Political Platforms at the Chicago Convention Emphasis on Chinese Immigration
The article argues the Chicago Convention plank on Chinese immigration suits Blaine who supported the restriction bill while hinting it could favor Grant as a call for national harmony. It questions how Edmunds could accept a platform opposing Chinese limits and notes conventions often chase voters with vague platforms.
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Chicago
Blaine
Grant
Republican Party
George F. Edmunds
United States Senate
Hayes
Wrangle at CMITACO Delays Chicago Convention Balloting
Four days into the Chicago Convention, wrangling over contested Alabama Illinois and Pennsylvania delegations stalls decisions while Grant and Blaine factions vie for lead. Reported as a possible long fight, with Windom loyalists urged to back their man to block Blaine.
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Chicago
Alabama
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Grant
Blaine
Windom
Minnesota
Hendred
Charleston
Stephen A. Douglas
John ©. Breckenridge
Conkling
Cameron
Logan
Chicago report ties Blaine force to telegraph scheme and bribery claim
Fred jramt states in Chicago that Jay Gould telegraphed Blaine managers to pressure support. A colored delegate was offered one thousand dollars to vote for Blaine. Conkling notes Blaine supporters might back Grant to settle board bills. A Yreka dispatch reports a landslide destroyed the Star of the West quartz mill, workers escaping after a warning. South Carolina Democratic State Convention advances plans amid tensions.
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Fred Jramt
Chicago
Jay Gould
Blaine
Conkling
Grant
Convention Girds for Alabama Ballot at 7:36 Pm
June 4 Chicago The National Convention opened with Alabama representation debated for forty minutes split twenty per side. Minority vs majority reports on credentials were discussed and defeated. Illinois and other states clashed over seating rules as Blaine and Grant names drew loud cheers before adjournment at 12 15 am to resume at 11.
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Hear
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Boutwell
Grant
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
Massachusetts
California
Blaine
Storrs
Blaing
Illinois Convention Admits Delegates Amid Nominating Contests
The Illinois convention accepts ten Kansas delegates despite six state votes and seats two West Virginia contestants while Utah contestants face a similar decision. A rumor of a Grant letter to Conkling is denied. The body debates immediate ballot for president and rules on state vote changes.
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Illinois
Kansas
Conkling
Grant
Logan
West Virginia
Utah
Houe of Representatives
Sharpe
United States
Mamashabet
Letter recalls trek to post office and climate notes in Spokane
The writer describes trekking on foot through deep snow to the post office, evaluating the Big Lake country’s soil and climate. He criticizes the soil as a light saucy loam needing rain or irrigation, notes abundant squirrels, plans to return to the sagebrush state, and offers cautious advice to potential movers. Weather notes span cold snaps, rain, wind, frost, and later warmth.
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Lake
Letters Remaining at Winne mucca Postoffice 1880
A brief list notes letters remaining at Winne mucca Nevada on June 5 1880 for M L Braun Hale Ed McDonald Murphy E Tholander and five others. Advertise June 5 1830. C Ronis P.M. The notice asks recipients to call for their letters.
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Nevada
Braun
M L Hale
Ed McDonald
D Murphy
E Tholander
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