McKinley and Roosevelt Chosen by Acclamation
A huge Philadelphia hall applauds as McKinley is nominated by acclamation with Senator Foraker delivering the nominating speech. Roosevelt is named for vice president amid a sea of banners, plumes, and cheering delegates from across states.
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Luzon
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America
Foraker Praises McKinley in 1896 Nomination Speech
Senator Foraker lauds McKinley as the nation’s unanimous choice, noting Alabama’s yielding and the convention’s three nominations. He recalls McKinley’s presidency record with praise for industry revival, employment gains, and financial stability contrasting with prior crises.
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President Sends Congratulatory Telegram to Roosevelt
At 4 o'clock this afternoon the president wired a congratulatory message to Governor Roosevelt in Philadelphia noting his unanimous nomination. The telegram is dated June 21 from the Executive Mansion in Washington.
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Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
Theo. Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Transvaal Finances Strained as Treasury Bills Face Rejection
The Transvaal government, in severe financial straits, seeks to meet the emergency with treasury bills but the people refuse to accept them. Reports from Lourenco Marques note continuing Boer advances and military actions around Heilbron and Pretoria.
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South African Republic
Lourenco Marquez
Times
British Column Arrives as Burghers Lay Down Arms
June 21 dispatch reports the British column reaching Pardekoop. The army's presence has driven many burghers to surrender. Retreating Boers destroyed a bridge and culverts, while Landspruit bridge suffers little damage.
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Pardekoop
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Texas Democratic Convention Adopts Anti Expansion Platform
In Austin June 21 the Texas state democratic convention backed an anti expansion platform after a long contest. Delegates to the national convention at Kansas City were being chosen and Bryan supporters were instructed. The platform calls for prohibiting trusts supporting the Nicaragua canal and reaffirming the Chicago platform. Delegates at large named include Ball Cooper Odell Wayne Lane Perkins Blake Pierce.
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W. J Bryan
Chicago
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Odell
James 8. Wayne
Jonathan Lane
KE. B. Perkins
J. B. Blake
J. W. Pierce
Salt Lake Jury Finds B H Roberts Guilty of Unlawful Cohabitation
The Salt Lake jury convicted B H Roberts after he admitted a polygamous marriage to Maggie B Shipp and living with her and his legal wife Sarah Louisa. Roberts may appeal to the supreme court on technical grounds.
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Roberts
Maggie B. Shipp
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Supreme Court
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