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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1884
Page
8
In Chicago the New England delegation arrives as talk swirls around Butler and Cleveland. Tammany chief John Kelly says Cleveland cannot carry New York and favors Bayard or Butler or Flower, arguing the unit rule is undemocratic. Kelly links Cleveland to Republican-catering governance and warns the party against a Cleveland nomination, while New York’s delegation split fuels a tense convention atmosphere.
A prominent New Jersey figure praised General Butler for independence and leadership while acknowledging he likely cannot be nominated. He warned that Butler's strength could imperil the party’s chances unless he is favored, signaling possible fusion tickets with electoral votes directed to the electable candidate. Kings County supports Cleveland with nine votes, boosting confidence among Cleveland backers yet insufficient to restore full optimism.
In Chicago on July 6 the Butler supporters among Southern delegates, notably Tennessee figures including Colonel Colver and Generals Wright Polk and Quarles, shift views toward Butler after influence from New York's Lester B. Fawkner. A night dinner leads to a lively exchange, ending with friendly introductions between Butler backers and Southern delegates, signaling possible softening toward his nomination.
A Palmer House reception for Judge Thurman drew about 800 visitors as he refused the presidency of the convention due to frail strength. Supporters and Ohio delegates lean toward Thurman if no other choice emerges, while New York Democrats oppose Cleveland amid persistent, mounting hopes for his nomination despite protests.
AvaGustin July 6 A Globe rep says Blaine will not publish his letter of acceptance for several days possibly a week or ten days. Blaine believes his opponent will be Cleveland and doubts Butler can win the Southern vote or rally leaders to back him.
The Detroit Evening News explains why it backs General Benjamin F. Butler for the Democratic nomination. It says the paper seeks to identify the candidate Democratic voters want and who could best beat Blaine, asserting Butler is the spontaneous choice of thousands in Michigan and the Dems’ strongest chance for victory.
A Chicago Convention backdrop sees Butler favored by many Northern voters while Southern Democrats threaten action if he is the nominee. Some believe Butler would win more Republican votes in the North than Democratic votes he loses in the South. An interview with Kentucky's Representative Blackburn claims Cleveland is out, Bayard and McDonald remain, and New York’s delegation would not back Cleveland. Virginia's delegation split shows Flower Bayard and four for Cleveland.
In Albany on July 6 a Tammany delegation train brought John Kelly to the city where eager supporters hailed him. A chorus urged him as a pure, workingmen aligned candidate while he noted Butler's possible Chicago convention fate. Ed Cooney said the delegation would show Governor Cleveland could not carry New York at the convention.
Visitors from across Maine report strong Butler support among workers in Rockland and Lewiston. Labor leaders and Greenbackers express belief Butler can win the nation and help Redmond, with several concluding that Blaine has little labor backing in the state.
Ava Gustaa July 56 report describes rural visitors on the Bar Harbor train to meet Walker Blaine. About 130 excursionists from the Massachusetts Press Association greeted him at the depot amid cheers. Blaine may revise his acceptance letter after the Democratic nomination and platform.
Chicago July 6 The Boston to Chicago special train brought Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut delegates who gathered at Palmer House. Talks covered uniting New England’s seventy two votes for influence and recognition. Some backed Butler others Cleveland. New Hampshire waited to see who leads. Vermont hints at Atkins and Smalley for Cleveland while others lean Butler. Young delegates show enthusiasm for Butler and Vermont’s movers joke at Atkins.
Washington July 5. Capitol chatter centers on Cleveland leading a feud at Chicago with Randall close behind on the first ballot. Bayard’s friends foresee Cleveland’s defeat leading to a Delaware senator’s nomination. Randall’s boom grows but remains uncertain. Tar reform Democrats express mixed views as speculation continues without solid figures.
Connecticut delegates on the train and arrival here show a preference for Cleveland over any other candidate but acknowledge General Butler as having a real chance. Vermont antiwar sentiment lingers toward Butler, while Massachusetts leaders praise New England prospects and push ongoing campaign efforts on the train.
A collage of editorials and remarks from papers in San Francisco Richmond Cincinnati Detroit Atlanta Chicago New Hampshire Maine and Michigan discuss Benjamin Butler as a potent Democratic contender and Blaine as a struggling Republican. Analysts note Butler’s strength in various states and the uneven support for Blaine across the nation.
Chicago crowds greet New York County Democracy delegates arriving for the convention. Tam many Hall leaders and their supporters are cheered as they reach the Palmer House, with police needed to secure entry. Reports note immense daily influxes and dense decorations as the convention city buzzes with political fervor.
In a Chestnut street car, a three year old asked why women laughed at her. Her father urged laughter back at the ladies, provoking a chorus. The girl then stared at a laughing woman, remarking on missing teeth. The man hurriedly left the car as laughter stopped.
A Kentucky State Journal piece presents a dialog about arithmetic taught by life experience. Thomas Jefferson is asked questions about multiplication and explains that while two dozen eggs equal twenty four, four dozen eggs are not found in town, illustrating backward progression in learning.
Camnaign Goods and FE Nason & Co at 120 Fulton Street New York offer badges uniforms torches and related items. They describe themselves as an old established house of excellent reputation and say their offers will be found elsewhere.
The Madison convention of national educators draws over 3000 teachers from Maine to Texas. Key figures include John Eaton and Will iam T Harris, with transport arranged by Chicago lines and Western Union ensuring smooth reports. General Butler letters support the mass education cause, stressing the importance of educating the populace as the foundation of government.
A San Francisco Chronicle Florida letter describes a distant negro wedding in a log cabin amid bush fires and colorful pageantry. The narrator, in white dress, attends with a folding clothes horse as a wedding gift, noting the ebony hosts, a black minister, a 25 year old groom, a 16 year old bride, and festive toasts. The scene ends with revelry and a retreat as blazing fires fade into the night.
M Simpson of Yucaipe reported in San Bernardino that after recent heavy rains a shower of young toads fell over the area. The creatures covered the roads and were crushed under wagon wheels, leaving a surreal yet harmless scene in the countryside.
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