Post beats Herald in rapid convention news race
A bustling Boston scene witnessed the Post outrun the Herald in furnishing direct convention news. The Post fed the crowd with fast bulletins from the West via Postal Telegraph, led by manager E. B. Pillsbury and operator James H. Lounsbury, with reports like One Now for Cleveland and The Hat Cannot Crush Grover boosting morale.
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Herald
Minneapolis
Herald Bulletin
Flour City
Journal
Boston
E. B. Pillsbury
Postal Telegraph Company
James H. Lounsbury
Cleveland
Grover
Blaine
O.K
Chicago
Benjamin Harrison Led Republican Victory and Unity
A tribute extols Benjamin Harrison as a strong, virtuous leader who modernized the party and secured protection for American industries. The speaker praises his tariff support, favorable stance on silver, and willingness to defend American interests abroad, urging him to lead again to continued victory.
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Chicago
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Anda
United States
Great Britain
Republican nominating scene shocks men of affairs
Post reporters gathered reactions from Phineas Pierce Mayor Matthews and Attorney General Pillsbury about the convention results. Democrats favored the Harrison slate while Republicans weigh McKinley Blaine and the tariff clash. Pillsbury backs Cleveland era strength and renomination.
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Post
Phineas Pierce
Newbury Street
Pierce
McKinley
Blaine
Harrison
Matthews
Press Comments on Harrison Nomination in This Morning
An editorial contrasts Blaine's lack of desire for the presidency with the Harrison bid for renomination. It argues Blaine’s movement was driven by enemies using his name, notes delegates largely backed Harrison, and cites Depew McKinley and Cullom as allies supporting the President amid defections from Blaine.
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Blaine
Harrison
Chelsea
Orangeman
Maine
Clarkson
Mr. Blaine
Advertiser
Pey
Mcwinney
Depew
McKinley
Cullom
Old State House as Boston transportation hub
No 8 Old State House, under Mr L H Palmer, became a popular transit headquarters in Boston. Tickets or drawing room car seats for Shore Line express trains or the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.
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Boston & Albany
Hmough
Boston
Wagner
Albany
Syracuse
Cleveland
Chicago
M. CG
Borton
Cincinnati
Utica
Toledo
Niagara Falls
St. Louis
R. R
Detroit
M. C
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Springfield
No York
New York Limited
Lipm
Pb St
Kneeland
A. &. Ransom
Old State House
L. H. Palmer
Shore Line
Washington
Balloting Begins as McKinley Breaks Through in Alabama
A tense Republican convention ballot unfolds after Sewell moves to proceed to ballot. Delegates from Indian Territory and Alaska gain voting rights. Harrison leads early. McKinley gains momentum as Illinois and Ohio show pivotal shifts. Foraker challenges and defense of the Ohio vote sparks heated exchange before roll calls and cheers erupt on Texas’ decisive 22 votes for Harrison.
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Sewell
New Jersey
Indian Territory
Alaska
McKinley
Harrison
California
M. H. de Young
Blaine
Georgia
Illinois
Fassett
Foraker
Indiana
Maine
Chris Magee
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Vigorane
New York
Mills
North Carolina
Ohio
Texas
Elliott F. Shepard
Benjamin Harrison
Wolcott
Outhwaite
Major McKinley
Wisconsin
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Pard
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Howard A. Carson
Tilly Haynes
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Oregon
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Thos. O'Callaghan & GO
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Roxbury
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SOC
Best West
Thos. O'Callaghan & CO
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Gol
West Newton St
Phineas Bates
Board OF Aldermen OF the City OF
Pinckney Street
Ward 9
Mary C. Adams
Board of Aldermen
Boston Post
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Sakfolk County
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Pemberton Square
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Thomas J. Whidden
Godfrey Morse
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