Convention on Roosevelt support at national gathering
Report from the convention describes fervent demonstrations for Hawaii Cuba and Philippines acknowledgments. Amid debates over rules and platform the crowd reacted as Fairbanks read the principles prompting exits and a tense push toward Roosevelt nomination with Hanna Lodge Spooner Odell present and no final decision reached.
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General Bingham
Committee On Rules
Quay
Iles Quay
Fairbanks
Indiana
Chairman Hanna Delivers Spontaneous Convention Toast
At the opening session the national committee chair delivered a quick improvisation in reply to a prompt about oratory. He joked about forming battalions under statesman William McKinley and teased that the order to charge would come after the audience interrupted him.
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Hairman Hanna
Platform Adopted at Convention Amid Cheers and Debate
Senators Fairbanks and Lodge clash over order as platform reading ends at 2 30. Hansbrough Sewell back motion for previous question, adopted unanimously. Announcement of adoption met with cheers. Foraker signals adjournment roll call pauses the session until 10 a m Thursday.
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Tle
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Sewell
New Jersey
Chairman Lodge
Lodge
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Roosevelt poised for national ticket after Wisconsin meet
At 11 am the Wisconsin delegation met in Philadelphia as Payne urged nominating Roosevelt. He claimed Roosevelt would win 75 percent of votes before Wisconsin is reached and urged voting for the nation’s son. Hanna doubted Roosevelt’s fate, asking Woodruff about New York’s role as Woodruff affirmed loyalty and candidacy.
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Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Payne
Roosevelt
New York State
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Hanna
Wooruff
the Square
Woodruff
War with Spain pledge to aid new nations in liberty
In the Paris treaty the president and senate confirm responsibility for victories in the Spanish war. The policy aims to destroy Spain's Western Indies and Philippine sovereignty, establish law and order, and grant self-government as far as possible. Cuba’s independence and self government are pledged and the Republican party cites public approval.
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Paris
Senate
Spain
Western Indies
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Republican Party
Court of Claims rules Samp son led fleet at Santiago battle
The United States court of claims ruled Rear Admiral Samp son was in command of the fleet at Santiago on July 2, 1598, during the destruction of Cervera's squadron. The decision closes a two year controversy, affirming Sampson's overall command and denying claims of discrimination against Admiral Schley. Burlington Hawk-Eye.
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United States Court of Claims
Sampson
Santiago
Cervera
Court of Claims
Mitch
Grant
Schley
Burlington
Editor laments China stance while criticizing Cubans
The Washington Democrat criticizes McKinley for delaying war with Spain, then condemns actions in China during the current crisis. A vocal writer claims, We have lost nothing in China, keep out of China. He ridicules obligations to Cubans and domestic troubles, warning that such patriotism risks danger abroad.
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Washington Democrat
McKinley
Spain
U. S
Peking
China
South
Idaho
St. Louis
Great Britain
The
Democrat
Democratic Party
June weddings and fishing fever cross paths in summer musings
A jumble of observations on June weddings in Washington and the enduring lure of fishing across the country. The piece notes June as a popular wedding month, contrasts male and female interests, and extols nature study in education. It lauds Secretary of State candidate W. B. Martin of Greenfield, praising his public service and potential strength to the ticket.
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Fflower
Jane
Washington
Izaak Walton
W. B. Bell
Maine
California
Pacific
Gunnison
Colorado
Wisconsin
Crooked Creek
Muscatine
W. B. Martin
Greenfield
Gold supply steady and money question settled
The world’s gold production grows rapidly with no expected long term shortage for monetary systems. Campaign talk may arise but the money issue is unlikely to gain serious attention from any party. The money question is settled and settled right.
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Ead
Baldwin Balloon Co
Quincy, Ill
VICI
J. Albert
Harwood
South Side
Triputes
Hawaii
Kentucky
Mr. Lodge
Philippines
Tropics
Gibson
Tennessee
Spooner
B. B. Odell
Platt
Senator Fairbanks
Dougherty Bros
West Side Clothing Store
Gilkey
Gilkey’s
Baird & Bailey
Toille du Nord
Washington, Iowa
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