Blaine Favored By Republican Leaders For Nomination
Chicago June 18 Associated Press dispatch outlines Blaine plan to win on a first ballot only by unanimous support through a deadlock. Delegations from Maine New Jersey Kansas Missouri back Blaine while Depew Sherman and Alger factions jockey for votes. Public displays and anxious managers seek to avoid premature nomination and ensure Blaine’s acceptance if chosen.
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Conference committees to study boom managers
A suggestion was adopted to appoint conference committees to talk with managers of various booms and report the exact situation to a meeting to be held tomorrow. Joseph Manley of Augusta Maine, Blaine’s close friend, denied after the meeting that there was any significance beyond New Englanders voting solidly for the most available candidate. Manley said he could not name the fortunate person at present.
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Art auction and political convention notes from June news
The page lists works by Signorini Delacroix Bonheur Millet and Turner among others priced at 3000 and mentions a June 20–23 sale. It also reports Blaine faction plans to unite voters, Thurston as temporary chair and Estee as permanent, with New England delegates split and a delayed standard bearer decision. Page references cover Congress and Gettysburg anniversary debates.
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Officeholders' Convention Shows Republican Machine at Work
The June 18 report from Curcaco describes a Republican gathering driven by officeholders. Delegations from Massachusetts Connecticut and Pennsylvania supply many current officials backing Sherman's ticket and Foraker. The piece argues the convention is dominated by ex and current officeholders, with Southern delegates filled by ex-officials hoping to regain power.
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Pennsylvania
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Kirkpatrick
Stone
Martin
Philadelphia
Sherman
Foraker
Ohio
Treasury Department
Alger
Beard Takes the Trick in Mass delegation vote
Curiaco June 18. Beard defeats General Cogswell 14 to 13 for the Massachusetts platform builder seat on the resolutions committee. Speaker Noyes silent as Beard gains influence, with votes indicating treachery charges and a split delegation. Other picks include Hyde to the national committee and Gould as vice president.
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Curiaco
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Hour
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Sherman
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William A. Tower of
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Capen
Tufts College
Francis L. Chapman
Cambridge
Colonel Tower
Nature of the Platform Hoar and the Civil Service Plank
June 18 report surveys a Republican convention’s tense push for platform planks. Northern members resist free whiskey while supporting tobacco tax repeal, with Minnesota siding for free lumber and reduced agricultural duties. Hoar draft critiques the President, while Beard backs a fishery plank and McKinley looms as incoming resolutions chair, likely toning down harsher planks.
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New England Delegations Split Over Ballot Strategy
June 18 in Cur iaco The New England states drift away from a united front as Rhode Island leans toward Allison on first ballot while Connecticut clings to Depew Vermont hints at unit for New York man New Hampshire and Maine divided Massachusetts debates over Blaine Gresham supporters deny Vermont switch Hoar comments Massachusetts undecided New England delegates caucus twice to discuss unity and possible Depew first ballot alignment.
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Delegations Hold Latle Conference in New England
A late afternoon meeting at Curiaco attempted to unite New England delegates though no candidate gained a majority. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut names appear, with no union reached and a sub committee appointed to monitor developments and advise on cohesion.
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Cheney
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Nebraska Man Nominated as Temporary Chairman for Convention
Chicago June 18 The national committee began selecting a temporary chairman for the Republican convention with California proposing M M Estee as an anti monopoly West candidate while Nebraska’s John M Thurston emphasized his parliamentary skill. The vote tied. RB F Jones cast the deciding ballot for Thurston and the nomination became unanimous after brief debate. The committee adjourned at 1 20 pm.
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Estee Seen Likely To Command Republican Convention
Tonight's reports place M. M. Estee of California as the likely permanent chairman of the Republican national convention in Chicago. Hoar appears set to win the permanent presidency if no stronger rival emerges, with Estee’s supporters claiming broad pledges from the permanent organization committee and Pacific coast interests prioritized in the process.
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Depew Announces Bid After Meeting With Delegates
Chauncey Depew, long considered a candidate, decides to seek the nomination after concluding discussions with Senator Hiscock, Mr. Phelps, and others. He reports Minnesota and other states have shifted against him, prompting his formal entry into the convention race.
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Hiscock
Phelps
Depew
Granger
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