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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1900
Page
8
Kansas City and New York figures discuss the party platform, urging reaffirmation of Chicago silver policy while aiming for unity on the ticket. Delegates from Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Montana weigh Roosevelts rivals and the vice presidency amid early convention chatter.
A garbled note reflects Governor Smith and others expressing support for a platform and Congressman Towne as a potential vice presidential candidate. It notes readiness to back a port of declaration in favor of the platform while stressing no fixed concerted action until a contest is settled, with Towne viewed as a possible vice presidential option by some delegates.
Kansas City July 2 chaos over whom the Democratic party will nominate for vice president. Names include Sulzer Towne Shively Gorman McMillin Hill and others with active support and doubt about final selection. Report notes Inch by inch speculation, with Towne viewed by some as the logical choice and a convention ballot likely to decide.
Former New York Governor David B. Hill arrived from St. Louis with aides and headed to Lincoln to meet with Mr. Bryan. He received a telegram during breakfast at the Coates House asking him to come to Lincoln at his earliest convenience despite fatigue from the cross country trip.
A telegram from Mr Bryan summons Governor Hill to Lincoln amid talks of possible platform concessions. General McEwan says Hill is not a candidate for vice presidency and would consider any offer only if presented by Hill himself. The exchange hints at Democratic strategy and regional concerns without committing to specific plans.
Kansas City dispatch notes former New York senator David B Hill, a potential vice presidential candidate, arriving for breakfast at the Baltimore. He drew wide attention from diners and the local press, though Hill himself remained largely uncommunicative as supporters and friends discuss his campaign prospects.
Ohio delegation to the 1900 convention favors bimetallism but opposes a plank fixing the silver ratio. Most Buckeye delegates decline to name individuals yet agree Ohio does not want the 18 to 1 ratio. They will accept a 16 to 1 ratio if required. Ohio backs Judge Parker of New York for vice president.
Kansas City July 3. The Kentucky delegation arrived at the Coates House and prepared for a caucus tomorrow. Ury Woodson declined to reaffirm whether they favor a 16 to 1 vote and the group described as a Shively delegation on the vice presidency. They expect a meeting to shape their position before issuing a statement.
The Croker faction in New York debates support for the convention. Talks with ex-Senator Murphy and Judge Van Wyck include Johe and other Democrats as they weigh vice presidential prospects. Croker’s stance and possible committee roles remain unsettled as candidates and strategy swirl.
Anxious to represent New York on the resolutions committee Van Wyck drafted a platform shown to delegates. Croker may control Van Wyck’s delegates but ex senator’s placement depends on Lincoln conference. Sulzer’s vice presidential candidacy draws cautious New York support if the convention wants him. The Monetary League in Kansas City holds talks with Bryan not visiting this week and a slate of speakers including Harvey St. John Beversign Sulzer and Weaver.
New York delegates to the Democratic national convention left for Kansas City on three special trains. Dining cars offered meals around the clock while officials Plunkett and Martin arranged for ample liquids in the baggage car. Stock included Scotch whisky, rye, cocktails, beer, ale, champagne, wines, soda, seltzer, and cigars.
Senator Hartin of Kansas City arrives from Washington for the convention and expresses worry over vice presidential selections. He doubts a New York nominee and suggests Towne or the Indiana man to strengthen the ticket. Hartin aims to persuade Bryan to drop silver plans and the income tax, believing Bryan will stick to a 16 to 2 platform. He notes plans to visit Lincoln to see Bryan.
Oklahoma City hosts the Rough Riders reunion with tribes and veterans arriving by train and wagon. Delegations from Sag and Fox, Pawnee, Delaware, Cheyenne and Arapaho bands join ceremonies, memorial services, and speeches by Reverend G. A. Ray and Governor Huenges. The event features parades, church services, and the Kingfisher and Flack bands adding to the pageantry.
July 2 report from Wool Warehouse in Montana describes a warehouse blaze burning eight cars and injuring two owrlings. authorities cite an accidental fire as the cause and firefighters responding to the scene.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt arrived by the Santa Fe overland train to a massive turnout in Kansas City Missouri. Thousands cheered as he shook hands with Democrats and Republicans, with police keeping order while some fainted in the crush. Roosevelt defended a steady ticket and opposed weakening the silver issue, praising unity within his party.
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