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Edward North Buxton expresses his sympathy and shares President Roosevelt’s grief at the death of William McKinley.
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1901-09-14
Anna Roosevelt Cowles is thinking of President Roosevelt and regrets that he has become president after a “desperate tragedy.”
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1901-09-14
In spite of the preceding tragedy, Richard Harding Davis is comforted by President Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency. Davis believes in Roosevelt’s “power, justness, and honor.”
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1901-09-14
Under different circumstances, Finley Peter Dunne would have accepted President Roosevelt’s invitation to Oyster Bay, New York. He wishes for Roosevelt’s success as he succeeds to the presidency.
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1901-09-14
The nation is grieving after the death of William McKinley but they are fortunate that President Roosevelt is his successor. Representative Fitzgerald recommends that Roosevelt do the best he can and then the best possible.
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1901-09-14
Newspaper article summarizing President Roosevelt’s career and forecasting a successful administration.
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1901-09-14
Mayor Green says the citizens of Binghamton and Broome County, New York, are mourning the death of William McKinley but rejoice that the presidency has “fallen upon so worthy a successor.”
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1901-09-14
George E. Green is proud to have been an early supporter of President Roosevelt’s campaign for governor of New York, and nomination as vice president. Green has confidence in Roosevelt and is relieved that William McKinley has such a worthy successor.
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1901-09-14
Curtis Guild sends his “sincere sympathy and sorrow” at the death of William McKinley. He is willing to help in any possible way, including with the press.
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1901-09-14
Secretary of State Hay submits the draft of a public proclamation regarding the death of William McKinley to be delivered by President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-14
Myron T. Herrick is mourning his friend, William McKinley, but is comforted that the presidency has “fallen upon the broad shoulders of an honorable and capable gentleman.”
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1901-09-14
James H. Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
After such a terrible tragedy, Frances Theodora Parsons is comforted that the presidency has fallen to President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-14
Albert J. Seligman has been a “firm believer” in President Roosevelt and wishes him success as president.
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1901-09-14
Governor Shaw pledges the loyalty of Iowa to President Roosevelt.
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1901-09-14
Sidney F. Tyler expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley. He is confident in President Roosevelt’s ability to succeed McKinley. Tyler suggests that Roosevelt announce that McKinley’s policies and Cabinet officials are his own.
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and President Roosevelt has his full confidence.
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
James Harrison Wilson expresses sympathy for the family of William McKinley. President Roosevelt will have the “support and confidence of the American people.”
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1901-09-14
W. Laird Clowes expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley and is confident in President Roosevelt’s leadership. He hopes that the Roosevelt administration will improve relations between the English speaking countries. The world’s “liberty, civilization, and good government” depend on cooperation between Great Britain and the United States.
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1901-09-15