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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
1
At Convention Hall on July 6 Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois was nominated for vice president on the first ballot, receiving 505 votes. The event opened with chaos as the hall filled, then order returned amid dramatic calls and speeches, including Grady of New York urging acceptance of Hull as a possible runner.
Speech by Congressman Williams of Illinois at the convention hall on July 6 praising Adlai Stevenson as a loyal Democrat, critic of McKinley’s administration, and urging Stevenson’s nomination as vice president. Williams extols Stevenson’s civil government stance, military restraint, and party unity, claiming Illinois prospects would improve with Stevenson on the ticket.
Kansas farmers paid broker prices for convention tickets amid a sharp market.Journal reports hundreds of tickets scalped with season passes sold for surplus access while insiders managed entry without actual admission rights.
Illinois profile suggests Adlai Stevenson as likely running mate for Bryan. Born in Kentucky October 23, 1885, Stevenson moved to Bloomington, Indiana area youth, studied at Center College, Danville. Admitted to bar in May 1857, served as master in chancery, elected to Congress in 1875, delegate to Democratic conventions, and held postmaster general, Cleveland ticket vice presidency, and European commission roles.
Senator Mill declares he cannot accept the vice presidential nomination at the convention in Convention Hall on July 6. He says his personal reasons prevent nomination and urges the convention to proceed with a different candidate, praising delegates but insisting he was not a candidate.
Special to the State Journal reports a clash between Kansas City and Missouri over Webster Davis after he joined the Bryan forces. The quarrel erupted with partisan remarks as Davis's loyalties were debated, amid campaign day chatter and a reference to continued coverage on Page Six.
A one year old boy, son of cattleman Mary Chil lender of Coolidge Kansas, requires a gold tube in his throat to breathe. Doctors in Topeka implanted the tube after near suffocation as the airway gradually closed. The tube has been reinserted and adjusted through growth, with the child now dependent on the artificial passage for life.
Lincoln July 6 The Kam as City convention dominates local chatter with a Bryan serenade at his home and late telegrams of congratulations. Reporters note Bryan’s remark on vice presidential prospects and the high interest from hotel operators awaiting delegates. If Bryan skips Kansas City, Lincoln expects larger crowds and extended visits from eastern and western delegates.
Local residents Alva Hupp and Meien Johnson underwent kidney stone and appendix operations by Dr Munn of Stormont Beephal today. Governor Stanley returned from Horton after delivering a Fourth of July speech and plans a Colorado vacation next week. Henry Allen will pend a few days in Ot wa. Larimer back from Karass City with convention ticket. Handicap golf tournament set for Saturday afternoon. Police court: tramp vagrancy case. rock pile remedy reduces town roving. Special agent rising to establish free rural delivery route east of town. One legged man arrested for drunkenness after night in coal shed. John Lewis reports clothing, shoes and grip stolen near 629 Quincy. roommate missing. Capt J G Waters back from Kansas City stirring Republican convention with speech. Warren store incident over a counterfeit bill and short change.
At 11:07 AM Mr. Ryan spoke by wire with Senator Jones Norman E Mack and others and decided not to attend Kansas City. Weather bulletin from Chicago dated July 6 forecasts fair to Saturday with showers over a large area, westerly winds expected.
Rumors of mass slaughter spread from the Far East as reports describe savage violence in Pekin. Armies and mobs target foreigners and native Christians, with churches and mission buildings burned and hundreds killed or maimed. American missionaries report multiple deaths and aid networks fear further massacres amid the uprising and looming military action.
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