Morning Scenes at the 1900 Republican Convention
Philadelphia reporters describe a calm opening day as ten o'clock gates opened for the 1900 Republican National Convention. Delegates, managers, and spectators filled the grounds while vice presidential rumors swirled. Roosevelt prospects sparked uncertainty, and leaders weighed multiple drafts as crowds collected for the day’s proceedings.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
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Colorado
Illinois
Ohio
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Roosevelt
Hanna
Omro Pioneers Hold Annual Meeting and Local Games
The Omro Pioneers association met in Good Templars hall with strong turnout from Omro areas. Officers elected include Rev. J. T. Woodhead president and P. M. Wright secretary. A baseball game saw Omro Highs beat Grass Twine Oshkosh 11 to 10 in ten innings. An excursion by Columbia camp M W A to Appleton is planned for June 21.
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Inferno destroys Bloomington business district
A morning blaze in Bloomington Illinois leveled 40 to 50 business houses and the courthouse. Loss tops 2 million with many stores and hotels burned or ruined. Firemen were hampered by wind and water shortages as dynamite was used to halt the spread. Two firemen are missing, later believed accounted for.
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Peoria
Springfield
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Court House
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Post Ofice
Griesheim
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Gowdie
Boston
Indiana Senator Fairbanks Possible Platform Chairman
Platform gossip suggests Senator Fairbanks of Indiana may be named chairman of the committee on platform. Initial plans favored Senator Foraker for the post, but probabilities now favor Fairbanks as the choice.
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Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Transfer decision framed before committee meeting
The latest decision, as party leaders decide, is to transfer the question to another state before the committee meeting. After Senator Allison's nominating speech, Senator Foraker will make the next remarks.
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Allison
Foraker
Platform work tightens on McKinley nomination
Principal address in nominating President McKinley. He has done much preparatory work shaping the platform and continues to assist. Instrument adds several changes, but the plan remains close to the final indication. Efforts aim to avoid fully shutting bi metalists while a positive declaration against silver coinage is planned.
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McKinley
Embroglio in the celestial empire draws cautious debate
The issue is seen as new and unprecedented for the United States and provoking careful handling. Some favor leaving it alone while others advocate a restrained but thoughtful stance, with experts warning against rash statements or actions. The discourse centers on diplomatic delicacy and long term consequences.
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Celestial Empire
United States
Mine Plant Burns at Commonwealth Mines Arizona
Fire destroyed the Commonwealth Mining Company plant in Pierce Arizona, with mills hoist and main shaft timbering lost. Loss estimated at $500,000, oil-fueled blaze traced to fuel oil. Engineers' bravery saved men in the shaft, negotiations ongoing for sale to an English syndicate. property rumored worth $2,000,000.
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Associated Press
Tucson
Anz
Star
Pierce
Ariz
Commmonwealth Mining Company
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