Party's Mandate McKinley and Roosevelt Nominated
A Philadelphia convention account details McKinley and Roosevelt being nominated by acclamation as the national ticket. The narrative describes Hanna presiding at the Republican National Convention in West Philadelphia with 1,500 delegates and 15,000 spectators, noting a peaceful process and a platform reflecting four years of McKinley’s leadership, leaving only the vice presidency undecided.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
McKinsey
McKinley
Multindes
Ship of State
Roosevelt Appears at Convention to Electrify Crowd
Gov Roosevelt enters the convention to roaring applause as the New York delegation watches. He is escorted by Senator Depew and Chairman Odell but declines any candidacy, stating he does not want the nomination.
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Hanna
Gov
Roosevelt
New York
Depew
Odell
Delates
Hanna Receives Warm Reception as Convention Opens
Chairman Hanna called the convention to order and delivered a brief address with a flattering reception. His pleasure at the crowd was evident, yet his joy grew when he mentioned the president as the Ohio delegation led a roaring, deafening demonstration.
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Chairman Hanna
Ohio
Mr. Hanna
Wolcott Captivates Crowd With Speech On Prosperity
Seenator Wolcott, temporary chairman, delivered a one hour plus keynote praising current prosperity and predicting McKinley’s re election. His clear voice and magnetic style drew cheers from a large audience despite a lengthy address.
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Seenator
Wolcott
Colorado
Senator Wolcott
McKinley
Party convention closes with fiery oration on global role
A Democratic convention speech extols wartime gains and a future world role while vowing to bury no foreign flag on Luzon soil. The session saw a dramatic ovation for Gov. Taylor, and committees on organization and platform were appointed with Gen Grosvenor and Senator Lodge named permanent chairmen. The day ended after approving officials and adjourning to noon.
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Democratic Party
Spain
Luzon
Taylor
Kentucky
Figure Levy
Committee On
Grosvenor
Ohio
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Charles W. Johnson
Minnesota
Othr
National Committee
Addicks Delegation Seated as Credentials Committee Faces Historic Split
The Addicks delegation from Delaware was seated by the committee on credentials amid a fierce long running dispute with the Dupont faction. The 1895 feud has produced the hottest confrontation before the committee with both sides presenting a wide array of legal talent to argue their case.
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Addicks
Delaware
Committee On Credentials
Dupont
McKinley Renomination Not Achieved Day Two at Convention
At the Philadelphia Republican gathering on June 21 the party postponed McKinley's renomination to today amid a three day stay agreement. The session featured Lodge's opening, the platform, and Roosevelt's bold entrance before awaiting further action. Hanna steered the procedural course, avoiding a clash over southern representation and finalizing Roosevelt's supportive reception.
Senator Lodge Delivers Probe Address At Convention
Senator Lodge, famed scholar and historian, spoke as permanent chairman. His address echoed Senator Wolcott's themes, drawing applause only in parts, while Senator Fairbanks’ platform reading failed to excite. The following is the adopted platform.
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Senator Lodge
Senator Wolcott
Fairbanks
Republican National Convention Declarations and Outlook
The Republicans claim a record of achievement and a bright future of duty and opportunity. They assert voters shifted from Democrats four years ago to a Republican president and congress, restoring credit, industry, and employment after Democratic policies left business distressed and capital hidden.
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United States
Republican platform endorses McKinley record and gold standard
The document lauds Republican gains under McKinley with victory in the Spanish war, strong currency on a gold basis, and high exports. It pledges protection, labor rights, free homes, immigration limits, naval defense, civil service efficiency, and expansion of trade while rejecting silver gains and Democratic policies. It calls for tariff protection and national development, including an Isthmian canal and open door in China.
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Republican Party
Republican Party Commission
William McKinley
McKinley
Democratic Party
Department of Labor
Amn
Amon
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Republian
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Dingley
Orient
China
Congress
Department of Commerce and Industries
America
Indies
Samoa
Southern
Pacific
The
Hague
Great Britain
Washington
Paris
Senate
Spain
Western Indies
Stage of remembrance as 15 Civil War survivors appear
The crowd welcomed 15 survivors from the original convention scene in M56 ATL as memories of the era when the nation faced slavery debates returned. Senator Hawley of Connecticut stood out among them, while historic gavels from Garfield’s Middle Creek tree and Providence’s old capitol were presented to the gathering.
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M56
Senator Hawley
Connecticut
Garfield
Middle Creek
Kentucky
Providence
Rhode Islands
Columbia
Senator Hanna backs Roosevelt as vice presidential nominee
Senator Hanna announced after consulting delegates that Gov. Roosevelt should be nominated for vice president with unanimous support. He noted the convention should decide and that no candidate was favored by the administration, urging Roosevelt amid strong delegate sentiment for him.
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Hanna
Gov. Roosevelt
McKinley
McKinley Renominated by Republican National Convention
In Philadelphia on June 22 the Republican National Convention unanimously renominated President McKinley for another term and soon after named Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York as his running mate. The scene was a jubilant spectacle with a massive crowd and floral stage decor. The event followed the withdrawal of ex Senator Quay's proposal on southern representation as Lodge announced that nominations were in order.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
National Republican Committee
St. Louis
Hanna
Senator Lodge
Corliss
Quay
Roosevelt
Walcott
Henry Cabot Lodge
United States
Rheodore Roosevelt
New York
Senator Foraker Speaks at Delegates’ Cleveland Meeting
At the presentation of candidates a Alabama delegate yielded the first speaking right to Ohio. A wave of handkerchiefs and a cheer rose from delegates as Senator Foraker stepped to the platform.
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Alabama
Ohio
Senator Foraker
The Electrifying Nomination Speech at the Convention
A magnetic orator commands a packed convention as he places McKinley in nomination and stirs a thunderous, colorful rally. Delegates wave plumes, hats, and guidons while Ohio and New York interlock in a symbolic show of party unity amid rousing chants and a dramatic stage sighting with a national colors girl.
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Crator
Wolcott
Lodge
McKinley
Ohio
Hanna
Wle
Kentucky
New York
Maine
California
Minnesota
Texas
Tanna
Tie
Mark Hanna
John Brown
Parade at the entrance with giant papier mache elephant
A procession begins at the main entrance where demonstrators are met by men lifting a large papier mache elephant adorned with national colors. The parade circles the pit and lasts exactly 15 minutes, noted as shorter than historic cheers for Grant 1580 Binnie 1888 McKinley 1896 and Democratic conventions.
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Grant
Binnie
McKinley
Roosevelt's Prolonged Welcome at Nomination Platform
A raucous crowd surged as Theodore Roosevelt mounted the platform to second McKinley's nomination. The roar swelled blocks away while photographers captured the moment. Roosevelt spoke with defiant energy, likening his leadership to directing an army, amid cheers for McKinley and subsequent vice presidential lineups.
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Roosevelt
Hanna
San Juan
Teddy
William McKinley
Linecoln
Thurston
John W. Yerkes
Blue Grass
Gov. Mount
Indiana
McKinley
Lodge
Foraker
Lafe Young
Iowa
Cuba
Philadelphia
Dolliver
Murray
Long
Ashton
Washington
Bartlet Tripp
Chauncey M. Depew
Woodruff
Depew
Roosevelt Leaves Convention Amid Cheers After Historic Nomination
Gov Roosevelt rode from the convention hall in an open landau with Mr Odell, waving to cheering crowds. The gathering, at 2 14, marked the unprecedented nomination of both presidential and vice presidential candidates, as the tumultuous scene showcased triumph and anticipation for the country’s future.
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Amaninenst
Roosevelt
Odell
National Committee Elects Hanna Chairman for Four Years
The national committee voted to nominate and re elect Senator Hanna as chairman for four years. George Wiswell of Milwaukee was chosen sergeant at arms, Col. Dick of Ohio named temporary secretary, and Hanna will form an executive campaign committee with Payne Manley Scott New and Shoup. Headquarters will be in Chicago and New York for the 1896 campaign.
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National Committee
Hanna
George Wiswell
Milwaukee
H. L. Swords
New York
Col
Ohio
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Joseph H Manley
Maine
N. L. Scott
West Virginia
Harry D. New
Indiana
George L. Shoup
Idaho
Chicago
McKinley Congratulates Roosevelt on Nomination
President McKinley sends a congratulatory telegram to Gov. Theodore Roosevelt praising his nomination for vice president as plans unfold for notification and a Canton visit on July 12. Messages flood in from U.S. and international figures as Roosevelt responds privately to the president.
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McKinley
Washington
Gov
Roosevelt
Canton
United States
Europe
South America
Boycott Impacts St Louis Businesses Over Strike
The American Federation of Labor led boycott harms local commerce as businessmen protest against boycotts at street railway headquarters. The union bulletin urges cautious action and hearings before imposing measures. The St Louis Transit Co plans to pay the July quarterly dividend despite strike losses. Militia prospects fade, with First regiment volunteers joining Sheriff Ponlmann's posse and Lieut Col Scott sworn in as deputy.
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St Louis
American Federation of Labor
Varios
St. Louis Transit Co
M. N
Ponlmann
Scoltcamp
Rathbone Likely Arrest Over Post Office Scandal
Havana June 22 Postal Inspectors say they have sufficient evidence to arrest Estes G. Rathbone former director of posts within days. Tests of his Wednesday testimony before Bristow were unsatisfactory and the inquiry points to guilt. Authorities may seek extradition of the Muncie printer connected to fictitious billheads. Participants named include Neely Rathbone Reeves Rich and the Muncie firm.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Mr. Rathbone
Bristow
Muncie
Ind
Neely
Rathbone
Reeves
Rich
National Educational Association to Meet in Charleston
National Educational Association will hold its annual meeting at Charleston South Carolina July 7 to 13. Satisfactory rail rates secured and a full programme arranged for general sessions and department conventions. Oscar T. Carson of Columbus Ohio is president with Irwin Shepard of Winona Minnesota as secretary.
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National Educational Association
Winona
Peace Conference in Manila Yields Agreement Accept by MacArthur
Two hundred Filipinos met in Manila to decide peaceful methods, submitting results to Gen. MacArthur who accepted them. Leaders will press Aguinaldo to accept the arrangement. The gathering included the revolutionary element and thirty political prisoners were released to attend.
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Manila
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Report of a man of experience in Canadian Northwest
WILLIAM PAYNE writes from Sault Ste. Marie on February 20 1900 describing his 1699 departure and travels through Manitoba Assiniboia Regina Winnipeg Prince Albert and surrounding farming districts. He praises mixed farming lands rich crops long season good wages and abundant timber water and building materials while noting quality stock and cattle and urging others to seek homes in the Northwest with contacts for more information.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Canadian Northwest
Ft. McLeod
Alberta
Manitoba
Assiniboia
McLeod
Michigan
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Regina
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
North Saskatchewan
Stoney Creek
Carrot River
William Payne
J. Grieve
Saginaw
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Canada
M. V. McInnes
Merrill Blk
Detroit
D. L
Caven
Columbus
Ohio
Must Respect Tradition in Stray Stories Romance Scene
Constance struggles in the water as Harold hesitates to risk the cherished convention of romance. She cries save me while he debates counting how many times she sinks, quoting a playful line about tradition and courage.
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Constance
Harold
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