McKinley Renominated by Republicans at Philadelphia
President McKinley wins unanimous renomination at the Republican convention as Gov. Roosevelt secures the vice presidency. Lodge, Foraker, Hanna lead rousing speeches, amid banners, cheers, and a packed Philadelphia hall. Roosevelt’s calm acceptance speech follows a dramatic roll call and calls for unity.
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Republican Platform Endorses Gold Standard and New Legislation
The Republican platform pledges to maintain the gold standard, oppose free silver, and advance protective tariffs. It lauds McKinley era prosperity, calls for stronger national defense, immigration limits, labor protections, and expansion of markets abroad. It supports territorial development, civil service efficiency, and pledges aid to Cuba and the Philippines while pursuing open door trade and a future department of commerce.
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Blown Out of a Window in Fire at Morrison Hotel
South Bend Indiana June 22 one man killed five seriously injured and several others burned when the Morrison hotel was destroyed by fire believed incendiary. A terrific explosion followed the blaze minutes after 1 o clock. The dead is L C Smart of Hud son Michigan a lineman for the telephone company. The injured include Mrs I Smith actress blown from a window leg broken badly burned on face F Smith actor burned about body and face Fred Myers Adrian Michigan traveling agent burned on face and hands John R Johnson South Bend badly burned Michael Lynch South Bend head injured by explosion William Alden Muncie Indiana member Irish Comedy company burned about head.
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Stampede at Covington Exhibition Sparks Panic on Stage
At a Roman Catholic society tableaux exhibition in Covington Kentucky on June 22 lights failed and causing stage girls to cry Fire leading to a panic stampede in the crowded hall. Many people were trampled and bruised before order was restored as the scene cooled.
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Boers in a hard battle near Pretoria
General French's forces clash with Boer defenders in a brisk engagement on both flanks with heavy crossfire. Earl of Airlie killed amid House hold Cavalry action, Col. Hyxerton Green wounded and captured. British losses light. Transvaal foes include Hollanders and mercenaries. Rail and telegraph restored. a new proclamation threatens arson of farms if lines are cut. Wives of Kruger and Botha stay under British protection in Pretoria.
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Aeronaut Ledyard Drowned at Lake Erie
Aeronaut Arthur Ledyard, famed United States balloonist, sank after the balloon veered away from Prosqua isla during a picnic. Despite attempts by steamers to rescue him, he disappeared beneath Lake Erie. Also reports on a Bryan running mate preference show David B Hill and William R Hearst as top contenders. Illinois music teachers reelect officers and set next meeting in Springfield.
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First official congratulations reach Governor Roosevelt
Fribute from Employes Philadelphia June 23 reports Governor Roosevelt’s first official thanks from his private secretary William J Younger stenographer William Loeben and messenger Anson M Knapp in a lengthy letter. Railway Builders Out on a Strite Pekin June 23 200 memb ers of the construction gang on the Peoria Pekin terminal railroad struck when wage cuts from 1 50 to 1 25 a day were announced.
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Trusted Advisor Deni Dies Sudden Death Shocks St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg on June 23 Count Michael Muravieff a privy councilor and minister of foreign affairs died suddenly this morning. The unexpected death prompts official notes of mourning and a review of state affairs led by his close aides.
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