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Silver Tongues and Hidden Agendas: 1895’s Republican Convention Exposed

In the sweltering heat of Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 8th, 1895, the eighth national convention of Republican clubs was underway. But behind the scenes, a storm was brewing. Silver fever had taken hold of the attendees, and the air was thick with the whispers of a contentious convention. However, when the committee on resolutions finally settled the matter, it seemed like a miraculous resolution – but at what cost?

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State: Utah
Category: Public Corruption
Era: Historical
Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗

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