Chicago Platform Committee Debates Prohibition Planks
The Chicago convention scene focuses on platform work as the Platform Committee meets after a long session. Speakers including Mrs. Isabella Beecher Booker and Susan B. Anthony push for an equal suffrage plank while temperance and prohibition topics recur in the debate. Delegates from multiple states, crowded rooms, and a wary but energized crowd mark the morning as leaders and supporters rally behind the party line.
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California
A& Bird
Garett Gaiere
CuicaGo
Isabells Beecher Booker
life Hears
Werd Beecher
Caroline Buling
Women's Suffrage Journal
Susan B. Anthony
J. Eben Foter
Iowa
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Oho
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Ohaoie
Stewart
Nevada
Sanator Hers
Norm Ceroina
Warrer
Mussomri
Senato Hiscock
New York
Beary Souter
Pennsylvania
Albert Git
Kansas
Albert Read
Maine
A.S Sweet
Idahe
J. Ro Lyoch
Second Day at Convention Opens with Thurston and Strong Debate
The session begins with Rev. Stephen A. Sortium? and Thurston presiding, as delegates from across the country gather amid prayers for soldiers and the nation. Leaders move to adjourn, then resume with reports on permanent organization and rules, amid cheers for Oregon and remarks honoring Gen. Grant.
Woman Suffrage Convetion Fights Over Delegates
The congress heard debates on alternate delegates for each delegation to act in absence. Chauncey I Fifer led Missouri voices while Taft and Hoar figures argued rules, with key amendments proposed and votes postponed. The Virginian credentials committee fought over seating WM Walter Phelps and others as district delegates.
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Maine
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Reot
Arkansas
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Misouri
Taft
South Carolina
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New York
Barre
Warner
Alabama
Haymond
California
Probate Portsandad and Guneutien in Chicago convention item
A damaged OCR reads about a ceremonial silver and gold crafted piece presented to the national Republican convention of 1858 by Chicago citizens. It describes a twelve inch silver and gold carved cased object with American eagle and state arms, valued at substantial ounces and diamonds, tied to the mayor and civic leaders.
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Fire disaster in Dubois prompts state remand and deaths
Governor Beaver remands an appeal to the state payroll as Pennsylvanians mourn a fire at Dubois with explosions from a blast furnace causing multiple deaths including Samuel Lanthran and Thom Bake. Several others injured amid a wave of notices and public addresses in Raading and Barkeyville. The report also covers politics, a Russian arraignment in New York, railroad accident in East Weymouth, and assorted financial quotes.
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Mecingan
George ML Bonkerhof
Wheols
Gustavus P. English
Cheries Fitz Simons
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Foster
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Nevada
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New York Herald
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Martina
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East Weymouth Mass
Nathan & Joy
Wiliam Bates
Joy
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