Reed Indorsement Momentum in Massachusetts Delegation
In remarks to a reporter, Mr. Candler predicts Reed will win unanimous support from Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire and Connecticut when the time for endorsement arrives. The Massachusetts delegation returns believing Reed could become a power with the administration, even without a vicepresidential nomination. They plan to vote on first ballot while leaning toward Reed on a second ballot if no choice is reached.
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Republican National Convention Opens With McKinley Named Permanent Chairman
Tempo rary Chairman Fassett begins second day as credentials report delays. McKinley of Ohio named permanent chairman amid cheers as delegates escort him to the platform. Rules committee outlines procedures while pledges emphasize a tariff, reciprocity, free ballot, and fair count.
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Blaine Idolizes Republican Rank in Massachusetts
The account notes James G. Blaine, idol of Republicans, while detailing a small group including John W. Simpkins, state senator and president of the Massachusetts Republican Club, who apparently did not see him.
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Blaine at Boston convention mood and rooms
Post Chronicle report describes James G Blaine in Boston amid 1890s party leadership chatter. Lodge, Sanborn of Boston and Maine, and others arrive. Blaine with Mrs Blaine and Mary Dodge occupy presidential rooms above Boylston street. exchange of greetings and interviews underway as delegates debate McKinley nomination.
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Mary A. Dodge
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Committee Debate Over Contested Delegates At Blaine Gathering
MiynegaPolis June 8 The credentials committee opened with a test vote after assembling at 9 30 am The anti Harrison faction pushed to withhold a full report until all contested cases are heard Alabama was reviewed next with rival attorneys presenting claims While the white party critics urge no report until disputes are resolved the motion carried 24 to 22 The session noted leaders of the factions were barred from the room and criticized the white man’s party as a failure for Republican unity in Alabama.
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McKinley Boom Boosted in New York Delegation Ride
Senator OConnor of Binghamton questions McKinleys fit for New York while praising Sherman Reed and Blaine. Massachusetts pins hopes on Reed or McKinley if Harrison or Blaine fail. McKinleys reception at the convention shows strong delegate and spectator support, Ohio delegation division tempers the boom.
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Michigan Delegation Faces Dilemma Over Alger Nomination
In Minneapolis on Monday the Michigan delegation debated presenting General Alger for president. With a possible second ballot looming, most prefer backing a candidate seen as certain, risking a split with Blaine and uncertainties over Alger’s own vice presidential prospects.
Betting Slow At Democratic Convention in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on June, betting on the convention outcome is scant, contrasting with Republican gatherings years ago. Few wagers are recorded as delegates and visitors conserve cash for a prolonged meeting. The lone known bet stood at 1200 dollars with a St. Paul man backing Harrison. offers of 750 to 1000 appeared but he avoided odds beyond 20,000 and refused risk.
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Watchword at Carney's Gates Urges Hospital Fund Help
The piece urges readers to support the Hospital Fund with their dimes and notes the Colonial Express through daylight service between Boston and Washington as a strong, trusted option valued by all. It presents a civic appeal tied to local philanthropy and dependable transit.
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Colonial Express
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Washington
Carnegie Open Doors Welcomes Poor Patients
Poor patients turned away from other hospitals find a ready welcome at Carneys open door. Send in your dimes or dollars, and keep that door ajar.
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Carney
Post Leads In News Race At Minneapolis Convention
A vivid field report from Minnesota highlights how the Post captured the convention day with rapid, detailed storytelling. Rapid bulletin writing drew crowds to the Post building as Blaine and Harrison supporters pressed for news, while rival papers lagged and delayed. The dispatch covers the morning from Miryne Aronis and notes McKinley’s anticipated chair speech and credentials committee delays shaping Blaine versus Harrison strength. Illinois delegation enters bearing a banner as the convention progresses.
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Vermont and Virginia at the 1880 Republican Convention
Crowds gather for news from Minneapolis where The Post runs a direct wire. Delegates are sparse as Mason Freibert and William Mahone are named for Vermont and Virginia respectively. DeYoung moves adjournment to 11 a.m. tomorrow amid cheers.
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Mason S. Freibert
Virginia
William Mahone
DeYoung
The Interview with Blaine on Minneapolis Fight
The excerpt records a tense exchange about Blaine's views on the Minneapolis fight and the convention. Blaine dismisses public remarks, saying he has nothing to communicate beyond bulletin updates from the convention.
Blaine Quits Interview As Nomination Question Ends
The Postman pressed for a statement on Mr. Harrison's potential nomination. Blaine replied he had nothing further to say and thanked the interviewer for the night. He will depart for Bar Harbor at 9 o'clock today aboard the Boston and Maine.
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Maryland Democrats Elect Delegates and Reject Cleveland Nominations
Battimore June 8 The Democratic State Convention elected at large delegates Arthur P. Gorman Frank Brown Charles J M Gwynn Barnes Compton J Victor Baughman Freeman Rasin John S Wirt George M Upshur A platform endorses 1884 and 1858 national platforms and Cleveland administration It deems it best to leave delegates free to vote as a unit but not bound to any candidate The motion to nominate Grover Cleveland failed 28 to 87 Colonel Albert Ritchie chaired the meeting.
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Carney Hospital Run by Good Women Urges Support
A plea highlights Carney Hospital as a project run and built by dedicated women. The message calls for public support and charitable contributions to sustain their noble medical work for the community.
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