First Republican Nominating Convention Opens in Philadelphia
Senator Walcott of Colorado presided as temporary chairman at the opening of the twelfth national Republican nominating convention in Philadelphia. Senator Vothna Wieldse wielded the gavel as permanent chairman, credentials and organization committees were formed, and delegates from all states and territories gathered. The platform backed the gold standard, condemned improper trusts, and pledged large self government for the Philippines and Puerto Rico.
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Opening of the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia convention opened with Gen Grosvenor chairing the permanent committee and Henry Cabot Lodge as permanent chairman. Delegates hailed McKinley Roosevelts renomination amid enthusiastic crowds. Committees were named to notify nominees, and by afternoon the 1900 gathering adjourned sine die as merchants sold convention buttons and seats at premium prices.
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Nominations at Philadelphia Republican Convention
The Philadelphia assemblage approves McKinley Roosevelt as the Republican ticket. The crowd erupts in demonstrations as Lodge announces the nominations, followed by a long tumult and a ceremonial blessing. Foraker presents the name. Lafe Young nominates Roosevelt. Ohio yields to Alabama then to the main vote.
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McKinley Nominated After Oratorical Speech At Convention
The speech by Mr. McKinley before the convention drew loud applause and renewed support. Roosevelt seconded the nomination for vice president in a strong oratorical display. The roll call showed every vote for McKinley as delegates demanded action. Col Lafe Young then urged Roosevelt for vice president, withdrawing Dolliver’s name in a ringing pledge.
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Cattle Thieves Steal 37 Head from Louise Farmer
Samuel Berry a Black farmer near Louise reports cattle thefts in eastern Sgqta-Patry area. Thirty-seven animals valued around $1,000 are missing from two pastures after fences and logs are found intact. Time of theft unclear. no traces found in any direction.
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Man Risks Death by Jumping From Bridge Into Missouri River
William F. Hennessy, a former motorman, leaped from the high pier of the motor bridge between Connell Bluff and Omaha into the Missouri River. He surfaced, clung to a stake, and crawled ashore. Witnesses aided him, the board of insanity offered a second impulse, and he was taken to his home and then committed to St Bernard's Hospital for examination.
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Gravel Train Strikes Man. Body Not Found
A gravel train called The Clipper on the Fort Dodge to Sioux City run stopped near Bari on the evening of the 19th after the engineer claimed the previous train struck a man on the track. Despite extensive searches, no body was located. The report also notes a millionaire A J Snell considering an $80,000 hotel in Fort Dodge and several other town developments, including auditorium work in Des Moines, counterfeit-money arrests in Cedar Rapids, and a runaway accident injuring a man near Clear Lake.
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Severe Storm Hits Colfax Causing Damage and Delays
Jasper County suffered a severe storm on the 17th with heavy rainfall and floods. Crops and pastureland flooded. mercantile store basement filled with water, goods worth 500 dollars damaged. Skunk River rose, landslides blocked tracks, line to Jasper mines washed out, trains delayed for hours.
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Sheriff Touched in Minneapolis Robbed Twice
Cherokee County Sheriff Joan M Hill, at an interstate sheriffs convention in Minneapolis, was initially robbed of cash by unknown men and later had his hotel room entered the next night with his gold watch stolen. A pawn receipt for 9.50 appeared, the sheriff rejected it as forged, and authorities began an investigation while he distributed cigars to friends.
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Mystery in Hamilton County Ex Sheriff Vanishes
Ex sheriff W. W. Sinclair of Hamilton County disappeared about two weeks ago and remains missing. Rumors link him to a notorious woman, but his wife rejects these claims. No deeded farm transfer or other alleged actions are supported. Sinclair, about 65, six feet tall and 170 pounds, was well known and respected for his sheriff tenure.
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Attempted Jail Fire at Coon Rapids Stuns Town
A man named Hecapes allegedly planned a jail arson to aid his escape from the Coon Rapids bastille. Prisoners and townsfolk reacted with anger as the flames were put out and the supposed escapee, J Muller, was found not to be in his cell. Police traced the plot to involve several accomplices amid rising community outrage.
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Rail damage halts Sioux Falls line. injuries in bridge clash
Heavy rains washed out about 1600 feet of track on the Sioux Falls branch north of Larra bee delaying trains twelve hours. Gravel loads from Kerokee pits restored service but full order will take days. A man from Wisconsin attempted jump from a pier and lost an arm and head injuries. he was hospitalized. A five year old Manning girl vanished to Michigan after being lured by a resident and a man of local standing. A Molton may vic scenario ends with a drowning after chloroform use and lover death at the scene.
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