McKinley Roosevelt Nominated by Unanimous Accord in Philadelphia
President McKinley and Governor Theodore Roosevelt were unanimously chosen to lead the Republican ticket at the Philadelphia convention. The crowd roared as Roosevelt seconded the nomination. cheers and demonstrations followed every speech. The event concluded at 2 14 PM with Roosevelt departing amid adoration and banners bearing their names.
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Philadelphia
Mc Kinley
United States
Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
Lodge
Foraker
Delesate Murray
Long
Ashton
Washington
Bartlett Tripp
Chauncey Depew
Woodruff
Depew
Santiago
Odell
McKintey
Nomination Storm At Republican Convention Rises In Pro McKinley Display
A 15 minute electric scene unfolds as Senator Foraker nominates McKinley amid cheering delegates. The hall erupts with flags and a giant papier mache elephant as processes echo the party’s unified bid in the room. Audience roars crown the moment while Hanna and others loom in the rowdy display.
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Kentucky
Warwick
Republican Party
Ohio
Wrandie
Quay
Senator Lodge
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Alabama
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Foraker
Wolcott
Lodge
McKinley
New York
Maine
California
Minnesota
Kansas
Texas
Mark Hanna
John Brown
Finishing Touches at Republican Convention in Philadelphia
Last day work at the convention hall in Philadelphia on June 21. The scene focused on preparations before the reassembly scheduled for 10 o'clock, with coverage continuing on Page Two.
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Philadelphia
Swept Over the Falls A Frightful Catastrophe on the Demarara River
Kingston Jamaica June 15 Details reach of the river disaster on the Demarara river in British Guiana as the steamer Mabel with three tows neared Tumatumari falls. About 120 aboard plus 60 drowned when currents drove boats over the cataract amid a wrecked attempt to reach shore.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
Mabel
Demarara River
British Guiana
Potaro
Decamp
Oil Tank Explosion Destroys Railroad Locomotives
This afternoon a blast burned the town as the remains of Patrick Quinn and Byrd Gilmore were found among debris. The oil tank explosion started the fire, inflicting $400,000 in railroad losses and destroying twelve locomotives.
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Patrick Quinn
Byrd Gilmore
Bryan's Running Mate Preference Poll
The North American reports editors' views on Bryan's potential running mate after Roosevelt's selection. David B. Hill leads the favored list though no clear majority exists. William R. Hearst trails closely. Admiral Dewey receives little support.
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Philadelphia
North American
United States
Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
David B. Hill
Willian R. Hearst
New York Journal
Hill
Dewey
Rathbone Implicated by Postal Inspectors Evidence Grows
Postal inspectors report strong evidence of guilt against G. Rathbone suspended director of posts. His unsatisfactory examination answers before Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow and inspectors are noted as part of the case. arrest appears likely within days.
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Havana
G. Rathbone
Rathbone
Bristow
Tragic River Voyage Ends in Catastrophe and Extradition Notes
Passengers leaped overboard as the steamer sank amid cataracts. Captain Decamp narrowly escaped drowning by clinging to a tree. Two boats shattered on rocks as the vessel exploded in rapids. Many victims, including G. C. Taylor and J. B. Tays, are identified. Investigators suspect Rathbone. extradition planned for a Muncie printer head. Defendants named Neeley Rathbone Reeves Rich and the Munice firm. Rich may become state’s evidence.
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Ir. G. C. Taylor
West Indies
J. B. Tays
Potaco
Minnehaha Rivers
Mr. Rathbone
Muncie
Ind
Neeley
Rathhoane
Reeves
Rich
Munese
Explosion Kills Man at Kern City Roundhouse
A fatal blast at the Southern Pacific Kern City roundhouse on June 2 left a man dead. Rescue workers were dispatched to the site as investigators began examining the cause of the explosion and the extent of damage to the facility.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Southern Pacific Roundhouse
Kern City
No Prospects of Relief in Kumassi
Accra reports from Kumassi say Sir Frederick Hodgson governor of the Gold Coast colony was wounded in the shoulder during a recent sortie from the fort. It is also rumored eight officers were killed as provisions grow scarce and the besieged garrison cannot be relieved.
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Accra
Frederick Hodgson
Cioid Coast
Kumassi
Peace Plan in Manila Outlines Terms for Filipino Autonomy
In Manila on June 21, a meeting of two hundred Filipinos led by Senor Paterno outlined seven peace terms for possible agreement with Aguinaldo and American authorities. The list calls for amnesty, restitution of confiscated property, jobs for revolutionary leaders, use of Filipino revenues for soldiers, guaranteed civil rights, civil governments in Manila and provinces, and expulsion of the friars.
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MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Benor Paterno
Senor Buencamino
Senor Flores
Pio del Pilar
Garcia
Macabulos
Civil Commission
Bencor Paterno
Change for the Worse in the Chinese Situation
Kempff reports Tien Tsin is being bombarded. The Monocacy was shot through the bows. A report of Admiral Seymour's death is not credited in London.
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Kempff
Tien Tsin
Seymour
London
AUSSIA HAS A DOUBLE PURPOSE IN HER INVASION
The United States gunboat Monocacy was two miles up the Pei Ho river as the international fleet bombarded the Taku forts. Chinese riflemen attacked the vessel without success. Reports from Shanghai and London discuss Pekin’s fate, Admiral Seymour, and diplomatic efforts to restore order in China.
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United States
Pei Ho
International
Taku Forts
Shanghai
The
Daily Express
Kempff
United States Navy Department
Tien Tsin
Admiral Seymour
Pekin
Associated Press
Che Foo
Taku
Sheng
Shan Chun
Hong Kong
Li Hung Chang
Kow Loon
Singapore
Nang Yung Wei
Daily Telegraph
Tsang Chou
Wei Hai Wei
the Times
Tie Tsin
Manchuria
Powers Agree on China Situation Delay Calm After Taku
Washington dispatches report Admiral Remey says Iris sails from Manila for Taku carrying supplies for Kempff’s squadron and coal. Officials note no power disagrees with US plan to limit foreign forces to restoring peace and protecting lives, hoping China conflict settles without major political change.
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Washington
Admiral Remey
Manila
Iris
Taku
Kempff
Tien Tsin
China
State Department
United States
Delcasse Reports China Dispatches From Pekin
France’s foreign minister told the chamber that a dispatch dated June 20 said embassies and foreigners in Pekin were safe as of June 16. He cited a Bun Nan Fu consul’s June 19 note noting Chinese authorities accepting responsibilities and an improved situation.
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China
France
M. Pichon
Pekin
Indo-China
Russia
Yun Nan
M. Delcasse
Nan Yan
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Bun Nan Fu
Foreigners in China show gains in residents and firms
A May 7 Consul Fowler report to the State Department details 1898 and 1899 counts of foreign residents and firms in China. Americans, British, Germans, French, Russians, Italians and Japanese are listed with increases, Russia and Japan leading in residents and firms respectively.
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Washington
China
United States
State Department
Fowler
Cha Foo
Russia
Japan
France
Great Britain
Hong Kong
The
Straits
No Troops Needed Says Chinese Minister After Talks
Washington reports Minister Wu said Secretary Hay praised Viceroys Lieu and Chan for maintaining order in Kiang provinces and refused foreign troop landings. He denied a China US war and tied incidents to mob violence and imperial actions, stressing China bears no war responsibility.
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Washington
State Department
Lieu
Yang Tse Kiang
Kiang Su
Kiang Si
Anhui
Chan
Hunan
Hupeh
Hay
United States
China
Tallulah
Taku
Double Tragedy in San Francisco Mourns Couple
A man identified as Henry K B Pik a bookkeeper fatally shot his wife before turning his weapon on himself in San Francisco on June 21. Police say domestic discord appears to be the cause of the double tragedy.
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San Franecisco
Henry KB
Pik & Bookkeeper
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