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McKinley Favored as Alabama Seat Clears Path to Nomination
St Louis reports a decisive Republican committee vote seating Alabama at the national convention, signaling Major William McKinley as the likely nominee. Hanna and Reed supporters rally. anti McKinley factions lose ground as Western delegates tilt toward McKinley in a booming, anticipatory mood.
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