Boston Delegation Sees Shift as Silver Camp Gains
The afternoon session shows flourish of plans for the national committee. Mayor Josiah Quincy withdraws from re election, likely succeeded by Judge John W. Corcoran. Ex congressmen Crosby Russell and others mapped roles while silver supporters push for a hard money plank and a unified Massachusetts delegation.
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Lomasney
Josiah Quincy
Joseph J. Corbett
John C. Crosby
Quincy
National Committee
City Hall
Palmer House
John W. Corcoran
Ex Gouvernor Russell Backed by Free Coinage Faction
Dispatches from Cleveland describe ex Governor Russell urging free coinage amid a Democratic convention clash with gold standard advocates. Sound money factions rally delegates, while silver supporters press for a decisive plank, with attention on the political stalemate and regional influence shaping the outcome.
Democratic Platform Focus on Free Silver and Cuba Policy
The piece reports on Democratic convention debates over a free silver plank, Cuba recognition, and tariff stance, with leaders pressing for a strong financial declaration while balancing reform of the Wilson tariff and without direct censure of the Cleveland administration. It notes shifts in support, including Michigan's gold tilt and preparations for a temporary convention chair choice among Bryan, Thomas, White, or Blackburn.
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Chicago
Committee On Resolutions
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Cuba
United States
Supreme Court
Carlisle
Hill Will Stand Against Temporary Chairman Bid
Silver leaders press New York Senator Hill to withdraw his name for temporary chairman at the convention. Prominent silver men from West, Cockrell, White, Walsh urge restraint as gold and free silver factions brace for a pivotal clash over the chair and platform.
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Chicago
Senator Hill
New York
National Committee
West and Cockrell
Missouri
White
California
Walsh
Georgia
Hill
Hill May Face Battle for Temporary Chair at Convention
Chicago July 5 The national committee may urge Senator Hill of New York as temporary presiding officer at the convention. Silver leaders attack ex-Governor Flower Senator Gray Mr MacVeagh and District Attorney Fellows for attending a Sherman House mass meeting. George Fred Williams of Massachusetts is eyed as an Eastern challenger to Hill. Some sound money supporters want the fight opened on this issue.
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Patrick Maguire
William L. Douglas
Robert M. Burnett
Crosby
John E. Russell
Michael Connors
Holyoke
Peter Donohue
Lowell
Selig Manilla
Springfield
Isaac Rosnosky
Kennedy
Labor
O’sullivan
O'Gara
Corcoran
George Fred Williams
James T. Cummings
Williams
Burnett
Jere O’sullivan
Jere
Altgeld
Tillman
Palmer House
the Plain Dealer
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cincinnati Enquirer
Herbert H. Lidius
Fitchburg
Thomas A. Devine
Salem
Frank Fitzpatrick
Cambridge
Lawrence
O’gara
Mullen
Massachusetts
George F. Maxwell
Joseph L
National Committee
David B. Hill
Senator Hill
Democratic Party
New York
Empire State
Lockwood
Thirty-Second
Sound Money
Michigan
Elliott C. Stevenson
Hill
Stevenson
Sherman House
Bryan
Nebraska
Thomas
Colorado
White
California
Blackburn
Kentucky
Free Silver Committee
Chicago
Flower
Gray
MacVeagh
Fellows
Bland Menelated caucus in Chicago for Bland nomination
The first general Bland caucus met at Sherman House in Chicago to network with delegates from twelve states and plan convention procedure. About 100 delegates attended, with 2% unconditional votes reported as a first ballot certainty for Bland. Illinois delegates were largely present.
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Chicago
Bland
Sherman House
Missouri
Blani
Illinois
Made to Order Hair Mattresses by Wheeler & Co Boston
Made to order hair mattresses in two parts full size priced at $10. Wheeler & Co manufactures at 63 and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite the American House.
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W. Wheeler & Co.'s
Hanover St
Boston
American House
Illinois Seeks Bland Support in National Delegation
Delegations arrive in Chicago for the Democratic nominating contest with Texas leading for free silver and Bland. Louisiana's Robertson and Lane debate Bland’s qualifications while Missouri weighs a Silver caucus and Illinois leans toward Bland as votes and strategy unfold.
Delegation Favours Bland Nomination At Convention
The majority of the delegation supports Mr Bland with formal indorsement due tomorrow under the unit rule. Senator Harris of Tennessee is planned as permanent chairman though recently ill his health has improved. He will deliver a brief address when assuming the role.
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Bland
Harris
Tennessee
Maine Delegation Organizes in Chicago for Sound Money Rally
Maine's delegation arrives in Chicago for the Democratic convention events. E B Winslow is named vice chairman with Seth Gordon as chair and C Vey Holman on resolutions. They plan further talks with Whitney and discuss sound money and governor election prospects. Senator Hill's absence sparks speculation among gold and free silver leaders.
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Chicago
Maine
Niagara Falls
E. B. Winslow
Portland
Whitney
Holman
Senator Hill
New York
Messrs. Gordon and Whitney
Reed
Knox County
Cumberland County
Teller Boom Sets out Policy At Chicago Convention
Teller men push clear policy as convention nears. They forecast electoral votes for Teller if chosen, presenting a formal statement of expected strength to back their bid. Shotlists of endorsements and support points circulate to rally backing ahead of votes.
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Chicago
Teller
Pattison Delegates Rally in Chicago for Presidency
Pennsylvania delegates worked hard in Chicago at Pattison headquarters in the Palmer House. Crowds filled the rooms as supporters extolled his presidential qualities and debated the currency issue. Pattison badges appeared on many coats as loyalty stood alongside doubts about real support.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Palmer House
Pattison
Millionaires Back Teller for Presidential Nomination Plan
Chicago July 5 report says six Denver capitalists including several bankers agreed to furnish $500000 for Teller’s campaign if he is nominated. The plan to nominate Senator Teller for President assumed more formidable proportions this morning.
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Denver
Chicago
Senator Teller
Teller Prospects in Colorado Rally for Free Silver
The report outlines Teller and Bailey electoral vote forecasts with Teller at 235 votes and Bailey far behind. Colorado Republicans Democrats and Populists unite behind Teller linking platform demands to Democratic input, as Denver moneyed backers pledge $500000 for campaign expenses if Teller is nominated. The piece notes Colorado’s silver fervor and talks of a Chicago nomination.
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Ra‘ley
Texas
Teller
Colorado
Bailey
Democratic Party
Earl B. Coe
Denver Times
Denver
St. Louis
Rocky Mountains
Chicago
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F. M. Cockrell
G. G. West
I. G Harris
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Boies
Iowa
Matthews
New England
William Taylor
Claude Matthews
Indiana
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McKinley
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Mir. Russell
Marley
Lomasmy
Sweet
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Clinton
William C. Whitney
Kansas
Allen
Martin
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Lone Star
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Hinrichen
McLean
Culberson
Stone
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Silver Club
Morgan
Alabama
Ree
Bland Menelated
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Lane
John S. Reagan
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Silver Dick
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Illino
Pland
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Vest
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Hartman
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Charles H. Hamlin
the Treasury
Don M. Dickinson
A. A. Wilson
District of Columbia
J. S. van Sonden
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Chicaso
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Peter
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Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
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