Roosevelt remains undecided as New York fate looms
A tense session features Roosevelt courted by party leaders and delegates from Pennsylvania Kansas and South Dakota. Gov Roosevelt states he wants another term as New York Governor and is reluctant to accept vice presidential nomination while party figures weigh support and opposition and press him to decide.
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New York
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Allison
Senator
New York Delegation Meeting Draws Crowds in Philadelphia
The New York delegation gathering in Philadelphia on June 11 triggered dense crowds and police assist as supporters urged sightings of Gov. Roosevelt. Chauncey Depew was elected chair with John W. Dwight secretary and James Platt named permanent chair. Roosevelt and Depew received enthusiastic ovations before adjournment.
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Gluck
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Rimsevelt
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Charles PL Murray
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Mr. Platt
Gibbs
Roosevelt
New York Delegation Debates Roosevelt Nomination Prospects
Senator Platt and other New York leaders indicate Roosevelt’s candidacy may be doomed by his own statement. Odell and Sheeman discussed Roosevelt possibly declining the vice presidency, with Odell suggesting the governor will not accept and may retire from politics.
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New York
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Joss
Roosevelt
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Walton By
J. S. Sheeman
Oneida
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Locust Street
Pennsylvania Delegation Unanimously Reelects Quay Committeeman
The Pennsylvania delegation met in Philadelphia on June 18 and re elected Col M S Quay as National Committeeman and as delegation chairman. The body pledged itself to McKinley, and voted to instruct for Roosevelt for Vice President. A roll call showed Roosevelt 52 votes with several abstentions and absences.
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Penrose
McKinley
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Roosevelt
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Root
Long
Bliss
Greene Seeks Roosevelts Seat Without Defining VP Path
Gen Francis V Greene spoke in Kansas city on June 18 citing Gov Roosevelt’s unavailability to attend. He said Roosevelt prefers remaining Governor of New York, urged unity for the Republican ticket, and pledged Kansas support for whichever New York candidate is named.
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Mrs Roosevelt weighs in on Roosevelt VP nomination
Gov Theodore Roosevelt seeks his wife’s view not on political wisdom but on financial viability for the VP role. Mrs Roosevelt notes the family income is modest and Atlantic City style life in Washington would cost far more than his governor’s salary.
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Roosevelt Family Faces Vice Presidential Question
A close associate notes that the Roosevelt family must weigh the income from the estate and the impact on Governor Roosevelt’s course of action. The decision involves duty to the party and personal ambition as he seeks time to rest and think at Devon Inn.
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Hanna’s dislike of Woodruff in Philadelphia politics
New York politicians favoring Woodruff for vice president say Senator Hanna opposes him from personal spite not policy. They cite Woodruff’s Albany remark challenging Hanna’s influence, and aQuigg remark praising Woodruff’s parliamentary skill and wealth before Hanna shifted the talk in Philadelphia.
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Hanna
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McKinley
Statesman
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Quigg
Tim Woodruff
Garry” Benson
New York State Agricultural Society
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Benson
Dooner’s
Brooklyn Boomers Take Modest Route to Philadelphia
Woodruff Boomers from Brooklyn started for Philadelphia amid plans for colorful display but reduced pomp after Roosevelt boom news changed expectations. Grand Marshal Jesse D. Frost halted bright umbrellas and banners, guiding the delegation to cross by ferry and train to the convention city.
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New Jersey Central Railroad
Indiana Republicans face postal scandal fallout
James Barcus a Terre Haute Republican and partner of Congressman Richardson in a scheme to publish presidential messages asserts the Cuba postal scandal hurts Indiana Republicans. He notes most implicated are Indiana men, weakening local party confidence, though he still predicts Indiana will vote Republican.
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Richardson
Senate Committee
Terre Haute
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Cuba
Indiana
Barcus
National Republican Congressional Committee opens in Chicago
The National Republican Congressional Committee opened its headquarters at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago. Chairman Babcock of Wisconsin leads the effort with Vice Chairman Sherman of New York and Secretary Overstreet of Indiana expected in July to assist. Hull of Iowa chairs the Executive Committee while Loudenslager of New Jersey remains in Washington heading the Press Committee.
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National Republican Congressional Committee
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Wisconsin
J. S. Sherman
New York
Jesse Overstreet
Indiana
J. A. T. Hull
Iowa
H. O. Loudenslager
New Jersey
Washington
Kansas City Demands Fair Share of Convention Tickets
The Star prints a double lead editorial urging Kansas City to demand more than 100 convention tickets after spending 56 000 to secure the site and 100 000 for rush work on Convention Hall. The piece says the city should reject a stingy allocation and insist on full rights and support from the National Democratic Committee.
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Star Tonight
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National Committee
Democratic Platform Outlines 16 to 1 Bimetallism Plan
National Committeeman Campau reports Kansas City Convention will back bimetallism at 16 to 1, oppose Republican Philippine policy, and support Philippine independence with U S protection. Shively and Lentz named for VP but sentiment unclear. Campau indicates he would manage the campaign if Senator Jones is well enough.
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Kansas City
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Stone
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Lentz
David B. Hill
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Five Miles of Clubs Parade in Philadelphia for Convention
Five miles of mounted, foot, float, and carriage clubs march in Philadelphia with music and electric lights atop Broad Street. Police manage crowds as civil service debates flare. visiting clubs include Chicago and Canton groups. Albany boosters push Roosevelt with Banes at Hotel Walton echoing around.
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D. C
George H. Harris Association
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Cleveland
Colorado- Philadelphia Club
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George W. Cook
Convention Side-Lights From Philadelphia Convention Scene
Reports from Philadelphia detail social humor and political intrigue at the 1900 convention. Tom Lowery, Minnesota delegate, trades a wine pass for a street railway pass, while Buffalo physician George Hobbie boasts of kin to the president. A Brooklyn observer follows Roosevelt speculation as the McKinley camp debates succession, and Danville editor A. O. Bunnell touts General Jay L. Torrey as a Rough Rider candidate.
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Rough Riders
Bunnell
Rough Rider
Gen
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National Republican Committee Delays Alabama Contests
Philadelphia June 18 The National Republican Committee refers Alabama contests to the Credentials Committee for investigation. It excludes delegates from the State at large and from the Third and Fifth Districts from the temporary roll as the session adjourns sine die. Col Henry L Swords resigns as Sergeant at Arms after twelve years.
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National Republican Committee
Alabama
Committee On
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Fessenden
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Clayton
Manley
Thurston
Gibbs
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Tierke
Rhode Island
Congress
Alaska
John E. Held
W. D. Grant
Hawaii
Col
Samuel Parker
A. N. Kepoikoi
Parker
Hanna
Colored delegates press for recognition at national Republican meeting
Philadelphia readers report a June 18 meeting of colored delegates and supporters demanding recognition of the so called regular Republican organization from Southern states. William Copeland chaired a gathering of 25 to 30 with J A Brown S H Thomas Charles Anderson Bruce Boyle and Marshall among participants. They urged the Credentials Committee to reverse its stance and support Hanna and Secretary Dick while warning of impact on black voters nationwide if Lily White representation is allowed.
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National Committee
Republican’ Organization
William Copeland
Ohio
J. A. Brown
W. H. Clifford
H. Thomas
Charles Anderson
Bruce Boyle
New York
Mr. Marshall
Illinois
Hanna
Committee On
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National Republican Convention Opens in West Philadelphia
On June 13 the National Republican Convention begins a three day program at the Export Exposition Building in West Philadelphia marking the 44th anniversary of Gen John C Frémonts nomination. Chairman Hanna will call the session with Senator Walcott delivering the keynote address as roll is called and committees named.
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Col. Roosevelt
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Gibbs
Edward Kauterbach
George W. Aldridge
Mr. Aldridge
Philadelphia
John Co. Frémont
Musical Fund Hall
Locust Street
National Committee
Orrow
Tom
Walcott
Colorado
Ex Governor Taylor Unalarmed in Philadelphia Visit
Ex governor William S. Taylor of Kentucky travels with his wife to Philadelphia for the National Convention. He says he expects no arrest or trouble and will face any charges. Delegates promise protection and insist lawyers will defend him amid reported warrants and requisitions.
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New York Times
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Kentucky
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Col. J. W. Yerkes
Republican Club Cheers Roosevelt At Philadelphia Conention
The Republican Club meeting praised Theodore Roosevelt for a second place on the ticket to be named in Philadelphia. Five candidates were nominated, including Edward Pearson Sholl who was secretly blackballed amid a dispute with a rival. the row sparked by a slapped face between two active members. The club adjourned to reconvene Friday night to ratify the Philadelphia convention choice.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Charles H. Treat
Senator Depew
Cornelius N. Bliss
Elihu Root
Navy
San Juan
Edward Pearson Sholl
Broadway
Sholl
Fred Gibbs
Mr. Shell
Mystery letter ties Goebel murder to Texas ranch
William Culton in jail for being an accessory to the Goebel killing reports an anonymous letter postmarked Fort Worth claiming “I killed Goebel.” The writer details fleeing after the shooting, traveling through Georgetown, Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Oklahoma, then hiding on a Texas ranch. Culton forwards the letter to his counsel as a possible clue.
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William Culton
William Goebel
Forth Worth
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Goebel
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Fort Hill
Georgetown
Cincinnati
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Oklahoma
Kentucky
Cullen
Robbery Strikes Princess Radziwill Jewelry Case
In London on June 12 Princess Radziwill of Russia was robbed of about £10,000 in jewels at a hotel. A rope of 150 pearls and an emerald bracelet were taken, among other pieces. She left the safe jewelry in a wardrobe during luncheon. Scotland Yard detectives have not solved the case, though most diamonds remained secure at Coutts Bank.
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Ameer
Afghanistan
Paris
Scotland Yard
Coutts’s Bank
Americans Win Franco American Revolver Match With 4828 Points
The French marksmen total 4828 points for the two distances, with Americans from Greenville New Jersey earning the victory by finishing their portion of the match yesterday afternoon.
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Greenville
N. J
Pearce Mill of Commonwealth Mining Damaged by Fire
News reports the Commonwealth Mining Company's Pearce mill destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of 500000 dollars. The blaze occurred near Tucson on June 18 as authorities assess damages and potential causes.
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Arizona
Commonwealth Mining Company
Pearce
Yates forecasts Harrison as Illinois governor rival
Richard Yates, the Republican nominee for Illinois governor, said before leaving town that he expects Carter Harrison to be his opponent. Harrison declines the nomination but Yates says it will be forced on him.
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Washington
Richard Yates
Illinois
Carter Harrison
Harrison
Judge Yates
Bryan in Wisconsin Fishing Before speech at meeting
Minocqua Wisconsin June 18 Colonel William Jennings Bryan and his party fished on Kawaguesaga Lake today. Ex Congressman Towne departed for Duluth this afternoon. Railroads announce excursions for tomorrow night’s meeting where Mr Bryan is to speak.
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William Jennings Bryan
Kawagusaga Lake
Towne
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