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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1892
Page
2
The piece notes seven smallpox cases in Pittsburgh, reports oil city disaster debris cleanup in Oil City and Titusville, and references political figures Quay Depew and imminent Democratic gathering in Chicago with commentary on Minneapolis events and vote buying.
The platform argued for improving on the old claim that a national debt is a blessing by stating that a deficit is the greatest triumph of Republican financial statesmanship, but no such action was taken.
Interviews with New York Democratic State Committee members reveal they favor Hill but will support Cleveland or any nominee named at Chicago. Meanwhile White Caps operate in Harrison county attacking preachers. Near Corydon Rev. Benjamin T. Vancleve was abducted and whipped by about a dozen men, some church members, with worn out warrants cited for arrests.
The passage recalls 1876 and 1884 party claims about NY electoral outcomes. It notes John Kelley predicting Tilden would lose by 50 000, yet Tilden won by 32 000. It also cites Tam many leaders doubting Grover Cleveland could carry New York, who nevertheless won. The piece argues prediction should be cautious and not bluff.
A Burm reform association forms to promote an inexpensive burial method for rich and poor alike. It backs perishable coffins to hasten dust to dust union. With rising city populations such as New York, burial reform or cremation may become compulsory by health authorities in coming years. Those opposed to cremation are urged to join Bishop Potter as President.
Senator Hu stated the electoral college would have 420 members not based on the new apportionment, but federal law fixes the count at the time of the presidential election. The necessary apportionment implies the next electoral college will total 444 members.
The national Republican convention named Benjamin Harrison for president and Whitelaw Reid for vice president after a day of roll calls and pro-Harrison demonstrations. Delegates backed Blaine briefly, then settled on Harrison as the nominee by a large majority, with Texas delivering the pivotal 22 votes.
In Minneapolis on June 11 the New York delegation ratified Whitelaw Reid as the Republican vice presidential nominee with unanimous support. Other contenders included Morton. Reid’s nomination was supported by Horace Porter and Tennessee's J. C. Settle amid cheers as the convention proceeded.
The article portrays Benjamin Harrison as a standard Republican, citing his wages stance and coat analogy. It argues his aims align with party objectives, notes World commentary on his renomination, and critiques hopes for strong electoral control and pension, tax, and trust policies. It discusses doubts among seasoned party figures about his electability and boss support.
Mr Clarkson offered a resolution thanking Minnespolis residents for warm accommoda tions and provisions for visitors and the executive committee. The convention adopted the resolution and Mr Cannon of Illinois proposed to make Chairman McKinley the head of the notify committees. Retiring national committeemen were thanked for their 1883 campaign services. The roll called states to appoint nominees notify committees. The convention adjourned sine die at 10 p m with band playing.
The remarks to a Minneapolis Convention center on poetry and tariffs. Fassett argues for reason over wealth as tariffs shape policy and politics. He critiques the Republican focus on gold and wealth, predicting liberty and freedom in trade when reason rules.
After wrangling the Republicans nominate Harrison and Reid in Minneapolis. Morton is dropped from the ticket for the ex Minister to France. Democrats express confidence in defeating the Republican slate. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised.
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