McKinley Roosevelt National Ticket Nominated at Philadelphia
At the Philadelphia convention 1800 delegates and 15000 attendees witnessed the Republican national gathering. The platform praised McKinley’s four year record and predicted his re election while Senator Wolcott urged a global American role and victory speech. Gov Taylor received a partisan ovation but spoke not. Committees and officers were named as the day ended with Lodge to preside on the platform.
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Senator Wolcott
McKinley
Democratic Party
Spain
Luzon
Republican Party
Taylor
Kentucky
Edgar M. Levy
Grosvenor
Ohio
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Charles W. Johnson
Minnesota
National Committee
Roosevelt Appears to Electrify Crowd at Convention
Gov. Roosevelt entered the convention to a roaring reception. crowds cheered as he moved toward the New York delegation. He did not acknowledge the ovation and stated he was not a candidate or seeking the nomination. Senator Depew and Chairman Odell accompanied him.
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Hanna
Gov
Roosevelt
New York
Depew
Odell
Hanna Delights in Convention Reception and President Praise
Chairman Hanna received a flattering reception as he called the convention to order and gave a brief address. His joy grew when he named the president, and the convention surged in cheering led by the Ohio delegation as it went off like a rocket.
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Hanna
Ohio
Colorado Senator Wolcott Gains Fame After Address
The address by Senator Wolcott, delivered as temporary chairman, lasted an hour and ten minutes and enhanced the Colorado senator's reputation as a force in legislative affairs.
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Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Addicks Delegation Seated After Prolonged Credentials Fight
The Addicks delegation from Delaware was seated by the committee on credentials. The Dupont and Addicks factions have fought since 1895 and the dispute before the committee was their hottest. Both sides brought a long line of legal talent to argue for their interests.
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Addicks
Delaware
Committee On Credentials
Dupont
McKinley Not Renominated At Philadelphia Convention
President McKinley was not renominated at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on Wednesday. The process moved smoothly under Mr. Hanna with Senator Lodge presiding and Gov. Roosevelt drawing the loud demonstrations as support shifted toward the inevitable nomination outcome.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
National Republican Committee
St Louis
Hanna
Senator Lodge
Corliss
Quay
Roosevelt
Walcott
Republican Platform and McKinley Administration Endorsement
The platform lauds a pro gold standard, protective tariffs, and expansion of free labor rights while praising President McKinley. It cites stronger exports, navy strength, civil service efficiency, and territorial governance in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, urging tariffs, immigration limits, and a new commerce department.
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Department of Labor
Ccpisiarion
Republian
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Dingley
Orient
China
Congress Era
Ate
Department of Commerce and Industries
Women of
America
Indies
McKinley
Samoa
Pacific
Hague
Great Britain
Washington
Paris
Senate
Spain
Western Indies
Survivors of 1856 convention stir memories on stage
Fifteen veterans of the 1856 city convention appeared on stage reviving memories of the era before the Civil War. Senator Hawley of Connecticut stood out as the only one still in a prominent public role. A cheering audience welcomed them as two historic gavels symbolized past battles and origins of liberty.
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Senator Hawley
Connecticut
Garfield
Battle of
Middle Creek
Kentucky
Capitol
Providence
Rhode Islands
Bronze from Columbia Presented at Convention
Bronze recovered from the hull of the America's Cup defender Columbia was presented to the convention during the day, highlighting historic maritime relics and the ongoing connection to the sailing greats.
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Columbia
Hanna Endorses Roosevelt as Vice Presidential Nominee
Senator Hanna announced after consulting delegates that Gov. Theodore Roosevelt should be nominated for vice president with unanimous support. He noted no candidate had been favored by the administration and stressed a free field for all eminent Republicans.
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Hanna
Gov. Roosevelt
McKinley
McKinley Renominated President at Republican Convention
In Philadelphia on June 22 President McKinley was unanimously renominated for president. Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York was unanimously chosen to stand beside him. The nominating scenes were described as tumultuous a love feast jubilee and ratification meeting with a vibrant display of peonies and ceaseless fan movement among the vast crowd.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Quay Resolution Withdrawn at National Convention
The convention halted preliminaries after ex Senator Quay withdrew his plan to reduce southern representation. Senator Lodge announced that nominations for president were in order before 15,000 delegates. Alabama yielded speaking rights to Ohio as Foraker moved to the platform amid cheers.
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Quays
Quay
Lodge
United States
Alabama
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt Roars as McKinley and Lodge Nominate
The Philadelphia convention erupts in wild cheers as McKinley is renominated for president and Roosevelt seconds the move. Hanna leads a massive parade with an elephant effigy as Ohio and New York flags ripple through the hall. Roosevelt then takes the stage to a thunderous reception and delivers a forceful keynote before adjournment at 2 14.
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Crator
Wolcott
Lodge
McKinley
Ohio
Hanna
Kentucky
Gordens
Warwick
New York
Maine
California
Minnesota
Texas
Mark Hanna
Fragmentary Memoir Quips on a Restless Night
A distorted reminiscence recalls marching tunes and chaotic motion as figures drift with uncertain purpose. The fragment hints at a crowd dispersing after a nocturnal disturbance, noting a riff on a protest song and a sense of direction lost amid noise.
National Committee Elects Hanna as Chairman and Names Executive Board
The national committee met after adjournment and nominated and reelected Senator Hanna as chairman for four years. George Wiswell of Milwaukee was elected sergeant at arms. Col. Dick of Ohio was named temporary secretary. Hanna will form an executive campaign committee with Henry Payne, Joseph Ho Manley, NEB Scott, Harry DeNew, and George Shoup. HQ will be in Chicago and New York, with Hanna’s personal base to be wherever needed.
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National Committee
Hanna
George Wiswell
Milwaukee
H L Swords
New York
Col
Ohio
Henry Payne
Wisconsin
Joseph Ho Manley
Maine
Neb Scott
West Virginia
Harry de New
Inedina
George Shoup
Idaho
Chicago
Peace plan discussed by Filipino leaders for MacArthur
In Manila on June 21 two hundred Filipinos met to outline nine peaceful methods to secure stability. The plan was submitted to Gen MacArthur and accepted. Revolutionary leaders will urge Aguinaldo to approve. The gathering included prisoners released to attend.
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Manila
MacArthur
Merting
Aguinald
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Wanna
Ship of State
Fee
Henry Cabot Lodge
William M’kinley
Fairbanks
Ublican Party
William McKinley
Theodorf Roosevelt
Veterans OF Sgappear
Foraker Orates
Grant
Blaine
San Juan
Teddy
Lincoln
Thurston
John W. Yerkes
Blue Grass
Gov. Mount
Indiana
Messinley
Foraker
Lafe Young
Iowa
Dolliver
Iis
Murray
Ieng
Ashton
Wastrapton
Hartdgt Tripp
Chauncey M. Depew
Woodruff Depew
John Brown
National Educational Association
Winona Minn
National Bilectional Association
Charleston
Oscar le Corson
Columbus
Irwin Shepard
Wanona
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