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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
3
The Philadelphia convention bursts into cheers as Theodore Roosevelt seconded William McKinley’s nomination. Delegates hail Roosevelt’s vigor and McKinley’s leadership, while plans form for the campaign with Chicago and New York set as headquarters.
Philadelphia June 21 national committee met after the convention adjourned Senator Hanna was nominated and reelected chairman for the next four years. He thanked members for their support in 184 and urged loyalty for the ticket. Colonel Dick of Ohio was elected to a position.
Philadelphia June 21 new Republican national committeemen announced for each state and territory. Names include Alabama Arkansas California Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Iowa Indiana Kansas Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming. Many entries show misspellings and garbled text from OCR.
After adjournment of the national Republican convention in Philadelphia on June 21, most visitors left town by late evening. Rail stations were crowded as about 70 percent departed, with prominent leaders including National Chairman Doane Wheeler remaining briefly. Griscom and other attendees planned to stay through Saturday.
The American press notes a split in Republican ranks over the presidential candidate Vicodore Roosevelt amid the national convention. Prominent editors across the United States report varied opinion on Roosevelt's nomination and the party’s future direction.
The piece traces the 1900 convention dynamics with Mark Hanna pressing for a McKinley Roosevelt ticket, noting Roosevelt's rising support and the push from Indiana and Iowa delegates. It highlights Quay’s steadfast backing, Roosevelt’s internal struggle, and questions about his future, ending with remarks on the convention’s mood and a local piano recital.
A deprecated account describes the Khedive's voyage, preparations at a port, and a departure amid illness concerns. The narrative mentions fever signals, medical staff, and a decision on whether to proceed to land in London amid diphtheria fears.
A fragmented report notes the Indiana delegation attending a national convention during Heat Week. It mentions candidates Worle, til nee, and McWhirter and how nomination may affect support and views of local parents. Three named individuals are expected to attend.
The Joint fire department committee inspected two months of horse trials and bought twelve horses at $200 each. Five go to Crystals, two to Franklin, one to Neptune, one to Nasauga, three to Hook and Ladder. an extra horse funds for Chief Walker. The purchase was from Frank Cobb, not Waldron, and all twenty five trial horses were judged fit by Veterinary Sitterly.
At 1 o'clock a.m. Wesley Jones reported a young woman attacked at West Park near Pettehade Street and Sumner Avenue. Mary Weaver aged 17 and another woman described two assailants with a revolver. A male companion fled as the pair were threatened, and officers later encountered a second couple frightened from the area. Police secured a suspect list and investigation continues.
Advertising a Independence Day excursion to Niagara Falls via Lehigh Valley Railroad. Round trip fare $6.05 with tickets issued in July and valid for any train except the Black Diamond Express. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents for details and return passage.
The New York market opened with heavy selling pressure as major stocks weakened across sectors. The session saw wide price ranges and a general decline, with declines in key issues despite some supportive strength from firms like Newtown Central and Reading showing resilience. Traders speculated on Governor Roosevelt’s stance on franchise tax enforcement, while several rail and manufacturing stocks traded down and liquidation intensified for many issues.
In Jacksonville on June 2 the state Democratic party selected delegates to the convention. Ballots were cast by Governor Layton and others amid confusion as delegates planned to adjourn the convention tomorrow.
The body of Mie fieruimde Thoth of Allentown Pennsylvania is recovered after a suicide by jumping into the Niagara River on June 1 near Lewiston. The death is investigated by local authorities and the family is notified.
Harrisburg June 21. Charters were loaned at the state department today to the Seley Coal Company of Greensburg with capital 210,000 and to the Pittsburg Electrical and Machine Works of Pittsburg with capital 0,000.
The third vocal recital of J. T. Watkins' pupils this season drew a large audience to Powell's movie rooms last evening. A stage was erected in the hall rear and decorated with palms and flowers for the event.
Fragmentary OCR data shows butter creamery dairy products with various prices and item codes. The garbled text includes prices like 2.45 for medium butter and 2.20, plus references to flour and other goods, but details are unclear and keys are unreadable.
The report from Philadelphia dated June 2 covers wheat and corn futures, with mentions of firm prices and higher contracts. It lists production figures for wheat and corn in bushels, notes on flour receipts, and various market indicators, reflecting daily commodity movements.
Fragmentary notes mention wheat, dairy, and commodity terms with scattered company and place names. Details are garbled, offering only a hazy snapshot of a historical market or elevator report with mixed prices and product notes.
On June 11 Chicago traded with cautious gains and declines as traders digested mixed signals from the day. Analysts cited uncertain sentiment and thin volume as key factors in the modest market movement.
Provisions closed steady as cash quotes show varied bids for wheat and corn. Prices for flax and pork futures move little while sugars hold steady amid a muted trading session.
Chicago June 11 cattle sale shows light and exin steer prices near steady while other categories weaken. Butchers stock and feeder classes mostly lower. good to prime cattle and select feeders weighed down by mixed stockers and calves. Texas and western offerings varied with tops around typical mid market levels and averages near five dollars.
A garbled market news item from New York dated June 21 mentions Deevee and Veal with prices and terms unclear. It references sheep and lambs, with notes on freshness, quality, and fluctuating demand for meat products.
June 1 at Mast Buffalo reports cattle steady with miscellaneous entries and lighter weights. Hoos Ilwihe shows lower prices for heavy and marbled cattle. sheep and lambs steady with top grades rising and lighter offerings.
Fragmentary OCR listing cattle sheep and lamb prices with scattered figures. No coherent events or entities other than generic animal types and price strings.
An affidavit from Frank J. Cheney of FL J Co. sworn December 7 asserts he sells bulehom to Toledo, Ohio, and that Hall's Catarrh Cure will pay one hundred dollars for each case cured. The notice urges readers to send for testimonials and lists the Hall brothers as druggists connected to the remedy.
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