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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
1
The article notes Platts threats toward Roosevelt and contrasts what Hanna and delegates want. It mentions Roosevelt as the favorite, a boom for Woodruff fading, and improving support from Handas grip. The piece reflects party maneuvering during the nomination process.
Thine 20, 18 at Hanua Convention Hall Philadelphia the second day of the National convention began with Konwtoy Wolcott presiding. Dr. Boxwell opened with a prayer as veterans from the first convention entered and were seated, while resolutions praised the party and navy and urged continued support for Roosevelt and Hanna in the tense battle for the vice presidential nomination.
Senator Hanna backs Long as vice presidential candidate while western delegates threaten to split from the ticket. Dolliver supporters push for western leadership if Roosevelt is not nominated. Hanna criticizes speculation as generals indicate Republican ticket success. Platt remains in good humor noting Roosevelt’s removal from the scene amid family discussions.
A party platform submitted to a committee endorses the administration’s foreign policy and attacks trusts. Led by Senator Fairbanks with Lemuel Quigg assisting, the resolutions commit to clear principles. A subcommittee including Senators Palebands Days Moraker Carter and McCumber prepared the draft for further action.
Lawrence E Rentz of Bowling Green is dying after a pharmacist at a local drug store gave him an unknown fluid poison while seeking quinine and whiskey. The exact toxin is undetermined, and his condition is grave. A separate note mentions a fire destroying Heldier canning works in New Philadelphia with extensive losses and calls for land to grow crops nearby.
Dispatch from Lord Roberts reports Kitchener escaped capture while sleeping on a train at Kopjes station. Methuen’s forces routed De Wet’s column near Heilbron, with three casualties. Other items note local pensions and upcoming events in Akron and surrounding areas.
A major fire last night destroyed the Carroll Vorter boiler and tank works and James Rees & Lone boat building plant in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The loss was estimated at 100000 dollars and fully insured.
Madison reports say the village of Midgetown west of here was wiped out by a late night fire burning its entire business district. Losses reached about 250000 dollars with extensive property damage feared.
An aged soldier, Buehtel, prepared goods for airou frou Piemonds while Dah reveals the Discoverer Peon Wow will receive Hapegt Livotut of dienes. Chey learns Whe Buehteles adopted an Uyets child, prompting a tense search and concealed future.
A plan offers 350 boxes of Grape-Nuts and cash prizes for letters claiming health gains from the food. Ten writers receive $50 boxes with $10 prizes, next twenty get $10 boxes, and three hundred more share $1. Entries by July 3 1900 must detail ill health, improvements, and brain and body strength from properly cooked pre digested cereals.
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