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Populist convention ends with fusion debate and delays
The Peoples Party met at the county courthouse with all 25 delegates present. After a long, tense session the convention adjourned to September 2 with nominations for some offices and a platform including direct legislation. Fusion with other reform forces sparked heated debate among Emmons Angell Hicks Maples and Laird, delaying a final ticket. Open a Street and local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congdon
M. McNamara
Peoples’ Party
Mills
Aright
Doub
F. W. Snyder
Snyder
Rds
Uch
Theaker
Maples
R. S. Aston
Ryder
W. Webster
Webster Ikewise
R. W. Gay
H. N. Stockton
Mr. Stockton
W. R. Crawford
Stockton
J. W. Hicks
Hicks
Messrs Gay
Emmons
C. H. Congdon
L. Robertson
E. J. Emmons
Oratory
Angell
Laird
T. W. Maples
L. L. Robertson
W. A. Webster