04 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1892
Page
1
A rumored secretary's statement triggers a rise in Blaine stock as Harrison men reportedly outnumber Blaine in recent arrivals.
The Harrison faction greatly outnumbered Blaine sympathizers as delegates arrived for the day. Clarkson Fassett and Quay kept a low public profile amid the lobby throng while Missouri national committeeman Chauncey J. Villoy announced he would vote for Harrison until Senator Quay emerged. Kansas City delegates arrive Monday. St. Louis group arrives Tuesday.
Wisconsin’s 1st district senator expresses confidence in Harrison’s renomination. Senators Hiscock Sawyer and Felton along with Congressman Burrows and ex Senator Spooner join Harrison on the ground amid Republican renomination efforts.
Reports from the convention scene mix anticipation of General Harrison with Blaine doubt. Delegates from Kentucky Tennessee and Mississippi arrive backing Harrison while figures from Utah and the Carolinas show mixed positions. A Blaine endorsement rumor triggers red badges and heated chatter on whether his name will be presented or accepted.
The John Matthews, bound for Pine Bluff, struck a pier on the Arkansas river bridge at Van Buren and sank. Captain Black and the pilot were drowned. At least a third of the crew are missing. Engineer Hathaway and family were rescued with difficulty as rescuers work to recover others.
Masked robbers halted the Billings and Great Falls stage on Painted Robe hill nine miles south of the Mussel Shell river. They seized the treasure box and mail sacks, shot one horse, but did not molest passengers who were allowed to continue on with the remaining horses as a sheriff’s posse hurried from Billings after the coach’s arrival.
A report from Philadelphia states a tornado swept over Reading Pennsylvania during the night killing several persons and destroying vast property. Telegraph wires are down and details are scarce as the storm’s impact spreads across the area. Militia removed as Tennessee mining tensions ease with a tentative settlement in the region.
An army of November men from Washington converges on the convention site amid talk of a Blaine nomination. Expects intense press coverage and shifting alliances as editors, reporters, and influential figures decode the race. A public wager in Minneapolis signals high stakes as Harrison looms as a potential nominee.
J. W. Reed of the Iowa delegates voices doubt about Clarkson’s re election to the national committee. W. H. Eustis of Minneapolis worries as Harrison badges dominate and he orders crimson Blaine badges for distribution in the hotel corridor. B. Clark Wheeler arrives as the first silver man says Colorado opposes Harrison and favors Blaine nomination.
Round and square cut G A R coats in several styles priced at 7 9 and 10 dollars with guaranteed fade resistance and two sets of buttons per suit. G A R hats with cord wreath and tassel offered at 1.50 value now 1.00.
A local retailer announces a large shipment of children's suits in light and medium colors all wool at 3 3 50 4 5 and 6 with baseball bat offered with every boy or child suit. Also promoting men's tailor made suits priced 10 12 15 18 and 20 with best values offered in Winona.
In Washington on June 4 Hon. John Foster and Hon. McKenzie Bowell of Canada met with Secretary Blaine and General J W Foster of the United States at the state department to discuss tolls on Aes vessels and regulate differences between the two countries. The conference will last a measurable period as they seek consensus.
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