Roosevelt staunch against vice presidential nomination appeals
Governor Roosevelt fights pressure for a vice presidential bid with an appeal written with the approval of Mr. Hanna. He maintains he would strengthen the ticket as New York governor, while factions in New York, Pennsylvania, and the West push for or resist his candidacy amid Platt and Quay lobbying and a shifting convention dynamic.
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Roosevelts Surge Dominates Philadelphia Republican Convention Night
In Philadelphia on the eve of the forty sixth Republican convention McKinley and Roosevelt loom large as crowds rally behind a Roosevelts candidacy. Platt and Hanna maneuver while Roosevelt supporters push to secure the ticket amid party tensions.
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Five Miles of Clubs Parade Through Philadelphia Night
Philadelphia on June 18 saw a vast political club parade with five miles of clubs on foot coach floats and carriages. Broad Street bristled with electric lights around City Hall and the Penn statue as eight divisions carried eighty local clubs and twenty visiting organizations in a colorful display with a cake walk and a single Dolliver banner for the vice presidential candidate.
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Ex-Governor Taylor Extradition Not Requested
Harrisburg report says Governor Stone has received no requisition from Kentucky for the extradition of ex-Governor Taylor who attends the Republican national convention. He will not act on any requisition during his absence for a banquet. The executive department denies any plan to block extradition if a requisition arrives.
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Fire damages De Courcey building in New York
A ten story structure at 676 West Broadway occupied by several retail firms was damaged by fire causing an estimated loss of 110000 dollars. No injuries reported. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.
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Anniversary of Waterloo Battle Revered in London
London observers mark the Waterloo anniversary with ceremonies recalling Sir Arthur Wellesley the Duke of Wellington. The Boer War era fails to dim public esteem for British victory and military leadership.
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Taku Forts Bombarded by Allied Forces in China Crisis
Allied warships led by Britain France Russia and Japan bombarded the Taku forts after they fired on foreign vessels. Kempff received wide powers to seize forts and protect American interests as the siege continued with reports of bombardment lasting hours and multiple ships sunk.
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Weather and politics mix in morning Scranton paper
Partly cloudy weather summary leads into political notes from Lackawanna's Philadelphia delegation and Eve of the Convention. Includes mentions of a foreign war veseda fire, court proceedings, and local industrial world updates across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
China crisis deepens as legation fears grow
Reports say Admiral Seymour's retreat endangers Pekin legation and mobs threaten foreign quarters in Shanghai. Niu Chwang is critical, with foreign evacuations ordered from Ku Ling and Dau King Chane. Powers mobilize 4,000 Germans, 10,000 French, and 3,000 to 6,000 Russians to China from various points.
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Boer Hostilities Continue As Armistice Talks End
London reports from Machadodorp say Lord Roberts offered a six day armistice but General Botha rejected it. hostilities resumed with Boer commandoes retreating toward Middleburg while destroying bridges and burning veld. Boers stockpile arms and plan retreat to Lydenburg. eight carloads of British gold valued at £5,000,000 accompany Kruger and Steyn proclaims Free State independence. Baden-Powell arrives at Pretoria.
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St Louis Strike Enters Quiet Second Stage Amid Boycott
In St Louis today the street railway strike saw no negotiations and little trouble on Transit routes. The American Federation of Labor broad boycott moves forward as Sheriff Pohlmann proposed disbanding the 2100-strong posse, a plan rejected by police and officials.
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Klondike Gold Dust Arrives on Dirigo with 85 Passengers
The steam ship Dirigo arrived from Lynn Canal carrying eighty five passengers who brought about 100000 dollars in gold dust. They predict this summer's Klondike output will greatly exceed last season with estimates ranging from 25000000 to 40000000 dollars.
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Master Car Builders Convene at Saratoga Springs
The Master Car Builders and the American Halfway Mechanics associations opened their annual conventions in Saratoga Springs this morning. Sessions run all week as an inventive exhibit in the Grand Union court draws attention.
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Deaths of a Day Henry Walter Webb dies at Scarborough on Hudson
Henry Walter Webb aged 7 dies at his Scarborough on the Hudson residence. He was son of General James Watson Webb and brother of Dr. Seward Webb. Webb served as director of the Wagner Palace Care company and several railroad firms.
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Wagner Palace Care Company
Roosevelt Boomers Back McKinley Roosevelt Ticket
Philadelphia reports show the Keystone delegation leaning toward McKinley and Roosevelt with Roosevelt potentially accepting. Governor Roosevelt urged restraint while Pennsylvanian delegates led by Quay and Penrose push for a unified ticket amid Scranton interest and ticket price scramble.
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Turns Warmer
Forecasts for Tuesday and Wednesday in eastern Pennsylvania call for partly cloudy skies on Tuesday with fresh northeasterly winds, and fair and warmer conditions on Wednesday.
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