McKinley’s War Service to Presidency Portrait
A narrative recounts William McKinley’s rise from second lieutenant in 1862 to captain in 1864, his staff roles, and brave service at Berryville. It follows his postwar legal career, Canton life, marriage, and ascent in Republican politics through Congress and Ohio governorship to the presidency.
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David Me- Tete
Berti Herrish
Campbel Alison
Moomba
Ceeta
Sonee Albevan
Enelish
Campbell
Seutech
Boy
Ash
Taos Willem
Nancy Mer
Seth
Prosi
Niles
Trumbullerm
Melembiane
Jan
Ford
A. Lincoln
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Hayes
Crook
Hancock
Carroll
McKinley
Washington
Poland
Charles E. Glidden
Canton
Albany
N. Y
Hatter Institution
Melkinley
Tda Saxton
Amthing
Stark County
Athough
Nis
McKinly
Congress
Trayes
Seem
Fernanda Wood
New York
Republican Congressional Committee
Mekkinsey
Ohio
Nat Ghurteld
Amo Henor
Chicago
Garfield
Cleveland
McKinles
Chio State Grange
Mills DI
Pome Market Club
Boston
House
Wakes All Means Committees
Wsi
McHkinley
Sherman
Senate
House Committee
Weega
T Hey
Cabinet to Remain Roosevelt Chooses McKinley Aides
Washington special reports President Roosevelt invited eight McKinley aides to join his cabinet, aiming for a stable transition. Six accepted after brief talks, pledging to support the new chief and back cabinet allies. Gage was urged to join, Hay had not replied by press time.
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Russyveltt
Bert He
Witsie Pewe
United States
Bie
Anster Witcos
McKinley
Milburn House
House of Mourning
Root
Arthur
M. Roosevelt
Washington
Roosevelt
CzolguCG Indicted for McKinley Murder in Buffalo
Leon Czolgesz, the McKinley assassin, indicted by Erie County grand jury on a first degree murder charge. District Attorney Penny led the case, with thirty witnesses examined though few would have sufficed. Czolgesz refused to answer Penny's questions.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Leon Czolgesz
McKinley
Erie County Grand Jury
Penny
Czoszyszy
McKinley’s Life Insurance Policies Revealed
Chicago special notes President McKinley favored life insurance since youth and held at least 75,600 dollars when he died. His largest policy was for 0 pounds. Attempts to obtain coverage after his election were declined to avoid advertising the presidency.
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Chicago
McKinley
Jeffries forfeit posted for bout with Gua Ruhnp
San Francisco special notes Jim Jeffries has posted his 62 500 forfeit to stage a major fight with Gun Ruhnp and indications point to the bout being held.
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San Francisco
Jim Jeffries
Gua Ruhnp
Immense Odd Fellows Parade Impresses Indianapolis Crowd
The Tuesday afternoon procession in Indianapolis lasted nearly three hours and featured Odd Fellows from all states. Police on horseback led a grand parade of carriages, regalia, flags, and colorful uniforms, with Grand Sire A C Cable and other dignitaries in attendance.
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Indianapolis
Qdd Fellowship of America
U Ds
Indiana
Union
Patriarchs
Odd Fellows
Canada
Odd Fellowship
Sixteenth Street
Corps of Bicycle Police
Thief of
James PF. Quigley
Charlies F. Dawson
The
A. C. Cable
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Order
Oda
Comfurt
Nation's Last Tribute Held For McKinley In Capitol Rotunda
Washington special reports state state funeral services for President McKinley took place Tuesday under the Capitol dome. The service followed Methodist Episcopal rites with hymns including Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee, drawing officials and foreign representatives in a solemn public observance.
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McWinley
United Stats
Kent Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
United States
Mr. McKinley
Dey
Edward G. Andrews
Ohio
Methodist Episcopal Church
William McKinley
W. H. Chapman
M. E. Church
Origin of Familiar Phrases Through Humble Beginnings
A collection of etymologies tracing common sayings to quirky origins. Examples include apple pie order from Hepzibah Merton’s weekly pies, cold shoulder from a French host, feather in a cap from a Turk killer, catching a Tartar from a captured foe, and kick the bucket from a shoemaker’s suicide with a bucket. Also notes on coroner, brick, black guard, and deadhead origins tied to ancient or historical contexts.
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Hepzibah Merton
Hepzibah
France
Jiankins
Sparta
Agesihius
Dov
Horse Guards
St. James’s Park
London
Blackguards
Pompeii
Naples
New York Sun
The Dreaded Back Draft Fire Description
A dramatic account from St. Nicholas explains the back draft during cellar fires. Firemen fight up stairs as flames surge and threaten with an unseen renewed draft. They press on under commander's exhortations, risking burns and loss of hair or eyebrows in the deadly wave of flame.
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St. Nicholas
No Harm Would Result Wait, A Man Might Smoke A Week
A dialogue questions if constant cigarette smoking for a week could cause harm to the smoker. The reply acknowledges potential lethal risk to the smoker but states no serious effect on others.
Memphis Poet Laureate Sings Dreaming Line
James L. Goodloe, Memphis Commercial Appeal poet laureate, sings There s a dream lies in my bosom. The Baltimore News notes a possible mix up with Mr Goodice having canned plum pudding.
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James L. Goodloe
Memphis Commercial Appeal
No Reason Apparent Mirthless Exchange in Ohio Journal Letter
Readers ponder why Mrs Fijjit-Why does not Mr Smith visit their home. The dialogue suggests confusion over efforts to entertain with stories of their baby and trivial events.
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