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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
4
A weekly digest of industrial field news personal political items and notable happenings at home and abroad. It compiles brief summaries of domestic developments international events and everyday market and social notices for readers seeking a compact overview.
United States grain stocks listed by type and volume. Military and political shifts feature Wheeler replacing Wade in the Lakes command. Fires in Pearce and Bloomington cause heavy damage. Executions, raids, and strikes ripple across cities in the year 1899.
The second day in Philadelphia features Senator Lodge speaking for 50 minutes after Senator Wolcott rapped for order. The process includes a parade of leaders, a prayer by Rev. Charles M. Boswell, and a committee on permanent organization. The platform is presented by Senator Fairbanks and adopted. the convention adjourns at 3 13 p m after adjourning through Thursday morning.
At the 1900 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia delegates witnessed Senator Foraker nominate McKinley amid cheers as Governor Roosevelt captured the vice presidential nomination after a massive 15 minute demonstration led by Hanna. Lodge adjourned the session sine die as the party set its national leadership.
Obituaries note Henry B. Sayler dies at Huntington aged 64, ex-congressman and circuit judge. Mrs. Beveridge dies in Dansville at 36. Illinois Democrats nominate John Eddy for congress. various Republicans and Democrats announce nominations in Michigan Missouri Indiana and Illinois. Prohibitionists name Frank Holsinger for governor. Fracas in Greensburg leaves O A Barlow dead with wife. McKinley renominated. Roosevelt named VP. Hanna reelected as GOP chair. Warrenburg geologist John A Gallagher dies at 58 after cancer surgery.
Dispatches from South Africa indicate a war near conclusion despite continued Boer activity in the Orange Free State. London advices say Roberts plans a final movement and may seek a truce with Botha, while negotiations with Kruger continue. Boers retreat to farms as events unfold.
At the Philadelphia convention the Republican party unanimously renominated President William McKinley at 1:48 p m and, about an hour later, Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York was chosen to join him. The scenes were tumultuous and marked by unprecedented unanimous demonstrations. A committee to inform McKinley of the nomination is expected to meet in Canton, Ohio, on July 12.
Delegates vote begins with all state delegations in support. Lodge maintains order as roll calls show McKinley receiving 930 votes, unanimous to secure the presidential nomination for the term starting March 4, 1901 amid cheers and marching bands.
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