Battle Sparks at Republican Convention in Chicago
Special despatch from Chicago reports a tense Republican convention with 28 ballots and fierce clashes between Grant and Blaine factions. Initial results show Grant ahead after the first ballot, with Conkling’s supporters steadfast. Rumors of bargains and coalitions swirl as negotiations and confident bluster fill the air.
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Boston Post
Cuhicargo
Republican Party
Grant
Blaine
Conkling
Convention Opens as Balloting Begins for President
At 10 40 oclock the chair called the convention to order. Rev Charles Hall Everest offered prayer. Delegates discuss resolutions five and eight and the rules govern ballot for President. Chairman urges orderly conduct as the roll of States is called and votes cast for Blaine Sheridan Edmunds Washburne Windom across Alabama and other states.
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Charles Hall Everest
Plymouth Congregational Church
Chicago
Hale
Conkling
Hoar
Republic
Ballots shift support in early Republican roll call
On the twenty-fourth ballot Mississippi and others shift support among Sherman Blaine Grant Washburne and Grant gains. On the twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth ballots further transfers occur with North Carolina Wisconsin and Texas moving votes. Delegates vocally back Blaine and Garfield amid cheering and disputed New Mexico results.
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Minnesota
Windom
Mississippi
Grant
Blaine
Sherman
Missouri
Washburne
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Edmunds
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Arizona
Dakota
District of Columbia
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Grand
Campbell
Connecticut
Florida
Indiana
Maryland
Davis
Dye
Garfield
Frr
Alabama
Wasburne
Massachusetts
Harrison
Washington Territory
Hartranft
West Viginia
Louisiana
TONE
Sheriman
Conkling
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Conkling Criticised Hatred of His Early Aegean
Chicago and Baltimore dispatches discuss Conkling’s harsh remarks at a convention. He carried Sunday adjournment without nominating, but lost character and influence. His bitterness toward Blaine Sherman and Washburne framed a defeatist speech for Grant.
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Alland
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Sherman
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Boston Journal
Garfield
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Vermont
Duel near Richmond wounds editor of the Whig
Report from New York and Richmond says W C Elam editor of the Whig was shot in the mouth in a morning duel near Richmond. Thomas Smith son of ex Governor William Smith fled. another account says Elam fell first fire fracturing jaw while Smith fled with his party. second says both duelists involved and Walters arrested.
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Richmond
William C. Elam
Whig
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Wm. Smith
Gov. Smith
Elam
Smith
W. C. Elam
Col
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Joseph B. Walters
Notorious election fraud figure shot in Cincinnati confrontation
Ephraim Holland, long linked to 1776 election fraud and repeatedly threatened, was shot on Fourth and Race streets after a confrontation with gambler Marshall Wooding who claimed self defense. Holland was struck in the upper right leg near the groin. doctors could not remove the ball. Wooding, from Danville, Pa., was arrested.
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Ulster knife works fire leaves workers idle
Ulster knife works at Ellenville owned mainly by Dwight and Orne burned in a blaze reported early yesterday. Loss pegged at 25000 with 15000 insured, cutting employment for about ninety workers. Bridgewater house fire in New Hampshire destroys dwelling, 1000 loss, 500 insured. Allegheny City planing mill fire in Pennsylvania wipes out the mill and logs valued at 15000, partly insured.
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U S Congress in Chicago Dispatch on Blaine and Grant Factions
SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE BOSTON POST from Washington on June T reports Congressmen checking telegrams as Chicago ballots shape plans. Blaine’s backers uneasy after delays and railroad ties. Sherman shows calm, Windom nervous. Handwriting experts weigh in on the anonymous letter to Springer. Ute Bill passes, staving off possible Indian war. Waddell gives a practical speech while others rely on prepared remarks.
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Senate Acts and Debates on Mexican War Pensions and Land Prices
In Washington on June 7 the Senate debated pensioning Mexican War soldiers with Mr Williams moving to take up the bill while Mr McDonald urged regular calendar progress. Several public land price reduction bills were passed, and naval, lighthouse, and coastal administration measures advanced or referred. Kellogg Spofford resolutions were discussed, other motions defeated, Sundry Civil appropriations reported with amendments, and the Fort Sedgwick reservation and Hardie Logan Helper pension bills approved before adjournment.
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Chicago Convention Stakes Move Against Conkling and Cameron
Special Correspondent notes the Chicago Convention’s volatile race among favorites of home offices. Roscoe Conkling appears near a crisis as his machine power faces revolt from Woodin Robertson and Hasted. Cameron’s weakness and money drive his standing, while Hoar’s chairmanship draws speculation of payoffs. Grant movement risks unpopularity regardless of Chicago outcomes.
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Annual Meeting of Portland Saco and Portsmouth Railroad
The Portland Saco and Portsmouth Railroad stockholders met in Portsmouth New Hampshire at the Kittery Maine hall. Directors elected include Elijah B. Phillips Alfred P. Rockwell Samuel C. Lawrence George P. King George E. B. Jackson John B. Brown and William B. Bacon. The presidency thanked for retirement of Alfred P. Rockwell.
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Rain heavy in Wisconsin causes crop damage and log losses
Milwaukee reports from a Wauson Wisconsin special that heavy rains washed away dams and damaged tracks on the Wisconsin Valley Railway, delaying trains for days and destroying millions of feet of logs. A Chippewa Falls special notes widespread rain and floods. Dun Can Creek rose to wash away the Star Mills dam and several city structures with a $20,000 local loss.
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New Jersey chancellor orders Stevens Battery sale details
The chancellor of New Jersey orders a sale of the Stevens battery by a special master in chancery. The sale options include the battery and appurtenances or the materials, engine and tools separately. Sale set for September 29. The New York Produce Exchange named its officers for the year. Forest H. Parker is president, J. H. Herrick vice president, Samuel Jacoby treasurer. Mariana Mangus, wife of an Italian rag picker, was found murdered in her room. A boarder named Giaricilo is suspected.
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First class exams concluded at West Point
West Point report notes the first class examination is finished today. The second class in philosophy will begin tomorrow and Whitaker will be reached in that study on Wednesday. General Sherman is expected to arrive Thursday.
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Conn
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Mass
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RS. B.S, Robinson & CO
England’s Afghan policy and global briefings in Commons
In the House of Commons today Marquis of Hartington stated the Viceroy of India would not be bound by Gundamak treaty provisions as Afghan frontier settlements evolve. He favored a separate Candahar government under British protection but without a garrison. Reports from Cabul warn against hastily retreating troops, while Paris election results, Ireland protests, and other European dispatches fill a wide political mosaic.
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Shocking Murder Trial In Johnston Ri Links Youth To Crime
Providence dispatch reports a brutal murder at a Johnston home where Amelia Potter, 60, was beaten and dragged to an old cellar. Her sister, mentally ill, witnessed nothing coherent and has been sent to an insane asylum. Walter Winsor, 16, probationer from Reform School, is jailed amid bloodstained clothes and suspicions of motive. Inquest begun.
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Seymour delegates sweep in Chicago primaries with Harrison favorite
ChicaGo June 7 delegates tally shows Seymour leading Democratic county convention results at 11 o clock with Harrison as governor favorite. Greenback delegates arrive. if Republican convention runs late, Greenbacks plan meeting in McCormick Hall. Also report includes Charlie Ford defeating Bonesetter in three straight heats, times 2 23, 2 25, 2 25. The Fall River schooner collided with and sank the Hyderabad off Manitowoc yesterday.
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Election draws heavy vote for officials in Portland
Portland reports a heavy turnouts for supreme judge, Congressman, Legislature and other offices. Business halted in the city as returns are too few to judge the outcome. In Multnomah County, where Portland sits, Republicans are believed to hold a majority.
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Miscellaneous 19th century notes brief and varied
A Belfast land purchase forms a fifty thousand acre tract for a North ern Pacific colony. Gladstone is teased about visitors to his home. A Vassar student debunks phthology rhyme with phonetic reasoning. A Chicago widower seeks advice on wife color harmony for a brownstone. Florence Dumo facade restoration nears completion after funds saved. Adelaide Neilson begins San Francisco engagement. Hugo writes to Oscar Carnot statue committee praising the revolution. Kingston sewage project eyed with 1000000 cost and 2000 page shorthand notes. German Defences Tax bill outlines rising rates for higher incomes. Cardinal Newman farewell draws 346 ecclesiastics and a floral crimson dais. Wheat yield in Poland leads Russian empire by 20 percent with cattle headcount high.
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Citizens urge keeping Suffolk County Court House site
Civis argues against relocating the Suffolk County Court House, noting the current site covers about 13 000 square feet and has administered justice well. He contends a larger new building would squander valuable land while a modest, substantial replacement could provide court and park space for all, reducing costs for taxpayers.
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