24 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1892
Page
1
Delegates express fatigue and tepid enthusiasm as Illinois confirms Stevenson in the Democratic column for fall. Amid tired faces and mutual goodbyes, the scene ends with grudging forgiveness and handshakes.
Edna Harris, 15, employed by Mrs. Eliza Barrett, wandered from bed in night clothes last night in Braprorp Vermont. Her barefooted tracks lead four miles to Waites River where she was last seen as search parties of 30 to 40 people scour the countryside. Fears of drowning and possible temporary insanity loom as they continue the search tonight.
Harvard defeated Yale 90 to 0 at Holmes Field Cambridge drawing over 9000 spectators despite rain and low excitement. Highlands dominated pitching striking out fifteen, Yale managed only three baserunners. A second inning accident to Carter dampened the mood as Cartier was knocked back, the ball rolling away and delaying play.
Massachusetts leans toward Grover Cleveland as Democratic allies in Boston express belief he will win the state in November. City Clerk J Mitchell Gallvins Smith cites Russell as governor prospects while others foresee strong independent support and a vigorous campaign to secure full Democratic votes.
Cuiiaco June 23 details the final ballot for Vice-President after all changes. The report lists names and positions as modified voting patterns indicate shifting support among candidates.
A Chicago dispatch reports a day of atmospheric and political turmoil centering on ex Governor Isaac Pusey Gray of Indiana. The piece also notes ex First Assistant Postmaster General Aldai Stevenson gaining convention prominence, an accident in the wigwam injuring officials, and weather contributing to the chaos. It recounts Stevenson's political career and marriage.
Aldai E Stevenson born October 28 1835 in Christian County Kentucky. He moved to Bloomington Illinois in 1852 and pursued law after study at Wesleyan University and Centre College. He practiced in Metamora and Bloomington, served as district attorney, and built a noted political career including multiple Congressional campaigns with notable district outcomes.
The last session of the convention in Cutcaco on June 23 showed weary delegates filing in as Indiana Governor Isaac P. Gray drew attention with a velvet banner. Rumors of second-place deals circulated as Bourke Cochran pressed for New York’s delegates to back Stevenson. John E. Lamb of Indiana nominated Isaac P. Gray amid formal roll call and five-minute speeches.
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