Cortelyou Made Chairman Of Committee
National convention reporters describe the tumultuous close of the nominating speech day as George B. Cortelyou is named chairman. Roosevelt leads as New York and Alabama yield, with cheers and a vast audience in Chicago. The scene includes Cannon in the rostrum, large flags, and rapid roll calls signaling Roosevelt’s dominant support. The report covers parade-like demonstrations, declarations of Roosevelt’s nomination, and the evolving vice presidential choice with Fairbanks later nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alabama
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Iowa
Indiana
Black
Cannon
Old Town
Joseph G. Cannon
Theodore Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Senator Fairbanks
Parker Endorsed by Several States Without Instruction
In Duluth Minnesota Hearst forces win temporary control of the state Democratic convention but anti Hearst fighters mount a strong challenge. Delegates at large include Lind Cannon Falls Rosing Winona O'Brien St Paul and some anti Hearst. Resolutions reaffirm Kansas City platform praising Bryan. Texas and Vermont conventions endorse Parker but stop short of instructing delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Hearst
John, Lind
Minneapolis
L. A. Rosing
Cannon Falls
H. L. Buck
Winona
C. D. O'Brien
St. Paul
Kansas City
Bryan
Texas
San Antonio
Judge Parker
Vermont
Parker
Burlington
A Railroad Man May Be Cortelyou's Successor
Washington June 23 It is stated that Paul Morton of Chicago is to succeed George B Cortelyou as secretary of commerce Morton is second vice president of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad He is en route to Washington for a conference with the president and is believed likely to accept the post He would leave his railroad job to join the cabinet prospect
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Paul Morton
Chicago
George B. Cortelyou
Department of Commerce
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Morton
Atchison, Topeka & Santa, Fe
Washington
Negotiations Clear on Perdicaris Varley Release
Paris reports no hitch in talks over the release of Perdicaris and Varley. The delay is attributed to Raisuli seeking a safe handover site for prisoners to protect his safety. Officials anticipate their release within 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Perdicaris
Varley
Raisuli
Devilish crime in Iowa leaves man dead
June 22 report from Town City Iowa states George Gallup of Toaloa TI died after two tramps held him up near West Liberty and forced a catsup bottle into his abdomen. He lay unconscious two days before surgery failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
George Gallup
Toaloa
Iowa
West Liberty
Gallup
Sterling Man Votes in Twenty One Presidents
Sterling ML June 23 Peter Ford yesterday celebrated Wy 1rd birthday. Born in Ireland he came to this country in youth. If he lives until fall he will have voted in 21 presidential elections. He is the oldest of four generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Peter Ford
Ireland
Platform of the Republican convention praised
The Keys Mean national convention adopts a platform lauding the party’s past achievements since 1807 and outlining protectionist policy, foreign markets expansion, civil service support, navy buildup, and adherence to the gold standard. It commends Roosevelt and McKinley administrations for war outcomes, China policy, Panama route, and Puerto Rico, with calls to continue protection and arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Evedit
Spa
Ant of
Iusision
Spain
Cuba
Sttes
Porto Rico
Philippines
Pekin
China
Pacific
Atlantic
Leist Beeu
United States
Militi
Republican
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Congress
Snnds
Orient
McKinley
May Attempt to Read La Follette Out of Party
Wisconsin Republicans feud over La Follette delegates. The La Follette faction claims the credentials committee erred and vows to appeal to a higher forum. Gov La Follette and Lieut. Gov. Davidson denounce the decision and push for a state committee meeting to decide future steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Credentials Committee
la Follette
James O. Davidson
Committee On
Gay
Wisconsin State Committee
W. D. Condor
Houser
National Committee
la Pollette
T. Madison
Wis
Jane
Guv
Committee On Credentials
Also Mentioned on This Page
George
Chicaze
Tess Sharp
Coliseum
Snively
Jakes
Jackson
Mieho
Lincola Blac
Lincoln
Nan
California
Port Arthur
Che Foo
Tokio
Oku
Msiang Yau
St. Petersburg
Liao Tung Peninsula
War Office
Associated Press
Liao Yang
Kaiping
Siu-Yen
Kuroki
Stakelberg
Senuchen
Rev
Thaddeus E. Snively
Harry Stilwell Edwards
Georgia
President Roosevelt
Harry S. Cummings
Maryland
New Jersey
South Carolina
Kucoki
Koropatkio
Liao Tung Insula
Lino
Samsonoff
Kaizhou
Liso Tong Peninsula
Seu Chent Siung Yo Shanti
Warangon
Charles W. Fairbanks
Dolliver
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Foraker
Ohio
Carter
Montana
George A. Knight
Kuropatkin
Kal-Chou
Sral Kuropatkin
Stakelinps
Minnesota
Vermont Indorse Parker
Panama Canal
Natons
Ebiv
William McKinley
Venezuela
Panama
Orients
John G. A. Leishman
Unitedates
Turky
Conntinople
Louis de Gontant-Biron
Hhis Post
Leissman
Secretary of State
Spooner State Central Committee
Cook
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Enator Fairbanks
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!