Washington talk on Republican prospects in 1880 convention
Washington dispatch outlines uncertainty in the Republican nomination race amid a Democratic tilt toward Tilden and rising factionalism. It notes Blaine, Arthur, Edmunds, Grant, and Lincoln as leading figures, with Grant seen as a possible compromise choice and Lincoln as a potential second-place contender.
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Virginia Republican Convention Opens in Virginia April Day
Virginia Republicans meet in Fairfax to organize a state convention with about 20 delegates. Jno J Desendorf presides, Wickham defends the party’s revival, and a seventeen-point platform targets Arthur’s administration while pledging support for Blaine and Lincoln. Delegates at large named include J Dezendorf, Hore, and Wyckham.
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Massachusetts Democratic State Convention Opens Delayed Session
The Massachusetts Democratic State Convention meets to choose four delegates for Chicago. Noah A. Plympton, chairman, rapped the session to order at 2:15 PM with under 500 delegates present. The platform backs labor rights, anti-monopoly measures, tariff reform, and Governor Butler’s fearless administration. Edward Beery named presiding officer. Butler endorsement debated. Delegates-at-large elected include Butler and Abbott.
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Noah A. Plympton
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Republican State Convention at Fort Worth Opens
Fort Worth April 30 The Republican state convention opened with B K Prescott presiding and temporary chairman Catonel Detiress. Delegates chosen include Charles H Bawyer and George H Browell with Arthur and Blaine as key choices. Resolutions praise national party aims, urge tariff reform, anti polygamy and civil service reform, and support the education bill while criticizing silver coinage policy. West Virginia delegates are noted.
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Republican state convention selects delegates at large
Mantinenore West Virginia April 30 The Republican state convention met and chose four delegates at large and four alternates for the Chicago convention. Delegates named include B B Dovener from Ohio County William O Daw app Preston County B L Buitrick Kanawha County Warren Miller Jackson County The delegates were instructed to vote for Blaine as long as a reasonable chance for nomination existed. The resolution was debated heatedly but passed by a solid majority.
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Kansas Republicans name delegates at large to Chicago
The Kansas Republican state convention elected Senator Plumb Joseph S Merritt J A Wood and W Mann as delegates at large to Chicago. The platform committee urged approval of Chester A Arthur’s administration and backed laws to secure labor remuneration and safe investments, plus nationwide interstate commerce regulation.
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Vermont for Edmunds convention forms in state
The Republican state convention in Vermont met today with James M. Tyler as president. The delegates were instructed to vote for Edmunds and Lincoln, and the body endorsed President Arthur. Attendees included J. Gregory Smith Redfield Proctor Fred Billings Harris wool and woolens.
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Keenes Fall The Great Wall Street Operator Calls It Quits
New York April 30 James R Keene announces halt on efforts to protect margins in a falling market After spending millions he can no longer meet obligations Francis Bassett says puts were not honored Keene faced heavy losses and a stampede of brokers and creditors at his offices The crash news spreads and sparks widespread speculation and concern among traders
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Race to the finish as Rowell and Fitzgerald duel on track
Reports from New York describe a grueling pursuit with Rowell and Fitzgerald maintaining a tight lead, a midrace surge by Rowell, and spectators exceeding five thousand as the field narrows. With several contenders faltering and Burrell withdrawing, Rowell appears prime and focused while Fitzgerald clings to pace. notes on Noremaga, Fanchon, and others fill the dense, evolving scene.
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