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03 Jun 1884
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1884
Page
1
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The Chicago convention scene centers on Blaine Arthur and McDaniel factions with Georgia and New York delegates, a layered battle for first or second ballot support. Reports flag dark horses Sherman and Edmunds while pressure from southern delegates and officeholders tests each candidate's strength and potential for a pivotal breakout rally.
June 2 Sherman Curacao. The convention crowds overwhelm hotels Palmer and Grand Pacific with scarce rooms. A tremendous fight narrows to Blaine versus Arthur and drift favors Blaine as balloting nears. Arthur’s managers vow to press one more day unless Arthur’s chances worsen.
The article reports on the presidential canvass as of June 2 with New York and Pennsylvania delegations on the ground. It notes six candidates Arthur Blaine Hawkins Edmunds Shenoun Logan Hawley and their supporters showing strength but not majority. It mentions Edmonds may hold balance of power and Blaine supporters denounce Hawley and Sherman over the Chinese immigration bill.
June session of Indiana delegates ends with a split plan to back Harrison if he shows strength while urging Blaine Arthur mix. Gresham faction refuses to curry line. Delegation agrees to go uncommitted if leaders fail to unite, with Thompson leading and Harrison appearing at the convention. Indiana poised to deliver a near even split, Blaine and Arthur receiving roughly equal votes, and Sherman possibly two.
Fred Douglaes reports on last day crowds at the Sherman house rotunda as calculations place Blaine and Arthur near parity around 300 votes each with Edmunds at about 100 and Logan near 40. South Carolina plans unit voting for Arthur while Texas division hinges on a feud between Galveston delegate Carney and collector Nalley.
Washington June 2 The House lies nearly without a voting quorum as many members are absent or paired. The Utah bill dominates unfinished business while Senate action continues on postage for second class mail and other measures.
Washington letters report Edmunds leaning on a private wire to monitor Chicago conventions while Sherman and Tilden receive favorable private briefings. A renewed Republican bid to block reducing internal revenue districts signals campaign strategy. A sharp attack links Mahone and Cameron to Petersburg bank losses, with counterclaims by Wise. The Washington money scene notes a bank run on National Savings Bank and regulatory steps as Fisk and Heth resume activity.
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