Minneapolis Convention Day One Fireworks and Flourish
A vivid field report from Minneapolis as convention visitors arrive, the city’s sights and tents rise around a cathedral like hall. Prominent figures including Fassett, Reed, Blaine supporters, and New York delegates command attention amid elaborate arches, gold trim, and wheat motifs with reporters noting the crowd’s cautious enthusiasm and the growing talk of third candidates.
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Republican mass meeting unites factions at Convention Hall
About 10 000 attendees braved rain at Minneapolis Convention Hall for a State League of Republican Clubs mass meeting. Speakers praised protective tariffs, McKinley law and the force bill while urging unity to defeat the Democrats and elect the Republican ticket.
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Congress Row at Republican Convention Surges With Oratory
The scene shifts through heated remarks as delegates from Harrison to Blaine voices clash in a crowded hall. Speeches praise protectionism, lampoon Democratic policy, and promise a strong national platform amid a tense, partisan backdrop.
Neither Side Claims Victory in Convention Race
Minneapolis June 7 with all convention delegates present it will take 452 votes to nominate. Three days ago both rival factions claimed 600 plus votes but as delegations arrived the claims narrowed and tonight neither side claims more than 500 votes for its candidate.
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United States Minister Coolidge Presented in Paris
Paris, June 7. Foreign Minister Ribot received T. Jefferson Coolidge, the new American Minister, and they discussed the proposed international monetary conference. Also note a funeral announced for Gilmore at 2 o'clock Wednesday morning at 14 Second Avenue, Pittsburg.
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Silver coinage plank prompts Foraker subcommittee clash
Minneapolis June 7 The silver sub committee of the platform panel draws mixed views from silver men. Teller dislikes the free coinage picks while Brackett Cannon and Fairchild are seen as potential allies. The group aims to back a bi metallist plank with cautious limits on presidential veto and a legislative path for coinage policy.
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Foraker Chosen Chairman of Resolutions Committee at National Convention
Ex Governor Foraker of Ohio is selected as chair of the National Convention Committee on Resolutions. The platform is to be divided among five subcommittees of five members each, with nominees from multiple states listed for each panel. The move passes with unanimous support from Foraker’s allies.
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Slow Work In Committee Delays Harrison Pact
In Minneapolis on June 7 leaders of opposing camps held late night conferences. Delegates Michener New Indiana Spooner Wisconsin Jones Illinois Hiscock New York and others attended. After discussions, committee reports indicated the President gained substantial support and Harrison’s pledged vote to night surpassed earlier levels, though progress remained slow.
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National Committee Delays Contested Seats Amid Blaine Control
The Blaine faction appears to dominate the credential committee with General Cogswell named as a firm Harrison ally. Deliberations moved slowly as dozens seek seats in the convention, with adjournments per plan and concerns over ongoing contests and the permanent roll.
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Orangemen Declare Opposition to Blaine in National Vote
W J H Traynor Loyal Orange Institution leader in Detroit states to Minneapolis delegates that Palmer will gain one million and a quarter votes not cast for Blaine. He claims over 3 million Orangemen exist nationwide and vow to oppose Blaine for perceived Catholic favoritism and a Capitol Mass attendance.
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