Notify McKinley Accepts Nomination Speech Speech in Canton cites campaign pledges roosevelt roosevelt
In Canton Ohio on July 14 William McKinley announced his second Republican nomination. The event featured praise for the gold standard protective tariff and a strong Philippine policy. Speakers included Fairbanks Hanna Smith Parker and Lodge. The president urged continued US authority in the Philippines while promising liberal amnesty and no loss of duty or rights. He pressed for order and a just government with broader participation for the Philippine people.
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Samuel Parker
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Lodge
Vursuin
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Philippine
McKinley Accepts Nomination and Outlines Victory Record
President nominee Mr. McKinley expresses gratitude for unanimous renomination by the party. He reviews four years of achievements including the gold standard, debt funding gains, tariff protections, open world markets, and a shift from borrowing to lending. He notes the Spain and Cuba situation and pledges faithful duties and future detailed acceptance.
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Sormer
Cuba
Roosevelt Notified Of Vice Presidential Nomination
Oyster Bay July 14 Governor Roosevelt was officially notified of his nomination for vice president at Sagamore. The notification committee from the Philadelphia Republican convention arrived at noon and Roosevelt accepted after Senator Wolcott spoke.
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Fusion party split halts progress in daylong Nebraska talks
Daylight hours left factions divided in Lixcots Nebraska as three fusion conventions wrestled with platforms and electors. A compromise proposal split electors among Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans while offices follow similar division. Hartington to negotiate with Democrats but not cede more than one state post. Poynter renominated by Populists and Democrats back his bid. Oldham named by both parties and Silver Republican Gilbert chosen for lieutenant governor.
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Neb
M. F. Hartington
William A. Poyner
Poynter
W. D. Oldham
Oldham
E. A. Gilbert
Nebraska fusionists split over state ticket apportionment
Democratic Populist and Silver Republican conventions in Yankton and Lincoln report a deadlock on offices. Democrats seek two tickets, treasurer and attorney general, while Silver Republicans want one seat. Populists offer one spot for each minority party and would grant Democrats only attorney general. W. J. Bryan and Charles A. Towne spoke. Towne warned he would withdraw from the ticket.
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Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
South Dakota Fusionists Meet at Yankton
Democrats and Populists convened in Yankton on July 13 for organization and credentials, with H. H. Smith and A. E. Hitchcock named temporary chairs of the two parties. John Wilson elected permanent Democratic chairman, a three member conference panel chosen to meet with the Populists, and Judge Pusey of Hand County elected state central committee chairman. The sessions adjourned until the morning.
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John Wilson
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May lose headquarters in Chicago bid driven by hotel rates
Chicago faces a potential loss of the Democratic national headquarters as hotels raise rates beyond reach. National committeemen say a decision on headquarters site is not yet made, with Columbus bidding hard and Chicago exploring suitable quarters in a business block to keep the site.
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Notification preference for Bryan in New York City
BurfaLo July 13 reports National Committeeman Norman E. Mack favors notifying Bryan in a major city, preferably New York due to its political and commercial prominence, unless Bryan objects to a Western city. Mack suggests large Middle state cities as alternatives.
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Recognition Impossible 24 Bodies Recovered From Saale
Twenty four bodies were recovered from the hold of the burned steamship Saale, raising the total dead from this ship to 60. Most are badly burned. some identified by initials on clothing. In all, 168 bodies are accounted for from the Saale, river, bay, and one off Rockaway.
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Disappoints Charleston at National Educational Convention
Charleston, July 13. The National Educational Association session on religious organizations to support education drew a slim attendance despite nearly 3,000 arrivals. The convention city race shows Detroit in a slight lead amid heat and a resort temptations. Also notes wage cuts at the Paris Exposition and a G A R reception for General Wheeler at Memorial hall.
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Pioneer Steamboatman Capt. Peter Conrad Dies at 80
Captain Peter Conrad a pioneer of Mississippi river steamboats died at St. Marys infirmary in St. Louis at age 80 He leaves a son and daughter.
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Nominated Ticket in North Dakota Republican Convention
At Grand Forks on July 13 the North Dakota Republican state convention announced a full ticket for Congress and state offices. Names include Thomas F. Marshall for Congress, D. E. Morgan for Supreme Court, F. E. Fancher for governor, and other incumbents, with J. M. Devine as superintendent and J. J. Youngblood as railroad commissioner among the listed nominees. The session opened with prayer and a flag ceremony, temporary officers named, and a committee on resolutions and credentials formed before finalizing the ticket.
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James Shea
Richland
Fred Lentz
Morton
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Pembina
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Grand Forks Methodist Church
M. H. Jewell
Bismarck
McKinley to limit Canton speeches in 1900 campaign
Canton Ohio July 13 The 1900 campaign will differ from 1896 as McKinley plans few speeches during visits to Canton and may stay busy with public business. He says his role as president requires attention to ongoing government issues rather than active campaigning.
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Canton
McKinley
First Train Holdup On Record In Mexico
Mexico City July 13 a daring train robbery occurred at Santa Eula station near Chihuahua on the Mexican Central. Bandits derailed a freight train by pulling sidelining spikes and attacked the crew. Police and rurales pursued and captured one robber with part of the booty.
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Snow storms sweep Bavarian Alps and northern regions
Severe cold and heavy snow are reported across Bavaria with snowfall at Oberammergau. Areas near Lake Constance and Mecklenberg report snow storms and cold weather, while cloud bursts affect the region.
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Rioters in Stolz Pomerania Given Prison Terms
Twenty two rioters who wounded Hussars and local police at Stolz during anti semite riots were sentenced to periods ranging from four months to three years. In a separate note, Bloemfontein is identified as the South Africa court of appeals seat and capital.
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Secret ary Powers' overruled motion in Ky case
Georgetown Ky July notes indicate Secretary Powers overrul ed a motion for continuance in the Factory of State Powers case. It is predicted the present week will be consumed selecting a jury.
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