Opposition Confers as St Louis Men Shape Platform
Anti McKinley leaders meet in St Louis with Platt Quay Henderson and an Eastern rep to draft a gold standard financial plank. They aim to present a firm money policy to McKinley supporters and may widen a rift with the Great Middle West, while Quay and Platt concede McKinley on first ballot.
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Hobart Favored in VP Selection Debate
In St Louis on June 15 the race for the vice presidency centers on Garret A. Hobart of New Jersey and H. Clay Evans of Tennessee. Evans may fare better as Tennessee governor, while New York options Morton Tracy and Fassett are discussed but the consensus favors a non New York VP, with Hobart in the strongest position.
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Ex Governor Merriam Nearing Permanent Chairman Role
Ex Governor Merriam is in St Louis as a potential permanent chairman candidate at the Republican convention. He is among those considered for the resolutions committee and Minnesota representation. Senator Thurston says no decision has been made and he supports McKinley’s name if needed. Wisconsin delegation HQ at Lindell hotel draws attention with room 13 stocked with notable Badger politicians.
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Butterfield visits Syracuse as VP nomination candidate
General Daniel Butterfield of New York passed through Syracuse en route to St. Louis. He told friends at the station he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for the vice presidency.
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