McKinleyism Dominates Ohio Republican Convention
At Columbus Ohio April 24 McKinley administration indorsed as campaign focus. Blackburn and Lutz battle for food commissioner and for renomination amid statewide delegate maneuvering. Hanna and Harbaugh vie for influence as platforms weigh Puerto Rico tariff and national policy.
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Columbus
Commercial Tribune
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Resolutions Committee
Luis
Stewart
Harbaugh
Blackburn
Hanna
Nash
Puerto Rico
Grosvenor Draft Hurled Into Interlineations by Resolution Committee
The Resolution Committee mangled Grosvenor's Washington draft leaving many erasures and interlineations. A stenographer was engaged for tomorrow to record the chief contents. The platform omits Puerto Rico, includes a Hanna Payne ship subsidy stance, and adds an antitrust plank proposed by W H Boyd. It also endorses a uniform city government plank from Gilbert H Stewart and Senator Harding.
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Foraker
General Grosvenor
Senator Foraker
Stewart
W. H. Boyd
M. A. Norris
Youngstown
Messrs
Norris
Grosvenor
Boyd
Puerto Rico
Congress
Hanna-Payne
Gilbert H. Stewart
Columbus
Harding
Marion
Committee On
Republicans in Columbus Hear Key Campaign Opening
The Commercial Tribune notes Mark Hanna delivered the keynote for the coming campaign, overshadowing Col. Nevin's remarks with a sweeping claim of national prosperity. Hanna’s extended speech emphasized duty and destiny, framing the era of Republican strength as limitless.
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Columbus
Commercial Tribune
Mark Hanna
Bob Nevin
Hanna
Nevin
Mark
Widow Faces 20000 Libel Suit Over Handbill Claim
Mrs. Florence Sennett widow of George B. Sennett was sued for 20000 in a libel case by Miss Mary Deabold once employed as Mrs. Bennett's maid. Deabold claims a handbill printed and circulated by Sennett ridiculed her after she wrote to the mayor seeking a husband.
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Prisune
Youngstown
Florence ‘Sennett
George B. Sennett
Mary Deabold
Youngstown, O
Ziegenhein
Wales' Son-In-Law Receives Macduff and Fife Titles
The Gazette reports Queen Victoria granted the Duke of Fife, son-in-law of the Prince of Wales, the titles of Earl of Macduff and Duke of Fife. The titles pass to the male heirs of the daughters by Princess Louise of Wales if no male heir exists. The Duke and Duchess have two daughters, Alexandra and Maud.
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Aril of Macduff
Duke of Fife
London
Prince of Wales
United Kingdom
Earl of Macduff
Duke’ of Fife
Sand
Louise of Wales
Duke and Duchess of Fife
Alexandra
Maud
Republican State platform outlines national policy agenda
Indianapolis dispatch reports the Republican platform agreeing on national matters, including subjugation of new possessions and Puerto Rico, support for monetary legislation, and a Western candidate for the vice presidency. It notes expected last minute changes at the state convention with several unopposed nominations. A crackdown on proxies and revenue stamps is described as part of the convention process. Wyandot County to dedicate a new courthouse in early June with Admiral Dewey in attendance.
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Herrick
Orr
Myron T. Herrick
W. P. Orr
Piqua
Philadelphia
Colonel Nevin
George D. Myers
Cleveland
Colored Republic
Cox
Ohio
Blackburn
Stewart
Cuyahoga
Lutz
Harbaugh
Western Reserve
Cuyahoga County
Eleventh
Grosvenor
Chillicother
Columbus
Lorain
Trumbull
Cincinnnati
General Committee
Congress
St. Louis
State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Bob Nevin
Admiral Dewey
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
United States
Y. C. Harris
Austria
Hugh Keegan
Ft. Wayne
Keegan
Elmer Leonard
Upper Sandusky
Wyandot County
Ex Governor Bradley Seeks Appeal From Ouster Judgment
Frankfort April 24 Ex Governor W O Bradley leading Republican minor state officials filed a petition asking the Court of Appeals to review the ouster judgment issued last week by Circuit Judge Cantrill. The appeal covers all cases except Breckinridge against Pratt Pratt the Republican candidate for Attorney General did not seek an appeal Judge Cantrill granted the motion to appeal
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Cantrill
Ernor W. O. Bradley
Court of
Breckinridge
Pratt
McKinley Visit to Cleveland and Indiana Convention Highlights
President McKinley and party arrived in Canton at 10 10 am to rest and meet private affairs with no public demonstration. They visit the McKinley cottage and Government Building, plan to go to Cleveland to visit sisters Helen and Mrs Duncan, then return to Washington Thursday. Indiana convention discusses platform on trusts expansion and state reforms, with speeches by J Frank Hanly and ongoing bids for Governor and Lieutenant Governor amidst delegate strategy and fund concerns.
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Canton
Cleveland
Helen McKinley
A. J. Duncan
Washington
Barber Home
Indiana
Congress
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
Durbin
Griffiths
Griffiss
Marion County
Indianapolis
Benjamin Willoughby
Vincennes
Henry
Durban
Bloomington
L. P. Newby
Knightstown
Newton W. Gilbert
Angola
J. N. Babcock
Topeka
John W. Baker
Columbia City
Frank Shutts
Aurora
L. C. Embree
Princeton
Francis T. Roots
Connersville
Wedding Day Near for Christy as Jealous Widow Kills Herself
Hugh Christy was shot by widow Mrs Lucy Messersmith who then killed herself. Christy, to wed Ada Wood of Church Hill next week, remains gravely injured as the jealous woman aimed to kill both before taking her own life. Wood declined the invitation. Christy weakens, unaware of the widow's death.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown
Hugh Christy
Lucy Messersmith
Ada Wood
Church Hill
Here
Trousseau
Christy
Miss Wood
Berlin Street Railway gains monopoly through 1950
The Berlin Street Railway Company extends its monopoly to the year 1950. The Voerwaerts, the Socialist organ, comments that in fifty years everything will change and private concerns may have no room.
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Street Railway
Berlin
Voerwaerts
Kentucky Governor Taylor Refuses Kentucky Question in Senate
In Washington on April 24 Governor Taylor of Kentucky spoke on the Senate floor but declined to discuss the Kentucky situation. He did not address any details or policy questions and remained silent on the issue.
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Taylor
Senate
Washington
Kentucky
Poorly Attended Paris Exposition Shows Delayed Readiness
Special Cable reports Paris attendance is low as most exhibits are not yet on display and boxes clutter both inside and outside. Admission tops before 10 am, but organizers expect full readiness by May 10 despite criticism, with work continuing nonstop.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
M. Chardon
Atention
Spain in a Turmoil as Cabinet Faces Early Criticism
Madrid April 24 The newly formed Silvela Cabinet, established less than a week ago, faces near universal doubt about its durability. Liberals condemn its makeup, Conservatives are dissatisfied, and Republicans mock it as a cabinet of nullities. Silvela retains the Marine portfolio despite opposition.
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Commercial Tribune
Madrid
Silvela
Silvera
Navy
Ministry of Marine
Senor Silvela
Indiana firm plans 40 thousand seat auditorium
Indianapolis on April 24 the Indiana Commercial Museum and Auditorium Company was incorporated with capital stock of 300000. The plans include an auditorium to seat forty thousand persons.
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Indianapolis
Commercial Tribune
Indiana Commercial Museum and Auditorium Company
Traveling Salesman Hangs Self in Nashville Hotel
Theodore Troutman, a Baltimore firm traveling salesman for John E. Hurst & Co., hanged himself in a room at the Duncan Hotel in Nashville. His body was found this morning. He used a leather strap from his valise, tying one end to the door hinge and the other around his neck. A letter to his wife revealed despondency over unsuccessful sales efforts.
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Nashville
Tenn
Theodore Troutman
John E. Hurst &Co
Baltimore
Duncan Hotel
Silver Dewey Memorial Punch Bowl for St Louis Visit
A grand memorial presented to Admiral Dewey for his St Louis visit next month features a solid silver punch bowl lined with gold. Standing two feet high with a twenty inch diameter, it carries an estimated cost of about $3,000.
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ST. Louis
Admiral Dewey
Quay Denied a Seat in the Senate Amid Close Vote
Ohio Senator Matthew S. Quay was denied a United States Senate seat by a 33 to 32 vote. Senator Hanna switched to oppose Quay, aligning with foes as debate filled the chamber. The decision hinged on a nearly split Republican Senate with tense roll call and dramatic speeches. The lengthy session showcased lawyers Spooner and Daniel urging justice for Quay as Pettigrew’s absence stirred the tense mood.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Matthew S. Quay
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Senator Hanna
Senator Quay
Hanna
Ohio
Quay
Pennsylvania Republican Committee
Pennsylvania Republican Committee Could Not Produce the Money Mr. Hanna
Depew
Senate
Spooner
Daniel
Frye
Chandler
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Quay Defeat Noted as Hanna Switch Alters Senate Vote
The article recounts Senator Hanna abandoning Quay on the constitutional vote, siding with Democrats to defeat the Missouri leader. It lists supporters and dissenters, noting the split among party lines and naming numerous senators in the roll call.
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Quay
Hanna
Mr. Chandler
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