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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1880

Page

3

Republican Convention Opens in Chicago Amid Delays and Debates

The Republican National Convention met in the International Exposition Building, Chicago. Delegates faced ticketing delays and assembled order as George F Hoar was named Temporary Chair and J Roberts and C L McGee named secretaries. Committees on Credentials and Permanent Organization formed, with Hoar later elected permanent chairman. Debates over credentials and rules followed, adjourned to 11 am next day. the convention scheduled to resume with contested Alabama Illinois cases and rules discussions.

Chicago National Republican Committee Don Cameron Republican National Committee Layer Reys Ae ‘Ittredge Cameron National Committee George F. Hoar Massachusetts Hoar Art Holart J. Roberts Miraole C. L. McGee Pennsylvania Charles W. Cusbee Michigan James B. Bradwell Missouri Eugene Davis New York J. Hale Maine Alabama BenjJamin Turner Arkansas Snyder California John Munsitelaurorado John. A. Lilett Conncoteur John M. Douglass Delaware Christian Feluger Florida Y. J. Shipman Georgia Madison Davis Dulnois BH. Whiting Indiana Jacob B. Todd Iowa John M. Sharp Kansas Benedict Kentucky Morris C. Hutchins Nine L. G. Downs Maryland Charles T. Westcott DB. Mopkins Minnesoa J. V. Dantelss Mississippi James All Luthor Sinvens Nebraska Li Biorbowers Nevada E. Btroiher New Harmpshire Samuel W. Hale New Jersey James M. Gdpsgill Henry K. Pearson North Carolina Barringer Ohio Alphurso Hart Ure ¥En Co Wompkin Fonneylviini Howard J. Beder Ethoac Island Almon K. Gooding Carolina W. J. Widot Tennesaue Of.cato Texas TT Hakes Vermont Henry G. Belden Virginia Clay Harris Weat Hs Eutey Wisconsin William Castor Idaho B.A. Davis M.M. Megrue Connecticut David Chadwick Benjamin Burton James Illinois A. W Metcalf Byron W. Lencoln M. Clark George H. Case W. Gunter Marine Llewellyn Powers W. J. Horton Robert M. Morao, Jr J . Chindier Minnesota E. ¥. Drake C. Garter Thomas B. Rogers J. L. Mitchell W W Bishop New Hampshire Amen G. Sturgis New Orsey Clement H. Stanfokson George H. Sharps Col. C. H Blocker Thomas H. Brent Wyoming M. C Frye Utah Mr. Conkling Louisiana Conkling Pressly Deany W. A. Silver McCormick Logan Veteran Association Ous Adourn Pale Née Noble Cutcaro Halle Hale Thar Joy Alchizan Hingis Capbell West Viliaia Cassaday Alness Committee On Rall Mrr Sewell Pierson Committee On Permanent Organization J. H. Roberts C. L McGee Naote John Wentworth Thomas Atkinson Tows J W Thompson Kanses Simon Matz General BI. Hopson John Rodwell H. J. Brown Nathaniel A. Horton Perry Hannah D. Morrison Misalesippi J. K. Bruce William J. ‘Terrill Nebraski G.__C. _ Slovenson Joel Eastman New Josey Judson Kilpatrick Chas Yer D. H Starebrick D. Me Vurka Orezun P. Pompkina Cnnsylvani C. Mure Rhode Island Isaacc Potter South Carolina W I. Myers Canassee W. T Eliott W.H. Holland Jo G Me John V. Murry J.C. Hodgens Oregon Ireland Hamilton Disston Horace A. Jencvkos South Garnlina W. A. Hayale Tennessee Fred If Hunt Georgo N Dilley Veremont L. B. Cross MA. de Monte George B. Bryant West Virginia F McCormick J W Browne Montana Henry N Blinho Mosilva Washington Thomas T Minor M CC Brown Committee On Rules and Order of Lusinosa Shatye Frye Santa Committee On Rules Garricks Levenpou Conkting St York Henderson Boutwell Messrs. White Jiamillon Sharpe Garfield Sen‘ling Noca Brandagee Metcalfe Ulineds Ca Tsc-Orolovk Harrison Shdtens Jtha Clayton Messia Hill Tracy Bateman Conger Farr Hicks Florids Boutwall Dorsey Yeas Quarles Wieconal Staite Bey Boutwellt Usare Hanis Messrs Raum Anthony Storrs Ya Ate Rees Tees Adourn

Curious Insects and Palmetto Paper News

A bystander warns a dentist about a mimic insect that pretends to be a bumble bee, while a Florida Mirror note reports palmetto can yield durable paper usable for land records and receipts. The piece also mentions a postal card world trip, a rapid railway claim, and a joke about the first woman who never used the post office.

Florida Mirror Florida

Convention Seeks Unity Before Nominee Support

The Third Day session opened, Rev Dr. Little offered prayers, and a resolution urged every member to back the nominee. Mr Hale argued the convention need not be instructed, while Mr Brandagee said no advocacy was needed and a roll call should be demanded. The chair halted a roll call and moved to a quick vote.

Yeas Cooking Virginia Campbell Atwave Intenish-To Mle Moore West Virginia New York Young Tennessee Conkling Mr. Conkling House of Representatives Territories District of Columbia Committee On Committee On Resolutions Columbia Chaleman Totery Conger Michigan Warmoth Louisiana Beattie James Tae Alabama Mesars, Smith and Warner Delates Lunola Illinois Hiinota Kansas Sittin Pennsylvania West Viroria Utah Clayton Arkansas Rapier Asrebate Frm Mespre Smith Warner Cessna Trinale Ulhels Ninth Andednate Kauses Fromm Snes Bruce Missisetppi Aittle Dr. Little Chicago Hale Brandagee Connecticut

Indian Rain Makers and Creek Rainmaking Mystery

The Cher okow Advocate recalls a Creek rainmaking rite witnessed years ago near a ford on the Usinols River. Elders chanted while two conjurers conducted ceremonies and a youth dove into the river bringing a blue catfish which was burned as part of the rite and rain followed that night.

Park Hill

Smithsonian Attache Describes Snake Gallery At Smithsonian

Smithsonian attaches discuss the snake collection in the museum’s glass case, noting non poisonous variety focus and fascination among visitors. They describe snake sizes colors and feeding habits, collectors like Snakey and Russell, Florida rattlers, and plaster casts alongside 800 live or stuffed snakes, with a note on visitor reactions and safety.

Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Jes Eve Anton Florida Ileve Ford Hoe Russell California Charley Snake Kingdom Washington Cor Hartford Times

The Oberammergau Passion Play Returns in 20th Century Form

Oberammergau in Upper Bavaria 46 miles from Munich hosts the Passion Play from May 17 to September 26. About 5 000 seats, largely open to the sky, with 600 performers and 30 chorus singers. Profits fund local charities. actors largely unchanged since 1870. permits a few changes due to marriages and deaths among interpreters.

Munich Upper Bavaria Oberammergau Europe Oberammerga Ond Ettal

Ambergris a Rare Seawater Commodity and Its Uses

The article explains ambergris as a rare, waxy seabound secretion from sperm whales, found floating or ashore. It describes its smell, melting point, sizes from one pound to over a hundred pounds, and past uses in medicine and church incense, noting its central role in perfumery and its high value, with a Boston monopoly handling large consignment valuations.

Boston Europe America

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