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Read Ebook: Complete Life of William McKinley and Story of His Assassination An Authentic and Official Memorial Edition Containing Every Incident in the Career of the Immortal Statesman Soldier Orator and Patriot by Everett Marshall
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A model son and husband--His courtship of Ida Saxton--Their marriage--Two children bless the union, only to die in infancy--Mrs. McKinley's health shattered--The "Major's" devotion to his invalid wife--William McKinley, the highest type of American manhood, and a model for every American boy and man 293
McKINLEY'S EULOGY OF LINCOLN.
Full text of an address delivered by President McKinley on President Lincoln's Birthday anniversary 298
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE.
The new President sworn in at Buffalo--A simple ceremony tinged with the gloom of tragedy--Biography of President Roosevelt, soldier, author, statesman--A review of one of the most remarkable careers in history 304
GREAT EVENTS OF THE WORLD DURING PRESIDENT McKINLEY'S ADMINISTRATION.
A chapter of happenings of world-wide importance, many of which were influenced by the late President 321
THE FUNERAL SERVICE AT BUFFALO.
Private funeral of William McKinley, the man and citizen, held at the Milburn house--Touching scenes of last farewell--Simple but beautiful services 330
LYING IN STATE AT BUFFALO.
Body of the President viewed by thousands in the city hall--All classes of people present--Italian women remove the shawls from their heads--Indians drop flowers on the casket--Eloquent tributes of Indian chiefs--Thousands brave a storm and drenching rain to gaze on the features of the nation's beloved dead 339
THE FUNERAL TRAIN TO WASHINGTON.
Thousands line the route--Bells toll, choral societies sing, people stand uncovered and reverently bow their heads as the train passes--Outward signs and emblems of a nation's grief such as were never before witnessed in the world--Complete story of the journey to the National Capital 345
THE LAST NIGHT IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
President's body taken to the White House from the funeral train--Awe-inspiring scenes at the station--President McKinley's happy departure for Buffalo recalled--Body placed in the great East Room 349
FUNERAL SERVICES AND PROCESSION AT WASHINGTON.
National funeral services held in the rotunda of the Capitol, directly under the dome--Body brought from the White House--Description of the procession--Rev. Dr. Naylor's eloquent prayer--Bishop Andrews' funeral sermon 357
LYING IN STATE AT THE CAPITOL.
Crowds throng the Capitol building at Washington for a last look at the martyr-President--Complete description of the scene--A panic caused by immense crush--Beautiful floral designs--The last day at the seat of national government 367
THE ASSASSIN ARRAIGNED.
While the President's body was lying in state in the National Capitol, the assassin was arraigned in court and attorneys enter plea of "not guilty"--Text of the indictment 375
THE SAD JOURNEY TO CANTON.
Route of the funeral train from the National Capital to the Ohio home lined with mourners--Journey through Maryland and Pennsylvania--Touching incidents on the way--Through Ohio--Arrival at Canton, a city of sorrow 381
CANTON BATHED IN TEARS.
How the people of Canton received the body of their fellow townsman--Grief in every heart 387
FUNERAL SERVICES IN ALL CHURCHES.
First Sunday after the death of President McKinley--All sects and creeds unite in eulogy--Sad and impressive scenes 395
CANTON'S FAREWELL TO McKINLEY.
Friends and neighbors take their last view of the dead President--Many pathetic and beautiful incidents mark the final leave-taking 404
McKINLEY LAID AT REST.
Complete account of the funeral and burial of President McKinley--Beautiful and impressive ceremonies--Soldiers guard the tomb 415
NATION OBSERVES BURIAL DAY.
Services held in every part of the United States--The old world joins in observing McKinley's burial day--Five minutes of silence 425
ASSASSINATIONS OF LINCOLN AND GARFIELD.
Complete story of the manner in which our other two martyr-presidents were shot down by assassins 431
NOTABLE ASSASSINATIONS AND ATTEMPTS OF RECENT TIMES.
Czar Paul of Russia, killed by nobles of his court on March 24, 1801.
Spencer Percival, Premier of England, killed by Bellingham on May 11, 1812.
August Kotzebue of Germany, killed by Earl Sand for political motives on March 23, 1819.
Charles duc de Berri, killed on February 13, 1820.
Andrew Jackson, President of the United States, attempt on January 30, 1835.
Denis Afire, Archbishop of Paris, on June 27, 1848.
Rossi, Comte Pellegrino, Roman statesman, on November 15, 1848.
Francis Joseph of Austria, attempt by Libenyi on February 18, 1853.
Daniel, Prince of Montenegro, on August 13, 1860.
Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, at Ford's Theater, Washington, by John Wilkes Booth, on the evening of April 14; died on April 15, 1865.
Michael, Prince of Servia, on June 10, 1868.
Prim, Marshal of Spain, on December 28; died on December 30, 1870.
George Darboy, Archbishop of Paris, by communists, on May 24, 1871.
Richard, Earl of Mayo, Governor General of India, by Shere Ali, a convict, in Andaman Islands, on February 8, 1872.
Amadeus, Duke of Aosta, when King of Spain, attempt on July 19, 1872.
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