Kentucky Republican Convention Chooses Bristow Delegates
In Louisville’s Liederkranz Hall the Kentucky Republican Convention filled with energy as Bristow supporters dominated and delegates and electors were chosen. The platform urged civil service reform, debt payment, and a return to specie, while praising Bristow and warning against corruption.
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Bristow
Kentucky
Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Massachusetts
Faneuil Hall
Election Electors Named by District at Convention
The document lists district by district the electors and their home counties or cities including names such as Murray Davies Wier Muhlenberg Motley Zebree Todi Hays Burns Marion and others. General Harlan was asked for a speech but declined and the convention adjourned.
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E. H. Murray
Davies
E. R. Wier, Jr
Muhlenberg
Col. EK
L. Motley
Warren
E. G. Zebree
Todi
W. H. Hays
Washington
T. C. Burns
Marion
Tifth
James Speed
Madison Minnis
Louisville
J. J. Landrum
Gallatin
J. W. Finnell
Kenton
T. ©. Shackleford
Shelby
Gabriel Burdett
Jessamine
A. R. Burnham
Madison
Thomas Z. Murrow
Pulaski
C. K. Farris
Laurel
H. C. Rainey
Montgomery
W. W. Culbertson
Boyd
R. Gudgell
Bath
E. W. Bagley
McCracken
Z. Z. Moore
J. J. Walton
Hartute
Allen Allensworth
E. W. Hawkins
Campbell
A. M. Swope
Bourbon
John Bennett
A. T. Wood
O. S. Denning
Robertson
Harlan
The Cooper nomination at Greenback National Convention
Delegates to the National Greenback Convention in praNAvours elect Peter Cooper of New York as their presidential candidate after a heated, earlier pull for William Allen. Hoisted by Allen and Davis opponents, the roll call names Booth and Curtain for vice president, with Newton Booth emerging as the running mate. An executive committee is appointed as sessions adjourn around noon.
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Pranavours
United States
Lewis Huber
Louisiana
William Allen
Ohio
Tennessee
Peter Cooper
New York
Gwynor
Illinois
David Davis
Missouri
Alexander Campbell
Kentucky
Singleton
Newton Booth
California
Andrew J. Curtin
Pennsylvania
Gen. Wingate
Tr. Stevenson
Daniel Pratt
Senator Rice
Arkansas
J.B. Follette
Allen
J. A. Sheldon
Uncle Billy
D.Y. Hedley
Kane
Physician
Lawrence
Bill Allen
Cooper
WIAP
AIP
Wou Rum WD
Wingate
Steers Tees
Rice
Cooper Movement
Campbell
Gwynne
Davis
Robert F. Wingate
Moses W. Fields
Michigan
Andrew J. Curtain
James Buchanan
Indiana
Fields
Buchanan
Booth
Curtain
Thomas J. Durant
District of Columbia
Kansas
W. T. Rippey
Severance
A. E. Redstone
Oakland
Connecticut
Alex. Troop
New Haven
S. M. Smith
Terrance
F. A. Olieman
Indianapolis
Towa
Daniel Campbell
Mt. Pleasant
K. L. D. Griffey
Morgantown
New Orleans
Moses W. Field
Detroit
Minnesota
O. H. Spades
Pleasant Grove
J. P. Alexander
Independence
Nebraska
L. W. Barker
Pleasant Hill
Wallace P. Groom
New York City
Reuben Carroll
Youngtown
Frank W. Hughes
Pottsville
Rhoode Island
Benjamin G. Chase
Providence
N. Smithson
Pulaski
Wisconsin
Horace A. Tenney
Madison
T. J. Durant
Washington
Executive National Committee
John Y. Scammon
Chicago
Independent Executive Committee
Washington City
Nashville Convention Review Shapes Republican Delegation
The Cincinnati Gazette reports Nashville Texas May 17 as a representative State Republican Convention with nearly all major party leaders present and influential in shaping the Delegation amid ongoing debates between Field Morton and Bristow factions. The piece notes strong party influence and high attendance reflecting Brownlow-era politics.
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Nashville
Texy
Brownlow
Delaware Republicans Name Blaine Delegation at Dover Convention
The Times reports the Delaware Republican State Convention chose Manlove Hayes as permanent president. Delegates from Kent and other counties were instructed to vote for Blaine. A dispute over excluding Federal office holders passed with a substitute named for Sussex County. the final delegates pledged to Blaine. Delegates listed: James Scott, Richard E. Smith, John H. Hoffecker, James R. Toffland, Eli R. Sharp, and D. W. Moore.
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New York
the Times
Dover
Delaware
Manlove Hayes
Kent
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Bristow
Newcastle County
Dr. Prettyman
United States
Sussex County
James Scott
Richard E. Smith
John H. Hoffecker
James R. Toffland
Eli R. Sharp
D. W. Moore
Democratic Convention at Torexa Passes Finance Platform
The large Kansas convention nominates Amos Harris as President. A financial platform urges government paper money and immediate repeal of the specie resumption act, instructing delegates to support Hendricks. A opposition led by Tom Fenton fights the platform, but majority support is expected. Delegates are not yet named and sessions adjournment is planned for the night.
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Committee On
Gillette
Independent
Kirst
Congress
United States
Thomas Jefferson
H. H. Robinson
Michigan
Torexa
Amos Harris
Committee
Hendricks
Tom Fenton
Democrats Nominate in Eighth Indiana District
Special Dispatch notes the Eighth Indiana Democrats met to nominate a Congressman and a State Senatorial candidate. J. Jump, Col. W. E. McLean, A. J. Hostetter, and Geo. A. Knight were proposed. after five ballots McLean led 80 to 53 over Hostetter. Inman H. Fowler of Owen won the Senatorial contest. Greenback resolutions and a probe of Supreme Court judges were adopted.
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Eighth Indiana
Cincinnati Gazette
Trais Harrs, Inc
Eighth Congressional District
Clay
Owen
Juranklio
Puuiwareageee
J. Junip
Vermillion
W. E. McLean
This County
A. J. Hostetter
Lawrence
Geo. A. Knight
McLean
Knight
Hostetter
Jump
Supreme Court
Inman H. Fowler
Opposition to Blaine in Third Maine District Meeting
A meeting in Dover town, Maine, featured strong Blaine endorsements and a speech by Hon. Stevens defending Blaine’s finances. Stevens, a long-time neighbor, argued Blaine built wealth before and after entering Congress, noting 1863 estimates of about 75 000 dollars and disputing accusations of rapid riches.
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Doyton
Maine
Blaine
Stevens
Congress
Indiana Democrats Nominate McLean for Congress
Col William E McLean was nominated today by Democrats of Indiana’s Eighth Congressional District. The convention adopted a resolution urging the Democratic State Central Committee to support the nomination and proceed with the campaign.
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Indiana
Tener Harts, Inc
William E. McLean
Eighth
Committee to Probe Charges Against Four Democratic Supreme Court Nominees
A committee will investigate the charges against the four Democratic nominees for the Supreme Court and will request their withdrawal if the charges are substantiated. The panel aims to determine validity and integrity in the judicial selection process.
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Supreme Court
Munn Whisky Trial and New Orleans Conspiracy Verdicts
Legal proceedings in Chicago feature Judge Ward's testimony on Rehm and Munn fraud claims. New Orleans juries remain split in Fehrenbach cases as verdicts emerge in conspiracy actions. Milwaukee reports conclude Jonas Goldberg testimony in whisky ring case.
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Munn
John D. Ward
Rehm
Linton Briggs
AC. Hesing
Hesing
Earthquake Shocks, Fires, and Fatalities Reported
A Wednesday quake hit Santa Barbara California, while a New York to Europe gold shipment totalled 500000 dollars. Ex Governor Bullock was returned to Atlanta on Governorial requisition. Tubb’s Hotel Oakland suffered a small fire. Louis Hoppe’s body found in Cleveland indicates possible self inflicted death. A Smutty Nose Island murder confession is found baseless. Temple and Workman banker in Los Angeles ends life amid financial troubles. Eight Leavenworth convicts escaped. one shot dead. Schooner Thomas C Street wrecked near Long Point with six drowned. Severe thunderstorm hits Wheeling with rail and telegraph damage and flood fears on Wheeling Creek.
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Bullock
Georgia
Atlanta
Tubb
Oakland
Cal
Bowen Exclusion Resolution Passed at Plymouth Church
In New York on May 18 at a large Plymouth Church meeting, a resolution to expel Henry C. Bowen was offered. Clarence Bowen presented a protest from his father against the action. The protest was read and the church carried the expulsion resolution unanimously.
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New York
Plymouth Church
Henry C. Bowen
Clarence Bowen
Mustang Race At Fleetwood Park Ends After 226 Miles
The pace started at 4 AM with 50 miles in 2 19 and 100 miles in 4 42. Rain made the track muddy delaying progress. By mile 200 the rider was 16 minutes behind, finishing at mile 226 after 15 hours.
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New York
Fleetwood Park
Southern Hotel in St Louis Reopens Under New Owners
News from St Louis on May 18 states that the Southern Hotel did not close, but changed hands. Breslin Darling Co of New York acquired the interest from Laveille Warner Co and plan a thorough renovation and re furnishing, with no interruption to business.
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St. Louis
Laveille, Warner & Co
Breslin, Darling & Co
New York
Dom Pedro Visits Uarondélet Iron Works and Local School
The Imperial party under Dom Pedro toured the iron works at Uarondélet and the Kindergarten run by Miss Blow daughter of Henry T. Blow. He praised the school and later joined a city drive before boarding the Grand Republic for New Orleans amid a large levee crowd.
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St. Louis
Dom Pedro
Three Men Killed by Indians Near Custer City
Three men named Williams Harrison and Brown returning from the Black Hills were tomahawked and scalped near Custer City. Williams and Harrison were from Cleveland, Brown from St. Louis. Their bodies were found about twelve hours after the massacre and taken to Custer for burial.
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Custer City
Williams
Harrison
Brown
Cleveland
St. Louis
Black Hills
Custer
OLeary Extends to 250 Miles in Six Day Challenge
In San Francisco on May 18 OLeary finished his 250th mile at 10:45 a.m. He rested briefly then continued at about five miles per hour, aiming to reach 500 miles in six days, trailing the pace of the prior attempt. Schmebl also showed progress by completing his 200th mile at 9:30 a.m. and now walks slowly and seems exhausted.
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San Francisco
O’leary
Schmebl
The Centennial Agricultural Building Display at Cincinnati
Visitors tour the Belmont avenue Agricultural Building with exhibits from Spain Brazil Portugal France and Germany. Cincinnati firms like Davis & Co and Morrison & Co display long cut meats and pork products while tobacco and wines attract attention though Cincinnati’s overall exhibit size and representation are criticized.
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Belmont Avenue
Spain
Manilla
Brazil
Portugal
Cincinnati
Erckenbrecken
George Fox
Wisconsin
Old Abe
Holland
Philadelphia
Germany
France
Keokuk
New Jersey
Hammondport
N. Y
Werk
Park Packers’ Association
Davis, Jr., & Co
J. L. Keck & Bros
Charles Jacob, Evans, Lippincott & Cunningham
Evans’ Bros
James Morrison & Co
Messrs. Davis
Morrison & Co
Kecks
Evans & Lippincott
Evans & Co
Jacob
Landreth
Department of Manufactured Tobaccos
Lovell & Buffington
Covington
Richmond
Baltimore
Holbrook & Co
Louisville
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National Greenbackers
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Kentucky Republican Convention
Louisyiaur
Liederkranz Hall
Kristow
Morton
Walter Evans
Republican State Central Committee
John W. Finnell
Theo. C. Tracie
Col
P. Wilcox
M. M. Mu
Thomas Boyd
Fry
Boyle
Stephen Hagg
Owsley
G. W. Gallop
Thos. W. Davis
Mason
H. Bostwick
W. J. Berry
N. R. Harper
Gen
Innell
Abraham Lincoln
Speed
Committee On Resolutions
James M. Harlan
Djamin H. Bristow
Ea Ap
R. B. Ratliff
Caldwell
J. R. Puryear
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Vooper
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Bedford County
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Mississippi
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United States Senate
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Iowa
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John R. Beale
William M. Todd
Milwaukee Trials
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Jonas Goldberg
McKinney
Santa Barbara
Europe
Louis Hoppe
Smutty Nose Island
Wagoner
William Workman
Temple & Workman
Los Angels
Leavenworth
Wm. B. Callahan
Thomas C. Street
Welland Canal
Long Point
Charles Roach
Saginaw, Mich
Wheeling
W. Va
Wheeling Creek
the Southern Hotel
Fasnaesar
Wyus En
Reggl
Pumaperpaia
Lmaaiaoveti
Cavier Club
Levy E Co
Liberia
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