Republican Convention in 1884 Virginia Controversy Over Credentials
Amid the Republican National Convention debates in Chicago a Virginia contest triggered clashes over credentials. Mahone and Wise led opposing factions as the committee on credentials faced calls to bar self‑voting delegates. The chair ruled discussions on Virginia out of order until credentials were resolved, with tense exchanges and appeals for fair counting of ballots.
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Not Supremely Happy Result of Beard Victory
The Massachusetts delegation meeting opened at 9, adjourned to 11, with Major Merrill chosen Stane assistant secretary. The first ballot vote stands undecided amid factional splits from Beard’s resolutions, signaling likely discord preventing a united delegation for Sherman or a single Blaine option.
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New England
Nervous Day for Three Republican Senate Prospects
Washindron June 19. Three Republican possibilities in the Senate faced close scrutiny as Hawley Sherman and Allison endured a tense day. Hawley hid nerves amid small business and barbed exchanges with Edmunds. Sherman appeared weary and restless, alternating between questions and silence. Allison entered with smiles but faced Edmunds glare and ongoing pressure from colleagues.
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Massachusetts Aims to Shape Convention Planks on Pension Civil Service
In Curiaco Massachusetts pledges to exert influence in convention debates via resolutions on pension reform civil service and fisheries. Chairman McKinley consulted Major Morrill for a pension plank aligned with the Grand Army of the Republic. Major Merrill and Mr Beard back a reiterated civil service plank and may pressure Mugwumps for Cleveland support.
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Suspicions of Foraker stir at Sherman convention
Curiaco June 19 speciau Ohio Governor Foraker is seen as treacherous to Sherman by many Ohio delegates. He proclaims loyalty to John Sherman, but critics keep him out of private talks and accuse him of courting country delegates. A Foraker Club paraded with banners linking Foraker to Sherman amid snubs from Mrs Cleveland.
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Foraker’s 1884 bid linked Blaine Sherman ticket
The excerpt recalls the 1884 act when Foraker cast Ohio’s 46 votes for Blaine at a crucial moment. It notes Foraker would second Sherman’s nomination and hints he seeks personal gain from the ticket. Some opponents charge him with aiming to shift the slate toward Blaine and Foraker.
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Fort Fisher Heroes At Dinner In Military Convention
At Fort Fisher table in Chicago June 19 Senator Hoar, Mr Beard, General Curtis of Ogdensburg, and Colonel Lamb of Virginia sat together. Curtis and Lamb recalled past meetings with Hoar and the others. All three men, though in different roles, discussed Sherman’s prospects with familiar ties among them. Curtis attended as a guest. Lamb as a delegate.
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Supreme Court upholds ruling voiding union fine on Theodore Thomas
The New York general term of the Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision voiding the Mutual Protective Union action to fine and expel orchestra leader Theodore Thomas for employing oboe player Felix Bour, a non member. Bour had not yet become eligible, Thomas could not find a suitable local substitute, and the court ruled the non member employment prohibition incompatible with the union charter, arbitrary and against public policy.
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