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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1892
Page
1
Alfred Townsend reports from Minneapolis on the 1880 presidential contest with Blaine and Harrison ground forces mobilizing. Delegates, politicians, and interest groups converge, boasting badges, headquarters, and street banners as mass support shifts, Ontario and New York stakeplay, and intrigues over cabinet posts and regional loyalties shape the looming convention.
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs. Blaine’s telegram to her son in Minneapolis pledging that "Pa will accept" the nomination. Blaine signals candidacy while Harrison allies shift to support him. resignation rumors of the Secretary may emerge as the situation evolves.
A confidential Utah Gentiles letter to Minneapolis delegates warns against Mormon contenders for exclusive convention admission. It notes a regular 20 year old group versus a splinter faction allied with the Mormons, backing Blaine or any foe of Harrison, with C Goodwin and F Allen named as regulars loyal to Harrison.
Minneapolis June 3 Senator Felton of California told an Associated Press rep that he is not for Blaine and will wait for his delegation before deciding his vote. He usually makes up his own mind and has declined to commit to second Harrison. The item notes a Blaine nephew in Minneapolis involved in Harrison coverage and Frederick Remington previews camp sketches for The Dispatch.
Reporters detail Blaine and Harrison factions arriving in Minneapolis as delegates debate nominations. Quay and Depew arrive, with New York, West Virginia, and Ohio contingents promising Blaine support or Harrison backing. The convention fight centers on seating contests, committee control, and potential renomination of Harrison.
A staff dispatch from MixxEAPouis reports Blaine supporters in Maine rallying at midnight with red badges and a makeshift headquarters planned for dawn. Clarkson Fassett and Quay back Blaine as the likely convention nominee, while Harrison partisans weigh the Washington notice that Blaine would not write more letters on the nomination.
At a late night meeting of anti administration leaders in Minneapolis figures were given on convention votes for Blaine and Harrison. The tally showed 501 for Blaine and 347 for Harrison with Blaine strong in Republican states and Harrison backed by officeholders. Bancroft reports this development.
Allegheny residents face mass vacates as Federal street extension plans threaten current lots valued around 50 million dollars. Courts uphold state survey that preserves original streets, limiting council power to alter or close paths.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Colonel H. Clay Kir Tennessee declares support for Harrison at large, citing a solid faction for him. John C. Houk is reportedly for Blaine, while the rest of Tennessee’s votes are unsettled as delegates weigh their choices.
In Minneapolis on June 3 Mellette of South Dakota questions nominating Grover Cleveland if the party government opposes him. He notes Cleveland’s likely cross-aisle appeal and suggests supporting Depew and Daft. Cris Depew of New York to name Harrison while Colonel Henry M. will present Alger if a different state yields.
A compilation of items from Minnespolis and Allegheny includes a shooting sensation at Shadyside, a death on an incline, and other dramatic incidents. Editorials, gossip, politics, and early 20th century anecdotes frame a restless page of society notes, crime reports, and local color.
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