Tomlinsen
Doctor of
Christian Science
Tomlinson
Missing Ashmont Builder Albion Rich Feared Absent Since 1900
Albion P. Rich, a prominent Ashmont builder, has been missing from his home for nearly a year since October 18, 1900. Neighbors and authorities seek clues to his whereabouts and welfare.
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Albion P. Rich
Ashmont
Missing Husband Prompts Hopeful Family Appeal
A man described as a devoted husband to Mrs Albion P Rich of Ashmont goes missing, with hopes for his return expressed by his wife. The notice indicates there is good news awaiting him if he can be found and asks for information.
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A. P. Rich
Ashmont
Albion P. Rich
City Brevities From The City At A Glance
Local notes report the death at sea of Mate Alfredcison aboard Glenafton from Buen Ayres. Candidates will face exams for State normal schools on Tuesday and Wednesday at each school. A lodge votes to sue for damages to property. An assault with an axe handle leaves Hattie Townsend seriously injured. William J. Barnes appears in Roxbury Court on a separate matter. A copper condenser theft case and several fines are noted involving ball game betting and other minor offenses. Vincent Hatttaway Company is charged in a bottle adulteration case with H F Franson handling prosecutions.
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Barkentine Glenafton
Buen Ayres
Yesterd
Alfredcison
Bunker Hill Lodge
Charleytown
Hattie Townsend
Robert A. Miller
William J. Barnes
Roxbury
Om I
Yeater
Ergoki
Ariige
Tarry Phillipa
Alice Fi
Pratt
Ralph Turner
Deerigen
William H. Harris
Vincent-Hatttaway Company
H. F. Franson
G. Franson
Jewell
Erie
Venezuela revolt spreads as Castro concentrates troops
In Colombia Sept 6 dispatch reports the Venezuelan revolution widening nationwide. President Castro moves forces into Tachira and Zulia states. A division led by General Arjona, en route from Rio Hacha to Bogota on Aug 22, clashes with General Castillo’s rebels, who suffer 200 killed, wounded, or captured, including Generals Socarras and Pibal Ruiz.
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Venezuela
Castro
Tachira
Zulia
Arjona
Rio Hacha
Goagia
Castillo
Socarras
Pibal Ruiz
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Willard Chemical CO
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