First Republican National Convention Opens in Chicago
Eight hundred twenty delegates gather at the Exposition Building as the Eighth National Republican Convention begins. The hall fills beyond capacity with estimates of nine to ten thousand attendees as roll calls and early speeches unfold, culminating in John Lynch winning the temporary chairmanship amid party unity debates.
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Republican Convention Debates Include Prohibition Plea and Appointments
Fragmentary excerpts show delegates debating revised apportionment and committee assignments at a Republican National Convention. A memorial from the Women’s Christian Temperance Union urges prohibition and a national constitutional amendment, linking liquor traffic to national harm and urging measures aligned with home protection and patriotism. The Irish National League discusses land ownership by foreigners before adjournment to the next session.
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Republican Convention Opens With Lincoln Day Tone and Debates
The second day at the convention featured Chairman Lynch’s formal start at 11 am with floral tributes and a crowded stage. Reports showed strong delegates, New York presence, and speeches on presidential options, term limits, and land policy, followed by Henderson’s address highlighting party unity and potential nominees.
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Chicago Convention Opens With Credentials Report
The Chicago convention opened at 10 50 am on Thursday with prayer by Rishon Fallows. The Committee on Credentials backed the sitting members of contesting delegations, including the entire Mahone delegation.
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Republican Convention Adopts Rules and Nominates Logan
The Republican National Convention debated rules for representation, adopted the majority plan for delegates, and rejected the minority proposal. John A Logan was nominated for president with a surge of veteran and regional support, while Blaine was later nominated for vice president amid large applause and unified acclaim.
Feud Ends in Fatal Farmyard Gunfight Near Indiana Points
In Indiana Points June T a long standing feud between the Barnett and Bridges families on adjacent farms west of town erupted in a fatal shootout. James Barnett and his wife were milking when an exchange over the fence led to revolver fire. Bridges leapt the fence and struck Barnett, fatally injuring both Barnetts. Mrs Bridges then appeared with a revolver. Bridges escaped, his wife was arrested.
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Curious 19th Century Health Tips Parade
A collage of short notes touts patent remedies and social notes. Claims of healings using Swift's Specific and Brown's Bronchial Troches mix with comments on women in society and fashion sewing clubs. Advert-like lines promote Liver Kinser Troches and various tonics as cures for digestion cough and blood diseases in a brisk, era-typical voice.
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