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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1888
Page
8
Chicago and Indianapolis dispatches describe a tense Republican convention day. Delegates discuss Blaine Gresham and Depew prospects while dark horse possibilities surface. Union sentiment favors Estee for Permanent Chair as rules and credentials shape the early stage.
Prominent female suffragists launch convention activities, opening headquarters at the Sherman House in Chicago. Leaders Miss Susin B. Anthony and Isibelli Beecher marshal efforts to push suffrage within the Republican platform and mobilize support ahead of key voters.
Delegates discuss convention procedure with remarks from speakers including Mier Thanetis and Col. Masne. The ruling committee proposes 16 roll call, limits on speaking times are debated, and amendments clash over alternate delegates and voting rules as a recess is set to 9 p.m.
Delegates including Wells, Plummer, Depew and others react to Temporary Chairman Thurston's remarks about Blaine. Opinions split as some call for Blaine exclusion while others defend or downplay the influence on the race.
The convention lists chairman M. M. Estee of California with a slate of secretaries from Michigan Wisconsin Tennessee and others. Reading clerks include Ballard of Vermont Clarkson Lake of New York and Lenning of Ohio. Official stenographer is Gustavus P. English and sergeant at arms is Charles Fitzsimons of Chicago.
Chicago June 21 One of the striking features is an American shield of electric lamps forming stars and stripes. The hall shows flags bunting and streamers with portraits and historic scenes while nation standards guard entrances to the convention.
In Chicago delegates clash in a committee quarrel between Wise and Mahone as improvised weapons of furniture fly during the credential hearings. A policeman calms the scene, with jokes that no real fight occurred and that ice water saved the day.
California supporters paraded on Michigan avenue in front of the Leland house to press Blaine's nomination. Leaders including Greed Haymond and M H De Young addressed the crowd from the hotel balcony, urging action despite Blaine's letters and counter currents. The Gresham parade also drew attention as the demonstration continued in the evening.
Chicago readers learn that under party rules committee reports on credentials and platform must be acted upon before candidate ballot. The platform committee won’t report until tomorrow, delaying actions tonight except credentials in the Mahone Wise Virginia contest which may move to the convention.
The Chicago Tribune argues that Sherman cannot be elected, presenting elaborate tables to prove the Obian herman is unfit under the current rules.
The Tri Dune proclaims Sherman a brilliant, memorable reminiscence, while noting the paper would be obliged to confront any crowing claim if nominated and figures prove otherwise.
New York editors debate the best candidate to command support against Blaine with Depew Alger and New York delegates in focus. Chicago credentials committee reportedly seats fourteen Wise delegates and Mahone wins the remaining seats, shaping the stalemate.
An Ohio man leads daily attendance in a convention hall where press delays hinder news. The platform sub-committee argued over a saloon plank as delegates expect adjournment by weekend. Rumor swirls of a duel challenge between Governor Wise and Gen Mahone. Col Robert G Ingersoll, famed as the Plumed Knight, captivates spectators in Cincinnati years ago.
The Odd Fellows lodge in Appleton Wisconsin has arranged a loan and will start erecting a three story block on College Avenue next week. The building will house three stores and offices with the lodge room on the upper floor.
The senate passed a bill authorizing the Duluth Rainy Lake River and Southwestern Railway company to construct a bridge across the Red River of the North. Indian Agent Gregory departed Ashland for Grand Portage to distribute supplies to the Indians. Chauncey I. Filley of St. Louis, a Missouri delegation chair, is noted for wearing a Republican hat at conventions since 1856.
New York editorials critique the Chicago convention and party dynamics. The Sun doubts a respectable candidate can unite business interests, while the World notes Republican odds shifting and urges cautious leadership. Paris papers question Stanley’s death with a Brussels dispatch cited by Gaulois, suppressed for financial reasons.
Sheridan's health remains troubling after a bad night with significant coughing. Reports from Sioux City note Phil Armour's proposal to build a packing plant costing 506100 with a 2250,000 bonus, already drawing subscriptions including several 10,000 gifts. Meanwhile Rusk's supporters are cautious, forecasting only his own delegation's votes on the first ballot.
A large Republican gathering in Curcaco on June 20 saw substantial arrivals from Wisconsin and other states. Governor Estees accepted the post as permanent chairman amid cheers, with gifts presented by Chicago Mayor Roche and Rockford delegate Work. The program outlined credentials, resolutions, rolls, nominations, and balloting, with a six PM session scheduled.
Depew’s Room Busted reports the New York delegation is split with at least four tenths opposing Depew. The Tribune and Herald note divisions. the item reflects political friction and potential voting outcomes.
Herald dispatch from Bradford Pa reports a deadly blaze at Dubois Pa killing thirty people including twenty men four women and six children. The aggregate loss may exceed two million dollars with sufferers occupying fair ground buildings tents and even sleeping outdoors as telegraph links to the scene are cut.
In Pittsburgh on June 21 Mrs. Joseph Mark gave arsenic to her three children ages 2 4 and 7. Two children died almost at once and the mother died before help arrived. The surviving child is gravely ill. The motive remains unknown.
A June 21 report from the interior department shows Minnesota surveyed land reaching 42,896,088 acres while 83,082,140 acres have been disposed of, leaving 8,388,948 surveyed but undisposed. Dakota surveys total 47,865,153 with 50,178,779 disposed. figures blamed on patent cancellations, reissues, and poor land office records.
Wal ter A Heard a Canandaigua magnate valued at about 500000 was found dead in his room. After funeral arrangements were made a sister claimed he was in a trance and insisted on delaying burial until she was satisfied.
Extension notice states payments extend to July 1 while premium withdrawal occurs after that date. The ad promotes Dr. J McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balm claiming cure for lung diseases and insomnia. It also touts Dr J H McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills as remedy for sick headaches biliousness and nausea.
I have moved my mill to the northwest part of town and invite my old customers to visit. I aim to match or exceed competitors and can generally grind your grain the same day or offer exchange for feed, corn meal, or graham. Hon. Gro. B. Orswry)
Excursion tickets on sale from June 14 to July 13 for the National Educational Convention in San Francisco. Round trip price 70.37 with ninety day validity and stopover on outward trip west of the Missouri river. Return via Portland 91.75. Contact H. I. McMaster, Apt.
A long notice lauds a vegetable remedy for consumption bronchitis and nervous debility offering free translations and endorsements from a East India missionary and the Travelers Protective Association. It also promotes Chamberlain’s remedy for cramps and bilious colts and lists railway tour dates plus a mail order address. Separate items include Did H McLean eye Salv e for weak sight and county notices inviting sealed bids for a pile bridge and road grading in Davison County with bid deadlines and specifications.
In New York on June 21 life insurance associations agreed to keep a secretary’s book listing all undesirable individuals. The plan calls for a nationwide record and interchanges of entries among associations.
Notice is hereby given by the administrator of the estate of Olive M Perry deceased to creditors and others holding claims against the decedent to exhibit them with vouchers. Ten months after the first publication. Address: Davison County Mitchell. May 13. Administrator of the Estate of Olive M Perry Deceased.
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