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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1888
Page
5
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Reports from St Louis describe a crowded hall with about 10 400 seats filled and a 2 000 bench surplus as delegates gather for the national convention. Chaos and formation disputes surface while Barnum and staff organize proceedings and speeches praise unity and reform.
The New Yorkers refrain from naming a VP candidate until the full state roll is read, signaling Thurman will likely win New York’s solid vote. Ohio and other regions are expected to back Thurman, with Morrison and Gray as possible alternatives if the Thurman boom falters.
State chairmen announced selections for credentials and resolutions committees as Henry Watterson of the Louisville Courier-Journal drew cheers from Kentucky. A contested Dakota delegation was excluded until resolved. Iowa's W I H Pury proposed opening the hall for visiting clubs during recess, with Hall access to uniformed clubs. The Flower motion for a 2 pm adjournment led to a 2 pm halt and a 10 pm restart plan.
In St Louis Henry Watterson says the platform committee is unfinished and may not agree on a tariff plank. He urges standing by the president and congress in support of the Mills bill's principles without straddling, facing the issue with sincerity and courage. A Georgia preacher, Rev Dr Pridgern, plans to contest his will after preaching his own funeral sermon claiming undue influence.
The Randall club from Pennsylvania arrived in St. Louis on Monday to loud cheers as marchers passed under arches. Members wore high white hats and showed a uniform look as they moved up town. Dan Able chosen as convention door keeper sparks concern among locals worried about access to CAPT hall. Col. Nichind J. Bright stands ready to enforce order at the hall during proceedings.
Senator Kenna of West Virginia tells United Press Thurman will be nominated for vice president. He favors reaffirming the 1884 tariff plank with endorsement of the president's message and opposes naming the Mills bill in the platform. He says endorsement will not split the party and expects Democrats to vote for the measure.
Citizens of St Louis express warm hospitality for visiting delegates. An address by Union veterans urges the Democratic party to pass a just pension law and equalize bounties to par with bonds, arguing soldiers received far less than bondholders and calling for justice, not charity.
In St Louis on June 5 the Minnesota delegation united behind Judge Thurman for vice president. Michael Doran won as the national committeeman and RE Stringer of Hastings became the resolutions committeeman. The decisive ballot had Doran eight, Smith six, Ludwig one as Ames withdrew and Ludwig was elected.
Lieutenant Governor Stephen Mallory White of St. Louis is profiled in a June 6 obituary note detailing his career and public service. The brief sketch highlights his positions, contributions, and standing in Missouri civic life.
The figure, born in 1853 in California, is named after Confederate secretary Stephen Mallory through his mother. A lawyer with a large Los Angeles practice, he has served Tuos Angeles County in the legislature and became lieutenant governor after Governor Bartlet’s death. He presided over Stockton and San Francisco state conventions and is noted for executive ability. the convention room debates featured Goudy versus Phelps and North Carolina units rule discussions.
Delegates crowd the floor as Tudiana cheers for Gray while English distributes red bandanas across states including California and Ohio. Gorman pins platform details. a Colorado silver gavel is presented. The vice presidency remains undecided and Dakota’s Day faction claims seats as credentials are disputed.
Charleston June 6 The trial of Bowman and Harby for the murder of Justice Haynesworth at Sumpter ended with acquittal. They will face trial on a lesser charge of assault. This marks another phase of the Sumpter vendetta that killed Haynesworth in January. The involved families are prominent.
Fergus Falls Minnesota June 6 Thousands of strangers have arrived to attend the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting and the G A R encampment. Several posts and bands are on the ground as trains bring delegates.
A fashionable New York girl tells her father she will marry only if he funds a lavish home and living. He offers 100000 for a house 25000 for furnishings and interest on another 100000 for living costs plus 1200 a year for the chef. The suitor quips the groom should be two million richer and the marriage does not occur.
Detailed schedule of events for a firemen’s tournament including parades, ladder and hose races, novelty events, and world open contests. Purses range from 30 to 400 dollars with first prizes up to 200 dollars and banners, plus entry fees and special prizes sponsored by local insurers and departments.
The Canton News sniffs at the Argus Leader stance on veteran politics, arguing the Leader favors rebels and old soldiers while ignoring nontraditional veterans and Jamestown’s call for new men. It urges readers to view themselves as others do.
Eldredge the night engineer at the insane hospital was given notice to quit after two years in a trusted post. He objected to a lack of a thirty day notice. An outside replacement was installed. Attendant Innis resigned in protest, blaming officials for coercive practices. The situation at the hospital grows more chaotic as contracts and timelines for new wings are questioned.
The piece notes strong opposition to repealing the local option law in Fargo with temperance advocates pushing abolition and prohibitionists resisting any removal. It also mentions a Aberdeen trade spur story and cites a speaker from Aberdeen urging grain exports to boost Dakota trade.
A book offers a chapter on symptoms to aid diagnosis and presents remedies for allopathic, homeopathic, electric, hydropathic, and herbal approaches. It encourages every family to own a health guide to assist the family doctor and to act in the doctor's absence.
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