Albany lease debate bogged by lobby power and clashes
The House wrestled with the Albany lease amid sharp exchanges and a strong lobby push from gas street railway telephone and railroad interests. Counsel Hoar sat in the gallery listening as members pressed the issue while advocacy aimed to remove the referendum clause. Debates continued with no vote as Bennett’s questions faced opposition, signaling possible shifts in the bill after the session.
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Albany
Samuel Hoar
Counsel Hoar
Than ‘Ase
Peta Committee
House
Bennett
Saunders
Boston
Turtle
Pittsfield
Gale
Natick
Spanish Cuban Plot Frustrated in New York Conspiracy
A plot to assassinate President McKinley, concocted by Spanish and Cuban conspirators in New York, was thwarted. A plotter weakened and warned a Republican National Committee member, with the letter passed to Secretary Dick and investigated by Chairman Odell and detective work leading to Hanna.
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New York
B. B. Odell
The
Odell
New York Reublican State Committee
National Committee
Fierce fighting at Tien Tsin pits 75,000 Chinese against weary defenders
London reports describe the siege around Tien Tsin as the severest yet seen with 75,000 Chinese forces and over 100 guns attacking a 14,000-strong allied defense. Despite heavy losses on both sides and brief near-defeat, rain drove off the push and allowed a fragile pause in the battle.
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London
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Far East
Legations
Che Foo
Hoar Replies To Winslow And Garrison On Philippines Policy
Senator George F Hoar defends his course on the Philippines and calls Winslow inconsistent for praising his earlier party stance. He also replies to William Lloyd Garrison’s accusation and says Bryan bears responsibility for the war. Edward Atkinson’s letter signals splits in anti-imperialist ranks and hints at a possible gold Democrat majority in Congress.
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George F. Hoar
Erving Winslow
McKinley
Philippines
Mr. Winslow
Mr. Hoar
Hoar
William Lloyd Garrison
Garrison
Mr. Garrison
Winslow
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Republic
Messrs
Edward Atkinson
Post
Atkinson
Senator Hoar Replies To Mr Winslow On Imperialism
Worcester mass July 10 1900 Hoar answers Erving Winslow secretary New England Anti Imperialistic League Boston accusing him of mud stinging. Hoar defends support for McKinley and the Republican party and denounces Bryan and the Democrats. He says Winslow has changed while he has not.
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Hoar
Winslow
Worcester
Mass
Erving Winslow
New England Anti-Imperialistic League
Boston
Marshfield
McKinley
Bryan
Lincoln rally opens Democratic campaign in Nebraska
In Lincoln on July 10, 18 000 listeners attended two ratification meetings. Bryan Towne Weaver led speeches for Bryan Stevenson guest but ill at afternoon event. Bryan urged citizens to vote for issues and defend liberty as democracy’s example, with a call to vote in November.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
James B. Weaver
Bryan
Stevenson
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Towne
Shafroth
Colorado
General Weaver
Webster Davis
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