Roosevelt Nominated Likely by Democratic Convention
Proceedings from the convention indicate a strong drift toward nominating Theodore Roosevelt for vice president with William McKinley renominated. Senator Hanna notes administration neutrality, while Dolliver and others withdraw in Roosevelt’s favor as delegates press for unity and swift adjournment. Roosevelt is expected to accept the nomination despite private efforts to deter it.
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Hunan
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New York
Liu Na
Roosevelt
Dolliver
Itunna
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Reclamation
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Scott
Bauna
Lafe Youn
Mr. Roosevelt
Iowa
Hoosevelt
Massachusetts
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
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Bameé
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Roosevel
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Convention Day Two at the Philadelphia Assembly
Proceedings of the second day of the Republican convention in Philadelphia on June 20 detail speeches and receptions for figures like Roosevelt and Lodge. The roll of credentials, permanent organization, and rules debates unfold amid cheers for Hawaii and U.S. soldiers. Quay and others push amendments while the chair guides the proceedings.
Meprison Hotel Fire In Illinois Causes Casualties
A blaze at the Meprison hotel on Vistule avenue in Quincy Illinois followed by a powerful explosion injured several people and trapped others. The incident, believed incendiary, occurred shortly after one o'clock Wednesday morning as firefighters arrived to battle the flames. In other news, Willis Hazelwood of Quincy was nominated by the Democratic party for Congress in Illinois Fifteenth District. EK B Hughes Parlor furniture.
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Platform platform platform platform? Unanimous adoption at convention
The Republican platform was adopted by unanimous vote in Philadelphia on June 2. It praises four years of administration under McKinley, endorses the gold standard, and supports monetary policy to stabilize currency and lower interest. It opposes free and unlimited coinage of silver, backs protection for American labor, immigration limits, education, and expansion of naval power and domestic public works.
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Tennessee
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Gen. Bingham
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Committee On Rules
Piladelphia
William McKinley
Connie Tedire
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Tmumiprurion
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Republican Ticket Nominated Amid Cheers at Philadelphia Convention
The Daily News reports at 3:86 p.m. on Thursday the Republicans nominated a ticket with McKinley and Roosevelt, a choice that stirs strong support for next November. The insurgent Quay attacked Hanna methods in the south and urged no new representation basis, as delegates adjourned declaring the taut not Over SeeL. The convention adjourned with high enthusiasm and price dining chairs.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Hanna
Amnesty Proclaimed By MacArthur In Philippines
Manila June 21 Gen MacArthur will announce amnesty for Filipinos who pledge allegiance to the United States and accept its sovereignty. The proclamation, issued by order of the president, pardons rebels who take the oath and excludes those who violated laws of war. Secretary Root says it goes into effect at once with a 30 to 60 day window for acceptance and aims at broad submission of rebel leaders still opposing U.S. control.
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Freeton
Near Capture of Kitchener by Boer Forces at Leeuw Spruit
London dispatch reports Gen. Kitchener narrowly escaped capture while traveling in a repair train near Leeuw Spruit on June 4. Boers led by Gen. De Wet opened fire at three in the morning, derailing the train and capturing several engineers. Kitchener escaped on horseback to Rhenoster two miles away. Boers numbered about 900 with three guns and burned the recently rebuilt culvert. The British reached Machadadorp in Transvaal. Kruger remains at Alkmaar.
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Rhenoster
Transvaal
Machadadorp
Lourenzo Marques
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Kruger
Alkmaar
de Wet
Lord Loterts
Relief for Peking Amid Chinese Attacks and Allied Reports
A Shanghai dispatch notes Vice Admiral Seymour reaching Peking after a harsh march and frequent clashes with Chinese forces. Chinese casualties are estimated at 40,000 killed leaving foreigners largely unscathed. reports from Shanghai and Washington outline unverified claims of legations’ safety and growing fears that even 60,000 allied troops may struggle to control 4,000,000 square miles amid the Taku bombardment’s brutal effects.
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