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Carbondals Herrin Murphysboro Delegates Pick Vice Presidents
Decatur lawyer Elbert Smith and Virden teacher John Alexander were elected as vice presidents of the Constitutional Convention, joining Thomas G. Lyons of Chicago as third vice president. Odas Nicholson, a Chicago trial attorney, was chosen secretary. The trio of vice presidents will share equal status and pay. Lyons, a Democrat, was selected first, followed by Smith, a Republican. Alexander's bid faced uncertainty but was approved 78 to 29.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Virden
Chicagoan
Richard H.joen
Lindsay-Schaub
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Elbert Smith
Decaturs
John Alexander
Thomas G. Lyons
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John Parkhurst
Peoria
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Charles Shuman
Leonard Foster
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David Kenney
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