Opening of Republican National Convention in Philadelphia
The Republican National Convention opened in Philadelphia with National Chairman Hanna calling the gathering to order. Senator Wolcott served as temporary chairman delivering the keynote. Governor Theodore Roosevelt received a thunderous ovation upon entering the hall as delegates filled the vast convention space and crowded aisles.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
Edward Wolcott
Colorado
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt at convention fuels rumor mill and party fault lines
Philadelphia June 19 sees critics and Roosevelt partisans clash over the governor's candidacy stance. Senators debate timing and loyalty, while Odell and Hanna signal strong Roosevelt support as delegates prepare for the first convention day amid crowd calm.
Platform Gossip in Philadelphia Attaches National Party Lines
June 19 report says Senator Fairbanks of Indiana is likely to chair the platform committee with Senator Foraker delivering the nominating speech for President McKinley. The draft resists full silver coinage and hints at international agreement on bimetallism while avoiding a harsh stance. Emerging China policy poses a delicate diplomatic problem for the United States.
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Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Governor Mount
Shaw
Iowa
Dolliver
Platt
Cornelius N. Bliss
Payne
Odell
Quigg
Governor Taylor
Kentucky
Bradley
Senator Foraker
General Grosvenor
Senator Lodge
Judge McCall
Massachusetts
Harry Bingham
Bingham
Lodge
Long
McKinley
Senator Quay
Senator Davis
Thurston
Washington
Gerald Lowther
Legation
Senor
Don Riano
Kansas
New York
Roosevelt
Kansan
Philadelphia
Fairbanks
Foraker
Allison
Celestial Empire
United States
Platform Committee Organized After Convention Adjourns
The platform resolutions committee organized after adjournment and met at the Walton hotel at 5. Senator Foraker nominated E. S Rosewater of Nebraska as secretary and proposed Rosewater due to his journalism career. The nomination drew general approval and Fairbanks of Indiana was named chairman.
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Philadelphia
Walton Hotel
Senator Foraker
Fairbanks
Indiana
E. S Rosewater
Nebraska
Rosewater
Foraker
Convention Scenes on the Esplanade Amid Frightening Crash
As crowds gathered near the main entrance before the convention, a crash disrupted the scene and sent people sprawling on the esplanade. Streetcar crowds filled the green space on both sides of the driveway as the incident unfolded.
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Convention Hall
Philadelphia
Wolcott's Reception at Convention Draws Loud Applause
Senator Wolcott spoke as temporary chairman and was greeted with frequent outbursts of applause as he praised Republican successes. His rapid delivery drew mixed notes, but the audience remained in sympathy, especially during lines about national prosperity and keeping the Philippines under U.S. law and order. He noted intraparty expansions and attacked expansion opponents, prompting renewed demonstrations.
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Senator Platt
Depew
Chauncey
Roosevelt
San Juan
George C. Griscom
Hanna
Wolcott
McKinley
Philippines
Senator Walcott
Indiana
Post Office
Cuba
New Jersey Delegation Backs Long for Vice President
The New Jersey delegation has met and decided to cast their votes for Long for vice president.
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Convention Hall
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Long
Miss Agnes Merz Dies At 18 In Pine Street Home
Miss Agnes Merz daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Merz died at 2 30 this afternoon at the family home 25 Pine street She was about eighteen years old.
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Agnes Merz
Albert Merz
Pine Street
Merz
Mrs Beveridge Dead After Illness in Dansville
Mrs. Beveridge wife of U S Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana died in a Dansville New York sanitarium this morning from heart failure in Indianapolis Ind. June 19. Funeral plans were not announced.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bloomington Fire Destroys Court House and Much of City
A historic Bloomington blaze gutted McLean County Court House and five blocks of business, with losses estimated between 1.5 and 2 million dollars. The Pixley store and Pixley & Co. clothing houses were destroyed, aiding efforts from Peoria and Springfield as dynamite was used to halt the fire. One man, 19, died of heart failure during the crisis.
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Bloomington
Ill
McLean County Court House
Monroe Street
Coat House
Court House Square
Peoria
Springfield
Robert L. Schmitt
Durley
Brand & Co
Vimont & Koehn
Cooper & Jeckman
Pixley & Co
CIA Hing
Thompson & Sons
B. S. Green Co
Miller & Sons
Main Street
Minerva
No Name Store
Neihaus
Helbig's
McLean County Coal Company
S. Ensby’s Coal Offee
Gutherie Cigar
Phoenix
Garvey
Coblentz
R. C. Rogers
Wall Paper
C. W. Klemm
Stephen Smith Sons
J. H. Riggs
Bolles
Schneider Shoe Store Company
Windsor
Parritt
Cole Bros
Corn Belt Bank
Reed Bros
Hardware
Klopp, Hatter
State National Bank
Eagle
Court House
Griesheim
Pixley
Seaaery -Pizley & Co
Fort
the Sentinel
Public Square
David Davis
Ilinois
R. H. Parmalee
Read
Fort Wayne
Blooaiupton
County Clerk Belot Weds Mary Reilly at Cathedral
Frank J. Belot Allen county clerk and Miss Mary M. Reilly were married in a 7 o'clock ceremony at the Cathedral. Rev. P. J. O Reilly officiated. Miss Belot and J A Reilly Jr. served as bridesmaid and best man.
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Frank J. Belot
Allen County
Mary M. Reilly
James A. Reilly
P. J. O'Reilly
Mary A. Belot
J. A. Reilly, Jr
Refused to Serve Warrant Sparks Local Charges
Solomon Stauffer Maumee township justice files affidavit in Justice Bullerman's court charging Charles Rees Mau mee township constable with failure to serve a warrant for William Driver charged with profanity. An affidavit against Driver followed in Fort Wayne. Driver fined. Maumee justice seeks punishment for Rees for not performing duty. The case is tried this afternoon.
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Solomon Stauffer
Maumee Township
Caledonian Games Set for Robinson Park This September
The Caledonian society met Monday to announce preliminary plans for this year’s Scottish games in Robinson park likely in September. Officials say events will meet the usual high standard and introduce special features to attract attendees.
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Caledonian Society
Robinson Park
New Grocery Bas Sparks Community Reaction
A new grocery store brand opens in a neighborhood area to mixed reception from residents. Local business leaders praise the shopping option while neighbors worry about traffic, noise, and impact on small shops.
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Connecticut
Burrows
Michigan
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Cullom
Illinois
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Idaho
Republican Party
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Rush R. Sloane
Sandusky
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Mansfield
George BR. Trey
W. H. Upson
Akron
Henry Cabot Lodge
Davis
Minnesota
Haana
Rooosevelt
Orst
New England
Senator Cullom
Teddy
Thomas C. Platt
New York State
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Mr. Platt
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
New York State Committee
Thanna Frogram
Eac Ee
Qdell
Mrs. Beveridge
Bloomington, Ill
Pixley Clothing Store
Belot
New Grocery Bas
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