Political jockeying fuels New York convention anticipation
In New York a busy pre convention scene centers on Odell and Coler with aides and allies at the Fifth Avenue hotel Hoffman house Manhattan and Murray Hill as they weigh governor runs. Platt Croker Hill Woodruff and Murphy figure in a intricate power puzzle while Odell keeps control of the state committee and campaign.
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New York
Benjamin Hs. Odell, Jr
Fifth Avenue
Lincoln
Hoffman
Murphy
Croker
Coler
Elberon
Hill
Kings County
Hoff
Manhattan
Senator Hill
Grand Central Station
Forty-Second
Mr. Murphy
Elliot Danforth
Odell
State Committee
Platt
David B. Hill
New York State
Imperialism as the Overarching Issue in the 1900 Campaign
The Springfield Republican argues that imperialism dominates the presidential race. It lauds Bryan for placing the issue in front, pledging Congress convening and action to establish stability in the Philippines, grant independence to Filipinos, and protect them from outside interference, while contrasting with McKinley’s policies and China policy. The piece sees Bryan’s stance as a high moral call and a test for the Republican Party.
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Bryan
Indianapolis
Philippine Archpelago
Prin
Sood
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Central
South America
Mr. McKinley
Fslt
Ony
China
Iloilo
Philippines
Lodge
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
McKinley
Lincoln
Springfield
Sultan’s Silver Jubilee Prep Marks 25 Years In Office
Great preparations are under way for the sultan's silver jubilee on August 31 as he completes 25 years on the throne. Poets and historians craft accounts of his pious works and deeds for his subjects to be translated and published in all languages.
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Roosevelt
Northwest
St. Paul
Wheeler on the Retired List
General Joe Wheeler retires from active service on account of age after a long and storied career. The veteran cavalry leader served in the Civil War, the Spanish American War at Santiago, and the Philippine campaign, drawing wide notice for his conduct and leadership.
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Joe” Wheeler
Wheeler
China
McKinley
Joe’ Wheeler
General Wheeler
Congress
Alabama
Spain
Santiago
Philippines
Manila
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Mr. Platt
Mr. Odell
Mr. Woodruff
Senator Platt
Jones
Croker-Hill
State
St. James
van Wyck
Ice Man
Tim Woodruff
Tom Platt
Butte
Seaboard
Sacramento
Helena
Belgium
United States
McKinney
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