National Republican Convention Opens with Fremont Gavel and Speeches
Delegates gather as Gen John C Fremont is introduced as the first presidential candidate. The convention honors Lincoln era names, discusses credentials and Mahone Wise seating, and adopts a platform defending tariffs, currency, and reform while saluting fallen leaders and Sheridan.
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Convention opens with packed galleries and sympathy resolution
At 8 25 the convention is called to order with delegates in seats and a packed gallery. The first action is a sympathy resolution to the German people praising a deceased leader and mentioning Mr Pitcher who seeks unanimous consent to introduce a follow up resolution.
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Chicago Convention Elects Gresham Backer After Depew Exit
Thousands fill an auditorium in Chicago as Chauncey M. Depew withdraws from presidential race. The convention votes to adjourn and Col Ingersoll entertains the crowd before courting further support. Charles R. Pope recites Sheridan's Ride and Fred Douglass speaks.
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Saturday Session Opens as Crowds Press For Access
In Chicago the auditorium crowd surges for the session, police raise barricades, and at 10:20 officials restore order. Senator Warner Miller is introduced as presiding officer by Chairman Estee, followed by Bishop Fellows delivering the opening prayer.
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What the Adjournment Meant for Blaine’s Supporters
In Cuicaeo on June 25 the adjournment move signaling Blaine forces at work. Delegations from Maine and others hint at alignments as New York and Pennsylvania pledged to Blaine on ballot one while Indiana balked. The action underscored strategic wrangling over next steps and reflected shifts among Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Sherman’s fading position.
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Political Drift After State Delegation Caucuses
The mixed political scene after the convention shows Indiana and New York unions in caucus, pledging to back the Indiana ballot on the next vote. New York will back Harrison until supporters concede futility. Illinois backs Gresham while Alger and Allison back their candidates.
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