Stevenson Nominated for Vice President at Democratic National Convention
Kansas City July 6 The Democratic ticket was completed with Adlai E Stevenson on the first ballot amid a dramatic convention. Hill protested against nomination but the rowdy demonstrations subsided as Stevenson gained steady support. Tennessee and New York shifted to Stevenson, leading to an unanimous nomination greeted by cheers and banners.
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Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Towne
Hill
Nominaton
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Minnesota
Charles A. Towne
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Hil
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Croker
van Wyck
White Eonga
Deloe
York
United Democracy
Grady, Peere
David Bennett
Grady
Williams
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Illinnia
Arkansas
United States
Old Kentucky
Congress
Republic
Philippine Islands
McKinley
National Democratic Convention Adopts Adjournment Amid Confusion
Judge Gray of Texas announced that District of Columbia Indian Territory and Oklahoma delegates received half votes for their districts. Delegations could not organize, a motion to refer back the ri committee election was approved then tabled. Chairman Jones moved reconsideration, formal thanks were adopted, and the 1900 National Democratic convention adjourned at 3 21.
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Judge Gray
Texas
Committee On
District of Columbia Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Gray
Jones
National Committee
Kansas City
George Fred Williams Criticised by Kansas City Journal
The Kansas City Journal reports on George Fred Williams at a convention, noting his left hand in his pistol pocket while he recited his tale of woe. The piece humorously describes his animated countenance as his features “chase each other,” and alludes to an old joke about the pianist using the vest to avoid harm.
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Kansas City
The
Kansas City Journal
George Fred Williams
Stevenson Notified of Nomination by AP at Lake Minnesota
Adlai E Stevenson learned he had been nominated at Kansas City and after noon at his son in law Rev M D Harding summer cottage on Lake Minnesota. He said the news was a surprise and he would accept and campaign, believing Democrats will support the ticket.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Kansas City
Adlai E. Stevenson
M. D. Harding
Lake Minnesota
Associated Press
Stevenson
Silver Republicans Adopt Bi metallism Platform at Bryan Nomination
In Kansas City Missouri on July 6 the Silver Republicans adopt bi metalism, seek currency reform and graduated income tax, direct senatorial elections, merit system expansion, and direct legislation. They oppose trusts, back the Monroe Doctrine, oppose alien land ownership, support public ownership of utilities, and back Philippine ties with Cuba. William Jennings Bryan nominated for President by acclamation and vice presidential choice referred to the national committee before adjournment.
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Kansas City, Mo
Cuba
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
National Committee
Anti Imperialists Convene National Convention in Indianapolis
The executive committee of the Anti-Imperialist League called a national convention for August 15 in Indianapolis Indiana. About 1100 delegates are expected with addresses by Carl Schurz Bourke Cochran Bishop Spalding and others Ex Gov Boutwell of Massachusetts will reside and sessions will be in Tomlinson Hall.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hall
Anti-Imperialist League
William J. Mize
League
Carl Schurz
Bourke Cochran
Bishop Spalding
Boutwell
Massachusetts
Tomlinson Hall
Fire destroys Fitzgerald Building in Providence
July 6 Providence reports a major blaze on Eddy street in the Fitzgerald Building six stories high housing jewelers. Roof and fifth floor destroyed, total damages estimated around 25,000 to 60,000 with equipment and stock losses varying by occupant. Fire department contained spread after early morning alarms.
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Providence Fire Department
Fitzgerald
Eddy Street
Department
General
Granger Philosophy Muddled Quote Sparks Confusion
A garbled OCR fragment shows a boy speaking about thirst and a hoe, with unclear phrases and stray punctuation. The readable bits hint at a rural setting and a stray quote, but the passage lacks cohesive context or identifiable names.
Peruna Endorsements Highlight Use Across States
Congressmen praise Peruna as an excellent remedy for catarrh and general weakness. Letters from W W Strasser of Corry PA and William Shew of San Francisco CA extol its benefits, noting weight gains and renewed health. The ad touts Peruna as an herbal invigorator and invites readers to request Dr Hartman’s book.
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John L. Sheppard
Texas
Washington, D.C
Sheppard
W. W.strasser
N. Center Street
Corry
San Francisco
Cala
Kearney Street
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
William Shew
Hartman
Ohio
Sheriff Chapman Testifies in Shaw Murder Trial
Woodstock July 6. Sheriff T M Chapman Addison county testifies on capture of Frank Shaw and his father during the pursuit at Holden's meadow. Deputy Cobb Knight Morrison recount the battle as Shaw fired four times before he fell wounded in the left arm.
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Woodstock
Frank Shaw
Hoffman
T. M. Chapman
Addison County
Charles Branch
Julius Seeley
W. H. Cobb
Middlebury
Loomis Knight
Eddie Morrison
Chapman
Stafford
Shaws
Holden's Meadow
Young Shaw
Vermont
Cobb
Desperate carpenter tries to drown wife and children
In Chicago on July 6, George Smith a non union carpenter driven by heat and hunger attacked his wife and two children at the lake breakwater. He dragged his wife toward the water as the 8 year old Mary clung to him, was stopped by two men, and locked up. The family, hungry and stranded after moving from New York, was sent home to be watched.
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Chicago
Til
George Smith
Smith
New York
Mary
Mra Smith
Mamma
Nelson Morris
Milke Packer
Nelson Vale Hanged for Murder in District Jail
Nelson Vale, an African American man, was hanged today at the district jail for the murder of Alexen er Dackeen, another Black man, on January 14. The crime arose from a fight over a woman.
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Netson Vale
Etrict
Alexen
Er Dackeen
Vale
Olé
Docksom
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