Democratic Convention Sees Thurman Victory Unite Party
At St Louis the Democratic gathering watches Allen G Thurman nominated for vice president with broad cross state support. Indiana’s Isaac Gray is rejected as Indiana delegates swing to Thurman and Cleveland, while bands and bandannas color the hall in unified celebration.
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Pay State Delegates Vote in St Louis Thurman Leads Thurman Gray Black
At St Louis on June 7 delegates from Massachusetts cast 19 votes for Thurman 7 for Gray and 1 for Black due to an absent alternate. Several Boston and Lawrence members backed Gray while Major Hart supported Jack. A Thurman demonstration in Columbus featured Thurman’s remarks praising democracy and Grover Cleveland as the party’s unifying nominee.
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General Opinion of Delegates on Cleveland Thurman Ticket
Delegates leaving St Louis express strong belief the Cleveland Thurman ticket will win. Many say Indiana support for Gray is weak outside Indiana, while Thurman boosts the ticket in all states. Congressman Scott predicts New York carry by 50,000 votes. Dougherty backs Cleveland, tariff plank praised. Delegates hopeful and confident for November.
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England Delegation Leaves for Home at Nine Tonight
England delegation including Massachusetts departs for home at nine o clock tonight and plans to arrive Saturday afternoon.
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Democrats Confidence Sways the Nation in Thurman Ticket
Washington reports show Democrats expect Allen G Thurman to be chosen as Vice President at St Louis with broad party satisfaction while Republicans challenge the tariff plank. Supporters of Cleveland rally to four more years, while some leaders express caution about specifics and future prospects.
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Democrats Celebrate Cleveland Thurman Nomination With Fireworks
Reports from Maine New York North Carolina Virginia and Maryland describe crowds in multiple cities cheering the Democratic ticket. Salutes guns bandannas and bells mark the nomination as Democrats express universal satisfaction and belief Thurman strengthens the ticket. Local leaders voice strong approval of the platform and result.
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Local Independent views on Cleveland Thurman ticket
Prominent independents from Harvard figures like President Eliot and James B Thayer share mixed opinions on the Cleveland Thurman ticket. Observations cover tariff reform civil service progress, party unity, and the potential impact on independent voters amid broad support for Cleveland.
Press Opinions on the St Louis Platform
New York editors publish endorsements from The Herald The Sun The Tribune The World and The Times praising the St Louis platform as clear temperate and aligned with the Democratic ticket Henry George’s Standard also backs Cleveland and tariff reform Springfield Republican comments on the platform noting the President’s message interpretation and the critique of 1884 civil service reform.
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Independence and tariff reform shape 1884 politics
John F. Andrew comments from Lancaster on the St Louis convention, praising the tariff reform line and the unintended unanimity of the nomination. He argues a clean campaign with honest issues is vital and predicts strong independent support for candidates advocating tariff reform. He contrasts Democratic unity with Republican hopes for a creditable result.
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Allen G Thurman a Leading Democrat for Second Place
Allen G Thurman long a Democratic leader in Ohio and national politics, born 1818 in Virginia, rose from small beginnings to U S Senate chair and judge, later tied to the tally sheet forgers and the 1870s currency debates, now named for second on the ticket with President Cleveland.
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St Louis convention endorses renomination and party principle
The St Louis convention presents a candidate and a governing principle as the national contest’s dominant issue. The renomination of President Silveland faces no dissenting voice, with the party speaking as one. The convention argues the candidate’s merits and the party’s traditions justify triumph and unity. CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
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