17 Jun 1888
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1888
Page
1
Fragmented OCR depicts a convention clash with drunken celebrations and a deadly building collapse. Delegates from Wheeling and nearby towns faced chaos as champagne flowed, delegations debated seating and rules, and a disaster at a city building left numerous injured or dead.
The Republican National Committee began organizing the convention with immediate actions to appoint temporary officers. Key figures from Ohio Nevada Wisconsin and Indiana joined in selecting chairs secretaries and stenographers as the Pacific Coast delegation favored delay. The opening session included prayers by Indiana clergy and adjournment set for Monday focusing on nominating a temporary chairman.
The article details early 20th century political maneuvering as party delegates and wire pullers gather in Chicago for the upcoming convention. It describes candidate support, splits among Sherman Gresham Blaine and others, with figures like Blaine, Gresham, Mahone, and Hoar mentioned. Delegate strategies, regional battles, and expected chairmanship contests shape the tense atmosphere ahead of votes.
The Coloma delegation left Denver on a special train with about 130 other riders. California and Pacific coast delegates favored Blaine but could back Depew if needed. A Pacific Coast bloc formed to unite on Blaine or pivot to other candidates if his nomination failed. The inter-ocean and New York factions debated options as the train moved toward Chicago.
Paris dispatches describe three months of mourning ordered in Berlin and Potsdam after Emperor Frederick's death. The new Emperor William II vows unity with the army, while Augusta is expected in Potsdam. London and Paris comment on reactions across nations, with England sending condolences and Germany preparing military oaths and state ceremonies.
Admitted to bail in the Muffaer case after arraignment by Tantice Davin. Police court saw seven cases with fines for keeping a house of ill fame, exposure, and drunkenness. A small fire at the Ohio River railroad freight house was extinguished by a water bucket. An injury occurred at Hewood upper works. Real estate deeds and catalog of local notices followed. The Glass Workers pieals and A O M convention reports concluded the day's items.
Amid a three month shutdown, manufacturers and workers debate a proposed wage policy from the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. Key figures warn of potential plant closures if demands pressure mills, while others foresee gradual reopening and compromises.
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