11 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1892
Page
1
Benjamin Harrison faced opposition led by rivals seeking renomination as delegates weighed Blaine and McKinley. Enthusiasm rose for Blaine, but the final choice reflected delegate expressions from states, signaling a shift in convention influence. The day marked a notable departure from past fervor.
A Minneapolis June 11 report describes day four of a convention opening under a Dakota storm lacking harsh features yet tearing decorations from buildings. Rain delayed crowds, bands failed to appear, and convention hall occupancy was low as weary delegates gathered. Chairman McKinley noted the subdued mood among Blaine supporters.
Delegates affirm the majority Alabama report and back James G. Blaine. Utah minority report rejected by viva voce vote. Michigan delegation debates Alger’s name. Ellen J. Foster reads a suffrage memorial. crowd cheers for Blaine and the Republican ticket amid ceremonial procedure.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado rose in the hall to name James G Blaine as the party standard bearer. He argued for a leader who could unite and win next November, praising Blaine as every man's candidate and recalling his broad record of service.
Coronel Dick Thompson informs Indiana crowd he will nominate Benjamin Harrison for the presidency. The Harrison faction erupts in applause with fans and umbrellas while Fred Douglass leads cheering and the roll call resumes after a brief interruption. W H Eustis supports Blaine’s renomination amid gallery chatter about Alger.
Remarks by Mr. Eustis urged unity for a Blaine presidency. The crowd erupted in applause then riotous cheering as Mrs. Kerens and Mrs. Lake led waves of parasols and delegates shouted Blaine from the convention hall. Big Tom Reed waved a flag in homage to an old foe.
A humorous essay extols Jacobi's pants, claiming they last forever and outshine all other pants. It wittily contrasts singular and plural usage, notes weather effects on pants, and urges readers to choose Jacobi's for reliable garments.
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