Illinois Republicans Review Campaign Triumphs and Plans
The State Central Committee meeting on December 17 presented the campaign’s detailed finances, staff roles, and regional credits. Gov elect Tanner addressed the body, praising teamwork, early organization, and the nationwide Republican platform during a period of political uncertainty.
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Mark A. Hanna
National Republican Committee
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T. N. Jamieson
Illinois
Railway Men's
D. B. Ray
Railway Men’s Organization
Illinois Republicans Celebrate Campaign Victory and Organization
Illinois Republicans praised a hard fought victory in the 1896 campaign. Gouvernor elect Tanner spoke of duties ahead as party leaders highlighted finance, literature, and speaker efforts, rail labor involvement, and nationwide support from sound money Democrats and individual republicans.
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Illinois
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Financial School
Ilinois
Chicago
John-P-Altgeld
Republican Party
Peoria
Thomas B. Reed
Sound Money Clube
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Illinois Republican committee honors Wirthe and Van Cleave
The Illinois Republican state central committee unanimously adopted resolutions praising GC Wirthe for his campaign leadership and thanking Secretary J R B Van Cleave for devoted service. The finance committee commended meticulous record keeping and pledged ongoing support for Van Cleave.
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Inauguration Plans For Guv Tanner In Springfield
The state central and focal committees prepare for Guv Tanner and Republican officers with a large parade from clubs statewide a day reception by the governor and a grand ball in the representatives hall. The event aims to mark the party’s return to power in the state house. The Arkansas burning board held a bonfire near the state treasurer to burn nearly 5 million dollars in canceled bonds with attached coupons redeemed by the state.
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State House
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The Wedding and Statewide Congratulations in Amoret
The text notes a wedding of Gov Tanner and his bride with public congratulations. It mentions Amoret residents digging holes for buried treasure from Civil War era rumors. It references New England coin finds and Vermont legislature meeting briefly, highlighting period quirks and civic chatter.
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