Convention Fails to Nominate President at Philadelphia
June 20 1900 Philadelphia delegates endure routine business as the Republican convention stalls on nominating a president and prepares to vote for a vice president tomorrow. Senator Lodge, permanent chairman, delivers a poised speech while the crowd anticipates McKinley and Roosevelt.
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McKinley
National Republican Committee
St. Louis
Senator Lodge
Hanna
Delm
Quay
Pennsyivipia
Mead
Lodge
Fairbanks
Illinois
Mason
Rules of the convention outlined by Gen Bingham
Gen Bingham of Pennsylvania presented the unanimous committee report on rules for the convention, detailing representation, precedence, roll calls, and the sequence of business. Quay and southern delegates sparked intense debate over proportional representation, with platform adoption following interruptions before adjournment at 3:13 PM.
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Committee On
Tolows
United States
Congress
District of Columbia
Alaska
Arizona
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
Fifty-sixth Congress
McCall
Tennessee
John Lynch
Mississippi
Lodge
Quay
Convention Proceedings in Philadelphia Hear Flag Tribute
In Philadelphia, the convention opened with the Star Spangled Banner, led by temporary Chairman Wolcott and Gov Roosevelt present. A procession presented fifteen veterans with the first Republican flag from the Pittsburg convention, followed by a pledge of allegiance and a resolution endorsing McKinley’s administration. Committee reports on credentials and permanent organization were read and approved, with Lodge named permanent chairman and Roosevelt among the escort to the chair.
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Rroosevelt
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National
Fremont Association
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William McKinley
Serena IX. Payne
New York
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Georgia
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District of Columbia
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Our
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S. M. Murphy
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J. L. Davis
Hugh A. Carson
L. W. Whittaker
J. W. Perryman
Delaware
J. E. Addicks
Wo. Clerk
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C. R. Layton
WW. M. Burton
A. B. Conner
Webster Clakely
Thomas E. Postles
D. S. Clark
Newell Dall
CG. M. Davis
Theodore Townsend
W. W. Johnson
John W. Cooke
George Westewart
FB. Robinson
Martin
Indiana
Grosvenor
Ohio
Committee On Permaent
Henry Cabot Lodge
Platform draws sharp remarks from public figures
Special to The New York Times Philadelphia June 20 The platform adopted today attracts ridicule and criticism from public figures including Charles Emory Smith who claimed no responsibility for it Representative Cannon derides it and General Grosvenor offers no praise It is said to lack Cabinet approval and Edward Rosewater is blamed by friends for its crudities and grammar Cannon allegedly wishes to recommit it with a backbone while critics complain the volume is excessive and troublesome.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
Cannon
Gen. A . Grosvenor
Edward Rosewater
Omaha
Rosewater
Convention sidelight and intra party clash at Philadelphia
Utah alternate Mrs. William H. Jones in Salt Lake City speaks on women's role in politics and Utah statehood. A morning altercation at Hotel Walton ends with Walter Burns and W. H. Love trading blows amid Texas credentials debate. Addicks faction gains a Delaware victory in credentials, reshaping Du Pont Higgins odds. Addicks predicts McKinley carries Delaware electoral votes.
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Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
du Pont- Higgins
du Pont
Addicks
Mr. Addicks
McKinley
Higgins
Drawbacks of the Convention in Philadelphia
A critical report from Philadelphia on the National Convention finds the hall too large to foster enthusiasm. Delegates hear little while spectators watch, and press seating proves fair but plagued by excessive ushers and unpolished sergeants at arms. The piece argues for tighter crowd control.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Senator Wolcott
Gillies
Ergeants
Senator Wolcott Aggrieved by Times Editorial
Senator E O Wolcott of Colorado criticized The New York Times editorial about him in Philadelphia. He told a friend the piece was the strikingest he had read and advised against reading it, joking that a copy was in his pocket.
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Walton
Woodruff
New York State
New York Times
Philadelphia
E. O. Wolcott
Colorado
the TimEs
German Comment on Wolcott's Speech at Convention
Berlin dispatch notes the National Zeitung comment on Mr Wolcott's sympathy for the Boers at the Philadelphia Republican National Convention opening. The paper calls the stance singular for a Republican administration and suggests the move aimed to blunt Democratic momentum.
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Berlin
National Zeitung
Philadelphia
Green Loses National Committee Seat Bid in Texas Fight
In Philadelphia on June 20 E H R Green of Terrill Texas son of Hetty Green faced defeat in a contest for the National Committee seat. His supporters blamed Senator Hanna for the setback as Hawley of Galveston won 16 to 14 after Texas delegates caucused at the Hotel Walton. Green had spent much to back his bid and faced opposition from local officeholders.
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Philadelphia
E. H. R. Green
Terrill
Texas
Hetty Green
Green
Republican Committee
Hanna
R. B. Hawley
Galveston
McDonald
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Fogle Fass
Col. Hunter
Internal Revenue
Fort Worth
Hawley
Wright Curry
John Grant
Sherman
Senator Hanna
St. Louis
Walton
Candidacy Fight Shapes New York Governor Choice
Philadelphia dispatch reports New York Republicans debating who will seek the governorship after Roosevelt's vice presidential nomination. Odell is seen as possible but not seeking office. Woodruff may loom, with Nixon and Sherman also discussed. Platt loyalists clash with Roosevelt backers as Davies faces critique over vice presidential endorsement stance.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
New York
Gov. Roosevelt
Albany
Col
Roosevelt
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Republican State Committee
Gov
Odell
Platt
Woodruff
Kings County
State Senate
S. Frederick Nixon
Assembly
Nixon
Chautauqua County
Senator Platt
Representative Sherman
Sherman
Francis Vinton Greene
Sone
Davies
Republican County Committee to Elect New President
Philadelphia June 20 The Republican Committee of New York County plans to elect a new President to replace Lemuel E Quigg Gen Francis Vinton Greene is the agreed candidate The meeting may adjourn early for New York delegates to return and a telegram will be sent to Stephen Anderson if needed
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Republican Committee
County of
New York
Lemuel E. Quigg
Francis Vinton Greene
George R. Manchester
Stephen Anderson
More Committeemen Named
PHILADELPHIA June 20. The following additions to the list of National Committeemen were made today Alaska John G Heid Delaware J Edward Addicks District of Columbia Myron M Parker Hawaii Harold M Sewall.
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Alaska
John G. Heid
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
District of Columbia
Myron M. Parker
Hawaii
Harold M. Sewall
Bets on McKinley and Roosevelt at Philadelphia
On the Stock Exchange a customer offered 70 to 100 that McKinley would not be nominated for the Presidency at Philadelphia. Several bets of 15 to 30 were laid that Roosevelt would be nominated. There was anxiety on the Floor awaiting news from Philadelphia.
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Stock Exchange
McKinley
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Gorman Visits On Farm Focus Amid Political Talk
Ex United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland is in the city on a brief business visit. Asked about the Republican platform he joked he forgets the word platform and would rather discuss planting corn and cutting hay. He privately said Roosevelt’s nomination as VP was a mistake for Republicans.
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United States
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Gorman
Pobesion
Gov
Roosevelt
Congressional Nominations for Illinois Michigan and Missouri
Illinois Fifteenth District Willis Hazelwood Democrat Michigan Seventh District Edgar Weeks Republican Missouri Fourth District Charles F Cochran Democrat Nominating choices listed for Congress in three states with party affiliations provided for each candidate.
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Illinois
Willis Hazelwood
Michigan
Edgar Weeks
Missouri
Charles F. Cochran
Mayor Harrison's Chicago Views on 1906 Platform
Mayor Carter H. Harrison of Chicago arrived in this city and spoke on the coming election. He predicted Bryan would win, said platforms matter little, and argued trust reform and imperialism would dominate. He noted German opposition to McKinley’s policies, fears of conscription, and urged coalition of all party elements with emphasis on trusts and imperialism.
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Holland House
Harrison
McKinley
Bryan
Col. Bryan
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Great Britain
Kansas City
Mayor Harrison Visits City for Brother's Appendicitis Operation
Mayor Harrison travels to this city to be at his brother William Preston Harrison's side as he undergoes an appendicitis operation this morning at Dr W Travis Gibb's sanitarium on West 38th Street. The mayor stays at the Holland House and returns to the hotel after visiting.
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William Preston Harrison
South Seaslands
Atchison
Montana Democrats split into two conventions at state meeting
Butte dispatch reports two separate Democratic conventions formed in Montana after a factional split at the State Convention. Daly and Clark camps set up parallel meetings, appoint committees, and adjourn until tomorrow morning as delegates prepare for the Kansas City Democratic National Convention.
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Kansas City
State Central Committee
Control of Iowa Central Railroad Passes to Minneapolis and St. Louis
Chicago June 20 Control of the Iowa Central Railroad was obtained today by the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Company. Old Directors resigned and a new slate was elected led by Edwin Hawley as President and L. F. Day as Vice President. Majority of new Directors are closely tied to Southern Pacific.
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Iowa Central Railroad
Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Company
Edwin Hawley
Minneapolis and St. Louis
F. H. Davis
Southern Pacific
L. F. Day
John E.searles
The
Sugar Trust
L. C. Weir
Adams Express
Dinner for Russian banker at Metropolitan Club
James A Stillman of City National Bank hosted a formal dinner at the Metropolitan Club last night for Adolph Rothstein head of the International Commercial Bank of Russia and Russo-Chinese Bank of St Petersburg. Notables present included J Pierpont Morgan Collis Huntington D C Mills Charles R Flint Jacob H Schiff E H Harriman and others. Conversation covered the Chinese question and other topics. Rothstein has been in the city several days on Russian finances and sails home Saturday.
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James A. Stillman
City National Bank
Metropolitan Club
Adolph Rothstein
International Commercial Bank of Russia
Rothstein
John M. Baker Dies A Brookline Figure In Art Circles
John M. Baker, respected Brookline resident and art circles figure in Boston and New York, died at his daughter Emma Crafts’s home in Brookline after a brief illness. Born in New York City, he was 68 years old and once secretary of the New York Historical Society. He moved to Boston about two years ago and lived in Brookline. He was noted for his knowledge of art and literature.
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John M. Baker
Brookline
Boston
New York
Emma Crafts
New York City
New York Historical Society
Metropolis
Harvard to Open Season vs Yale at Soldiers Field
Cambridge Mass June 20 Harvard will play Yale on Soldiers Field at 3 oclock tomorrow afternoon. Accommodations are prepared for over 10 000 spectators. Due to the quarrel between Loughlin and Reid peace Friday, George will play centre field tomorrow.
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Mass
Harvard
Yale
Soldiers’ Field
Loughlin
Reid
George
Centre Field
Immigrants Fens Detained Over Dublin Murder Case
Washington dated June 20 Assistant Secretary Taylor rejected the appeal of James Fitzharris and Joseph Mullet from New York immigration authorities who held them for deportation after felonious involvement in the 1882 Phoenix Park murders. The Treasury Solicitor states the crime is murder not a political offense, and departs with orders to deport on a vessel leaving next Saturday.
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Taylor
James Fitzharris
Joseph Mullet
New York
Lord Cavendish
Thomas Henry Burke
Phoenix Park
Dublin
The
Treasury
Fitzharris
Mullet
Muller
Board of Inspectors
Mullet Makes Protest Against U S Immigration Policy
One Invincible, Mull er, writes to Commissioner Fitchie from Philadelphia during Fitchie’s absence, protesting treatment and lack of mass, while Mc Sweeney notes no official federal decision. Invincibles seek to tour the city but fear a demonstration, with deportation by steamer Servia rumored for Saturday.
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Fitchie
Philadelphia
Treasury Department
Fitzharris and
Muller
Servia
Europe
United States
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Land of the Stars and Stripes
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