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Newspaper
Monroe Weekly Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
Fragmented OCR mentions leaders and committees with partial names and dates. It references Bath, New York, and a loss or court setting with political selection and duties highlighted. The text remains garbled and contains many unreadable segments.
The article describes President Roosevelt entering a Philadelphia arena to a roaring crowd as the Republican convention opens. Speakers include Senator Wolcott and Col. Dick, with Hanna praising Philadelphia and the birthplace of the republic. The session adjourns after a formal call to order and a benediction by Edgar Levy.
A chaotic scene descriptions the June 20 event at the convention hall where guards repelled an arm of a mob as Senator Roosevelt and Governor Roosevelt arrived. The audience booed, a prayer opened proceedings, and committee reports were presented amid confusion.
The report covers amendments debated to limit the scope of an amendment based on race and servitude, with a substitute proposal discussed. Debate on the amendment pausing over parliamentary rules ends with Lodge sustaining a point, then moves to adopt the platform after a reading by Senator Mattbanks. The motion for adjournment passes without dissent.
The Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 3 opened with record attendance and thunderous cheers for Roosevelt Foraker and McKinley as nominating speeches began Senator Lodge announced nominations while a massive pro McKinley demonstration, crowned by a doxology and singing, electrified the hall.
Delegates and crowd erupt as the governor extols Republican prospects in November while contrasting insurrection fears. Support pours from Thurston and Yerkes alongside Gov. Mount, with cheers and a near nomination during the dramatic platform moments.
The article describes the State Delegations voting unanimously for William McKinley as president, with tumultuous cheering as results are announced. Delegates from New York and Pennsylvania react strongly, with Hawaii noted for two votes, and the scene closing with a celebratory parade and band performance.
The republican platform adopted at the Philadelphia convention proclaims a four year record of achievements and supports the gold standard. It opposes free silver and endorses protection for American labor, stricter immigration limits, pension for veterans, civil service integrity, and expansion of domestic industry and foreign trade. It urges national irrigation, arid lands reclamation, and early admission of New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma territories to statehood.
The speech by Chairman Lodge announced Roosevelt as the vice presidential nominee after a vociferous, chaotic call for the young men’s support. Delegations from Alabama and Iowa pledged unanimous votes, with Gov. Roosevelt receiving strong acclaim and the hall resuming order. The convention adjourned with praise for Lodge and Wolcott, and plans for the national committee’s actions were noted.
A long political platform proclaims reducing war taxes, supporting a US run canal, creating a department of commerce, reforming consular services, praising women's war service, and endorsing Samoa, Hawaii annexation, The Hague peace efforts, Monroe Doctrine, and Spanish–American War outcomes. It asserts noninvolvement in European disputes and pledges self-government for liberated peoples, inviting American approval.
St. Petersburg June 22 The Russian duindater of foreign affairs Count Mouraviell died suddenly Thursday morning He had just finished breakfast and ordered his tuneh when he fell in an apoplectic attack The death occurred between nine and ten o'clock and was believed to be caused by a sudden stroke Investors and officials expressed shock at the unexpected demise of this senior diplomat.
London June 2 Lady Randolph Churchill Jvs announced her engagement to Lieut George Cornwallis West of the Scots Guards for July. She is daughter of the late Leonard Jerome of New York and widow of Lord Thendolph Chavenill. West is 32 and she founded the Anglo American Anglo Saxon Review.
A New York brokerage firm, Colonis F100 WY, announces a new record for bonds and mortgages with the lowest rate yet offered to borrowers, including Broadway property. The rate is five percent with a large discount and high collateral, drawing mixed reactions from lenders about future terms and market limits.
Moanna reports Gen. Muedridye announces President Makinley's amnesty order offering full pardon to Filipinos who swear allegiance to the United States and honor its sovereignty. Armed factions excepted for wartime law violators may accept within about 20 days as Mag Arthur prepares the proclamation for Manila and Washington release.
The Hotel Walton elevator plunged seven stories, injuring several passengers including AG Pringley from Oklahoma Territory and Renton from Delding. Others harmed or thrown from the car were Marvellus Weel from Washington and Dey Camden from Lexis. Pelogley, Hall, Dr. Carlet, Navin, and several delegates received injuries. two were hospitalized.
A fire at the Morrison Hotel on Vistula Avenue in South Bend caused one death five serious injuries and many others hurt. The blaze, started about 1 am Wednesday, was followed by a violent explosion and the building burned rapidly. Other items include reports of a naval battle near Panama ten miles outside the city and several local incidents involving homicide and arson.
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