National Republican Convention Opens Second Day In St Louis
Delegates and alternates fill the hall as the convention resumes at 10 40 a m with Dr William O Williams pastor of Union Methodist Church offering the opening blessing. The day features committee hearings and discussions on platform adoption and nomination direction as Thurston prepares to speak and Gavela Rubin e work is presented. A night session is anticipated.
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Thurston
St. Louis
National Republican Convenon
William O. Williams
Union Methodist Church of
Thurston Named Permanent President at Republican Convention
Enthusiastic crowds witness Thurston nominated for permanent president as Thurston takes charge. Fairbanks outlines bold platform including Monroe Doctrine, strong currency, protective tariff, civic rights, and no sectionalism amid chants and floral tributes.
Session in the Afternoon Adopts Committee Report
The record notes a session in the afternoon where a committee report was adopted. It mentions a McKinley majority and an adjournment after a revised prayer delivery. The time noted is 2 85 p m before order was restored and officers were presented with the remarks.
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Delegation Seating Placed Before National Convention
The convention debated credentials with Addicks of Delaware and Cuney of Texas seeking seating. The majority report was adopted after votes on the two contested delegations failed to pass in the minority. The rules committee report followed as the session adjourned to 10 a.m.
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Organization Committee
Thurston
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
Texas
N.W. Cuney
Hésaring
Fort
Resolutions Committee
Yerkes
Grosvenor
Hepburn
Addicks
Cuney
Grosvenor Aoe
M. Toy
Republican convention parades into action amid high energy
St Louis June 18 Thousands of Republicans filled the hall as the convention moved toward platform and candidate decisions for today A large McKinley parade faced rain yet drew about 5 000 marchers with McKinley portraits and Cuba Libre banners celebrated by the crowd plans include reports from committees and the presidential and vice presidential nominations to follow tonight
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Chicago
McKinley
Democratic convention delegates chosen for Chicago
In Portland on June 18 the state Democratic convention elected at large delegates for the Chicago national gathering. It adopted a platform favoring the gold standard and opposing free silver coinage by a narrow 101 to 98 vote. The convention strongly endorsed President Cleveland and attacked the protective tariff.
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Maine
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Biddeford
Chattanooga
Tennessee Bankers In Convention
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United States
Comment on McKinley impacts British commerce
The Gobe notes in London on June 18 that McKinley’s presidency would be a serious misfortune to British commerce, asserting no reason to believe he will be less protectionist than before. The commentary frames U S policy as a risk to Britain’s trade interests and asks readers to consider the potential consequences of a McKinley victory.
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the Gobe
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McKinley
California Democrats in Line at State Convention
In Sacramento on June 18 the Democratic state convention adopted a platform calling for free silver and endorsed President Cleveland's administration aside from the financial policy. Lightning-caused typos and deaths noted in brief after, adding a somber update.
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Teller Opposes Gold Standard in Republican Platform Debates
Senator Teller and fellow silver members challenge the financial plank, urging free and independent coinage at 16 to 1. Teller declares he cannot support a gold plank and may leave the Republican party, while others weep and Speaker Lodge offers sympathetic remarks. He pledges to fight for his principle, hoping the party shifts away from Wall Street influence.
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Senators Speak as Colorado Walkout Leaders Bolt
The account lists Teller and others like Dubois and Hartman speaking against the party. Dubois argues the party betrayed its promises and vows self respect. Hartman says he will follow Teller and oppose the gold standard camp led by Sherman and Cleveland. The Colorado delegation met to finalize their stance.
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Political maneuvering for vice presidential nomination intensifies
A long report details factional struggles among Platt Morton and others. It notes bid alliances from the New Jersey delegation for Hobart and Miller faction support, while Evang adherents and Ohio delegates push varied lines. Platt’s camp claims momentum and Indiana Illinois support, predicting victory though divisions persist.
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Reed
New Jersey
Garret A. Hobart
Miller
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Morton
Evang
Ohio
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Hanna
McKinley
New York State
Quay
Lodge
Alger
Indiana
Ilinois
McDowell Named Sergeant at Arms for Next House
John Hugh Mc Dowell of Union City Tennessee was appointed sergeant at arms of the next house and will also serve as sergeant at arms of the national committee. He will open headquarters at national committee rooms by mid next week after the Republican convention. The Florida race shows close party divisions with a narrowly defeated free silver mandate at the state convention.
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John Hugh McDowell
Union City
Tenn
National Committee
Romance Beside a Wedding in Shelbyville
Miss May Hamilton daughter of Mia Emma Hamilton wed Dr. George S. Row of Cincinnati at her mother's home in Shelbyville. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Dr J C Caldwell of the First Presbyterian Church, occurred during a quiet home affair despite Mrs Hamilton's status as the city’s wealthiest resident.
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May Hamilton
Mia
Emma Hamilton
George S. Row
Cincinnati
J. C. Caldwell
First Presbyterian Church
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