John W. Tyler, The Life of William McKinley, Soldier, Statesman
and President (Philadelphia: P.W. Ziegler & Co., 1901) p. 324-25. At
least five Jewish eulogies were published in the weeks after McKinley’s death
– equaling the total for all of the Southern states.
Furthermore, at least 30 letters of condolence were sent to Ida McKinley
from Jewish organizations in addition to the many letters sent by individual Jews. See e.g. E. Edward E. Wilson, It is God's
Way (Cleveland, OH, 1902) p. 9, 19; McKinley Memorial Eulogies and Orations
(New York: Winthrop Press, 1901). This souvenir book includes 3 Jewish sermons.
See also McKinley Papers, Container 5, Folder 12, Western Reserve Historical
Society, Cleveland, OH; and Commemorative Books. All
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