06 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1892
Page
1
A sprawling national convention scene centers on factions backing Harrison Blaine and Foraker. Depew discusses Blaine’s resignation and its unclear impact while delegations from Illinois Michigan and New York plot strategy. Supporters insist Harrison remains the strongest candidate with Alger or Blaine as possible running mates.
In a July interview Blaine says his resignation stemmed from a desire for personal freedom and peace not from the pending Republican nominating convention. He rejects rumors of secretly working to defeat Harrison and notes distrust from President Harrison's circle and cabinet.
The resignation of James G Blaine as Secretary of State and its potential effect on the Republican presidential nomination dominate discussion in Washington. President Harrison accepted the letter quietly, Blaine may seek the nomination, and supporters split on whether this confirms an avowed candidacy or withdraws from contention.
Dr Thomas Bouguillon of American Catholic University analyzes the pope's stance on Archbishop Ireland’s school arrangement with the Board of Education. He argues the term tolerare potuit means a noncontradictory acceptance of a temporary measure born of necessity and aimed at a greater good. The Cardinal committee found the plan tolerable, dismissing objections as invalid.
A Boston Jane spiritualist recounts a visit from a deceased friend to Fitchburg Mass causing a stir among French residents. The tale includes a seance with Mrs Beaudin and a whispered message seeking comfort for a mother, while authorities report unrelated trials and local notices in the same issue.
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