When was it published?

February 24, 1875 in Green Mountain Freeman

Domestic News February 24, 1875

Green Mountain Freeman

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Hon. S. J. R. Mcmillan, Lockren

Q: What keywords are associated?

Minnesota Senate Election, S J R Mcmillan, Us Senator, Republican Victory

Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Minnesota concluded its prolonged US Senate contest last Friday by electing Hon. S. J. R. McMillan, chief justice of the state Supreme Court, over Democrat Lockren by a majority of about twenty. McMillan, a Republican about 50 years old and prominent Presbyterian, is praised for his character and above-average ability.

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The Last.—Minnesota kept up its contest over United States Senator longer than any other state, but concluded to terminate it last Friday. Hon. S. J. R. McMillan, chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, was elected by a majority of about twenty over Lockren, democrat. Judge McMillan is a republican, and from all accounts his party did well to unite upon him. He is about fifty years of age, and a prominent member of the Presbyterian church. Every one speaks highly of his character, and he is said to be a man of more than ordinary ability, though not brilliant at all.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Minnesota Senate Election S J R Mcmillan Us Senator Republican Victory

What entities or persons were involved?

Hon. S. J. R. Mcmillan Lockren

Where did it happen?

Minnesota

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Primary Location

Minnesota

Event Date

Last Friday

Key Persons

Hon. S. J. R. Mcmillan Lockren

Outcome

elected by a majority of about twenty

Event Details

Minnesota kept up its contest over United States Senator longer than any other state, but concluded to terminate it last Friday. Hon. S. J. R. McMillan, chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, was elected by a majority of about twenty over Lockren, democrat. Judge McMillan is a republican, and from all accounts his party did well to unite upon him. He is about fifty years of age, and a prominent member of the Presbyterian church. Every one speaks highly of his character, and he is said to be a man of more than ordinary ability, though not brilliant at all.