Republicans Convene in Chicago Under Temp Chairman Thrust
The Republican National Convention opened in Chicago with John W. Thurston as temporary chairman. After a three hour session only credentials committee chosen and some speeches were delivered. By 3:30 pm delegates and supporters of Gresham and Allison filled the streets, signaling intense factional activity as the party showed signs of disunity.
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Chicago
John W. Thurston
Nebraska
Gresham
Allison
Two conventions clash over Cleveland Blaine in campaign rhetoric
A national comparison of the Democratic and Republican gatherings in St. Louis and Chicago portrays Cleveland as a unifying re-elected leader and Blaine as a divisive figure. The piece cites Cleveland’s veto record and integrity while criticizing Blaine’s momentum and internal party wrangling.
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St. Louis
Democracy
Grover Cleveland
United States
Chicago
Blaine
Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Republican Party
Democratic and Republican contrasts in 1888 politics
The piece argues the two parties differ in character, notes the St. Louis nomination scene and President Grant's era, and critiques John M. Palmer's anti anarchist stance. It cites Palmyra Fire Insurance backers Abijah Powers and Ellwood Hughes, and references the Amboy Journal on Palmer's remarks about hanging anarchists.
Palmyra Insurance Company Local History Summary
The Farmers Mutual Life Insurance Company of Palmyra Illinois organized 1865 as fire insurer expanded June 7 1887 under state law adding lightning coverage to all insured property. By June 1888 total in force reached 2 450 633 with minimal losses paid 587 50 last year and 165 508 40 prior. eight light assessments in 23 years averaging 1 37 per 100.
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Palmyra Company
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Palmyra
Illinois
Lee
Whiteside
Ogle
Carroll
Abijah Powers
Ellwoop Hugues
Farmers’ Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lee County
Ilinois
Treasury
Pubeeseh Ca Anca Ce
Iesg DS
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Andrew Welsh
Kendall
Ncis A. Hoffman, JR
Jacob R. Creighton
Wagne
University of
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Senate
Democratic Party
Frederick
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Victoria
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Haymarket
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General Palmer
Palmyra Insurance Company
John Courtright
Cornelius Bachelor
Clara Goodrich
Reuben John
Old
Isia
Jordan Building
Bridge
R. A. Rodesch
Dixon, Ilinois
America
Grenier Brothers
Royal European
Dixon
Maple Pas
Atiarett
M. M. Dunham
Ben Morrell
ROYAL
Chief, JR
James G
Alamet
Clark
James H. Todd
Aiken & Why Stores
Baaar
Main Street
Dixon, Il
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Rockford
Smith & Ballou
Dxon, Ills
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