Roosevelt Named for President at Republican Convention
Theodore Roosevelt received the entire convention vote and was formally nominated for president by the Republican National Convention in Chicago. The event featured rousing cheers and a platform adoption led by Senator Lodge, with Fairbanks nominated for vice president by acclamation and the session adjourned sine die at 2:25.
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J Roosevelt
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Cannon
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Hundley
Alabama
Iowa
Dolliver
Fairbanks
Ionz
Senator Depew
New York
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Gov. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Carter
Montana
Graeme Stewart
Illinois
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
First Day Sees Smooth Start at Republican National Convention
Chicago June 22 reports a disruption free opening as the convention organized for platform adoption and nominations. Mr Root opened with a history of the party, receiving strong applause for mentions of Lincoln McKinley Hanna and Roosevelt, then concluding amid cheers as the chairwomen and delegates celebrated with hats and handkerchiefs. The session adjourned at 2 12 p m with committees listed and reconvening planned for Wednesday noon.
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Chicago
Root
Mincoln
McKinley
Hanna
Panama Canal
Revot
Theodore Roosevelt
Cannon Consoles Convention With Elected Chairman
Chicago June 23 Speaker Joseph G Cannon dominated the second day of the Republican National Convention as the audience erupted in applause after he was escorted to the platform to act as permanent chairman. The Credentials Committee report held Wisconsin matters, with Senator McComas detailing the contest and guiding delegates through the investigation.
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Vasis
Spooner
Quarles
Babcock
Himil Baensch
Wisconsin
United States
Committee On Resolutions
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Cannon
Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Wang
Committee On Credential
McComas
Maryland
Thaddeus A. Snively
St. Chrysostoma’s Church
Roosevelt Nominated as Republican Candidate at Chicago Convention
At the 1904 Republican National Convention in Chicago delegates roared as Theodore Roosevelt was proclaimed the nominee after Alabama yielded its roll to New York. Ex-Gov Frank Black contrasted party unity with Democratic discord while Secretary Cannon waved a flag amid the thunderous ovation lasting about 23 minutes.
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Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Frank S. Black
Cannon
Alabama
Oscar R. Hundley
New York
Frank Black
Roosevelt
Black
Chairman Cannon
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
George A. Knight
California
Harry Stilwell Edwards
Georgia
Gov. Bradley
Kentucky
Joseph B. Cotton
Minnesota
Harry S. Cummings
Maryland
Theo
The Nominees Roosevelt and Fairbanks Biographies
Brief biographical notes profile Theodore Roosevelt born 1858 in New York City and career from Harvard graduate to Rough Riders officer and U.S. president. Also outlines Charles Warren Fairbanks born 1852 with career highlights including governor of Indiana, U.S. senator, and 1904 vice presidential nomination.
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New York
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Indiana
New York City
Harvard University
United States Civil Service
Board of Police Commissioners
Navy
Rough Riders
United States
McKinley
Roosevelt
Unionville Center
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Associated Press
Ohio State
Cornelia Cole
Indianapolis
Walter Q. Gresham
Benjamin Harrison
David Turpie
St. Louis
United States Senate
Joint
High
Martinique
Republican Party
Captives Freed Raisuli Victims Return to Tangier
Tangier reports the return of Ian Perdicaris and Cromwell Varley after a May kidnapping by Raisuli. A $70,000 ransom was demanded. Perdicaris endured hardships but credits Raisuli with some comfort, Varley remains cheerful. Authorities and admirals welcomed Perdicaris at his home amid joyous Moorish demonstrations.
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Perdicaris
Varley
Tangier
Raisuli
Ian Perdicaris
Cromwell Varley
Cabinet Changes At White House Roosevelt Announced
President Roosevelt announced a sweeping cabinet reshuffle. William Moody becomes attorney general Paul Morton named secretary of the navy Victor Metcalf to head commerce and labor. Corollyou and Knox resignations take effect July 1. Moody plans to retire March next. Morton is a longtime ally.
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Roosevelt
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California
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Morton
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
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Cleveland
Payne
Moody
Boston
Fire at the Fair destroys House of Hoo-Hoo building
Fire at the world’s fair in St. Louis destroyed the House of Hoo-Hoo and its contents, valued at about $50,000 with $20,000 insured. Five occupants on the second floor escaped by climbing from a tree, and Union Baking lost $8,000 from a catering concession. The fire’s cause is not yet confirmed, suspected to start from a worn electric wire.
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Union Baking Company
Auto plunge kills Mr. and Mrs. Dixon in Chicago suburb
In Austin avenue Chicago suburb, a car collided with an electric rail vehicle on the Aurora Elgin Chicago line. The crash ignited the gasoline tank and both occupants, George E. Dixon and his wife, burned beyond recognition. Motorman Bates and Conductor Hughes were arrested but later released at Dixon Jr. request.
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George E. Dixon
Lagrange
Episcopal Church
Austin Avenue
Austin
Aurora, Elgin & Chicago
Frank Bates
Thomas Hughes
George E. Dixon, Jr
Dixons
Ancient Jerusalem Map Rediscovered in Palestine
Mosaic map over 1,500 years old found in Palestine sheds light on Jerusalem. Facts touch on cavalry horse lifespan in Britain, Nile dam boosting water for Egyptian agriculture, milk deemed unfit in Manchester sent to London, Cork plans a sanatorium on the Lee, Chinese Feet Society converts, pledged brides static feet, and a Tyrolese guide found preserved in the Austrian Alps.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Nile
Assouan
Manchester
England
London
Cork
Ireland
Lee
Society For
China
Grogssvenediger
Austrian Alps
Disaster Sinks Russian Ferry on Khoper River
The Roso tolu ferryboat sank while crossing the Khoper river. Sixty bodies recovered and 160 people are missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the disaster near St Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Rosotolu
Khoper River
Don
The Slocum Disaster Toll Reaches 1031 Lives Lost
New York reports in a 27 page typed canvass by 110 police officers show 1031 women children and men perished in the General Slocum wreck. Inspector Schmittberger's tally lists 1446 accounted for with 415 survivors 179 of whom are badly injured and at risk of death.
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General Slocum
McAdoo
Schmittberger
Adrift items and notes from 1904 era columns
A collage of brief items. a tablet at New Haven marks a historical spot for Roger Sherman and Washington, a Maine appendicitis club effort, Snake River irrigation setback from a proposed power plant, Milk River watershed fears in Montana, a primer on rubber sources, Greece’s income from emigrants totaling about 1.93 million in 1903, and a New York broker who flipped diamonds after inheriting $30,000 from an aunt.
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Conn
Roger Sherman
George Washington
Fernald
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Snake River
Idaho
Montana
Milk River
Canada
Greece
United States
New York
Wall Street
Two steps to health with Postum and no coffee
A Georgian recounts quitting coffee for Postum Food Coffee to end headaches and restore strength. He claims rapid improvement within days and weight gain over five months after switching, supported by a local reference and the Postum Company pitch.
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Bank of
Carrollton
Postum Co
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