Stevenson Named Vice President Nominee at Democratic Convention
The Democratic national ticket was completed with Adlai E. Stevenson chosen for vice president after a dramatic, clashy ballot among Stevenson Towne Hill and others. The platform denounces imperialism, favors silver at 16 to 1, opposes militarism, and calls for labor department creation and canal ownership. A wild, hourlong scene followed the Bryan name, ending with adjournment at 10:34 a.m. after chaotic cheering and a lengthy disruption.
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Adlai S. Stevenson
Stevenson
Towne
Hill
United States
Department of Labor
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Alaska
Porto Rico
Silver Republican Convention
Bryan
Convention opens as Hill support erupts in tumultuous praise
Kansas City dispatch describes the first day of the Democratic National Convention with mass cheers for Hill and Croker, a disrupted roll call, and a rousing platform debate. Gov Altgeld and Senator Tillman energize the crowd as the party adopts the platform and formally nominates William Jennings Bryan amid a sea of flags.
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Tillman
Bryan Nominated for President at Democratic Convention
The nominating roll call for president ended with Bryan unanimously chosen amid applause as delegates from New York Texas Alabama North Carolina Virginia Kansas and Utah signaled unity. The convention adjourned to nominate a vice presidential candidate amid a tense packed hall.
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New York
Hill
Bryan
Perkins
Texas
Lomax
Alabama
Moore
North Carolina
Daniel
Virginia
Overmeyer
Kansas
Tinwall
John H. Wise
Utah
Mr. Bryan
Hawaii
Richardson
United States
Stevenson Nominated for Vice President at Democratic Convention
Kansas City July 7. The Democratic National Convention adjourned after an estimated crowd witnessed Stevenson nominated for vice president amid chaotic scenes. David Bennett Hill and Towne were debated, with Hill briefly nominated before declining.
Stevenson Nominated At Democratic Convention In 1900
Delegates from Georgia Indiana Virginia Iowa Kentucky Illinois supported Stevenson while Hill and other favorites remained in play. After Tennessee shifted 24 votes from Fills to Stevenson, the roll call led to Stevenson gaining a two thirds majority and the nomination became unanimous at 3 21. Enthusiastic cheers and banners followed as resolutions of thanks were adopted and the convention adjourned.
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Georgia
Indiana
Virginia
Iowa
Kentucky
Illinois
Hill
New Jersey
Louisiana
Alabama
Fills
Towne
Tennessee
California
North Carolina
Carr
New York
Kansas City
Jones
National Democratic Committee Confirms Reelection of Senator Jones
The National Democratic Committee met at the Kansas City Club after the convention adjourned and organized. Senator Jones, initially outside, won unanimous support for reelection when nominated by Thomas Taggert of Indiana. Chairman Jones will appoint the executive committee after consideration, with plans to include many members from the prior group. A negotiating committee including Tillman, Johnson, Williams, Osborne, and Wilson was formed to discuss campaign strategy with populist and silver Republican representatives.
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Kansas City
National Committee
Democratic Party
Jones
Thomas Taggert
Indiana
Senator Jones
Tillman
South Carolina
Johnson
Williams
Massachusetts
Osborne
Wyoming
Wilson
Idaho
Silver Republican National Convention Proceedings
Kansas City July 6 7 The Silver Republican party met in the auditorium with 24 states represented A poem read by Dr Howard S Taylor and speeches by Senator Teller Towne and others dominated the opening day The convention adjourned to Thursday morning for organizational work and committee reports. On July 7 after debates Towne faced pressure to be nominated for vice president but the convention adjourned sine die with the nomination decision deferred to the national committee The body later backed Bryan for president and considered Towne as candidate with mass support amid Democratic moves to nominate Stevenson
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Jones
Walsh
S. W. Neel
Reed
Miss Fulloni
New York
America
Fultoni
Hill
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Tennessee
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Mississippi
New Mexico
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Croker
van Wyck
Tammany
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Nebraska
W. D. Oldham
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Oldham
William Jennings Bryan
White
California
Pacific Coast
Arkansas
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Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Jeff Davis
Stevenson
Finois
James Williams
Connecticut
Minnesota
Roesing
Towne
Springs Hill
National Silver Republican Party
Charles A. Towne
St. Louis
Howard S. Taylor
Chicago
Senator Teller
Teller
J. S. Corser
Henry M. Teller
Committee
Iansas City
Silver Republican Party
National Committee
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Adlai E. Stevenson
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West
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United States
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Kansas
Wyoming
Silver Republican National Committee
Democratic Party
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Union of
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Oklahoma
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Abraham Lincoln
Stevenson for Vice President and Populist Dissent
The Towne withdrawal splits the fusion plan with Populists warning beverage neutrality risks. The Silver Republican national committee nominates Adlai E. Stevenson for vice president and pledges full cooperation with the Democrats. A Kansas City platform endorses bimetallism, direct legislation, anti monopoly laws, tariff reform, and non imperialist policies.
Trade Review Highlights Mixed U S Economic Signals
The Weekly Review of Trade reports 1900 half-year failures total 6 362 with liabilities 100 570 134 and 30 bank failures amounting to 25 822 682 leaving 6 332 commercial failures with 74 747 437. Iron and steel markets show a sharp drop in pig iron and plates while forecasts anticipate further decline before the next active season. Bradstreet notes dull business but hints at improved railway earnings and lowest trading failures in 18 years, with rains aiding northwest lumber and building materials demand. boots and shoes remain quiet as labor settlements progress.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Bessemer
Bradstreet's
Tod
Mexican cattlemen killed in San Pedro valley feud
Antonio Sosa and Jose Vasquez, prominent Arizona ranchers, died in a gun battle over a cattle branch in San Pedro valley. A feud between their cowboys erupted, with serious trouble feared in Tucson.
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Tucson
Ariz
Antonio Sosa
Jose Vasquez
San Pedro Valley
Yale Law School Names New Instructor for Next Year
Henry Wade Rogers LL D later president of Northwestern University accepts invitation to join Yale Law School as instructor in the law department replacing the late E J Phelps for the coming year in New Haven Connecticut dated July 7.
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New Haven
Conn
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
Ihas
Yale Law School
E. J. Phelps
Yale University
Fire Rips Through Prairie Depot District Leaving Heavy Loss
A Thursday night blaze in Bowling Green's Prairie Depot area, Wood county, destroyed eighteen business houses and burned two whole squares. Estimated damage ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 with extensive property loss.
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Bowling Green
Prairie Depot
Wood County
Storm damages grain across Cedar Falls region
A heavy wind and rainstorm Sunday afternoon left grain flattened across Cedar Falls and nearby counties. The storm was widespread in the area, affecting several counties in this part of the state.
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Cedar Falls
Lynching Report From Georgia Border Town
Albany Ga July 7 John Roe an 18 year old Black man was lynched near Columbia Ala for an attempted assault. His body was shot to pieces.
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Albany
John Roe
Columbia
Ala
Through the Rapids Bowser Flies The Foolkiller at Niagara
Peter Nissen known as Mr Bowser rode the Foolkiller through Niagara River rapids in front of about 10 000 spectators. James LaBland towed the boat to the falls and Bowser rode the craft for the perilous journey lasting nearly six hours before being hauled to shore. The 20 by 4 foot pine craft has four air light compartments and a 1250 pound keel.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Peter Nissen
Chicago
Mr. Bowser
Niagara River
Bowser
James LaBland
Foolkiller
Boers Engage In Western Transvaal Skirmishes
Lord Roberts reports Boer activity along the Orange Free State and pacified western Transvaal. Mahon and Hutt reinforced by mounted infantry drove Boers east of Broenkerspruit. Casualties included two officers and 29 men. Rustenburg held by Hanbury Tracy with help from Holdsworth and horsemen. Five Boers captured as the enemy attacked heights.
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Lord Roberts
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Pretoria
Hutt
Mahon
Broenkerspruit
Nelles
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Steyn
Bethlehem
Fouriesburg
Ficksburg
Christian Dewitt
Free State
Hanbury-Tracy
Rustenburg
Zeerust
Airc
Rustenberg
Orange Colony
Western Transvaal
Democratic national campaign plans outlined in Lincoln
Lincoln July 10 plan includes a cross party campaign committee with members from the democratic silver republican and populist camps. Chicago likely headquarters and August 12 nomination date discussed with Bryan Stevenson Towne and other leaders. McKinley renomination to be notified July 12 at Canton home after Chinese complications.
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Neb
Kansas City
Jones
Chicago
Bryan
Stevenson
Senator Jones
Charles A. Towne
John I. Marten
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Johnson
Kansas
Stone
Missouri
Daniels
North Carolina
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Mkansas
Towne
Grand Island
New
Canton
McKinley
National Educational convention opens with arrivals in Charleston
Delegates from across the United States flood Charleston as the National Education association gathers. Cincinnati leads bids for next year’s conference with Detroit challenging. five cities contend for the honor. In Arkansas, Lee Watson is killed by Mrs. James Henry after an alleged assault at the Henry home near Falcon in Columbia County.
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S. C
National Educational Association
National Council of Education
Department of Indian Education
National Conference of Religious Education
Detroit
Cincinnati
Duluth
Boston
Buffalo
Rh. G. Boone
Little Rock
Ark
Falcon
Columbia County
Lee Watson
James Henry
Watson
Henry
Klondike gold shipment arrives in Seattle
The steamship Rosalie reached Seattle from Lynn Canal with $600,000 in Klondike gold consigned to the Seattle assay office by a Dawson bank.
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Seattle
Wash
Rosalie
Lynn Canal
Dawson Bank
Three More Bodies Recovered From Steamer Saale Wreck
New York reports three bodies recovered Monday from the Saale wreck, raising total corpses to 148 from the Hoboken pier fire that destroyed the Saale Bremen and Main on June 30. The article also notes the United States army tug Slocum, under Capt Evelyn, sailing to San Francisco after overhaul.
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New York
Lloyd
Hoboken
Saale
Bremen
Main
United States Army
Evelyn
San Francisco
Torto Mico
Jesters Trial Opens in Murder Case
In New London Missouri on July 10 Alexander Jester stood trial for the murder of Gilbert W Gates from 29 years past. A jury had not yet been secured when the court adjourned. John W Gates, the dead man’s brother and a steel magnate, did not attend but aids in gathering evidence against Jester.
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New London
Alexander Jester
Gilbert W. Gates
John W. Gates
Young Gates
Kansas
Ilinois
Jester
Oklahoma City
O. T
W. A. Hill
Inventory of Hobart estate filed in Paterson NJ
The surrogate in Paterson New Jersey received the inventory of the late Vice President Garrett A Hobart on Monday. It lists wealth at 2 628 441 dollars with bonds in 26 corporations and stock in over 100.
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New York
Garrett A. Hobart
Paterson
N. J
Hobart Hell
Brother-in-law killer shoots man in Kentucky county
Eugene Owens, who had married Walter Clew’s sister, was shot and killed near Parksville in this county on Saturday night. Clew claimed mistreatment of his sister’s boy by Owens sparked the tragedy. Clew had not yet been arrested.
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Eugene Owens
Parksville
This County
Walter Clew
Owens
Clew
Fatal Blunder Kills Nine Near Catico Rock
News reaches Little Rock that a family of nine died near Catico Rock in Marion county from poisonous toadstools thought to be mushrooms. Cotton Mills Close Down in Fall River will curtail production for four weeks, affecting nearly 20 000 workers. Chickasaw non citizens deny refusing tribal taxes and petition Secretary Hitchcock.
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Ark
Catico Rock
Marion County
Fall River
Mass
Fort Worth
Hitchcock
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