Theodore Roosevelt Named Nation's Chief Magistrate
The death of President McKinley elevates Theodore Roosevelt from Vice President to President of the United States. Roosevelt, born October 27, 1458 in New York City to Dutch and essentially Irish ancestry, is presented as a natural leader with deep family history. The piece notes his father’s role in city government and civil service reform, and references Roosevelt’s early political rise in New York, including 1886 mayoral nomination and 1884 leadership of the New York delegation to a national Republican event.
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Theglore Hoosevelt
New York City
Theodore
Rane
New York
Rooncrelt
Harrison
Civil-Service
Fledeevelt
New York Board of Police Commission
Roosevelt Name Share Heroic Life In Paris Headline
A long biographical sketch recounts Theodore Roosevelt’s rise from private schooling to Harvard, his civil service reforms in New York, his naval service and Rough Riders, his Cuba campaign leadership at San Juan Hill, and his governorship of New York. It highlights his literary work and family life at Sagamore Hill and Gracie Mansion, noting his children and public roles.
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Spain
Roosevelt
Meietor
Sigantey Wate
Santiago
Hougt Ritere
Toosevelt
San Juan Hill
Shafter
War Department
Valuanera
Funeral of McKinley Draws 100000 to Canton Ohio
The late president William McKinley lies in state as mourners from across the United States gather in Canton for funeral rites. Clergy conduct services at First Methodist Church and West Lawn Cemetery while a two mile long procession reflects national grief. The scene features soldiers, civic groups, and foreign tributes, with Mrs McKinley bereft yet steadfast as the nation pays final honors.
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United States
United States Supreme Court
Congress
William Mem Kinley
Acconnsain
Canton
First Methodist Church
Weetlawn
Weatlawe
Pat
Army
Weetate
Ohin
Mc Hinley
Mie
Cduntry
Europe
South Americulers
Australia
Canada
Japan
Cate
McKinley
William ‘McKinley
Remains of Late President Arrive at Old Home
The body of William McKinley arrives at his Canton home in a solemn set of ceremonies. Mourners line the route from the train to the cottage on North Market Street as officials and family escort the casket to the court house where he lies in state before burial.
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Willian Melintoy
United Staters
Eé Bie
Canton
Iswa
Melidley
Reey
McKintey
Ueath
Volf
Riney
Abeer McKinley
Eset
Mra McKinley
North Market Street
Chan
Tuna
Anne
Ati Bottero
al Rei
Xiewenes
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