McKinley Renominated President at Historic Republican Convention
At Philadelphia's birthplace of the Republican Party William McKinley was renominated for President with Theodore Roosevelt as Vice President. The convention emphasized popular will over party bosses, highlighting unity and the expected invincibility of the ticket.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
William McKinley
United States
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Roosevelt
Josep B. Foraker
M'Kinley Sets The Date For Roosevelt Nomination
President McKinley telegrams Theodore Roosevelt on his unanimous nomination as the Republican candidate. Notification set for Canton on July 12 with the President and Mrs McKinley to depart by July 1 and remain through July. The President plans no speeches during his absence from Washington.
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Roosevelt
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Philadelphia
William M’kinley
Canton
McKinley
Arrest of Rathbone Extradition Sought for Printing Firm
Havana June 21 supporters expect Estes G. Rathbone suspended Director of Posts to be arrested soon after inspectors present strong evidence. Questions about his testimony during examination fueled suspicions as authorities seek extradition of a Muncie printing firm head for fraud tied to fictitious billheads. Defense papers turned over to the fiscal after Bristow’s inquiry and talks with Governor General W. reads.
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Estes G. Rathbone
Rathbone
Muncie
Neely
Reeves
Rich
Custom House
Bristow
McKinley and Roosevelt Unanimously Nominated at Philadelphia
The Republican National Convention unanimously renominated President McKinley at 1:48 PM and soon after chose Theodore Roosevelt of New York as the vice presidential candidate. The event featured a jubilant crowd and orderly proceedings after Senator Quay withdrew his reform proposal. Senator Lodge announced nominations as 15,000 delegates watched Foraker of Ohio approach the platform.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Platt
New York Republican Organization
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Pennsylvania
New York
Hanna
Senator Lodge
United States
Alabama
Senator Foraker
Engagement Announced Lady Randolph Churchill to Wed
London June 21 Lady Randolph Churchill announces her marriage to Lieutenant George Cornwallis West Scots Guards will take place in July. She is daughter of the late Leonard Jerome of New York City and widow of Lord Randolph Churchill. West is 26 and she founded the Anglo American Anglo Saxon Review and joined the Imperial Crown of India.
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Lieutenant Cornwallis West
London
George Cornwallis West
Scots Guards
Lady Churchill
Leonard Jerome
New York City
Lord Randolph Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
John Winston Spencer Churchill
Lady Randolph
Anglo-Saxon Review
Imperial Crown of India
Queen Victoria
South Africa
Maine
Foraker's Power Over the Throng Captivates Crowd
The report describes Senator Foraker turning to address cheering thousands with calm gray eyes and a magnetic presence. The crowd’s reaction hints at his ability to stir a storm of enthusiasm across the amphitheater as supporters surround him both below and at his sides.
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Crator
Iran
Balloonist Arthur Ledyard Drowns in Lake Erie
Arthur Ledyard a famed balloon operator and parachute artist drowned in Lake Erie during a Presque Isle picnic exhibition near Toledo Ohio. A sudden wind shift caused the balloon to drift out to the lake and collapse as steamers hastened without reaching him.
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Arthur Ledyard
Presque Isle
Lake Erie
Ledyard
Cedar Point
Old Man John Ruby Shoots Self in Warsaw
John Ruby a 70 year old man in Warsaw committed suicide by shooting himself with a revolver. Domestic troubles and separation from his wife are believed to have led to the act.
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Commercial Tribune
Warsaw
Ind
John Ruby
McKinley ticket praised as unbeatable 1896 ticket view
George K Nash credits McKinley for a powerful re election case and says Roosevelt would be an ideal running mate praising their leadership on new issues. Charles H Grosvenor calls the ticket overwhelming and asserts victory, noting past political bargains achieved.
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George K. Nash
McKintey
Roosevelt
Charles H
Grosvenor
Quay
Platt
Bombardment of Tien Tsin Escalates Regional Crisis
An official dispatch from Rear Admiral Kempff warns of a Chinese act tantamount to a war declaration as Tien Tsin is bombarded. The American Consulate and foreign concessions suffer damage while 130 Marines under Major Waller head a relief column. Monocacy shelling reported. British and neutral observers assess worsening outlook and disrupted communications.
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Kempff
Littleton W. T. Waller
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Cavite
Admiral Kempff
United States Navy Department
London
Admiral Seymour
Seymour
Peking
Associated Press
Shanghai
Chefoo
Taku
Sheng
Sam Chun
Hongkong
Li Hung Chang
Lady Loon
Daily Telegraph
Tsang Chou
Wet Hai Wei
Renewed Apprehension Caused in London By Kempff's Despatch
London firmed fears after a despatch by Kempff reported renewed tension in the capital. The dispatch described unsettled conditions and prompted authorities to tighten precautions amid ongoing political strains.
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London
Kempff
Empress Doomed by Powers in Tiger European Control
Special Cable reports from Cologa that the Magdeburg Gazette claims strong authority for an emperor’s ex catastrophe with prospects of restoration. The article notes ongoing power struggles and possible shifts affecting European influence.
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Tiger European
Commercial Tribune
Cologa
Magdeburg Gazette
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