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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1896
Page
4
Breudenks William McKinley of Ohio is presented as a candidate for the vice presidency with emphasis on his Ohio roots and national prominence. The notice frames him as a potential running mate and highlights political alignment and regional support.
Wisconsin announces the Republican electors convention in Milwaukee on August fifth at twelve noon to nominate a state ticket for the November election. Counties appoint delegates by district. Milwaukee and surrounding counties form assembly districts with representation based on Republican votes. credentialing and certification procedures are outlined for county conventions and the State Central Committee.
A detailed notice from Wood County Wisconsin calling the Republican county convention for Auburndale to elect delegates to the state and district conventions, listing ward and town delegations and the time and place. It declares eligibility, voter requirements, and the process for selecting delegates representing specific towns and villages within the county.
An August convention in Waupaca Wisconsin convenes Monday at 8 oclock for the purpose of nominating a candidate for congress to be voted in the November general election. Delegates are apportioned by county based on Republican votes in the last election with one delegate per 100 votes or major fraction thereof. The district officers and county committees are named including Dowher, Hesty, Overheck, Cunkman. The notice ends with the convention details and standard business to be transacted.
A lengthy document lodged in the Wisconsin secretary of state records shows Ex-Senator Pheletus Sawyer pledging to force the state to repay funds paid to settle claims against the ex-state treasurers Harshaw and Guenther. The instrument asserts Sawyer and heirs will not seek repayment, reflecting party strategy ahead of the upcoming campaign.
A length gnarled editorial reviews intra party strife in Wisconsin, detailing opposition to Governor Upham, the rise of the La Follette faction, and fears that a party ring could again control the convention. It questions whether new candidates can unite voters and avert a repeat defeat.
The article discusses political tensions under Governor Upham, praising La Follette’s nomination and tying it to labor and dairy interests. It references Chicago conventions, Bryan’s nomination, and the risk of party disruption. Additional local notes cover weather damage near Thorpe, staff changes at Wisconsin Central, a murder in Lebanon, and local ads for wallpaper and Dr. Brewer’s medical services.
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