Opening of the Eighth Republican Convention at Chicago
Notes from the Lakeside scenes as delegates arrive and mingle at the 8th Republican National Convention. Describes pulpit contagion, speeches by Professor Swing and Rev Thomas Green, headquarters for Blaine and Logan factions, and colorful hotel politics. Delegates, crowds, and ushers clash over entry as Chicago hosts a pivotal political gathering.
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Profesor Swing
Central Church
Swing
Thomas
Thomas E. Green
Eighth Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Fifth Avenue
Harrison Street
Lynch Chosen Temporary Chairman at Chicago Convention
In Chicago on June 4 the convention elected John H. Lynch of Mississippi as temporary chairman after a heated scene over seating and leadership. Lynch, praised as an orator, was introduced amid cheers, and the session paused for a recess before resumed with Lynch leading prayers and remarks on unity and loyalty to the nominee.
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Nater Sabin
Chicago
Vention City
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James A. Giarfeld
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Clayton
Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
John RR Lynch
Mississippi
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Lynch
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Ynel
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Chicaco
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Yace
Hawkins
Tennessee
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Ile
Conkling
Winkler
Wisconsin
Knight
California
George William Curtis
Roeser
New York
National Committee
Chicago News
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Cincinnati Society For A Prevention of Cruelty
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T Commercial Gazette
Times Star
New Journaul
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Trials of a Candidate
A candid dialogue reveals domestic tensions as a wife warns her husband about handling women’s rights delegations while hinting at a beer garden and intrusion by loafer crowds in the house. She asserts she will confront the delegation if needed, urging a firm stance.
Broken betrothal tale mirrors White House ties
In a Washington special story the death of Miss Crowley in Lockport New York shocks society. Engaged to Allan Arthur, the Presidents's son, their break amid political and personal strains prompts blame by Miss Crowley and her mother. The Crowleys left the White House amid strained reconciliation attempts as Miss Crowley's health declined.
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Congress
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Chicago
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White House
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Arther
Alan Arthur
Miss Crowley
Artha
South Carolina
Arthur
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Crawley
Miss Crowte
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