Republican Convention Opens Amid Pageantry And Prayer
Philadelphia June 19. The 1900 Republican National Convention opens with Sen. Hanna as chairman and Sen. Wolcott presiding temporarily. Roosevelt enters wearing a black slouch hat as delegates gather, the Star Spangled Banner, gavel taps, and a prayer by Rev. James Gray Bolton set a formal tone for the proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Gov. Roosevelt
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Gov. Mount
Gov. Shaw
Dolliver
Gov. Taylor
Kentucky
Gov. Bradley
Senator Foraker
Gen. Grosvenor
James Gray Bolton
McKinley weighs extra session over China crisis
Washington reports persistent rumors that President McKinley may call an extra session to address the Chinese situation. With conditions in the Philippines limiting troop pulls, any action would require congressional authority to send forces to China. Potential triggers include the murder of Ambassador Conger or the shooting at Taku, with the administration prepared to act decisively if Pekin passes judgment on Beijing.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Washington
McKinley
Congress
China
United States
Legations
Philippines
White House
Pekin
Legation
Taku
Conger
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Yulu
Chile
Oregon
MacArthur
Remey
No Lack of Rooms In Kansas City July Demand
Kansas City news reports hotel and rooming shortages amid July demand but railway officials note 5000 rooms remain untaken at 0.50 to 1.50 per day. The wagons also detail rooming availability and prices, while Western rail presidents discuss forming local pools to curb rate demoralization and boost road revenues.
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Kansas City, Mo
J. BE. Lockwood
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad
Swofford
Bureau of Information
Western Railroads
Chicago
No News From Pekin Since June Eleventh Amid Taku War News
German dispatches report American ships stayed clear of Taku bombardment while 600 Cosmopolitan residents under marines near Pekin await word. Dispatches from Yokohama and Shanghai describe Japan’s likely role, forthcoming troop movements, and rising anti foreign uprisings in western China as Washington orders ship and troop movements toward Taku and Tiensan.
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Pekin
Ace
Oair
Maudival
Japan
London
Taku Forts
Tekin
Europe
Taku
China
Yokohama
Sterlin
Germany
Great Britain
India
Shanghai
Sung Ching
Fung Fu Siang
Tsung -Li Yamen
Healer Edmiston Arrested in Missouri Bigamy Case
In Newport Arkansas June 19 Dr E M Edmiston a magnetic healer from Nevada Missouri was arrested and jailed on a bigamy warrant brought by Miss Buchanan of West Plains Missouri alleging he married her June 2 while his wife and two children resided in Nevada Missouri Also Missouri political scene notes Kerens reelected as national committeeman with Akin consent and party reconciliation events in Philadelphia June 18 with Houser elected delegation chair.
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Missouri
Newport
Ark
E. M. Edmiston
Nevada
Miss Buchanan
West Plains
Edmiston
Kerens
Philadelphia
Thomas J. Akin
Richard C. Kerens
Charles G. Burton
Jkerens
D. M. Houser
Kansas Sunflowers Signal Delegates From KS
Philadelphia dispatch notes Kansas delegates easily spotted by bright yellow lapel sunflowers. Each pin features a large KS abbreviation in gold letters, marking Kansas presence among attendees at the gathering.
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Kansas
Philadelphia
Shively Denies Presidential Candidacy Rumor
Indianapolis June 18. Benj F Shively of South Bend declares he is not a candidate for vice president on the Democratic ticket. He says Eliot Danforth of New York would likely be on the ticket with W J Bryan.
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Mr. Shively
Indianapolis
Benj. F. Shively
South Bend
Shively
Eliot Danforth
New York
W. J. Bryan
Dynamite trouble halts transit in St Louis strikes
In St Louis on June 19, strike tensions ease while dynamite attacks disrupt transit. Detectives to arrest attackers. north and south lines see reduced use. Mahon departs to secure 45 cent buses and negotiate with Cleveland suppliers for boycott measures. Tornado and cloudburst hit Bullion Missouri with church and post office damaged. corn and oats suffer. National Educational Association plans annual Charleston meeting July 7 to 13 with favorable rail rates.
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St. Louis
Mahon
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Transit .Company
Kirksville
Bullion
Here
National Educational Association
Winona
Arrests at Lawrence Joint Lead to 17 Taken in Raid
Marshal Prentice with 15 officers raided Richard Schneck's gambling rooms in Lawrence Kansas and arrested 17 men found there. The operation also seized a large quantity of liquor and gambling paraphernalia. Gen Joe Wheeler received his commission as brigadier general from President McKinley in Washington. The national Republican congressional committee opened headquarters in Chicago.
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Lawrence
Kan
Marshal Prentice
Richard Schneck
Gen. Wheeler
Washington
Joe Wheeler Monday
Army of the United States
McKinley
The
National Republican Congressional Committee
Chicago
Ineligible for Vice Presidential Draft in 1900s Debate
The note recalls Congressman William Astor Chanler born June 11, 1867 and aged 33, with Democratic vice presidential hopes. Also mentions Congressman McClellan, born November 23 in Dresden Saxony, who will not be 35 until that date, suggesting age disqualification under the constitutional rule.
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New York
William Astor Chanler
McClellan
Dresden
Saxony
Bloomington fire swept reduces many downtown losses
A blaze discovered at 12 30 Tuesday morning swept Bloomington Illinois business district causing losses estimated over 1 million dollars. Firemen fought the flames amid strong east winds and even dynamite blasts were used. The fire destroyed Griesheim building Col Brothers Parrett Stephen Smith Klein Minerva block and stock and the courthouse among more than 50 damaged structures. Roosevelt to speak at Kansas City on July 3 after rough riders reunion. Transvaal progress report notes over 2000 arms surrendered at Pretoria since capital occupation.
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Bloomington
Ill
Peoria
Springfield
Griesheim
Cole Brothers
Parrett
Stephen Smith & Sons
Klein
Minerva
Sympathy For Children In The Ideal Home
Advice on parenting urges open windows and sunlight to keep children at home. Emphasizes sympathy for kids, recalling parents were once children and urging homes to be attractive to deter gilded saloons. Notes idle rich young men as a concern.
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Dr. Holderby
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Kansas City
Gov
Oklahoma
Rough Riders
South Africa
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Ayer
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Bedford
LF. Williams
Keyes Bros
Ridgeway Lumber Co
A. J. Sowers
J. A. Dresher
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