Blaine Favored for First Ballot Nomination in Minneapolis
A sprawling discussion among convention delegates and editors centers on James G Blaine as the likely Republican nominee. Harrison supporters push for continuity while Blaine advocates insist the Maine statesman will secure the first ballot victory, with multiple interviews and public comments reinforcing Blaine's broad backing across states and factions.
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Minneapolis
State Central Committee
St. Paul
Brown County
Nicollet
Redwood
Hennepin
Ramsey
Poe
Foraker’s Blaine Support in Ohio Through the Years
Joseph B. Foraker, ex governor and leading Ohio Republican, has persistently backed James G. Blaine since 1884. He pushed Blaine at the Chicago convention and again in 1888, while Ohio leaned toward Sherman. Foraker now harbors strong antipathy to Harrison, remaining outspoken against him personally and politically. He believes Blaine will be nominated.
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Harrison
Blake
Quay
Punties
Tian
Ife
Iing
Platt
Itarrinon
Rvice
Indiana
Maine
Harrison Ves
Blaine
McKinley
Republican Party
Ohio
Repubicana
George Washington
Minneapolis
Enatis
The
Globe
Bliing
Sim
James G. Blaine
William H. Eustis
Eustis
Triwine
Sons of America
Senator Jones
Nevada
Perkina
Walcott
Colorado
Fasset
New York
Gallinger
Sam
Alger
DeYoung
California
Conger
Thurston
National Committee
Clarkson
Towa
Dwight
Tom
Mr. Blaine
Maj. McKinley
Oman
Gov
Fford
John J. Ingalls
John GC
Blain
Bruce
Mississippi
Chicago
Joseph B. Foraker
Sherman
Fornkey
Boruker
James G Blaine Resigns From Cabinet
James G Blaine resigns as secretary of state amid cabinet tensions and speculation he seeks personal freedom and refreshment for a possible nomination. The president accepts, easing strain as Blaine dents in the Minneapolis convention climate while supporters cheer and detractors lament the sudden move.
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Blaine
Harrison
United States
Department of State
Trewchery
A Mankato Man's View on River Freight
A mangled 19th century clipping argues a river steamer between Mankato St Peter New Ulm and Le Sueur could beat rail. claims cheaper freight, avoiding tolls and oversize loads. Mention of wheat shipment and river traffic potential.
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Mankato
Moree
Minnecora
St. Peter
New Cli
le Stet
Prohibitionists Nominate Platform At State Convention
The State Prohibition convention assembled in St Paw last Wednesday adopted a platform calling for absolute prohibition, repeal of license laws, and direct election of president and senators. Delegates nominated for the state ticket include W apolis for governor, Ole Browns for lieutenant governor, B T Raine for state auditor, B H Evans for state treasurer, and Prof H H Aaker for secretary of the state. The group also endorses woman suffrage and a graduated income tax.
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St. Paw
W.apolis
Ole Browns
Douglas County
B. T. Raine
Fill
More County
B. H. Evans
Lyon County
H. H. Aaker
Mins
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Reison
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Pettigrew
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Hunsborough
Rusk
Wisconsin
Washington
Tennessee
Louisiana
Cleveland
Sabin
Minnesota
Burty
Bar Harbor
J. Sloat
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Jane
Wright
UE St. Paul
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