Watres plays hardball as Quay sees power shift in Pa. convention
At the Republican State convention in Harrisburg on June 11 Quay’s slate remains intact while Watres rejects a lieutenant governor bid, signaling a possible shift after a tense floor battle. Philadelphia’s delegation dominates the hall as Elkin’s forces face a decisive moment with Quay rising to chair the convention and Lane pushing to suspend rules for Quay.
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Indiana
Quay
Vitalin
Quay Promises for Watres Votes in Return for Aid
Harrisburg June 11 Former Lieutenant Governor Watres declined a ticket nomination in exchange for 31 delegates he controlled. Quay allegedly bought delegates with cash offers and postmaster prizes while Elkin supporters faced pressure and defections. Reported cases include Luzerne and Northumberland, with Philadelphia mint posts and ReadIng postmaster Gus High backing Elkin.
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Harrisburg
Watres
Quay
Nomination praised in Harrisburg letter
Quay admires Elkin as Pennypacker named. conservative Republican sentiment supports the choice. The note says the standard bearer will draw votes for the ticket and aid Congressional and Legislative candidates. It lauds John P. Elkin as gallant and young with a bright future, offering sympathy and admiration.
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Harrisburg
Pennypacker
John P. Elkin
Political maneuvering shapes Pennsylvania governor race
The article details Watres avoiding Pennypacker as running mate fearing election risk and offering delegates to Quay for future support. It notes Quay’s weak position last night, needing Watres’ votes, and suggests Elkin figures show Quay far short of nominating votes. Close Philadelphia ties influence Pennsylvania politics.
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Pennypacker
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Elkin
Durham
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Pennsylvania
Weather Forecast for the Mid-Atlantic Thursday to Friday
Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with occasional showers. Variable winds affect Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland and Delaware.
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New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Local Weather Report for Philadelphia Mid June 1902
United States Weather Bureau notes sunshine today with 26 percent, temperature deficiency of 5, and excess in June since the 1st. Arrivals of ocean liners from New York and Ter k from Hamburg.
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Ted
New York
Terk
Hemburg
Democrats Split Over Pennypacker Nomination Prospects
Pittsburg June 11 Allegheny county Democrats are divided on the impact of nominating Pennypacker for Governor. Some believe he is harder to defeat than Elkin, while others say he would be easier to whip and that Democrats must adjust strategies accordingly.
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William J. Brennan
James A. Clark
Guthrie
Rmmania
Timothy Oryag
Pennypacker Lands Pennsylvania Governor Nomination
Harrisburg June 11 Judge Pennypacker secured the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor at the state convention with 206 votes officially recorded as present. The event marks a triumph for Senator Quay and his backers while Elkin's faction faced a decisive defeat as convention leadership ran smoothly from opening to closing.
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Pennypacker
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Cunningham
Mercantie
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Durham
Alexander Crow, Jr
Quaker City
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Herxsy Burk
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Avid Martin
W. D. Upperman
David H. Lane
Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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State Senate
Harry W. Gray
A. K. McClure
John B. Lukens
Bailiwick
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Peter E. Costello
Frank Craven
Hugh Black
Joey A. Briggs
Arthur Morrow
Edward W. Patt
William H. Berkelbach
J. Hampton Moore
Harry R Wildey
Select Council
Peter E. Smith
Charlies H. Kindred
Gus
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Quay
Watres
Elkin
Opera
Quay Wins Key Role in Pennsylvania State GOP Rally
In Harrisburg on June 11, the Pennsylvania State Republican committee selected Quay as chairman amid chants for Elkin. Elkin pledged no hard feelings after defeat and announced support for the nominee. The convention showcased factional tensions and regional power plays as Quay secured leadership and party unity threads.
Democrats Map Ninth District Gubernatorial Strategy
Democratic chairmen from Montgomery Bucks Delaware Chester and Philadelphia met at Tepth and Walnut to lay preliminary plans for the gubernatorial campaign with State Chairman William T Creasy. He will confer in Williamsport with Seventh division leaders then in Ridgeway with Fifth division heads before returning to Philadelphia for a ballot reform and primary laws meeting with sub committee members Dallas Sanders and John J Green.
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Delaware
Chester
Philadelphia
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Creasy
Williamsport
Ridgeway
Dallas Sanders
John J. Green
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