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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
3
Lieutenant Governor Timothy Lester Woodruff arrives in Philadelphia to rally support for a vice presidential bid. He lauds Bliss and Odell while signaling possible backing from New York delegates and noting historic swings that helped Garfield, Cleveland, McKinley. The scene includes Penrose, Platt, Depew, Roosevelt, and awaiting arrivals to show unified backing.
Charles G Dawes and Charles Dick of the Treasury say the GOP will let the convention pick its own Vice Presidential nominee. Dawes stressed the administration is not directing the process. The Five O'Clock Club hosts a symposium at the Morrelton Club in Torresdale with Senators representatives and notable Republican figures.
After the Democratic State convention adjourned in Columbus last Wednesday night Ohio delegates to the Kansas City convention held a meeting and announced that most favored W. R. Hearst of New York for Vice President.
The Allied Republican Clubs of Philadelphia finalize plans for the convention week including parade, river excursion, and Tuesday night meeting with speakers such as Dolliver Grosvenor Dalzell Penrose Elk ins Thurston. Additional steamers funded for the Delaware river trip and tickets issued by club committees.
At a committee meeting in Delaware the Addicks and DuPont factions clash over seating disputed delegates. Chairman Hanna pleads for party unity, reminding that national stakes and the Senate seat loom, urging both sides to resolve the rift or face seating the Addicks-aligned group if DuPont fails to unite.
North Platte Neb June 15 delegates of the California Republican delegation pass through town united in support of Irving M. Scott as the man who built the party and who should be the vice presidential candidate. The delegation travels with Nevada on the same aim. The report notes strong unity and mutual support within the West.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great pure blood maker that cures tired feeling pimples sores rheumatic issues scrofula and catarrh. It urges immediate use to raise blood to a Good Health point and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is America's Greatest Blood Medicine.
Men’s high shoes use best materials at $3.50 to $6.00 with low shoes at $5.00 and $6.00. Popular Oxfords priced $3.50 and $4.00. Russia Calf and Vic Kid Oxfords offered in lace and patent leather, mostly large sizes, reduced from $3.50 to $2.25 per pair.
Strawbridge and Clothier host arrangements for scores of banquets and a grand dinner tonight featuring prominent Republican leaders headed by Senator Hanna. National committee men and cabinet officials join a guest list that includes Root, Smith, Griggs, Wilson, and several senators and representatives as city clubs plan open houses and entertainments around the convention. The Thirty-eighth Ward Club of Philadelphia extends outreach to Canton Ohio’s Business Men’s League with events and a notable talent show and dinner next week at 2012 North Sixteenth Street.
Special Telegram notes Secretary Long left Washington for Brooklyn on June 15. He will not attend the Republican National Convention and plans to return to Washington directly after the visit.
Sergeant at Arms Wiswell unveils seating for delegates and alternates after consulting with Chairman Hanna and Secretary Dick. Delegates occupy 26 center seats near the platform. alternates behind. Sections A and B assign Alabama Arkansas New Mexico Idaho Oregon Ohio Texas Pennsylvania etc with front and rear placements.
United States Senator Burrows of Michigan arrived in Atlantic City and stayed with Nathaniel McKay at the Allen mansion. He said Secretary Long could be a strong candidate but Massachusetts is solidly Republican, while Dolliver would also be strong though Iowa’s electoral vote is not needed. He forecast the main contest would focus on New York, Indiana and Illinois.
A California delegation train arrives tomorrow night or Monday morning with supporters of Irving M. Scott. They argue his candidacy should be considered andWest coast influence matters as McKinley is likely to favor a western VP. Also mention of J Scott, a wealthy shipbuilder, and a seaside excursion on the steamer Thomas Clyde to Woodland Beach with an 8 AM Arch Street departure.
Dr. Wilson promotes a non surgical method to prevent blindness and cure deafness. Descriptive circulars with references are mailed free, consultation is free, and treatment is available at offices in Philadelphia New York Washington and other addresses.
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