Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1901-09-18

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tia1 murder within the memory of
men not yet old, we can scarcely keep
out of mind a feeling of stunning
amazement that in free America,
blessed with a government consecrat-
ed to popular welfare and content
ment, the danger of assassination
should ever encompass the faithful
discharge of the highest official duty.
Richard Cookers Appropriate Remark.
New York, Sept. 15.-Richard Croker
was a passenger on the steamer Luz
cania which arrived here from Liver
pool Saturday. He wouldn't discuss
politics. ''When the whole American
nation is filed with sorrow at the
untimely death of our chief magis-
trate it is not time to talk politics. %
he said. ''Under the great affection
that has befallen US, democrats and
republicans stand side by side as
American citizens with uncovered
heads, shocked and grief-stricken at
the bier of our dead president"
a Death MASK OF mckinley
Buffalo, N. Y, Sept. 16.-A death
mask Of the presidents face was
made at 1920 o'clock. The mask was
taken by Eduard L. A. Pausch, of
Hartford, Conn. Pausch has mod
elled the features of many of the
distinguished men who have died IL
this country in recent years. The
mask is q faithful reproduction of
the late President McKinley's fea-
lures.
Carried Heavy Life Insurance.
Cleveland, O., Sept. 16.-Well-in-
formed life insurance men of this city
say that President Mckinley carried
from 100000 to 100000 on his life.
One big New York company is said
to have single policy for $4,000.
Mrs. Mckinley is understood to be
the beneficiary named in all the pol
icies.
Troops for the Funeral.
Washington, Sept. 15.-Orders have
been issued for the assembling of
troops in Washington to participate
in President McKinley's funeral serv-
ices. Gen. Miles will command the
troops if he reaches here in time.
Otherwise they will be commanded
by Maj. Gen. Brook, commanding the
Department of the East.
The Pope Wept When He Heard 1t.
Rome, Sept. 15.-The pope prayed an
hour Saturday for the soul of Presi-
dent Mckinley. The pontiff wept
with uncomfortable emotion on re-
ceiving the news of the presidents
death. All audiences at the vatican
have been suspended.
Up Went the Stars and Stripes.
Dantzic, Sept. 15.-When Emperor
William heard of the death of Presi-
dent Mckinley he Immediately or
dered the German fleet TO half-mast
their flags, and to hoist the stars and
stripes at their main tops.
Chief Events In McKinIey's Life.
Born in Niles, o., January %, 1913. His
parents devout Methodists.
Educated in the public schools, in Union
seminary at Poland, o., and Allegheny
college, MeadvilIe Pa. United with Meth
odist church at age of II.
Enlisted in the union army at first call
for troops in 1861 while clerking in the
post office at Poland, o. Enlisted as a
private in the famous Twenty-thtrd Ohio
infantry. Among his comrades were
Rutherford B. Hayes afterwards presi-
dent) and Gen. w. S. Rosecrans. He par
ticipated in many important engage
ments, always exhibiting the rarest
bravery and executive ability. He rose
from private by gradual promotion until,
at the age of only %, he was commits
stoned major by breVet ''for gallant and
meritorious service" At the close Of the
war he was urged to remain in the army,
but deferring to the judgment of his
father, he was mustered out with his reg
iment July &c, 1865, and returned to Po-
a nd a ha hna a ant q 6lTy
from his command on sick leave and only
one short furlough in his four years of
service, never asked or sought promo
ton and was present and active in every
engagement in which his regiment par
ticipated.
Returning to private life, he completed
his law course at Albany, N. 7. Admitted
to the bar in March. 1867, at Warren, o.,
then settled at Canton.
Elected prosecuting attorney of Stark
county in 1869.
Married Miss Ida Sexton, of Canton,
January 25, 1871.
Elected to congress in 1876 by $500 ma
jority. Reelected in 1878 and $780,
Supported Blaine for president in the
national convention of 1884.
Loyal to John Sherman for president
in 1888.
For the seventh time elected to con-
gress in 1888.
Defeated for speaker of the house by
Thomas B. Reed.
April 16, 1890, introduced the famous
tariff bill which has since borne his
name.
Defeated for reelection to congress in
1890.
Elected governor of Ohio over Gov.
James B. Campbell in 1891 by 21,0OO ma
jority after an exciting contest.
Loyal to Harrison for president in
1892, but received 1872 votes himself in
the Minneapolis convention.
Reelected governor in 1898 by SO,995 plu-
rality over Lawrence T. Neal.
Nominated for president at the st. Louis
in 1896, receiving 6611k votes
out of 922.
Elected president in 1896. receiving 271
votes against 176 for w. ].
Bryan.
Inaugurated president on March 4,
1897
March Is, 1897, called congress in extra
session to pass tariff law.
July "A, 1897. signed the ''Dingley tariff
BILL
March s. 1885, declared war against
Spain.
December 10, 1888. treaty of peace with
Spain signed.
March IA, 1900. signed the gold standard
act.'
June 81, 1900, unanimously renominated
for president by the national republican
at Philadelphia.
November 6, 1900, elected president over
]. Bryan, carrying % states with
292 electoral votes, his opponent carving
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