Chafin and Watkins Named Prohibition Nominees
Eugene Chafin of Chicago was nominated for president and Aaron Watkins of Ada for vice president by the Prohibition national convention. Chafin won on the third ballot over William P. Palmore with Palmore later chosen for vice president. Three candidates contended for second place, including Watkins. Chafin, born in Wisconsin in 1852, practiced law at Waukesha after graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1875.
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Columbus
Eugene
Chafin
Chicago
Thé
Unite
Prohibition National Convention
Aaron
Watkins
Ada
Ohio
Northern Unitversity
Prohibition
William P. Palmore
St.Louis
Jess
Sas
Palmore
James B. Demére
Thentucky
Charles WP Holler
Indiana
Professor Watkins
Tagene
Chafit
Wvater
Walworth
Counts
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Waukesha, Wis
Wisconsin Prohibition official Steadman's career noted
Ste was state president of Epworth League and chief Templar of the Good Templars. He toured as Prohibition advocate and twice ran for Wisconsin attorney general and governor in 1888. He later moved to Chicago to become superintendent of the Wash.
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Chafin Nominated for Prohibition Party Leader
Chafin, a long time Illinois figure and Prohibition candidate for Congress, circuit judge, and attorney general, accepts the nomination at the convention. He praises the party, thanks supporters, and vows to work for votes, stating he would rather be Prohibition candidate than president. Delegates cheer as he is escorted to the platform and the group sings Glory, Glory, Hallelujah.
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Ingtonian
Iindis
Chicago
Congress
Chafin
Independent Order of Foresters
Good Templars
Sons of Temperance
Alorzd
Wilson
Wolfenbarger
United States
Chadin
Thad
Tindia
Prohibition Party
Reelected officers named at Wisconsin liquor dealers meet
Kenosha Wis July 17 re elected president S Snyder La Crosse vice president John Lang Kenosha secretary M H Niesen Kaukauna treasurer Carl Hartwig Manitowoc trustees John B E Wetzel Sheboygan J C Grnel Watertown Vand TFL Gipple Merrill sergeant at arms Andrew Zurfluh Grand Rapids Sheboygan chosen for next convention over La Crosse by two to one vote Resolutions denounce disreputables in saloon business urge state group to back laws to remove the disreputable dealers and support laws benefiting legitimate dealers Robert J Halle Chicago national organization secretary attacked Anti Saloon League as political tricksters and criticized pulpit leaders for aiding wealthy backers in life needs.
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Kenosha
Wis
Wisconsin
la Crosse
John
Langan
Robert J. Halle
Chicago
National
Anti-Saloon League
League
Scings
Campaigning Against Vested Interests Across China
The author muses that eradicating opium would be a huge effort and notes opposition from vested interests and officials. He cites Yuan Shikai and Tong Shao-i as examples of daunting reform challenges, then pivots to humorous reflections on personal integrity and cynicism amid social reform.
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China
Yuan Shi-K'ai
Tong Shao
Tong Shao-i
Yuan Shi K'ai
Europe
Cook Addresses Twin Cities Rally for U S Senate Nomination
Ex congressman S. Cook spoke to a large crowd in Neenah Menasha, flanked by E R Hicks and other leaders, pledging a nonpartisan commission for tariffs and currency, emphasizing honest work, unity, and support for Wisconsin dairy interests while defending his record and commitment to public service.
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Dee
Neenah
Wis
Retiow
United’ States
Neengh Arid
Menasho
Arimary I
Cook
Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Neen
Tam
United States
Cook Campaign Lays Out Loyalty and Fair Treatment Promise
Campaign notes loyalty from conviction with no votes bought. If nominated, Cook vows fair treatment for bankers, merchants, manufacturers, rail workers, and all citizens of Wisconsin regardless of political or religious ties. Oshkosh speaker says campaign rests on loyalty to Cook and his principles with no factional bitterness.
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Awisconsin
Cook
W. C. Cowing
Osh- Kosh
Hig
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Cook for Congress Rally Displays Strong Support in Neenah Menasha
A mass meeting backing S A Cook drew about 5 000 marchers in parades through Neenah and Menasha. Local leaders praised his integrity and public service while campaign slogans and songs circulated, including a melody sung by the A Cook Glee club. Neighborhood officials and G A R members voiced belief in a clean campaign and Cook’s high character as he seeks Congress.
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S. A. Cook
Wisconsin
Cook
Congress
BP. J. Koehler
Milwaukee County Committee
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Clinton
Menasha
Neenah
J.P. Jasperson
Vox
Charles Schultz
F. D. Lawson
Cowling
P. V. Lawson
J. R. Bloom
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Mr. Cook
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Ture
Si A. Cook Glee Club
Mr. Bloom
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Winnebago County
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