McKinley Chronology From Farm to Presidency
The article traces William McKinley’s life from his 1843 birth in Niles Ohio through early education and church membership, marriage in 1871, and political rise. It notes his law career in Stark County, campaign activity for Grant and Hayes, election to the Ohio House, and subsequent Congress reelection amid redistricting.
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William McKinley
United States
William
Nancy
Allison) McKinley
Niles
Trumbull County
Ohio
McKinley
Poland
Mahoning County
Union Seminary
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ida Saxton
Canton
Katie
Ida
Stark County
Grant-Greely
Rutherard B. Hayes
House of Representatives
Hayes
McKinley Biography Timeline Highlights Rise to Presidency
A chronicle traces William McKinley's early life in Poland Ohio and Meadville Pennsylvania, his military service in the Civil War, law career, rise in Ohio politics, and key national milestones. It covers his congressional terms, tariff battles, 1896 presidential victory, and major acts through 1900. It also notes his family losses and family events.
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James E. Campbell
Minneapolis
McKinley
Harrison
Blaine
Reed
Lincoln
William McKinley, Sr
St. Louis
Quay
Morton
Allison
Cameron
Naval maneuvers contrast English French fleets and outcomes
The piece describes English and French naval drills testing war scenarios. It notes both sides aimed to simulate channel defense and intermarine union battles, with results favoring the attacker in each setup and sparking calls for better ships and administration. It also recounts Duke of Abruzzi climbing two Mont Blanc peaks and Copenhagen rat extermination exhibition ideas.
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France
England
English Channel
Coein
St. George's Channel
Abruzzi
Mont Blanc
Dames Anglaises
Courmayeur
Denmark
Copenhagen
World wine production totals 163 million hectoliters
The Italian ministry of agriculture reports global wine output last year at 163 million hectoliters. Europe accounted for all but 13 million hectoliters, indicating the continent supplied the majority of world production.
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Ministry of Agriculture
Europe
Injunction Denied Against Ticket Brokers in Buffalo
The Lackawanna railroad company sought to restrain sixty one Buffalo ticket brokers from selling Pan American tickets. Judge John R. Hazel denied the application and vacated the temporary injunction. A separate note mentions a Boer attack blowing up a train between Waterval and Hamanskraal, killing Lieutenant Colonel Vandalour of the Irish Guards.
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Lackawana Railroad Company
Buffalo
N. Y
John R. Hazel
United States District Court
Waterval
Hamanskraal
Vandalour
Irish Guards
Shreveport Cotton Bales Rank City Third Worldwide
Shreveport collected 312 007 bales of cotton in the past year, ranking it as the third interior cotton center in the world.
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Shreveport
Japanese Nation Indignant Over Hawaii Quarantine Allegations
Reports say the entire nation is outraged over alleged harsh treatment of Japanese women by American quarantine officers in Hawaii. The incident sparks diplomatic tension and calls for an investigation.
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Hawaii
Mixed World News and Speculations Abroad
Agents of the Russian government in New York probe the rapid fire gun invention by Frank M. Garland of New Haven Conn. Cheiro the palmist retires a millionaire and buys a champagne region chateau. A second great water canal rises at Sault Ste. Marie. Boerland reports English capture Piet Delarey. Rumors link a Sor scrm TM Pact to a Ticket scalper scheme and railroad protection. The Peruvian cabinet may resign amid regional political strife. July 1901 leaves women with curled hair unkept. China sugar cane noted as a separate species from India. Sarcasm must stay within truth. Rio reports Ministers Higimo Pos soa and J F De Assig to the US.
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New York
Frank M. Garland
New Haven, Conn
Cable Opens Traffic from Tangangan to Banjermas
A laid cable is open for traffic extending from Tangangan Java to Banjermas in Borneo within the Dutch East Indies, signaling improved communication routes.
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Tangangan
Java
Banjermas
Borneo
Dutch East Indies
August 1901 National Government Expenses Gap
Accounting for August 1901 shows the national government spent $6,042,628 more than it received in receipts, indicating a large budget deficit for that month.
Battle Near Catanga Between Congo Troops and Slave Traders
Late advices from Catanga in Central Africa report a pitched battle between twenty five Congo Free State troopers and two hundred slave traders, both sides well armed, indicating intense combat in the region.
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Catanga
Central Africa
Congo Free States
Public Debt Balance Declines in September
At month end the U S public debt cash in the treasury stood at 1 036 349 86 dollars a decrease of 5 460 597 dollars from the prior month The cash balance totaled 329 971 355 dollars as September closes.
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United
Porters Bluff Reports Smallpox Cases on the Trinity
Several smallpox cases are reported at Porters Bluff along the Trinity River, with authorities investigating the spread and advising affected residents to seek care and isolate contacts. Local officials urge calm while monitoring nearby communities for signs of the illness.
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Porters Bluff
Trinity
Kidnapping Spat May Prompt Spain Morocco Action
A brief item notes Spain and Morocco dispute over a kidnapped Spanish boy and girl. If the captives are not returned by October 16, Spain may take action.
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Spain
Morocco
Cuban tariff talks and Havana merchants seek favored Cuban goods
The Cuban government seeks tariff production to aid Cuban exports and the Havana Merchants Union urges the U S to favor Cuban products. The piece notes talk is cheap until long distance calls are needed, and reports the death of Rev. Moses Harvey, historian and scientist, discoverer of the devil fish, in St Johns Newfoundland.
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United States
Island
Merchants Union of
Havana
Moses Harvey
Smithonian Institution
Washington, D.C
St. Johns
N. F
Tobacco cultivation covers 2.25 million acres worldwide
The region grows 2,250,000 acres of tobacco yielding 850,000 tons annually. Separately, the note states that successful artists blend color with intellect and effort.
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