Cleveland Grows Near Nomination On First Ballot
The piece notes Cleveland likely to secure six to seven hundred votes on the first ballot with potential for acclamation. Whitney predicts a first ballot nomination before states finish their roll. Anti-Cleveland forces concede high first-ballot support, while Hill supporters hold a faint, likely futile hope for a change or a deal to avoid an immediate choice.
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Cleveland
Hill
Whitney
New York
W.N.B
Solid for Cleveland moves Illinois to back Cleveland
The Illinois delegation will vote solidly for Grover Cleveland, producing a strong stock rally. General John M. Palmer pressured for Cleveland on the first ballot, urging Illinois to stand with the popular choice and honor state instruction. Delegations from Vermont California Missouri weigh in, with unit rules and careful polling shaping the path to Cleveland’s nomination.
Cleveland Forces Win Pennsylvania Unit Rule Battle
In Pennsylvania the Cleveland side secured a decisive caucus victory over the unit rule. Rumors pointed to Senator Wallace opposing the rule while National Committeeman ty backed the Cleveland position and solid Pennsylvania support. Grant Herring, Cleveland delegate-at-large, challenged the Wallace faction by declaring the resolution to modify the rules.
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Curiaco
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Wallace
Grant Herring
Pennsylvania Delegation Backs Cleveland Nomination
The Pennsylvania delegation voted 58 to 4 to commit all PA votes to Grover Cleveland for the presidential nomination. John T. Lenihan of Luzerne moved to substitute Governor Pattison, but the amendment failed as Wallace and Lenihan, plus two district delegates, opposed it. Wallace abstained.
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Pennsylvania
Grover Cleveland
United States
John T. Lenihan
Luzerne
Wallace
Pattison
Cleveland
Harrity
Lenih
Smoulter
Collins
Indiana Sends Solid Cleveland Hint On Ballot
CmicaGco June 20 One surprise of the day is Indiana committeeman Taggart saying the state's thirty votes will back Cleveland on the first ballot and Governor Gray will not be presented by Voorhees or anyone else. He reports Voorhees sees no friendly act in Gray's name and advises against it. Indiana's stance appears to push Cleveland early, Gray supporters concede.
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Curiaco
Illinois
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
John M. Palmer
Sherman House
Prairie State
Lllinois
West
J. Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Vermont
California
William C. Whitney
New York
Missouri
Whitney
Chicago
Mr. Whitney
South Carolina
Mississippi
Georgia
Boies
Hill Men
Bayard
Delaware
Hill
Ammany
Vilas
Wisconsin
CmicaGco
Taggart
Indiana
Gray
Voorhees
Gorman
Maryland
Iowa
Rocky Mountain
South
Drift toward Boies gains in Democratic convention race
The piece reports a fluid convention race with Gorman's name undecided for presentation. It notes Boies momentum, South Carolina pledging thirteen votes, and whispers that Brice, Watterson, and New York may tilt anti Cleveland toward Boies. German strength shrinking boosts Boies prospects on first-ballot totals.
Owens for Chairman in Democratic convention fight
The national committee voted 28 to 20 to place W C Owens of Kentucky as temporary chairman, backing Henry Watterson’s choice. Cleveland supporters plan to push the issue to the floor to gauge strength and counterbalance Owens with William L Wilson of West Virginia as rival. The contest has run quietly as factions prepare for immediate floor action.
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CubcaGco
Henry Watterson
W. C. Owens
Kentucky
Cleveland
Owens
William L. Wilson
Tariff Reform
House
Ways and Means Committee
West Virginia
Owens Nominated by Subcommittee for National Convention
Friday night Watterson backed his state ally as the sub-committee chose Owens over Wilson. The full national committee was urged to report Owens’s name unanimously though Holt of Texas signaled a minority report. State by state votes showed Owens carrying many states including Alabama and New York while Wilson won California and several others.
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Watterson
National Committee
Owens
Cleveland
Harrity
Vilas
Wilson
West Virginia
Cleveland Jr
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia
Wyoming
Arizona
District of Columbia
New Mexico
Utah
California
Connecticut
Kansas
Louisiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
New Jersey
North Dakota
Oreon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Southakota
Texas
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
Alaska
Oklahoma
Holt
Silver State Delegation Backs Gorman in Colorado Meet
A Colorado silver caucus session with delegates from Colorado Nevada Montana Idaho New Mexico Arizona and Utah endorsed William Gorman over Hill. James B Orman of Pueblo, a radical free silver advocate, said the group would press for a free silver plank and support for Gorman, signaling unity among western free silver factions.
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Curiaco
Colorado
Nevada
Montana
Idaho
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
James B. Orman
Pueblo
Hill
Gorman
Mr. Orman
Maryland
Hill Men Talk In Cuiiaco On Cleveland Nomination
New York labor leaders warn that a Cleveland nomination could trigger a third party run by workers, risking New York’s Democratic vote. Delegation notes Hill remains a labor favorite while Cleveland’s first-ballot loss is anticipated. Deference to Morrison from Missouri and potential Kansas support are cited as shifting dynamics.
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Cuiiaco
Dowling
New York State Trades Assembly
Cleveland
New York State
Amos W. Cummings
New York
Stearta
Hill
Grover Cleveland
United States
Edward Murphy, Jr
Charles R. Defreest
DeFreest
Sheehan
Missouri
Morrison
Kansas
Till
Hill supporters press on after delegate defeat in Chicago
In Chicago on June 20, Hill backers refused to concede after delegates and Tam many figures acknowledged defeat. Chairman Murphy rejected prophetic withdrawal while admitting pressure from Whitney and others. New York delegates and Governor Hill allies held to plans to seek Cleveland nomination on first ballot amid talks of withdrawal and hopes of securing New York’s votes. General Farnsworth arrived with withdrawal letters uncertain, as Rice privately conceded defeat.
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Cuicago
Hill
Tammany
Murphy
Whitney
Cleveland
Mr. Murphy
A’hearn
New York
J.S. Farnsworth
Washington
Farnsworth
Color Line Caucus Picks Judge Herrick for Cleveland Block
In Curiaco on June 20 a Mississippi caucus voted unanimously to hear Judge Herrick of New York in support of the Cleveland faction. He stated he did not claim any single man could carry New York, but argued Cleveland might fail and that a Democrat could prevail if Cleveland could not.
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Curiaco
Mississippi
Judge Herrick
New York
Cleveland
New York State
Whitney
Debate Over Douglass Invitation At Cleveland Reception
A heated exchange features Judge Herrick amid questions about whether Cleveland invited Frederick Douglass and his family to a wedding reception. Herrick hedges on specifics, noting Douglass was a federal officeholder who had resigned, while a Mississippi delegate presses for a clear answer.
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Vane
Cleveland
Douglass
Herrick
Judge Herrick
National committee grants seats and extra tickets to anti-snappers
Cuiiaco June 20 The national committee via ex Secretary Whitney has granted the anti-snappers and their alternates seats in the convention hall directly behind the alternates along with 100 extra tickets for their friends.
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Cuiiaco
National Committee
Whitney
Ivy Day at Smith College Ends With Art Show And Proms
Ivy day at Smith College features welcome by Caroline Lounsbury Steele and oration by Mary Poland Rankin followed by ivy planting and song. Art School exhibit displays oils, crayon, and life drawings with several winners and post graduate prize. Evening Glee Club and Fowler prize program includes multiple student performances and prize awards. nearby Winslow and Wesleyan Academy hold junior declamation contests with music and a list of participants and pieces performed.
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Northampton
Smith College
Caroline Lounsbury Steele
Middlebury
Mary Poland Rankin
Boston
Edith Parker Brown
Emora Whitman Curtis
Worcester
Mary Louise Crehore
Cleveland
Lena Louise Tyler
Brooklyn
Mary A. Ware
Florence
Laura McConway
Pittsburg
Helena C. Evans
Easthampton
Lizzie F. Rogan
Athol Centre
Ina Davis
Harriet B. Allen
Greenfield
Louise J. Hubbard
Hatfield
Penn
Sally P. Peck
Florence L. Rogan
Athol
Fanny A. Nichols
Fair Smith
H. Dregert
Glee Club
B. E. Shattuck
Banjo Club
Weinsterl
Archie H. Kirkland
Norwich
Conn
Lasca
Desprez
Arthur C. Curtis
Littleton
Old South Church
Phillips
Charles L. Brown
Feeding Hills
Miller
George H. Merwin
Westport
Long
Garfield
Daniel C. Potter
Fairhaven
Potter
Robert A. Cooley
South Deerfield
C. H. Merwin
R. A. Cooley
F. L. Warren
W. G C. Parker
J. F. Genung
Amherst College
F. J. Fairbanks
Amherst
Winspray Ham
Wesleyan Academy
Fisk Hall
Edward S. Davis
Danbury
Edna L. Marlett
Schenecer
Mont Blanc
William Clark Hull
Westfield
Mass
Castle Caille
Bertha Gould
Army of the Potomrac
Chauncey M. Depew
Edward Clark
Lexington
O’ Mars Ralph
Lucia J. Howe
New Braintree
Connor
Ernest O. Powers
North Dana
Medley
Eldora J. Truesdell
West Stockbridge
Flint prize speaking at Massachusetts Agricultural College
Amherst June 20. At 3:30 this afternoon junior class members spoke on subjects including University Extension, The Gladiatorial Combat and Its Fall, The Nations Debt to the Veterans, Labor Organizations, A Plea for the Indian, and American Oratory. Prizes awarded: first $30 Edwin Carlton Howard. second $20 Frank Howard Henderson. Judges were Dr William Gallagher Professor Henry A Frink and Rev A B Bassett.
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Amherst
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Luther W. Smith
Ashfield
Mass
University Extension
George I
Curley
Upton
Franklin S. Hoyt
Newton
Conn
Frank H. Henderson
Lynn
Labor Organizations
John R. Perry
Boston
Edwin C. Howard
Wilbraham
American Oratory
Edwin Carlton Howard
Frank Howard Henderson
William Gallagher
Williston Seminary
Henry A. Frink
Amherst College
A. B. Bassett
Ware
Amherst Man Dies After Fall From Team in Northampton
James Deady of Amherst fell from a team wagon in Northampton while intoxicated, breaking his neck and dying within minutes. He was 45, survived by a widow and two children.
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Northampton
James Deady
Amherst
Damaging Cloudburst Drowns Infant in German Valley
A cloudburst in German valley Lock Haven county last night caused extensive crop damage and washed away fences bridges and outbuildings on farms. Six month old Robert Kalenbach was drowned in the flood.
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Lock Haven
Penn
German Valley
Robert Kalenbach
Patriotic Chinese merchant plans Fourth of July fireworks show
Charlie Wah Hang of 40 Harrison avenue seeks a permit to display Chinese firework novelties on Boston Common. He shows a 165 pound box with 500 000 firecrackers and other exotic pieces, aiming for a beauty and novelty display.
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Charlie Wah Hang
Harrison Avenue
Wah Hang
Boston
School Street
Matthews
Alderman Lee
Son of the Orient
Post
Mr. Hang
China
The New Crawford Cafe Opens After Refitting
The Crawford House proprietors refit the cafe in the basement near Court and Brattle streets. Goodwin and Rimbach redesigned it with white marble dado walls, cream tint, and an old rose festoon frieze. Marble floors and a central bar with oyster counter and grill create an inviting space. They held an open house from 5 to 8 PM and opened for business today.
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Crawford House
Court
Brattle
Messrs
Goodwin & Rimbach
Royals Welcome Humbert and Margaret at Potsdam Station
In Potsdam the royal couple Humbert and Margaret arrived by a special Berlin train to meet Emperor William and Empress at Wild Park. The Empress kissed Queen Margaret, the Emperor embraced the King thrice, and high officials and princes were presented. Potsdam glowed with illumination after a state dinner at the new palace.
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Potsdam
Wild Park
Humbert
Margaret
William
Admiral Brin
Count Caprivi
Leopold
Prussia
Duke Guenther
Schleswig-Holstein
Garde Due Corps
Desperate Hubbardston Mother Drowns With Child After Family Trouble
Mrs. Mary Clark and her 24% year old child were found in the stream behind her Hubbardston home this afternoon. She tied the child to her with part of her apron and then jumped in face down. The water was shallow and unable to drown her. Domestic infelicity reportedly caused the act.
Man Identified After Body Found in Merrimac River
The body found in the Merrimac River near Haverhill on June 20 has been identified as J. T. McKeon of Stewart Street. A prominent member of the Lasters' Protective Union, his manner of entering the river remains a mystery.
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Haverhill
Merrimac River
J. T. McKeon
Stewart Street
Lasters’ Protective Union
Granite strikers drift away as union faces desertions
BarkRE Vermont June 20 A few Granite Cutters' Union members deserted to work at E. L. Smith & Co. and Bunton & Co. Today more are expected to quit the union. Dealers view the defections as a victory for labor rivals.
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Barkre
Granite Cutters’ Union
E. L. Smith & Co
Bunton & Co
Deserted by her mother at the Marcella Street Home
Mary Welch a ten year old Boston girl described as Poe pretty with gray eyes recounts being abandoned after a night on Roxbury Street. Her mother drinks and neglects her leading to placement at the Marcella Street Home where officials expect commitment until age twenty one. The case hinges on Judge Bolster's Saturday hearing to determine long term care.
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Marcella Street
Boston
Mary Welch
Mary
Roxbury Street
Phillips Street
Stephen Morton
Captain Walker
Station 10
Fay
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Bernard
Welch
Neponset Home Rule Rally At St Ann’s Church
A public demonstration in Neponset supported Home Rule for Ireland at St. Ann’s basement. Speakers included Rev. T. J. Murphy who urged action before a new Tory ministry forms and predicted an Irish parliament at College Green within a year. Wm. J. Burke and Daniel Sullivan promoted Irish National Federation aims and a Neponset branch.
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Ireland
St. Ann’s Church
Neponset
James R. Flannigan
T. J. Murphy
Father Murphy
England
College Green
Wm. J. Burke
Irish National Federation
Daniel Sullivan
Keystone L A W Opens Tenth Pennsylvania Meet in Scranton
The tenth annual Pennsylvania division L A W meeting opens with 1100 cyclists in the Scranton street parade. Afternoon races at the driving park feature a 25 mile road event to Archibald and back, won by A G Gracey of Philadelphia in 1 hour 24 minutes. Other victors include J D Race, W W Taxis, R P Rich and mate, H C Tyler, and W S Campbell in various safety and Open events.
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Scranton
Penn
Pennsylvania
Driving Park
Archibald
Return
A. G. Gracey
Philadelphia
Waterville
N. Y
W. W. Taxis
R. P. Rich and Mate
Washington
H. C. Tyler
Springfield
Mass
W. S. Campbell
How Long Should a Widow Mourn
London Truth reports a royal dispute over widowly mourning between the Queen and the Duchess of Albany. The duchess plans a long German visit and lighter attire, while the Queen insists that widow mourning remains the rule for the royal family. The piece notes prior royal examples, including the Queen’s mother’s two marriages.
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London
Duchess of Albany
Germany
Bentheim-Arolsen
Schaumburg
Claremont
Prince of
Leiningen
Duke of Kent
Leopold
Engrave Offer for POST Subscribers
The article explains securing an engraving by presenting thirty coupons at the POST office or mailing eight cents for delivery. Four months of subscription to the POST costs $1, with early engraving eligibility and additional engravings by coupon presentation. Begin today.
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the Post
Royal Welsh Fusiliers Get a White Goat From Queen
The Pall Mall Gazette reports the Queen has presented the Second W B Royal Welsh Fusiliers with a white goat. Historically the regiment led with a caparisoned goat at drum head processions to honor Saint David. Since 1884 the goat gifts from Windsor Park have continued, replacing the former regimental mascot line with a series of different animals in other regiments.
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Pall Mall Gazette
W. B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Danscook
Megeety
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
David
Prince of Wales
Welsh Fusiliers
Windsor Park
Derbyshire Regiment
King’s Royal Irish Light Dragoons
Hussars
Royal Warwickshire
Rosshire Buffs
Fifteen Lancers
London School Attendance Averages Rise in 1892 93
The London Times reports the average school attendance for 1892 93 is about 370 225, up two percent from 1891 92. The prior year recorded 3862 697 attendance, exceeding 1890 91 which was 347 857.
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London Times
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