21 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
1
McKinley and Roosevelt are nominated for president and vice president at Philadelphia. The convention adjourns sine die after rapid formalities, with Foraker and Roosevelt delivering performance speeches and a record vote confirming McKinley at 930 votes. Roosevelt wins seconding nomination amid rousing cheers as delegates parade and applaud the ticket.
Chicago experts say the Sanitary District drainage canal chills a wide region by reversing the Chicago River and letting lake cold water flow toward Lake Michigan. The cooler summers may benefit St. Louis and Texas as long as the canal remains open. Bloomington fire loss cited at 3 million dollars. officials note broader climate impact driven by canal operation.
The Republican convention proceed ed with Roosevelt's nomination for vice president after a delay marked by a dramatic moment when Roosevelt received 925 votes and one abstention from himself. Hanna signaled approval of Roosevelt’s candidacy as the party moved toward adjournment.
In Jacksonville the Sixteenth district Democratic convention adjourned after seventy six ballots with no choice. E. P. Holly of Pontiac received congressional delegates while Alschuler led the state delegation. In Kansas, Fred Ogden was injured by a bumblebee sting during hedge cutting. The Illinois Music Teachers' association held voice culture talks and concerts in Springfield. Willis Hazelwood of Quincy was nominated for Congress in the Fifteenth district.
London June 21 British forces penetrate Transvaal to Machadodorpassengers say heavy artillery used and Boers retreated northward toward Machadodorp. Boer bulletins claim two convoys captured and 500 workmen with fifty soldiers taken prisoner. Kruger rumored to be on seas toward Europe. Pretoria warns of farm demolitions for five miles along roads. A five day informal truce reportedly in effect. Paris June 21 Washington in Paris statue of Washington arrives. Butler Indiana June 21 Harrison Van Duren invents a non explosive gasoline fluid.
London reports show public anxiety remains over China affairs despite some foreign legations being declared safe. Dispatches mention Seymour reaching Peking after a tough march, heavy Chinese forces, and unconfirmed rumors of imperial capture or self-inflicted deaths. Officials note unverified reports and ongoing diplomatic concern across powers.
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