McKinley a Soldier Politician and Tariff Pioneer
The article chronicles William McKinley from Civil War service through early political rise. It notes his regimental duties with the Twenty third Ohio, promotions to captain, and brevet major for Civil War battles. It covers his legal career in Canton, congressional elections, Hayes connection, and pivotal development of the McKinley tariff bill.
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Atlanta
Henry W. Grady
McKinley Rise From Soldier to President Across Ohio
James G Blaine surveys William McKinleys path from Canton to governor and president. The Ohio soldier and statistician rose on protectionist policy, led labor relief efforts in Hocking Valley, and endured a tragic Pan American Exposition death.
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McKinley
Spain
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt Expected to Succeed McKinley In Brief
Buffalo dispatch notes a drastic shift in the executive, with Vice President Roosevelt likely to assume the presidency after McKinley’s death. The timing of the oath remains uncertain, and cabinet resignations are anticipated as the new president forms his administration.
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Garfield
Brady
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United States Supreme Court
Diplomatic Dispatches Notify Leaders of McKinley Death
Washington dispatches report Secretary Hay sent cables to all US ambassadors and ministers warning them that President McKinley had died in Buffalo. Messages carried no details, only the death notice, instructing officials to inform their governments and consular officers.
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Emma Goldman Responds To McKinley Death News
Emma Goldman, held at Harrison Street station, reads AP bulletin on President McKinley's death. She says very sorry with no pity and claims her case remains unlawful and evidence-free. She adds she would not have intervened to save McKinley if aware of Czolgosz's plan.
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Associated Press
Emma Goldman
Harrison Street
Bull
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Mrs. McKinley
Miss Goldman
Czolgosz
Anarchist Prisoners to be Held in Chicago
Chicago reports Chief of Police ONeill vows to hold all anarchist prisoners despite fears of unrest. Judge Chetlain to set bonds high due to President McKinley’s death and new police intelligence. Buffalo meeting of anarchists on Sept 2 corroborated by Sayles and Emma Goldman.
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O’neill
Chetlain
McKinley
Buffalo
Isaac Saylines
Emma Goldman
Police guard Czolgosz family after assassination
In Cleveland on Sept 16 three policemen guard a Fleet street dwelling sheltering Leon Czolgosz's father stepmother and younger siblings. Indignation at the crime prompts fears of a potential outbreak as the president’s illness continues, though no demonstrations have occurred yet.
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Fleet Street
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Czolgosz
Quote on dogs and men about prosperity and bite
The remark contrasts a starving dog turning prosperous with a man, stating a dog will not bite when cared for while a man may. It emphasizes a perceived difference in behavior between animals and humans.
Peculiar stock advice warns months of danger
A dated quip lists October as one of the peculiarly dangerous months for stock speculation, alongside July January September August December February April March June November and May. The remark underscores wary market sentiment tied to calendar timing.
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