The Breaking of the Deadlock (Classic Reprint): Being an Accurate and Authentic Account of the Contest of 1903-4 for the Republican Nomination for ... Proceedings of the State Convention, May 12 - Softcover

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An authentic, detailed history of Illinois’ 1903–1904 gubernatorial contest.
This book provides an accurate account of the long campaign and the famous deadlocked state convention. It follows the candidates, the delegates, and the key figures who shaped Illinois politics during a pivotal moment in the state’s history.

Written to inform both readers and posterity, the volume presents the contest from the perspective of onlookers and historians. It combines narrative with carefully documented events to help readers understand how the nomination battle unfolded and why the deadlock mattered.

• A clear timeline of the campaign and convention, with emphasis on how leaders managed the deadlock.


• Profiles of the major candidates and the factions that supported them.


• Insights into campaign tactics, public interest, and the voting dynamics inside the convention hall.


• Historical context for readers exploring early 20th‑century Illinois politics.

Ideal for readers of political history and those curious about Illinois’ political landscape at the turn of the century.

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