Convention tensions threaten Cleveland nomination
June reports from Washington describe Cleveland’s opponents using various means to argue he cannot win New York. Some ex-Senator Brady allies oppose him, while Abram S Newitt and Dersheimer back Cleveland. New York Democrats and southern members largely support Cleveland as the emergency choice ahead of the convention.
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OHIO REVIVES TILDEN CALL TO CHICAGO PLATFORM
Ohio delegates to the state convention choose district delegates and at large picks. Tilden is urged for Chicago, with a platform reaffirming Jeffersonian principles, tariff reform, labor rights, civil service reform, and opposition to corruption. McLean and Ward battles unsettle the delegation amid a tense, party-wide scramble for influence.
Missouri Democrats Vote Down Crittenden and Havor Tilden and Cleveland
The Missouri state Democratic convention reassembled in St Louis and, after a scene with ex Governor Phelps, nominated delegates at large including John O Day Morrison Munford R D Francis and Charles H Mansur. Crittenden was defeated for delegate at large while Hardin Priest and James D Fox were elected alternates. Resolutions urged unit voting for Tilden but were voted down and the body adjourned sine die. Delegates divided between Tilden Cleveland Bayard and Thurman with Marmaduke as governor candidate standing by.
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St. Lowy
democratic party
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Cincinnati
Hardin
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Tilden
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Thurmen
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Scales Nominated for Governor at Democratic State Meet
Raymau N C June 23 The Democratic state convention nominated General A M Scales for governor and Charles M Stedman for lieutenant governor The Chicago convention delegation from districts one to nine listed but split between Bayard and Cleveland A dispatch from Scales accepted the nomination.
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Chicago
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W. G. Lamb
Three Governors Hopefuls In Arkansas Convention
At the Arkansas Democratic convention on June 25 delegates backed Fletcher Hughes and French for governor after fourteen ballots. Fletcher led 98 to 88 with 108 needed. Tammany's stance warned Cleveland’s weakness. editorials urged loyalty to the party while doubting Cleveland as a strong standard bearer. Headly praised Tilden, predicting strong Democratic prospects in Ohio and beyond.
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D.C
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Cleveland
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National Committees Gather for Convention in New York
In New York on June 25 the Republican National Committee members arrived for a meeting. F B Jones of Pittsburgh expected to preside and B Elkins of New York to serve as secretary. Permanent HQs were arranged at 242 Fifth Avenue. Democratic leaders planned further talks on the nomination and addressed expectations. General W Bayard McDonald and Governor Cleve land were among those invited to address the gathering.
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Francis C. Barlow
Cleveland
independent republic
Chalmers Seated After Election Fight in House
The House debated Chalmers Manning contest with a majority report finding Chalmers not disqualified. The minority urged the election void due to federal influence and tenure as assistant district attorney. The vote on the minority resolution failed and Chalmers took the oath. the Backbone railroad forfeiture bill was set aside after adjournment.
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Alabama
Senate Debates Tax Districts and Post Office Reform
In the Senate the committee on expenditures was authorized to act during vacation to investigate government departments. debate on legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bills continued with calls to strike a clause about small districts. Some senators argued against abolishing districts. others warned of corruption risks in distiller oversight while adjournment followed without a final vote.
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Threatened Slander Feud Over Bigamy Charge at Albany Church
An Albany man, Peter H. Mulhern, says Rev Father Walsh warned him against attending Immaculate Conception Church after the priest accused him of bigamy. Mulhern denies the charge, claims divorce in 1904, and says he may steer to another Catholic church.
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Toulon Plague Outbreak Reported With Rising Deaths
Fragmentary telegraph notes describe a cholera outbreak in Toulon and nearby areas with multiple daily deaths between June 14 and 25. Officials report a mix of civil and military victims, spread across elderly and young, with fears of sustained transmission and efforts to contain the epidemic.
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