Blaine Solid Core Holds as Convention Opens
The opening session of the 1892 National Republican Convention features J Sloat Fassett as temporary chairman and strong Blaine support. McKinley and Reed receive ovations while McKinley delays his address, and both sides claim early gains with little net losses. Southern states show split sentiment as the nominating battle looms.
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Dev
J. Sloat Fassett
New York
Blaineman
Blaine
McKinley
Reed
Major McKinley
Anti-Administration Leaders Rally For Blaine Nomination
In Minneapolis on June 7, anti-administration forces push for Blaine with Quay and Clarkson at the helm. Harrison gains in some states but loses ground in Illinois, Tennessee, and Missouri as Alger forces claim votes. Delegates face continued contests as the fight enters a tense convention day with a united front seen as crucial to securing the nomination.
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Frnom
Starr
Minneapolis
Quay
Clarkson
Blaine
Harrison
Oregon
Ohio
Florida
Wisconsin
Illinois
Tennessee
Missouri
Algerites
Alger
Alabama
Louisjina
Drsgareen
Committee On
Credentinis
Friends of
Maine
Miller Mee
Cullom
Ingalls
Louisiana
Indian Territory
New Jersey
Fassett
Kickers
Coggswell
Massachusetts
Oliver
Foraker
H. W. Oliver
Committee
Michener
Indiana
Arrison
Speculation, seating turmoil at 1892 Republican convention
report describes crowded halls, ticket sales, and angry delegates as the National Republican Convention opens. McKinley leads the Ohio delegation with an anticipated permanent chairmanship while Fassett and Reed draw attention amid debates over force bill tactics and Blaine supporters.
Blaine Poised for Nomination Amid Credentials Battle
Minneapolis dispatch reports the Credentials Committee delaying report to 10 A.M. may push convention back a day. Quay asserts Blaine’s nomination is assured despite scattered votes. Colored troopers bear the day while delegates stream into Michener’s private chamber amid secrecy and tension. Continuous Blaine support erupts into loud cheers as Harrison and Blaine vie for momentum.
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Minneapolis
Committee On Credentials
Friends of
Blaine
Sherman urges new candidate to beat Blaine in 1896 race
Senator Sherman writes in favor of McKinley and Harrison movement leaders call for a new man. Telegrams are sent nationwide as Sherman is said to be in Akron. The note is seen as signaling the need to nominate someone other than Blaine to win the nomination.
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Clarkson
Blaine
Teller
Colorado
Bizine
Harrison
McKinley
Alger
Walcott
Massachusetts
New England
Conoe
Minneapolis
Sherman
Sher
M Innor
Three Big States Swing Into Line for McKinley at Convention
Minneapolis dispatch reports Pennsylvania New York and Ohio delivering strong support at the convention. McKinley holds back on speech making while Quay Magee and Reed vie for influence. Harrison Blaine factions contend with Pennsylvania delegates and committee posts in a heated party clash.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Minneapolis
Dark horse emergence in nomination race
A political figure notes Blaine and Harrison cannot be nominated and calls for a dark horse to rise. Bob Lincoln gains support from Massachusetts while Hatton praises Lincoln. Michener claims 511 for the President and accuses Blaine supporters of undermining Harrison.
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Blaine
Harrison
Bob Lincoln
Massachusetts
Hatton
Lincoln
Michener
Indiana
Iska
Blaine Delegation Rally in Pennsylvania Boosts 60 to 4 Lead
Minneapolis dispatch reports Blaine forces tightening grip on Pennsylvania as Quay leads a 60 to 4 tally. Enthusiasm surges at the West Hotel with Blaine shouters and a strong speech by a colored delegate. Nominating speeches push to Thursday or Friday. resolutions panel busy shaping the platform with tariff reciprocity and possible old force bill revival. Teller to push silver for free coinage but expected to fail.
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Fassett
Harrison
Blaine
Reed
Maine
Ohio
Foraker
McKinley
Ingalls
Quay
Minneapolis
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
West Hotel
Committee On
Harry Oliver
Teller
Colorado
Israel
McKinley First Choice in Calm Ohio Delegate Talks
James Boyle private secretary to Governor McKinley urges Harrison backing among Ohio delegates. He predicts 17 votes for Harrison from Ohio, with some McKinley supporters and Foraker leaning to McKinley if Blaine is not nominated. Wisconsin delegate Turner confirms 17 for Harrison, 4 for Blaine, while Spooner and Payne are not described as controlling.
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New Jersey
John J. Blair
William Murrell
Ags Murrell
Blaine
Sewell
Blair
National Committee
Murrell
William McKinley
Ohio
Harrison
McKinley
Bancroft
Minneapolis
James Boyle
Boyle
Jaine
Cincinnati
Foraker
Turner
Wisconsin
Spooner
Payne
Salinas
Israel
Blaine supporters claim surge as Elaine leaders confer
Colonel A L Conger of Akron reports rapid gains for Blaine on the convention floor. He cites a projected 600 votes on the first ballot and notes Texas and Pennsylvania shifts. He says Harrison strength fades in Pennsylvania and Ohio, with Blaine to receive a portion of Buckeye State support.
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Blaine
Minneapolis
A. L. Conger
Akron
Elaine
Quay
Clarkson
Platt
Warner Miller
Knight
McKinley
Hahn
National Committee
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Texas
Ohio
Buckeye
Israel
Quay's Coat Off in Bid to Nominate Blaine
Emmons Blaine asserts he is the only winner in Quay's camp and will be nominated. Quay, in his room, works intensely with his coat off, claiming Blaine is the sole man for the nomination amid the Chicago congress battle.
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Emmons Blaine
Krnomm
Minneapolis
Milan
Quay
Blaine
Grover Alfred Townsend
Harrison Leads New York With 30 Of 72 Votes
Senator Hiscock reports a New York State delegation poll showing 30 votes for Harrison out of 72. Anti Harrison factions had claimed 48, while Harrison backers argued for 52. Platt supporters listed 48 to 50 votes.
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Harrison
Senator Hiscock
Minneapolis
New York State
Hiscock
Platt
Many Martyres Laid to Rest After Titusville Calamity
Death toll rises with 61 recovered in Titusville and 41 in Oli City as relief workers, Governor Pattison, and 24 staffers toil through graves. Interments number 30 in nine hours and property losses reach about 1.5 million dollars while 15 reported missing persist amid ongoing search efforts.
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Titusville
Pattison
Relief Committee
Oli City
The Last Sad Rites At Corry After Fatal Dam Break
Survivors and mourners gathered as authorities buried thirty victims in a common trench at Grove Hill Cemetery. The coroner reported Spartansburg dam failure caused the disaster, with a flood sweeping oil creeks and washing away bridges near Titusville, repeating a pattern of tragedy after heavy rains.
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Oil City
West Branch
Oil Creek
Shirley Creek
Titusville
Rise of the flood and the dam breach at Oil Creek valley
The June 7 dispatch from Titusville reports a dam failure caused a flood wave along Oil Creek similar to Johnstown. The press describes wrecked tracks and unsightly waste along the flood path and notes multiple towns affected by the irresistible current.
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Titusville
Johnstown
Oil City
Oil Creek
Tragedy Marks City Graves After Calamity Visit
Grim scenes at two cemeteries as families mourn the dead. Oil City is described as a city of the dead with black drapery, crying crowds, and widespread sorrow. Open graves, trenches, and the sight of laid to rest relatives underscore a nation shaking in grief.
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Oil City
Trench Burials Highlight Spartanburg Flood Tragedy
Disaster recounts mass graves for Bartholomew Lyons family and others. O Leary burial plots noted as part of a wider collapse. Flood roared through Spartansburg dam area tearing bridges and washing away the main street. tannery hides and railroad ties were damaged as imagery of destruction fills the account.
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Bartholomew Lyons
John O'Leary
O’learys
Spartansburg
M. Beilmer
Titusville
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