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January 28, 1913
The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Morris A. Forgotston displays a gold Knights Templar invitation relic once owned by President McKinley in his New York shop window, purchased from the president's niece for resale, hoping for $5,000.
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NIECE'S McKINLEY RELIC
FOR SALE IN A WINDOW.
Singer Disposed of Knights Tem-
plar Gold Plate, Bearing Dia-
mond, to a Broadway Dealer.
Morris A. Forgotston, at Fortieth street and Broadway, displayed yesterday in one of his shop windows a 14-carat gold card plate bearing an engraved invitation to President McKinley, addressed as "Dear Sir and Brother," to attend a stated assembly of California Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, to be held in San Francisco, May 17, 1901. H. Frank Titus, Commander, and Hiram T. Graves, Recorder, signed the invitation. Set in the top of the plate in blue enamel is the emblem of the order, with a blue-white diamond of about one carat in the centre. A neat leather case accompanies the card.
Mr. Forgotston said last night he had bought the plate last May from Mrs. Mabel McKinley Baer, niece of President McKinley and a singer, who informed him that it had come to her in the distribution of her uncle's effects. Forgotston said that lodges and individuals had made several bids for the relic, but none was sufficient to tempt him to sell. The plate seems to have an intrinsic value not exceeding $500. Forgotston hopes some one will give him $5,000 for it.
FOR SALE IN A WINDOW.
Singer Disposed of Knights Tem-
plar Gold Plate, Bearing Dia-
mond, to a Broadway Dealer.
Morris A. Forgotston, at Fortieth street and Broadway, displayed yesterday in one of his shop windows a 14-carat gold card plate bearing an engraved invitation to President McKinley, addressed as "Dear Sir and Brother," to attend a stated assembly of California Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, to be held in San Francisco, May 17, 1901. H. Frank Titus, Commander, and Hiram T. Graves, Recorder, signed the invitation. Set in the top of the plate in blue enamel is the emblem of the order, with a blue-white diamond of about one carat in the centre. A neat leather case accompanies the card.
Mr. Forgotston said last night he had bought the plate last May from Mrs. Mabel McKinley Baer, niece of President McKinley and a singer, who informed him that it had come to her in the distribution of her uncle's effects. Forgotston said that lodges and individuals had made several bids for the relic, but none was sufficient to tempt him to sell. The plate seems to have an intrinsic value not exceeding $500. Forgotston hopes some one will give him $5,000 for it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Mckinley Relic
Knights Templar Invitation
Gold Plate Sale
Presidential Heirloom
What entities or persons were involved?
Morris A. Forgotston
Mrs. Mabel Mckinley Baer
President Mckinley
H. Frank Titus
Hiram T. Graves
Where did it happen?
Fortieth Street And Broadway, New York; San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Morris A. Forgotston
Mrs. Mabel Mckinley Baer
President Mckinley
H. Frank Titus
Hiram T. Graves
Location
Fortieth Street And Broadway, New York; San Francisco
Event Date
May 1902 (Purchase); May 17, 1901 (Invitation)
Story Details
Morris A. Forgotston displays a 14-carat gold card plate invitation to President McKinley for a Knights Templar event in his shop window. He bought it from McKinley's niece, Mrs. Mabel McKinley Baer, who received it from her uncle's effects. Bids are made, but he seeks $5,000 despite $500 intrinsic value.