Philadelphia 1900 Republican convention hall complete and ready
Philadelphia prepares for the 1900 Republican National Convention with the West Bank hall finished and hotel rooms booked. National Committee headquarters will be at the Hotel Walton, with delegates and press access arranged across multiple hotels and rooms, and a major fundraising total reported.
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Continental Hotel
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Bingham House
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Central Committee
Tennessee Delegates at Large Selected by Districts
First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Ninth districts in Tennessee allocate delegates at large.
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Tennessee
Fairbanks Likely Chairman of Indiana Delegation
Indiana Republicans prepare for Philadelphia National Convention with a special train to carry delegates and delegation leaders. Senator Fairbanks is seen as probable chairman and spokesman though a presidential nomination is hoped for in four years. Fairbanks reportedly prefers remaining in the Senate.
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Commercial Tribune
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Senaor Fairbanks
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Corcial Tribund
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Ohio
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Lodge
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Carter
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Thurston
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Sewall
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Platt
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Pritchard
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Caroline
Elkins
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Connecticut
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Culberson
Illinois
Depew
Allison
Iowa
Spooner
Anson Phelps Stokes Jr Ordained Deacon in New York
Anson Phelps Stokes Jr., wealthy New York heir and secretary of the Yale Corporation since 1899, was ordained a Episcopal deacon today by Bishop Henry C. Potter at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. He completed his theological studies at Cambridge Theological Seminary in 1897.
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Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Anson Phelps Stokes
Henry C. Potter
St. John the Divine
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Episcopal Theological Seminary
Cambridge
Mass
Yale Corporation
University
Greater Than Was Expected by Manila Civil Commissioners
In Manila Judge Taft and the Philippine Civil Commission faced a flood of callers from various nationalities with a wide range of policy recommendations. They pledged impartial listening and, with army cooperation, aim to pacify and govern honestly before departure. General MacArthur’s civil and military governance is broadly popular among Filipinos who accepted American rule.
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Wm. H. Taft
Philippine Civil Commission
Philippines
MacArthur
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Louzon
Visayas
Negros
Spain
Otis
Luzon
United States
Taft
Chappelle
General Russ Riviera Resigns to Run for Havana Mayor
General Russ Riviera resigns as Secretary of Agriculture to pursue the mayoralty of Havana. He leaves his post effective immediately, stating his campaign aims to improve city governance and economic prospects.
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Havana
Ohioans favor Allison for vice president in convention talk
Ohio delegates reportedly back Senator Allison of Iowa for vice president reflecting shared ties to the state. Washington circles say the administration would welcome Allison as a ticket mate, with McLean and Groesbeck among possible Big Four picks for Kansas City.
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Commercial Tribune
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Allison
Iowa
McKinley
Washington
Charles L. Kurtz
Cox
John R. McLean
Joseph Dowling
C. W. Baker
Kansas City
Europe
Cincinnati
Herman Groesbeck
Godfrey
Mercer
Walter B. Ritchie
Lima
Ritchie
Timothy Titmouse
Ike Hill
Admiral Dewey
McLean
Dewey
United States
Ocean
Germany
Sandy Hook
Zionist Convention Proposes Great Pilgrimage Plans to Palestine
The Federation of American Zionists opened its third annual convention in New York on June 10 with 135 societies and about 10 000 members. Rabbi Stephen S Wise proposed an official organ and a Zionist Book Concern and called for four grand pilgrimages to Palestine. Messages from Max Nordau and Dr Theo Herel were read praising American Zionist progress.
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Federation of American Zionists
S. Schaffer
Baltimore
United States
Stephen S. Wise
Portland
Ore
Palestine
H. Perier
A, Mendes
Mr. Seff
Vienna
Max Nordau
Paris
America
Theo. Herel
International Jewish Convention
Chas. Hoffmann
Jewish Exet
Philadelphia
Theo
Adair County Democrats Favor Bryan for President
In Columbia Kentucky on June 10 Adair County Democrats met to pick delegates to the State Convention in Louisville and adopted resolutions endorsing William Jennings Bryan for President.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbia
Adair County
Kentucky
Louisville
W. J. Bryan
Fire destroys mills and stores in Hamburg blaze
A large fire in Hamburg destroyed Thoerl's oil mill Eger's flour mills and Wooge's wine stores. The total loss is estimated at 7,000,000 marks.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamburg
Thoerl's
Oi Mille
Eger’s
Wooge
Double Killing Over Doctors Sparks Fatal Quarrel
In Michelli, twelve miles south of Nacogdoches Texas, Dr Taliaferro and Wiley Wilkins shot each other to death after a quarrel over medical treatment. Taliaferro, physician for the Michelli mills, angered by an outside physician being called, allegedly made remarks that provoked elder Wilkins to demand an apology. During the dispute, young Wilkins arrived and both men fired, dying at the scene.
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Houston
Tex
Jime
Nacogdoches
Taliaferro
Wiley Wilkins
Michelli
Here
Michelli Mills
Wilkins
Pope in Good Health at St. Peter's Canonizations
Thirty thousand people filled St. Peter's Cathedral for the veneration of two Italian saints freshly canonized. The Pope was borne on the sedia gestatoria, surrounded by seventy cardinals and the papal court, and he appeared in good health as he blessed pilgrims and rose from his seat.
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Rome
St. Peter's Cathedral
U. S. Training Ship Buffalo Departs London for Southampton
The United States training ship Buffalo under Commander Clarke T. Hut chens sailed from London today bound for Southampton in a formal naval movement.
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London
Buffalo
Clarke T. Hutchens
Southampton
Fifth biennial of the G F W ends in cheers and farewells
Mrs Lowe led a skilled session as debates unfolded at the fifth biennial in Milwaukee. The Massachusetts delegation faced friction with Mrs Ruffin described as a white elephant, while Mrs Green urged Deaf and Sign language use to aid quieter delegates. The gathering closed with a love feast as officers were announced and the event adjourned for two years.
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Commercial Tribune
Milwaukee
Lowe
Massachusetts
Green
Cincinnati
Robert Burdette
Alhambra
Robert
Council
Boston
New England
New Era Club
Hanna the Premier Augurs Well for Foraker
Washington report outlines Hanna's early Philadelphia campaign role and the strong showing of U S Senators at the national convention. It notes Foraker and Hanna harmony, McKinley support, and the impact on Ohio politics and potential McLean European travel plans.
Moody's Grave Fills Board Seat With Moody Heir
East Northfield Mass June 10 The semi annual board meeting of Northfield Seminary re elected the full board except Mrs J H Harris. Paul Dwight Moody was elected to fill the vacancy created by Dwight L Moody's death and George Keith of Brockton joined. The endowment fund stands at 380000 with more expected and debts total about 10000. A public service at Round Top grave followed, with students trustees and friends joining in hymns at Mr Moody's burial site.
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Mass
Board of Trustees
The
Northfield
J. H. Harris
New London
Paul Dwight Moody
Dwight L. Moody
George Keith
Brockton
Moody
The Rev Dr Braden Dies in Nashville
Dr John Braden president of Central Tennessee College dies at 74 after la grippe related illness in Nashville. He moved from Cincinnati in 1867 and led the college for 32 years shaping its mission to educate and uplift the negro race in the South through ongoing efforts and leadership.
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Commercial Tribune
Nashville
Tenn
John Braden
Central Tennessee College
Braden
Cincinnati
South
Peking Tension Mounts As Boxers Stir Chinese Capital
Reports detail Manila and Taku naval dispositions with Monocacy and Nashville en route. Admiral Remy and Kempff未 reach. Wu, the Chinese minister, says China has not received government directives and awaits foreign troop developments from Tientsin and Hong Kong amid ongoing Boxer unrest.
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Conger
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Hongkong
Force way to Peking guards railway amid Boxer tension
The Admirals at Taku reopen the Tien Tsin to Peking line with 1500 foreign guards including 100 Americans under Captain McCalla. Laborers repair the damaged track while armed forces prepare to back ministers’ demands or suppress the Boxers, with 10000 troops reportedly en route from Shanghai.
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Tien Tsin
Peking
McCalla
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Militia readiness in Missouri over St Louis strike
Governor Stephens says National Guard may be called as a last resort to quell disorder in St Louis after the street railway strike. He cites a $5,000 cost to land 2,500 troops and ongoing daily costs, with no appropriation and possible extra legislative session for funding. Rumor of a court move to oust Mayor Zeigenhein is denied by Attorney General Crow.
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Ashbridge
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Press Committee
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Stephens
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St. Louis
Crow
Supreme Court
Zeigenhein
Record-breaking coaling sprint by Indiana and Massachusetts
Norfolk reports Indiana and Massachusetts sailed for Newport after breaking the quick coaling record in Hampton Roads. The two battleships loaded about 1,000 tons in sixteen hours and were fifty miles up the coast at daybreak. Kentucky remains off Old Point with ammo, awaiting target practice at Lynn Haven Bay.
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Commercial Tribune
Norfolk
Indiana
Massachusetts
Hampton Roads
Newport
Kentucky
Old Point
Lynn Haven Bay
Coxey's laborers fight with shovels at quarry
In Massillon Ohio six workers were injured and a man is missing after a quarrel at J S Coxey's quarry north of town. The brawl followed drinking on whisky and left William Cornelius badly injured and a stranger with a fractured skull. One unnamed man fell and disappeared. Six men are hospitalized under a surgeon's care.
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Commercial Tribune
Massillon
J. S. Coxey’s
Quarrise
Here
William Cornelius
Hendricks Kills Stepfather in Fort Worth Tragedy
John Hendricks stabbed his stepfather to death in Fort Worth Texas on June 10. His mother died an hour later from the shock of the event, authorities reported.
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FT. Worth
Tex
John Hendricks
Republican Platform Outline at Hanna Dinner
Tentative Republican platform features condemn trusts, endorse protection and reciprocity, and support Cuban handover when safe. It backs gold standard, civil government in the Philippines, territorial Puerto Rico, peaceful Hawaii, Nicaraguan canal, Monroe Doctrine reaffirmation, and McKinley administration praise.
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Hanna
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Congress
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Philippine Commission
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McKinley
South
White House
Clark Returns to Montana Amid Welcome Home Parade
Senator William A. Clark arrived in Butte to a massive homecoming with thousands cheering. He accused Washington of persecution and noted his resignation and swift appointment, naming political foes and a Helena official who stood against the alleged gang.
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