Republican Platform Highlights From the 1890 Convention
The platform is concise and practical, endorsing bi metalism with coinage by Congress, opposing lynching and supporting state jurisdiction, backing American control of the Nicaragua Canal, and urging equal ballot rights and anti corruption reforms. It praises protectionist tariffs, reciprocity, and a strong navy, while upholding Monroe doctrine and immigration limits, and pledges post and civil service reforms.
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Minneapolis
Congress
Albion W. Tourgee
South
United States
Nicaragua Canal
Friends of the World’s Fair
LOC
Committee On
Mississippi River
Republican Congress
Union
Republic
Post Office Department
Republican Party
Nicaragua
Convention Proceedings Amid Heat and Alabama Delegates
At Minneapolis on June 9 delegates arrive in stifling heat aided by Japanese fans. Chairman McKinley presides as credentials are debated, Alabama seat contests dominate with multiple contested cases and minority reports. Knight of California urges adherence to the people's will, signaling Blaine support.
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Minneapolis
Chicago
McKinley
Warner Miller
Big
Tom” Reed
Dixie
Tennessee
Clerk Johnson
Chauncey M. Depew
Dick Thompson
Indiana
Thompson
Carter
Pennsylvania
Titusville
Oil City
Committee On Credentials
Cogswell
National Committee
Alabama
Messrs
Noble
Smith
Dorsett
McEwen
Houston
Matthews
Kentucky
Winstle
Louisiana
Testants
Booth and
Lewis
Donalo and
Brough
Maryland
Strubb
Cummings
Mississippi
South Carolina
North Carolina
Nichols
Williamson
Caenee
Memer
Messrs. Walser and Bailey
Mott
Texas
District of Columbia
Territory of
Utah
Messrs. Goodwin
Warren
Salsbury
Indian Territory
Alaska
Mr. Wallace
Wallace
J. M. Green
J. F. Settle
M. W. Stewart
A. Gleason
A. F. Brandsee
Paul McCormick
David H. Lane
W. C. Wallace
A. S. Bliss
W. E. Cramm
J. M. Shoup
B. Clark Wheeler
2. C. Dunn
A. E. Smith
T. A. Cage
Mr. Cogswell
Chauncey I. Filley
St. Louis
Mr. Knight
California
Mosely
Canenrisy
Knight
Blaine
Division of Cogswell report sparks pivotal Blaine Harrison cliffhanger
In a tense convention scene Colonel Duffield defends a minority view as the Blaine faction presses for a test vote. Senator Walcott and Chauncey Depew rally for the majority while Ex-Senator Miller argues the minority’s reasons. A division and roll call lead to a close Alabama vote, signaling an imminent real party split.
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H. M. Duffield
Detroit
Alger
Minority Report
Duffield
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Fromolorado
Harrison
United States
Washington
Walcott
Blaine
Chauncey M. Depew
Miller
New York
National Committee
Cogswell
Alabama
Messrs
Clarkson
Platt
Quay
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Harrison Caucus Brings 511 Delegates to Floor Clash
Minneapo lis June 9 The Harrison caucus proved pivotal with 511 delegates in the hall plus a reporter present. Chauncey M Depew nominated as leader, Depew said the aim was unity and contact among Harrison supporters. Magee announced 620 votes pledged to Harrison and the room buzzed with victory chatter.
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Magee
Harrison
Chauncey M. Depew
Friends of
Michener
New
Platt
Louis I
Payne
Blaine
Browning King & Co Opens Elegant Children Dept Parlor
A Boston store introduces a dedicated upstairs children’s department described as a prettily furnished parlor. The space features white decor, comfortable seating, and a toilet room to ease shopping for mothers and children. A staffed sales team promises attentive, specialized service with a wide selection from knickers to suits for boys and youths.
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Browning, King & Co
Children’s Department
Kneeland
Washington
Boston
Lord Fauntleroys
Cornell Defeats Columbia in Freshmen Two Mile Race
Irwaca New York June 9 Cornell won the freshmen two mile straightaway race against Columbia by eight lengths with a time of 10 minutes 56 seconds. Columbia leaves tonight for New London to resume training for Yale Harvard Columbia race. Cornell has sent a challenge to Yale and Harvard varsity and freshmen crews.
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Irwaca
N. Y
Cornell
Columbia
New London
Yale
Harvard
O Connell and Kerrigan Fight Set at Coney Island Club
Doc OConnell and Patsey Kerrigan agreed to a glove contest at the Coney Island A C under the Metropole Providence club offer. The Providence offer rose from 1500 to 1800 dollars but no further increase occurred. The match proceeds under the same terms as the Providence plan at the Coney Island club.
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Doc O’connell
Patsey Kerrigan
Coney Island A. C
Metropole Club
Providence
Coney Island Club
Senate Session Finishes Quick but Busy Day in Washington
The Senate met for about an hour and twenty minutes and passed the urgent deficiency bill totaling over 7 million dollars for the current year. Two appropriation bills moved from the House to the Appropriations Committee. New Mexico and Arizona statehood measures were referred to the Territories Committee. Senators Morgan and Jones of Arkansas spoke on silver. The Judiciary Committee handled loyalty proof relief for pension eligibility, murder and manslaughter definitions, and other unlisted measures were approved. The House adjourned after a brief session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Committee On Appropriations
New Mexico
Arizona
Committee On
Morgan
Jones
Arkansas
Committee On the Judiciary
Oates
Alabama
E. B. Taylor
United States
Clergymen Miss All but Fight at New Bedford Club
In New Bedford on June 9 clergy from the city were invited to view a boxing match between Billy Frazier of Cambridge and Dick Sullivan. The ministers were not present, the bout drew several hundred spectators, and after seven rounds Frazier knocked Sullivan down three times. Sullivan was knocked out in the eighth. The exhibition was described as good and clean.
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New Bedford
New Bedford Athletic¢ Club
Billy Frazier
Dick Sullivan
Cambridge
Frazier
Sullivan
Wreck Toll in Oil City Fire May Rise as Bodies Found
Fifty bodies have been recovered from the Oil City disaster, with many believing the toll will rise as more are located. Officials caution the full death count cannot yet be confirmed.
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Om Crry
Penn
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Russia
H.S. Hyde
J. Sloat Fassett
J.B. Foraker
C. TI. Filley
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Missouri
the Minority Report
Ayer
William Craig
Stephen Craig
Charlotte St
Philadelphia
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Harrison Day
General Harrison
Central Market Hall
Illinois
Cullom
Dedham
Albany Sts
Boston Veterinary Hospital
Beckell, Lee
Ldr
Wilbert Soule
Massachusetts
the Post
Mae
Washington Street
Bedford St
W. P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
Joan N.& CO
Brett
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