Seventh on the bench Chief Justice Fuller to be nominated
Washington special notes the appointment of Mr Fuller as Chief Justice, expected and supported by Chicago Republicans. The Senate confirmation is anticipated without delay but may go through Judiciary Committee first. Farwell proposes bipartisan backing with Democratic votes kept aligned. The President notes balancing Democratic support will be challenging.
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Washington
Chicago
Fuller
Senate
Judiciary
Messrs
Edmunds
Hoar
Ingalls
Wilson
Iowa
Evarts
Pugh
Coke
West
George
Farwell
White House
Mr. Farwell
Fuller's Life Sketch Profiles Early Years and Career
Melville W. Fuller born February 11 1833 in Augusta Missouri to Frederick A. Fuller and Catharine Weston. He studied law in Bangor and at Harvard, practiced in Augusta then Chicago for thirty years, served in Augusta politics, attended Illinois Constitutional Convention, and was a Jeffersonian Democrat renowned as a lawyer. He married Calista Reynolds in 1858 and after her death wed Ellen Coolbaugh. eight daughters in his family.
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Melville W. Fuller
Augusta
Frederick A. Fuller
Henry W. Fuller
Catharine Weston
Nathan Weston
New England
Mr. Fuller
Bowdoin College
George Melville Weston
Bangor
Harvard University
Age
Common Council
Chicago
Fuller
Naie
Ilinois
Luller
Stephen A. Douglas
Calista O. Reynolds
Ellen
William F. Coolbaugh
Judge Fuller the man of letters and law in Chicago
A Chicago Tribune portrait of Judge Fuller describes a political minded lawyer who loves books and teaching, values fairness, and avoids office while serving friends. He is prolific at the bar, with Illinois and U S Supreme Court case influence and a noted literary bent, turning down lucrative corporate work.
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Judge Fuller
The
Chicago Tribune
Fuller
Macaulay
Grant
Chicago
Illinois
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Mel Fuller Chicago Orator and Lawyer Declines Five Appointments
The article profiles Mel Fuller of Chicago a famed orator and lawyer born in Augusta Maine age 55 with a striking calm voice and lively wit. It notes his church ties his public reception in Chicago and his repeated refusals of high government posts including missions Civil Service Solicitor General Interstate Commission and Pacific Railway Commission.
Boston Makes a Brilliant Start as St Louis Slips
Chicago correspondent surveys opening days of the 1888 baseball season. Tim Keefe signs with New York Giants. Farrell shines for Chicago. Detroit falters amid player discontent with Manager Watkins. Standings and brief gossip follow, noting interleague play and early-season struggles.
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Chicago
Anson
Boston
Sodenville
Hoosiers
Phillies
Washington
Pittsburgh
New York
Tim Keefe
Gotham
Keefe
Clarkson
van Haltren
Baldwin
Getzein
Detroit
Giants
Farrell
Mike Kelly
Kelly
Watkins
Associat
Bolgor
Cincinnati
Athletic
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Indianapolis
Louisville
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Cleveland
Harry Palmer
Evening Journal
Illinois Republicans Nominate Fifer for Governor at Springfield
The Illinois Republican State Convention in Springfield on the 2d nominated Private Joseph W. Fifer for governor after multiple ballots. Other ballots named McNulta Carr Connolly Rinaker Smith Wright and Oglesby for various offices while Pearson drew the secretary ballot. The convention adopted a pro tariff platform and endorsed Walter Q. Gresham for president with delegates chosen to support his renomination alongside Cleveland.
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Ilinois
Springfield
Louis K. Payson
Daniel Shepard
George ©. Rankin
Graeme Stewart
G. W. Harper
George S Stewart
R. A. Albert
St. Clair County
A. H. Reed
Clay County
Republican Party
Shelby M. Cullom
United States
Joseph W. Fifer
John McNulta
Clark EK. Carr
James A. Connolly
John I. Rinaker
John (. Smith
Francis M. Wright
Fifer
McNulta
Carr
Connolly
Rinaker
Smith
Wright
Oglesby
W. H. Collins
Morgan County
Robert H. Sturgis
Fayette
Lyman B. Ray
Grundy
James
Osaheane
Stevenson
Ray
W. I. Calhoun
Clinton
J. N. Pearson
McDonough
J. N. Reece
Sangamon
Thomas ©. MacMillan
Cook
G. H. Harlow
Pearson
Persimmon
Richmonds
E. C. Lewis
la Salle
C. R. Swigert
Kankakee
Harrison Black
Clark
A. W. Berggren
Knox
Jonathan N. Hyde
Lee
Frank Hitchcock
Peoria
C. W. Pavey
John Yost
Gallatin
H. F. Reuter
Washington
Dan Hogan
Pulaski
Pavey Cap
Charles Becker
George Hunt
Edgar County
AV. A. Harker
Jackson County
I. A. Ballard
Alexander McLean
F. M. McKay
State University
Sol
George KR. Davis
Charles B. Farwell
Cook County
Horace
Coles
W. J. Hadley
Macoupin
John H. Lott
Kendall County
H. D. Judson
Peyton Robert
Warren
Wilcox
Champaign
Prohibitionists Meet in Harrisburg Endorsing New Platform
The Pennsylvania Prohibition State Convention in Harrisburg with about four hundred delegates adopted a platform calling for total prohibition by constitutional amendment, repeal of internal revenue taxes on liquor and tobacco, direct election of federal leaders, arbitration of national disputes, tariff reform for domestic protection, immigration limits on convicts and paupers, and woman suffrage. Delegates to the National Prohibition Convention were elected.
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Harrisburg
John A. McConnell
Pittsburg
United States
Kentucky Republicans Name Delegates At Large And Alternates
The Kentucky Republican State Convention in Louisville named Gen. W. J. Landrum as permanent chairman. W. C. Bradley and George Venny were chosen delegates-at-large. District delegtes include W. J. Debo and M. Allison in Marion and Mayfield, with alternates T. W. Gardner and A. H. Cabell, among others. William Cassius Goodloe was listed from Lexington.
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Louisville
W. J. Landrum
Lancaster
W. C. Bradley
George Venny
Lexington
W. J. Debo
Marion
Allison
Mayfield
George W. Jolly
Owensboro
EB. W. Glass
Hopkinsile
T. W. Gardner
Hopkinsville
A. H. Cabell
Henderson
Judge Taylor
Morganton
E. M. Force
Charles Pendleton
Hartford
Judge Thompson
Springfield
A. KE. Wilson
W. B. Hampton
Burton Vance
Henry Johnson
John M. Wilson
Williamstown
John P. Ernest
Covington
Lauris E. Morgan
Pendleton
D. B. Wallace
William Cassius Goodloe
Connecticut Democratic State Convention Elects Delegates
The Connecticut Democratic State Convention met in Hartford to elect delegates and call for tariff reform. Col. Charles M. Joslyn of Hartford was chosen permanent chairman and delivered a speech outlining party goals.
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Connecticut
Hartford
Col
Charles M. Joslyn
Iowa Democrats Endorse Cleveland at Des Moines Convention
Col. Charles A. Clark presided as Iowa Democrats met in Des Moines on January 2 to adopt resolutions supporting President Cleveland. The body backed his tariff views, civil service reform, and opposition to prohibition, choosing delegates to the St. Louis convention and assigning alternates.
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Charles A. Clark
Iowa
Des Moines
Democrats of
Cleveland
St. Louis
F. W. Lehman
J. C. Kelley
Sioux City
P. M. Ballingall
Ottumwa
W. H. M. Pusey
Washington
Jackson
Jefferson
Tilden
Hancock
Nebraska Democrats Elect Delegates to St Louis
At Omaha the Nebraska Democratic State Convention elected R A Battery as permanent chair. Delegates at large include James E Boyd J Sterling Morton James E North and Tobias Castor. District delegates were J C Crawford J B Sherwin J J McAllister and J J Mears with a unit vote for Cleveland’s renomination.
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Nebraska
Omaha
R. A. Battery
Cleveland
St. Louis
James E. Boyd
J. Sterling Morton
James Bh. Boyd
James E. North
Tobias Castor
J. C. Crawford
J. B., Sherwin
J.J. McAllister
J. J. Mears
Ireland
Idaho Republicans Converge in Boise for State Convention
The Idaho Republican convention in Boise City elected W B Heyburn Coeur d Alene and George A Black Hailey County as delegates to Chicago with Willis Sweet and Joseph Pinkham as alternates. Col Charles A Wood presided and Col George L Shoup named to the National Committee. Delegates not instructed. The platform denounces Senator Stewart efforts to exclude Idaho from the nation opposes lead on the free list favors Mormon test oath and opposes Chinese immigration.
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Idaho
Boise City
Charles A. Wood
W. B. Heyburn
Coeur d'Alene
George A. Black
Hailey County
Chicago
Willis Sweet
Joseph Pinkham
Dubois
Congress
George L. Shoup
Stewart
United States
Dakota Democrats name Jamestown convention delegates
The Dakota Territorial Democratic Committee met at Watertown and approved credentials for delegation chairs. The Day faction protested, and two conventions formed. The Day group sent Judge Kangs and I J Walsh, while the Church faction named Col Steele and Col Maguire. Both backed Cleveland and tariff reform.
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Dakota Territorial Democratic Committee
Watertown
Church
Bangs
Jamestown
St. Louis
Kangs
I. J. Walsh
Col. Steele
Col. Maguire
Cleveland
Union Labor Party Holds Topeka Convention Elects Eight Delegates
The Kansas Union Labor party met at Topeka and elected eight delegates to the National Convention in Cincinnati on May 15. They were instructed to oppose nominating a presidential candidate. A June State Central Committee meeting planned to promote single land tax ideas amid Kansas taxation agitation.
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Kansas Union Labor Party
Topeka
Cincinnati
State Central Committee
Kansas
Utah Republican Territorial Convention elects delegates to Chicago
At the Ogden Utah convention Varian of Salt Lake City and John J Daly of Park City were chosen as delegates to the National Convention in Chicago. No instructions were given.
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Utah
Ogden
C. 5
Varian
Salt Lake
John J. Daly
Park City
Chicago
Illinois Farewells and Dangers Across the State
Obituaries mark N. O. Barnes of Dixon aged 83 and David Fleming of Olney who died by suicide. Fatalities from two beer wagons in Chicago, and a Quincy fire damages Gem City Ice Company stock of 7000 tons. A Chicago revenue haul near 875553 in one day, district total to hit 10000000. Abduction case near Wichita and Har vard cattle afflicted by arsenic exposure. Robbery near Rapids City ends with Mrs. Mohr paying 500 then rest of funds. Consecration of Rt. Rev. Bishop Ryan in Alton with bishops, clergy, and a grand banquet. Mrs. Shoup attacked by two Savage sons. daughter Etta saves mother. Local leader James Pitzer dies at 80. theory grows that Albert McClatchey was murdered. Sheriff brings Edward Laswell from Paragould for fraud case. Chicago elevates plan for South Side line with New York experts and upcoming construction milestones.
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David Fleming
Olney
Fleming
Richland County Board of Supervisors
Quincy
Gem City Ice Company
Eliza Nixon
Wichita
Kansas
Sycamore
Chas. E. Hyde
Hyde
Burton Laning
Harvard
Laning
Rapids City
G. Mohr
Ryan
Alton
Springfield
Quincey
Gounod
Ss. Peter and Paul
Spalding
McCloskey
Louisville
Jansen
Belleville
Mahr
Brady
Stick
Vower
Feehan
Chicago
Chatard
Albert McClatchey
Fairmount
Scott Mathews
Marion County
Centerville
Edward Laswell
Paragould
Ark
Laswell
Odin Township
Colonel Goddard
D. H. King
New York
South Side
Thirty-ninth Street
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Duncan D,makay,jr
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Jdames Dinswore
J. A. McTaggart
Isaac C. Norton
Emery R. Slate
J. A. Hanna
Alien Blakeley
R. A. Bancroft
Henry C. Homer
New State Committee
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J. A. Coates
Harry Westerfield
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John A. Logan
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Alfred E Burr
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New Haven
Charles M. Allen
Putnam
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R. J. Vance
New Britain
George L. Phillips
Coventry
Charles A. Tomlinson
Milford
Clinton B. Davis
Haddam
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Dakota Democrats
Union Labor Party of Kansas
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N. O. Barnes
Dixon
Internal Revenue
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Camargo
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