. . "Entered from New York Times article from 10/6/1898; stated time is approximate. \r\nMeeting held to ratify the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt as a candidate for Governor of New York.\r\nOrder of speakers uncertain; Lemuel Quigg presided. Quigg called the meeting to order and introduced Gen. Stewart Woodford, former Minister to Spain. Woodford apparently introduced Roosevelt and several of the other speakers.\r\n" . "meeting" . . . . "1898-10-05T20:00:00"^^ . . "Republican Ratification Meeting" . . . . . . .