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Governor of Ohio 1892-1895
McKinley took office as Governor of Ohio on January 13, 1892. On November 24, 1892 his father died and William dropped the Jr. from his name.
With the big depression on 1893, McKinley fell victim also. He had co-signed loan notes for a friend, causing a loss of $130,000. McKinley's political friends helped to raise the money thus saving McKinley's political career. (He paid back all the money)
During his term in office he got a law passed to build the State Mental Hospital in Massillon, Ohio, improved the roads, canals, and railroads. He was able to put down the United Mine Workers riot without bloodshed. He alsoincorporated an excise tax on corporations to put the state back on its feet financially.
By 1894 he was the most popular Republican speaker in the country. He made 371 speeches in 300 towns in 16 states. Turning down a third term as Governor. Instead the McKinley's moved back to Canton, celebrated thier 25th anniversary and William readied himself to run for President.Collection
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2016.2.0Source or Donor
Eileen B. BlaneyAcquisition Method
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