Republican Nation convention ends with Roosevelt nomination
The Republican National Convention concluded with William McKinley nominated for president and Theodore Roosevelt for vice president amid cheers. Roosevelt won broad support, despite earlier opposition, as leaders negotiated to unify the ticket for the campaign. A separate legal ruling by Judge Simonton in Dauphin county may affect placement of poles on sidewalks in cities, upholding property rights and prompting changes if sustained.
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William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Quay
Roosevelt
Mae
Teddy
Simonton
Dauphin County
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Jacob F. Kochanour
Harrisburg
Life insurance payments reach $263.8 million in 1809 reports
A Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt summarizes life insurance company payouts for 1809, totaling $263,819,206 including death claims cash surrender and dividends. New York leads with $95,600,549 credited, Pennsylvania $19,869,009, and overall distributions by region show large regional totals.
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England
Central States
New
York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Citien
New York
Philadelphia
Insurance and labor growth spark national mood in 1890s
The article surveys life insurance as a social guarantee and its broad spread to farmers and workers. It notes strong finances for insurers, widespread small payouts, and a belief in protection against loss. It also covers labor views, Kansas wheat harvests, West Virginia progress, caterpillar control, tin plate industry, and immigration trends in New York.
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Wsa
Washington Letter Reflects Uncertainty in China and Politics
A Washington summary discusses China’s growing instability and potential for war with European powers and the United States. It notes banking growth under new law, the planned Second International Congress of American Republics in Mexico, and hints at political shifts with Dewey and Kentucky election expectations.
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China
United States
Organization of Nations
Senate
HI. Wheeler
Louisville
Washington
Kentucky
Beckham
Goeberism
Dewey
Mint
Walminton
D. C
Mexico Invites American Republics to Congress
July last year 1901 reports that the government of Mexico authorized by the executive committee of the bureau of American Republics issued invitations to all American Republics to participate. The congress will grant each nation one vote to balance representation and aim for commercial benefits.
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Mexico
Bureau of American Republics
Washington
Congress
Senate
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Kansar
Kandaa
West Virginia
Tobacoo
Saratoga Springs
States
Welsh Trust
Dwcadion
United States Treasury
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Second International Congress of American Republics
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City of
Henry Eb. Peters
Lancaster
Charles A.’ Gray
M’kinley
Peters
California
Des Moines
Iowa
Drugelet
Troy
New ‘York
Samuel “Decker
Charlotte Brainard
Pottstown
His
Horace. W. Shellenberger
Misa
Alverdie R. “Snell
Swiy Bove Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg ‘College
University of the
Lutheran ‘Church
C.1.h0od & Co
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Leinbach & Bro
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