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Silverites Claim Victory at Jackson Park Convention
The Democratic convention in Jackson Park opens amid clash between silver and gold factions led by Daniel of Virginia and Hill of California. Daniel is named permanent chair as silver delegates secure key rulings. The day features fierce platform debates, credential fights, and roll call tension with Wichita and Nebraska delegations contested.
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Lima
Dillon
Dillon Brass Band
W. H. Boyle
J. F. Holloway
R. A. Galligher
B. Burnside
Monida
Sid Garland
W. H. True
Leo Truax
W. H. “Tru
Price
John Ripley
Wm. Miller
Dell
W. H. Cochran
Edwin Norris
Q.c.gosman
Hammond
GQ. K
The
Tribune
Rep Rock
J. H. Stabler
Market Lake
Wm. Spettigue
Scott & Decker
Medicine Lodge
T.J. Lemons
Salmon
Mesdames Hill
Bray
Bannack
L. Stahl
Argenta
Ed Brown
George Gray
Old Faithful
Carl Knoll
Meade Hotel
Chas Mions’ Hall
Fred Chaplin
Anon
Wm. Roe
M. A. Miller
R. M. Calkins
Helena
Golden Leaf
H. Foster
Red Rock
Mr. Reiling
Chaplin
Chaplain
Chicago
Jackson Park
Senator Hill
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Wigwam
Mr. Hill
Nax
Republic
Daniel
W. J. Stackhouse
Iowa
Boies
Haldeman
Blackburn
Kentucky
McKnight
Michigan
Hill
Nebraska
Silver
Carcavo
Committee On Credentials
Senator White
California
Montana
Catcaco
Bland
Tillman