Convention Nominating Proceedings Open With Fremont Welcome
The National Republican Convention opens with John C. Fremont welcomed as the first candidate for president. The assembly selects committees, honors veterans, and debates seating contested delegates as McKinley, Douglass, and Mahone figures appear in the tense to begin the day.
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Convention Opens with Sympathy Resolution for Germany
The 8:25 session open order sees packed galleries as delegates adopt a sympathy resolution for Germany. The text honors a deceased great man whose reign united the nation and references a liberal, peace-loving figure named Pitcher seeking unanimous consent to introduce another resolution.
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Chicago Convention Brings Thousands to Lake Front Hall
A massive Chicago crowd filled the auditorium to capacity as delegates and spectators pressed into the hall. Chauncey M. Depew withdrew his presidential candidacy amid cheers, the convention adjourned, and speeches by Ingersoll and Bob drew applause before Walter Gresham was urged as a nominee. Charles R. Pope recited Sheridan's Ride and Fred Douglass spoke briefly.
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Saturday Session Opens With Crowds at Chicago Auditorium
In Chicago the Saturday session unfolds with large crowds and barricades as delegates and ticket holders crowd the auditorium. At 10:20 Senator Warner Miller is introduced as presiding officer, Bishop Fellows delivers the opening prayer.
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Balloting Begins Amid Suppressed Excitement
The scene opened with a general response of Amen as the crowd settled. Balloting then commenced amid much suppressed excitement, marking the start of the voting process.
What the Adjournment Meant in Blaine Faction Drift
The adjournment motion signaled Blaine forces seeking time for organizing. Delegations split with Maine voting solidly for adjournment while New York and Pennsylvania wavered, and the move aimed to reduce ballot waste and clarify strength among Harrison Sherman and Blaine camps.
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Political caucus shapes fate of Indiana New York votes
In Chicago on June 25 delegates split after the convention adjourned. Indiana and New York factions met with John C. New to discuss ballots and pledged to back the Indiana man on the next vote. New York would support Harrison while Illinois backers favored Gresham, Alger, or Allison.
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