Roosevelt for Vice President Dominates Republican Talks
The Republican convention debates whether to nominate Theodore Roosevelt for Vice President. Administration leaders resist but fear the convention may back Roosevelt amid Quay and Platt influence. Dolliver emerges as a possible alternative if Roosevelt steps aside.
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Roosevelt
New York
Hanna
Teddy
Quay
Platt
McKinley
Woodruff
Bliss
Allison
Dolliver
Lowa
Secretary Long
Navy
Long
Maryland
Schley
Santiago
Ans
Census optimism and moral progress in New York records
A patriotic editor reflects on the upcoming census showing overall progress and civilization. The article notes confidence in the balance sheet of the era, with New York City’s tabulation complete and marking a distinct moral advance despite minor concerns.
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New York
Nightly indiscretions color cautious progress of 1900 era
The writer notes old local industries fading by 1900 while warning of a Brooklyn delegate at a convention accidentally letting off gas in a hotel. The question arises if the metropolis will tarnish its refined image by reviving primitive amusements once obsolete even in Hoboken and Oshkosh. Philadelphia visitors enjoy favorable weather amid the scene.
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Brooklyn
Hoboken
Oshkosh
Republican Platform Signals Silent Conservative Appeal
The Chicago 1896 platform, re asserted for McKinley’s renomination, touts past GOP gains under gold standard and tariff, pledges limited anti silver policy, and cushions with broad but cautious aims on trusts shipping and pensions. It emphasizes financial security and avoids bold calls on industrial issues or expansion while noting foreign affairs and colonial responsibilities.
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McKinley
Committee On
Chicago
United States
Ramoa
Philippines
Republican Party
Soi
General Wood Investigates Havana Administration and Denials
Dispatch from Havana reports General Wood has investigated all branches of the Havana administration and denies extravagance or mismanagement. It notes he has reduced government expenses by 100000.42 monthly since taking charge, a claim that contrasts with other statements.
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Havana
General Wood
Wood
Hawaiian delegates blend native nobility with party ties
The article notes Hawaii sending delegates to the Kansas City convention, including Kawananakoa as a Prince and heir to Queen Kapiolani. It suggests Republicans and Democrats both participate, with some delegates likely opposed to annexation now finding common ground, while observing evolving party dynamics ahead of the presidential election.
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Kawananakoa
Kapiolani
San Francisco
Hawaii
Awaii
German Turners at McKinley Convention Attack Imperial Policy
The Turners at the national convention condemn imperial policy and the war in the Philippines while signaling German-American voters may swing against the administration. Though not a political group, the Turners reflect a sizable independent German vote whose influence helped McKinley previously and could oppose him now.
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Turners
Philippines
Turner Bund
Germany
Nust
McKinley
Convention Week Weather Skip Over Credit Issue
A publication notes an omission in attribution during convention week praising fine weather, arguing the Republican party did not receive due credit for the favorable conditions enjoyed. The remark implies a political framing of weather as a factor in event success.
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Republican Party
Debate on War Powers Over China Crisis
The piece discusses whether the United States is at war with China as troops move toward Asia. It argues that a formal declaration is required, questions the need for conflict, and recalls Roosevelt and Otis in the Philippine context, urging avoidance of war.
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United States
China
Washington
Roosevelt
Otis
Times Says revive old punishment for crime in modern era
The column argues for harsher penalties by referencing a Derby Connecticut case where a wife endured abuse for five years and gained a divorce, suggesting stronger state action might deter such behavior. It compares to a political joke about a Chinese reformer and notes a controversy at Kansas State Normal School over basketball players wearing bloomers.
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Derby
Connecticut
Kansas State Normal School
Bridently’s Opportunity Sparks Immediate Improvement Move
A brief remark notes Bridently seizing a Mongolian-provided chance to make improvements without delay, signaling proactive action.
GATHS CONVENTION GLIMPSES AND RUMORS IN PHILADELPHIA
The account traces convention mood and rival rosters around Roosevelt, McKinley, Hanna, Lodge, Wolcott and Quay in Philadelphia. It notes aging orators, political alliances, and merchant influence shaping the vice presidency debate amid crowded halls and shifting allegiances.
Garden Idle Thoughts and Society Notes from Philadelphia
A poem by T. P. Johnston opens the page, followed by society items from Philadelphia and Germantown. Engagements and weddings unfold for Miss Post, Miss Dobson, and Katharine Himmelsbach, with European travel plans and fundraisers at Pine Villa.
Navy panel ends double turret push for battleships
The segmented construction board met at the Navy Department and abandoned plans to inspect Newport vessels. It voted against public briefing ahead of publication. The panel urged continued trials of the turret system before general adoption in the navy.
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Washington
Navy Department
Newport
Washington College Graduates Commencement Held
Elkton Md June 2 The one hundred th annual commencement of Washington College was held The graduating class included notable students and faculty members reflecting on campus achievements and scholarly pursuits
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Washington College
Elkton
On College
Regional Graduates Listed by Counties and Towns
Worcester county Raymond Edmund Jones of Mt Michaels Alfred T McDormann Dame's Quarter Somerset county Joseph Wilson Sutton of Black's Kent county Purnell T White of Fruitland Wicomico county Normal graduates Harry D Anthony Julia M Burehinal of Chestertown Isabella P Barber of Conaway Anne Arundel county Clara L Jones of Lynch county Mary A France Chestertown McDormann Dame's Quarter Somer at cana Beasie Morton Nicholson Chestertown Elizabeth V Williams of Conaway Anne Arundel county Eva Wright Federalsburg Caroline county
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Worcester County
Raymond Edmund Jones
Mt. Michaels
Alfred T. McDormann
Dame's Quarter
Somerset County
Joseph Wilson Sutton
Black's
Kent County
Purnell T. White
Fruitland
Wicomico County
Harry D. Anthony
Julia M. Burehinal
Chestertown
Isabella P. Barber
Conaway
Anne Arundel County
Clara L. Jones
Lynch
Mary A. France
McDormann
Beasie Morton Nicholson
Elizabeth V. Williams
Eva Wright
Federalsburg
Caroline County
Governor Proclaims Cattle Ban Across Several States
Governor Stephens issues a proclamation shutting out cattle from numerous states and the Dominion of Canada due to tuberculosis presence. States affected include Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan and Canada.
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Stephens
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Dominion of Canada
University Instructor Die Up In Flames
Samuel P. Molenar French instructor at the University of Pennsylvania was killed in a house fire at 872 Locust Street dying Tuesday afternoon. He had been with the university about two years.
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University
Samuel P. Molenar
University of Pennsylvania
Locust Street
Mr. Molenar
Washington Statue Arrives in Paris for July Unveiling
The Washington statue donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution arrived in Paris from Havre by lighter. Casings for the horse and rider were unloaded and placed on a prepared pedestal at the intersection of Avenue d Iena and Avenue Du Trocadero. The installation is scheduled for unveiling on July 3.
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Paris
Washington
Havre
Seine
Avenue d'Iena
Avenue du Trocadero
Accused of Deserting From Waring
A habeas corpus hearing was set before Judge McPherson in the United States District Court regarding Leo Alexandrof. The case concerns his alleged desertion from Waring and the proceedings were scheduled for yesterday.
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Waring
McPherson
United States District Court
Leo Alexandrof
Continuous Vaudeville acts at city parks and theaters
A listing of venues and performing groups including Keith's Theatre Chestnut Hill Park Central Park World's Fair Marine Band Lincoln Park Laberati's Band Willow Grove Damrosch's Orchestra First Regiment Band outlines a city wide vaudeville and concert schedule with multiple bands performing at parks and theatres such as Rosati's, Chestnut Hill, and Central Park.
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Chestnut Hill Park
Rosati
Central Park
World's Fair Marine Band
Lincoln Park
National Piano Orchestra
Washington Park
Laberati
Willow Grove
Damrosch
Woodside Park
First Regiment
Polo cups on display at J. & Caldwell window
The cups contested for this week's polo tournament at the Philadelphia Country Club are shown in the window of J. & Caldwell & Co., the furnishing firm. Hugh H. Hanna chairs the monetary commission and stays in a Stratford suite. He is joined by Jules Gothridge and Charles A. Conant, both top assistants from Washington, D. C.
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McKinley
Hanna
John Long
Oliver Twist
Willy Osborn
Murat Halstead
Ulysses
Buck Grant
Grant & Ward
Robert Lincoln
Wolcott
Corbin
Washington
Tyner
Ohio
Smith
Serena Payne
Philadelphia
Hercules
Lillie Blake
Bill Chandler
Ed Wolcott
Pittsburg
Joseph Hawley
John Brown
Benjamin Franklin
Charles Grosvenor
God Pan
General Sherman
Muncaczy
Germany
Jared Sparks
Cabots
Hartford
Blaine
Lodge
Unitarian
Harvard
House of Nassau
Philadelphia Country Club
J. &. Caldwell & Co
Hugh H. Hanna
The
Monetary Commission
Stratford
Jules Gothridge
Charles A. Conant
Washington, D. C
British Columbia Lieutenant Governor MacInnes Dismissed
Lieutenant Governor MacInnes of British Columbia was dismissed from office and Sir Henry Joly appointed in his place by the government. The move comes amid political upheaval in Victoria with the official transition expected to be formalized shortly.
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Victoria
B. C
MacInnes
Sir Henry Joly
Sealee
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