Jackson Ward Convention

The residents of Jackson Ward decide who to nominate for their next Board of Alderman.

A convention was held at Bahen’s Hall 1st and Charity st ( the headquarters of the voters of the 2nd Precinct) Jackson Ward on Thursday night, May 17th for the purpose of nominating the regular Republican ticket name Lee, one member for Board of aldermen, five members for common Council and three justices for the peace. After all necessary arrangements had been perfected on entering the hall and list of delegates had been named it was learned that there was a bogus set of delegates from the 1st Precinct having credentials not in accordance with Jackson words Republican organization. This of course was an obstacle in the way and caused a considerable delay as well as a stormy discussion.
The body then moved for temporary organization, with Mr. John Mitchell as chairman and Mr. Thos. M. Crump as secretary.
After a little preliminary business the organization with its officers was made permanent.
There was also a discussion on the double delegation from the 4th precinct but as the gentleman came sailing under the true colors of the organization they were seated, each man being entitled to half a vote. The bogus delegation from the 1st Precinct not being seated was compelled to withdraw after a vigorous fight.
The convention then proceeded to nomination which resulted as follows, Board of aldermen, Henry Jay Mohr, common Council, 1st Precinct, Wm. Bea Smith, 2nd Precinct, Morton Deane, 3rd Precinct Benjamin Jackson, 4th precinct mtk And John G Smith, justices of the Peace, 1st Precinct, Thomas S Hucless; 3rd Precinct, Precinct, Collins t; 4th precinct, are Alex Christian.
A committee of 3 was then appointed to perfect a permanent organization with power to act. Committee as follows: Dr. Chas, B Jackson, Chas. Young and BP Vandervall.

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