From Early Conventions to Modern Political Circus
The piece traces the evolution of political conventions from early dignified gatherings with small delegate pools to modern spectacles with thousands of delegates and vast media coverage. It highlights shifts in process, party dynamics, and public interest through eras from Jefferson and Madison to the Jackson era and the Lincoln/Seward clash, noting the growing spectacle and organizational complexity.
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Dem- Republican Party
Democratic Party
Seward
Lincoln
Convention chaos at third party gathering in Chicago
Fragmented OCR recounts a raucous convention with Beveridge clashing over prayer and gavel, amid shouting and stamping as fans and bands clash with political theatrics. The piece notes the dated, undemocratic vetting of presidential candidates and party platforms.
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IRNZ
Teddy Roosevelt
Hull Moose
Chicago
Albert
Beveridge
Ponds Claim Bogus Bills In Tronton Report
June 4 report from Tronton notes counterfeit nineteen dollar bills circulating in local commerce. Authorities urge businesses to verify currency and report suspicious notes to police. The incomplete dispatch references underlining the risk of fake currency in the area.
49 Receive Awards at Garfield School
Twelve cheerleaders and four athletes were awarded athletics ins and letters during final exercises at Garfield school. Those receiving letters included Quvidle Carter Carl Cagley Den she Reve Jack King Marvin La in Frank Otworth Ronald Fra zier Lewis Meade Jack Rickmap and Jack Sexton. C team letters went to Tammy Bond Kim Hurnhardt Larry Doherty Denait F erry Higgins Richard Hill Jer King Miller Baye Miller Ryhert Par.
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Garfield School
Qrvidle Carter
Carl Cagley
Denshe Reve
Jack King
Marvin Lain
Frank Otworth
Ronald Frazier
Lewis Meade
Jack Rickmap
Jack Sexton
Marvin Boehm
Billy Doherty
Ralph Frazier
Ronald Higeina
Huran King
Pete Biggs
Jim Baddler
Verran Scaggs
Tammy Bond
Kim Hurnhardt
Larry Doherty
Denait Ferry Higgins
Richard Hill
Jer King
Miller
Baye Miller
Ryhert
Cheerleaders of the A team Receive Letters
Robert Wickman and Relph Riess lead the session as cheerleaders of the A team. Thelmay Hewitt Bettie George Louise Roberts Nancy Cat Paddy Dis yin Glor! ra ce Judy der Judy Coy dune Peele Barbara Frewitt receive letters for their squad contributions.
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Robert Wickman
Relph Riess
Thelmay Hewitt
Bettie George
Louise Roberts
Nancy Cat
Paddy Dis Yin
Glor! Race
Giudy
Der
Judy Coy
Dune Peele
Barbara Frewitt
Classified Ad Fragment Offers and Machinery for Sale
Ad fragment notes offer for items including machinery, requesting contact before 8 00 pm for next day paper. Mentions timing and readers urged to respond while still interested.
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