Leaders Elected at Chicago Republican National Convention
The Statesman reports Blaine of Maine and Logan of Illinois as chosen leaders of the Republicans. Blaine wins on the fourth ballot while Logan is nominated by acclamation. The four days of tumultuous voting are described in full, with scenes from the convention in Chicago.
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Statesman
Maine
Illinois
Chicago
States
California
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Sana
Kansas
Minnesota
Missis
Missou
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Penneylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
Cecel
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Columbia
Zions
Montana
New Mexico
Washington
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Republican convention debates and resolutions outlined
The Republican convention discusses loyalty to nominees, anti fraud at polls, and a national prohibition constitutional amendment. Delegates appoint committees, hear memorials from the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Irish National League, adopt rules, and adjourn to resume next morning.
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Republican Party
Gen-temen
Lam
United States
Perce
Massachusetts
National Committee, Be Referred To the Committee On Rules and Order
Conan
Iowa
Committee On
Women's Christian Temperance Union
America
Russell
New York
Irish National League
First Day at Eighth Republican Convention
The Eighth Republican National Convention opened in Chicago with 820 delegates and up to ten thousand spectators. After prayers and speeches, John K. Lynch won the temporary chair over Clayton, amid applause and party divisions.
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Chcaco
Exposition
The
Republic
Sabin
National Committee
Bristol
Henry Cabot
Massachusetts
John K. Lynch
Clayton
W. W. Morrow
California
George W. Curtis
New York
John Stewart
Pennsylvania
Stewart
Mr. Harr
Michigan
Prentiss
Missouri
Roosevelt
Lynch
Clark Carr
Illinois
W. N. Taft
South Carolina
Winston
Mississippi
Senator Hoar
William G. Green
Co Brietly
Urston
Nebraska
M. W. Benjamin
Arkansas
Powell Clayton
Ku Klux
John R. Lynch
Ssippi
Arthur Man
Benne Caren
Cuicano
Scudder
Chio
United States
Garfield era Republican convention notes and platform
The report details June convention scenes with Chairman Lynch opening matters and remarks from Elihu Washburne. Debates over resolutions and rules follow, including a platform endorsing tariff protections, labor rights, and unity after Garfield's death, with McKinley reading the platform and Henderson presiding as McKinley addresses the body.
Republican National Convention Adopts Platform Demanding Strong National Regulation
The platform pledges federal regulation of interstate commerce, railways, labor policy and eight hour work rules, while opposing foreign labor importation and endorsing national education funding. It urges a census of land grants, protection for veterans, and a disciplined civil service. condemns polygamy and defends free ballots. Delegates submit state rolls and nominate candidates, with vigorous speeches for Hawley Logan Blaine Edmunds Sherman and Arthur amid raucous nationwide backing.
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Europe
Asia
United States
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Lesked
Southcrest
Democratic Party
Ublicans
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Alabama
William Youngblood
Arkansas
Powell Clayton
California
Horace Davis
Colorado
W. K. Cuapin
Connecticut
Samuel Fessenden
Delaware
Daniel J. Leyton
Florida
Jesse D. Cole
Georgia
H. F. Putney
Illinois
J. T. Littler
Indohn C
Iowa
J. 8
Clarkson
Kansas
Silas Wheeler
Kentucky
J. Z. Moore
Louisiana
Maine
J. M. Haynes
Maryland
James A. Gary
Massachusetts
William W. Crapp
Michigan
John E. Sanborn
Minnesota
H. J. Norton
Mississippi
John R. Lynch
Missouri
K. T. Vaan Horn
Nebraska
Church Howe Nevara
Thomas Wren
New Hampshire
Edward H. Follett
New Jersey
Garrett A. Hobart
New York
John D. Lawson
North Carolina
L. W. Humphrey
Ohio
G. L. Converse
Oregon
John T. Apecrees
Pennsylvania
E. M. Jones
Rhode Island
Horace A. Jinks
South Carolina
John W. Johnston
Tennessee
W. D. Brownlow
Texas
C. C. Binkier
Vermont
G George W. Hooker
Virginia
F. S. Blair
West Virginia
John W. Bentner
Wisconsin
Edward Sanderson
Arizona Territory
Chark Churchill
Dakota Territory
Judge Bennett
Instrict of
Columbia
Pe B. Carson
Idaho Territory
John M. Coffin
Montana Territory
James A. Smith
New Mexico Territory
Stephen D. Elkins
Utah Territory
C. W. Dennis
Washington Territory
W. D. Miner
Wyoming Territory
J. M. Teary
T P. m
Arandegee
Joseph K. Hawley
Hawley
Brandegee
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Blaine Favored as Nominee by Republican Delegation
Dispatch from June 6 describes Blaine as preferred by Republican leaders with motions for Logan to be nominated vice president. The convention proceeds with nomination votes, a call for the roll of states, and a unanimous Logan nomination after cheers.
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Blaine
Joux A. LoGas
Birm
Pennsylvania
William Walter Phe
New Jersey
Roosevelt
New York
Feud Ends in Fatal Farmhouse Shootout Near Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on June 7 a long standing feud between the Barnett and Bridges families on adjacent farms west of the city culminated in a deadly gunfight. James Barnett and his wife were milking when a fence quarrel with John Bridges led to revolver fire. Bridges and Mrs Bridges were also involved. Mrs Barnett died from a blow after a hoe attack. Bridges fled but his wife was arrested.
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Barnett
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James Barnett
Nett
John Bridges
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Masons Protest Resolution Opposes Papal Encyclical
The Grand Lodge of Masons adopts a resolution expressing regret at the anti Masonic encyclical letter of the Pope. The resolution asserts the church’s charges are unfounded based on Masonic practice and tradition.
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Grand Lodge of Moons
Earl Carnarvon
Pope
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