Convention Sketches and Georgia Republican Remarks
Report from Philadelphia's convention includes international visitors and colorful local commentary. Speakers discuss Republicanism in Georgia, women’s rights, and election fraud concerns. anecdotes describe Texans, pretzels, and a Cincinnati-like atmosphere, with delegates and observers noting social tensions and regional politics.
Delegates from Kentucky to the Philadelphia Convention
Report from the convention scene notes rumors about Roosevelt possibly securing the presidency or vice presidency, mixed attendance, and colorful badges. Iowa, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Montana delegations display strong sentiments for McKinley or Roosevelt, with scenes of door crowds, opposition, and a few disciplinary incidents among parade protesters.
Elevators in Philadelphia curb to delegates at convention
Readable scraps describe broken Walton elevators and scarce car movement, while delegates and reporters mill near Convention Hall. Notes on nomination rules, press sales tactics, and a portrait of Hissey as a steady literary bureau chief arise amid coverage of New York Daily Tribune events on June 21, 1900.
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Depew
New York
Hanna
McKinley
Gr T Brita
America
Bryan
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Philadelphia
Waiton
Walton
NEW York Daily Tribune
Hissey
Convention
Ohio
Denver
Delegates from West Virginia at the Philadelphia Convention
A crowded Philadelphia scene reports the New York Delegation caucus ending to cheers as injured men are carried from a hotel cage. Observers note morbid curiosity, transport issues, kites bearing flags, and sightings of Quay, Senators Chandler, Cullom and Banks amid opera glasses and platform remarks.
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New York
Locust St
Cathay
Peking
Durbin Leads Indiana Campaign in Cuba Era Record
Colonel Durbin organized a regiment and went to Cuba in 1888. A banker and businessman living in Anderson, he is about forty seven, five feet nine, 150 pounds, with graying black hair. Past Eminent Grand Commander of Indiana Knights Templar, he projects strong support for the party, claiming laboring and wealthy voters unite for two thirds in the Hoosier State. He predicts a Republican victory, praising prosperity and urging unity.
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Lafayette
Durbin
Cuba
Anderson
Knights Templar
Indiana
Hoosier
Frank Jones Fortunes and Signaled Politics at Convention
Frank Jones of New Hampshire, 70 plus, wealthy from brewing in Portsmouth, owns rail stocks in Boonton Maine Central, built Sorrento town and notable hotels including Wentworth. A signaling system behind the band uses a bell and glass sighting for sheeted music cues. Kansas judge Holt predicts strong Republican gains from great wheat crops and farm support.
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Frank Jones
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
Jones
Boeten
Maine
Maine Central
Sorrento
Frenchman's Bay
Bar Harbor
Bockingham
Wentworth
New Castle
N. H
Quincey
Boston
Fnu
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Tribune Reporters
Gerard Lowther
Mr. Norman
Mr. Riano
Legation
Count Haacke
J. P. Pioda
M. Lardy
Georgia
North
John T. White
Georgia Baptist
Mr. White
Liberty
United States
Texas
Smith
Genator Hanna
Charlette Smith
Washington
Mrs. Smith
Repuan
S. O. Cherry
Waynesboro
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
H.C. Calhoun
Russell County
Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun
BU Fordy
Tiilor
Ros
W.A Gaines
Kentucky
W. J. Deboe
Bradley
Masheavrin
Iowa
Dolliver
Chaly
Senator Fatr
Mr. Woodruff
Alabama
Woodruff
Woodraw
Teddy
Arizona
Cotmne
Arizone
John M. Stratton
Colorado
Independence Mine
Stratton
Oklahoma
James A. Mount
Taylor
Marion W. Hissey
Major Dick
Republican National Committee
Ashtabula
Senator Hanna
Montana
Dek
East
Congressman Reeder
Kansas
Markham
Jewe'l
Efryan
George FR McCarty
George Chambers
Bryan Democrats
Lowa
McKinley Transparency
Chambers
McCarty
O’brien
Carter
Tyler Worden
Senator Fairbanks
Burrows
Michigan
Cheney
Senator Wolcott
State
Indianapolis
Von
West Virginia
Quay
Pennsylvania
Chandler
Cullom
Illinois
Banks
Tanner
Louisiana
New Orleans
Missouri
St. Louis
Omaha
Nebraska
Providence
R. I
Monroe
Torman
Flynn
Col
M. Horkheimer
D. U. O'Brien
New Jersey
Committee On
Barker Gammon
Sewell
Gummer-e
W. G.& Holt
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Continental