Roosevelt Favored by Majority of Pennsylvania Delegates
Ex Senator Matthew Stanley Quay led a Republican State committee caucus in Philadelphia where 52 of 64 Pennsylvania votes supported Governor Roosevelt for Vice President. The meeting at 1417 Locust street followed preparations at Senator Grady’s home and proceeded with a roll call of numerous party officials and messengers.
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Matthew Stanley Quay
Pennsylvania
Republican State Committee
Roosevelt
Locust Street
Grady
North Nineteenth Street
Quay
Connell
Lackawanna County
Quay Chairs Pennsylvania Delegation at National Convention
Ex Senator Matthew Stanley Quay presided as chairman of the Pennsylvania delegation with W W Griest and J Herbert Ogden as secretaries. The body named credentials, permanent organization, rules and resolutions committees and then elected Quay to the National Committee. Senator Penrose urged endorsement for President McKinley and Vice President Roosevelt as the roll call began, Roosevelt’s acceptance being affirmed by Penrose. Results showed Roosevelt 52 to Root 1 and Bliss 1 with totals 64.
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Westmoreland County
Walter L. Jones
Lehigh
Bingham
Philadelphia
Thomas H. Dale
Lackawanna County
Senator Penrose
National Convention
National Committee
Pennsylvania
A. S. L. Shields
Matthew Stanley Quay
Beaver County
Quay
Connell
Lackawannna County
Republican National Committee
United States Senate
James Elverson
L. Magee
Allegheny County
Magee
Murdoch
Penrose
William McKinley
Roosevelt
New York
Morgan B. Willams
Twelfth
Charles P. Francis
Isaac Schiicter
H. B. Nulty
Carl M. Gage
Root
Bliss
Long
National Republican committee ends sessions with resignations
The national Republican committee adjourned sine die after referring Alabama contests to the convention. Colonel Swords resigned as sergeant at arms after twelve years, with regret and praise from leaders. Alaska and Hawaii delegates seated, Parker noting pride in American citizenship.
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National Republican Committee
Alabama
Swords
Fessenden
Messrs
Payne
Clayton
Manley
Thurston
Gibbs
Tiepke
Rhode Island
Congress
Committee On
Alaska
John E. Held
W. D. Grant
Hawaii
Samuel Parker
A. N. Kepoikoi
Parker
Hanna
Philadelphia
Pritchard Backed by Cheatham for Vice President
Ex congressman Cheatham of North Carolina and Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia supports United States Senator Pritchard for the vice presidency. Cheatham calls Pritchard one of the brainiest men and says the South and many in the North would welcome his nomination.
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Cheatham
North Carolina
District of Columbia
United States
Pritchard
South
Largest selection and low prices in East Store
Not only the largest assortment but the best selected with unusually low prices on manufacturers sample lots. Hats caps sunbonnets for babies and children at about half price. slips and dresses in Percale Gingham Pique Reefers and Seersucker skirts at various affordable rates. Petticoats in white cambric with ruffles and lace also offered. East Store Second Floor.
Silk Waists In White And Black China Silk Styles
Centre Store promotes waist lengths in white and black China silk with lace inserts and tucks. Styles include front and back lacework, tucked finishes, separate stock collars, flare cuffs, sizes up to 44, and prices at $5.00. Also offered in white at the same price.
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Centre
Household Linens at Old Prices with Wholesale Cost Rise
The Centre Store offers a full assortment of high grade table linens and towels at old prices despite wholesale costs rising by one fifth. Unbleached and full bleached linens, napkins, towels, and remnants priced per yard or per dozen with notable items including 62 inch linen at 50 cents per yard and double damask at 1.25 per yard.
Waves of Boer delegates welcome visitors at Philadelphia
The article notes a lively scene as Boer delegates arrive with diverse crowds at railway stations and the Walton hotel. Morris A. Fischer C H Wessels and A D Woolmarans mingle with locals while touring Fairmount Park and plants. Fischer says the convention’s preliminaries demand great effort and that the group does not expect actions but would value sympathy.
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Morris A. Fischer
C. H. Wessels
A. D. Woolmarans
Walton
Fairmount Park
South Africa
Mr. Fischer
Fischer
Minor Officers for Convention Named by Secretary
Secretary Dick yesterday announced the minor officers of the convention. The full list of clerks and others was released, detailing positions across the event.
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Tem
Boers Do Not Expect Aid From Convention
Delegates say they would welcome sympathy but expect little help from the convention. In the city, anticipation remains cautious as delegates believe little can be done amid the current excitement and pressure.
Officers of the Editorial Association Elect Officers
The Republican National Editorial Association met tonight and elected officers. President John A. Sleicher of New York. vice president P. J. G. King of Maryland. secretary and treasurer A. O. Bunnell of New York. executive committee members Francis and I. M. Watson of New York, M. W. Poshing of Indiana, Adrian Posey of Maryland, and J. T. McPherson of Massachusetts.
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Republican National
John A. Sleicher
New York
P. J. G. King
Maryland
A. O. Bunnell
Francis and
I. M. Watson
M. W. Poshing
Indiana
Adrian Posey
T. McPherson
Massachusetts
Protest Meeting of Colored Men Supports Hanna and Dick
A meeting of colored delegates and observers met yesterday to back National Chairman Hanna and Secretary Dick against the national committee. Copeland presided with 25 to 30 attendees including J A Brown W H Clifford 8 H Thomas Charlies Anderson Bruce Boyle and Mr Marshall. Speakers urged pressuring the credentials committee to reverse its action and recognize the regular organization delegates.
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National Committee
Copeland
Ohio
J. A. Brown
W. H. Clifford
H. Thomas
Charlies Anderson
New York
Bruce Boyle
Mr. Marshall
Iinois
Hanna
Committee On Credentials
Lily White Republicans and Colored Voter Impact
A claim argued that without action to grant representation to Lily White Republicans the effect on colored voters would appear in the next election, nationwide from the South to the North.
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South
North
Virginia Delegates Present N B Scott for Convention
Virginia delegates will present Senator N B Scott of West Virginia as their candidate at the convention. J Hampton Hoge of Roanoke will place Scott's name before delegates, with Virginia pledging twenty votes and West Virginia twelve, despite Scott backing colleague Stephen B Elkins.
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N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Senator Scott
Virginia
J. Hampton Hoge
Roanoke
Scott
Stephen B. Elkins
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