03 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
1
Kansas City July reports a crowded scene as delegates pour in amid heat and humidity. Talks focus on Sulzer and Hill campaigns, with Danforth or Van Wyck possible in NY influence and no clear presidential choice emerges.
In Kansas City on July 2 the vice presidential scramble remained unsettled with H F Shively of Indiana withdrawing his name. Towne and Sulzer emerged as leading candidates, with possible bids from Van Wyck or Danforth. The choice hinges on the Chicago platform and 16 to 1 support, affecting eastern state support and silver policy. Nile supporters push for Towne to improve odds. New York remains an uncertain factor.
July 2 Kansas City readers watched a United States Monetary league meeting erupt as General A. J. Warner pressed for restoring silver to equal status with gold. He opposed fixed ratios, urged action on 16 to 1, and warned of western voter defections if Bryan’s platform stood. Outside, protests flared and Banner supporters clashed over the silver issue.
Ex Senator Will returns from Lincoln amid silence about the Bryan conference. He offers no comment on a potential platform modification or vice presidency, saying only that nothing should be paid regarding the conference. The convention state remains two days away and details are withheld.
Chicago Mayor Morrison states he is not a candidate and favors nominating an Eastern man. He believes someone will be nominated and says he will not have his name enter the convention. He leaves for Kane Olly after the remarks.
Governor Roosevelt travels through Kansas City to Topeka and Lawrence, receiving continuous ovations and brief speeches. In Lawrence he gives his first political address, praising the Twentieth Kansas and the Grand Army of the Republic while framing his campaign in terms of Americanism and national honor.
The monthly comparative statement shows June revenue total of 5081,000,000 and expenditures of 80,800,000 leaving a small surplus. The tally for the first six months of the fiscal year reaches 46,000,000 in revenue and 447,750,171 in expenditures, yielding a year surplus of 0.0.
July reports Chairman Manna received a letter to George Ma. Con of Cincinnati regarding his candidacy as a member of the national Stenublivan. It seems probable that General Charles PF Dick will declare to Ml) the vacancy caused by Mr. Cox's resignation.
Harrisburg reports Governor Howe appoints trustees for the Warren insane asylum. Named are C. Sirk and Erlet Copege Lewis joined by Pranklin and J. Wilkow Greenhard of Clarion. Official action sets the new board under state oversight.
Tangier July 2 reports great excitement at Fox over French encroachments on the Oasis of Tount. A mob killed the manager of a concern. the victim was an American citizen named Marcos I sugin. The Uritiah consul seeks aid to protect Washose and the Jewish ghetto. the legation makes serious representations.
A Pennsylvania delegation caucus in Kansas City chose Colonel J Mt. Guffey as chairman and reelected him to the national committee post. They adjourned to meet again tomorrow as discussions about committee assignments continue. A ceremonial gift praised Guffey for his service to the party. Reports from Lincoln mention James Kenny and a possible compromise plank on monetary policy. Secretaries Kerr and others are noted in transit with unclear implications for the vice presidential nomination and the Chicago platform.
The Presbyterian board of foreign missions received a cable from Shanghai listing missionaries and travel details in Central China. A follow up from Hangzhou dated July 1 notes several missionaries including Samuel Crean and the Corhans among those reported, with the Central Mission still awaiting updates.
The spring meeting opened with favorites taking three of the events. Tin thy 2th ptoe Tal MeTwan led early, Solly Nouk followed, and My. Text time finished strong. The BIT trot saw Sanna win from ten starters, Temple Wilks placed second. Text time SY Astella trailed briefly before winning the 290 trot, White held pace and Best time clocked 2.16.
Fragmentary report notes President McKinley and Dr Wisey leaving for a drive after a public event. Mentions a communication from Washington and a draft reference with unspecified attendees.
Aerial craft tested in Berlin reportedly made a notable disclosure this evening. The device featured five open panels and appeared to travel toward a destination named Lionkneth amid technical details and uncertain measurements.
New York July 2 A second officer of the Saale reports seventy seven bodies recovered with many victims identified as foreigners. The missing list remains near three hundred and more corpses are expected to surface as the river waters settle.
President Cram argued no loss of life was necessary with proper discipline and fire safety. He inspected Hoboken piers of the North German Lloyd line and criticized narrow, rotten wooden piers and tinder box conditions. He said New York piers are wider and safer, allowing quick containment by fire departments and boats.
The state department today chartered multiple companies with stated capitals including Porn Coke Company of Uniontown $5000 Bhaw Coal Company of White $9000 The Forward Land Company of Pittsburgh $4000 Har Neftning Company capital $15000.
The morning report cites fair warm weather with various global and local topics. Mentions include education payments, a pending weather station, a forthcoming editorial, union activity after a department fire, and regional political and business notes.
Colonel James F Barnett of the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry has secured war department approval to recruit a Pennsylvania volunteer regiment for foreign service. He plans to open recruiting offices in towns once served by the Tenth and aims to enlist many veterans from the Philippines and the Eighteenth and Fourteenth Pennsylvania regiments.
July 2 in Chiphami Cley Oklahoma Territory crowds attended the Rough Riders reunion. Dennis Flinn spoke on free homes legislation and statehood. 10 000 watched a rough riding contest at fair grounds. Fireworks and a San Juan Hill exposition closed the evening. The military ball was a grand event with a thousand attendees. Governor Roosevelt had not yet arrived.
Funeral services for Rear Admiral John W. Philip were held at the Brooklyn navy yard with Rev. William Smith and Robert McDonald officiating. Prominent naval officers attended as the body was taken to Jersey City for transfer aboard the tug Tina and twelve guns fired. The remains departed by midnight train to Annapolis for burial in the naval cemetery.
Arrivals include vessels from New York with references to Liverpool and Cherbourg ports. Notable names and places mentioned are vague due to garbled OCR text, but indicates multiple ships docking with origins tied to New York.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will discontinue the slow express between Cleveland and New York taking about 16 hours 15 minutes. A faster service will be inaugurated to reduce travel time, reflecting adjustments to the timetable.
Washington reports from Admiral Kempff confirm China turmoil and a unified mood among powers to back Japan’s offer to send troops to aid operations along the Pei Ho river toward Pekin. Germany vows retaliation for Baron Von Ketteler’s murder, with a large portion of the fleet bound for Chinese waters. Germany seeks swift satisfaction while Britain, Russia, and France monitor developments.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for cooler conditions in Washington with light to moderate winds. In Kansas Fall of Wartier Tuesday remains lower and cooler with southerly winds strengthening into Wednesday.
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