Second Ballot Nominates a President at 1884 Democratic Convention
Chicago news reports the National Democratic Convention of 1884 completes its labors and scatters homeward amid mixed reactions to the ticket. Delegates from various constituencies express disappointment while many anticipate future support. Critics cite New York divisions and Indiana dissent over Hendricks and McDonald, with questions about first place versus second.
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Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Carlisle
Indiana
McDonald
Hendricks
Garfield
Tilden
Lacon
Georgia
McArthur
Oregon
Burns
Pennsylvania
National Committee
Boyd
Nebraska
Miller Olio
Erkins
Connecticut
Higeius
Messrs. Smith, Weed and Hendricks
Vilas
Tis
Colonel Vilas
Republican Party
McDonald’s
Ncame
Mendricks
General Black
Illnois
R McDonald
Pacific Coast
Opening Session Sees Struggle On Unit Rule At Convention
Rainy, smoky atmosphere greets Democratic National Convention opening as Tammany’s influence appears challenged by Cleveland’s supporters. Delegates flood in, bands play, and early speeches hint at internal power struggles behind the plan to organize the convention and select temporary leadership.
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Tammany
Cleveland
Cuscado
Aftir
Tilden
Barham
Daniel Mannling
Gramor Park
Exposition
Seventh Regiment
Madame Anot
Connecticut
John Lee Carroll
Maryland
Leon Abbott
John Meherson
New Jersey
John Kelly
Massachusetts
Butler
Hubbard
Texas
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Committee On Resolutions
Cummings
Committee On
Irish National League
Harrington
Missouri
Powers
Michigan
Grady
Randolph
McArthur
Useges
Eigh
Vilas
Northwest
Ecoming
Piraten
Republic
Democratic Party
Democratic Convention Opens With Hubbard as Temporary Chairman
The Chicago Democratic National Convention opens with Governor Hubbard of Texas named temporary chairman amid heated floor battles over rules and unit voting. Speakers lambaste Republican governance, while New York and Ohio factions clash over Cleveland and Thurman nominations as the race to nominate a president intensifies.
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Carlisle
Springer
W. A. English
Barnum
Dr. Maguire
Chicago
Hubbard
Texas
Jones
Louisiana
J. B. Barnes
Georgia
Abram S. Hewitt
New York
Ilubbard
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Senate
Electoral Commission
Republican Party
Tilden
Hendricks
Washington
Republican Administration
Springer Committee
Committee On Platform
Prince
Boston
R. B. Hubbard
F. O. Prince
Massachusetts
E. Merritt
Illinois
George Guthrie
Pennsylvania
George L. Johnston
Iowa
R. M. Bashford
Wisconsin
H. J. Lynde
Tennessee
Michae T. Barrett
New Jersey
Smalley
Vermont
Grady
Tammany
National Committee
J. Harris
Virginia
Fellows
Eien
Souder
General Cluny
California
Cleveland
Cluny
Harrison
Mumford
Grover Cleveland
United States
Mr. Grady
Mr. Lockwood
Senator Grady
RR. A. Jones
Minnesota
Daniel Manning
Bray
Ks Nesila
Cleveland and Reform
Bragg
Railroad Commission
Cley
Lockwoon
Thurman
Mayard
Nandall
Erie County
Gragg
Folay
Nominating Fight Rocks Democratic Convention
At Chicago Convention Hall delegates opened with prayer and a fiery platform fight. General Manser praised Thurman as the nation’s leader, with cheers and banners as Ohio Governor Hoadly and Ex Senator Wallace named as top candidates. The event foreshadowed a tense nominating battle ahead.
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Chicago
Lorimer
Louden
Tennessee
Committee On Platform
Hotek
G. Manser
Missouri
Thurman
Manser
Mauser
Mr. Thurman
Conkling
Senator Thurman
Ohio
Tammuovy
New York
California
Saunton, O
Republican Party
Hoadly
Thomas G. Powell
Hancock
Hanecock
Dadly
Samuel J. Tilden
Powell
Wallace
Randall
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Ceived
Gladstone
Suthern
Axain
Crover
Doolittle
Power
Committee On Rules
Cochran
J. J. O'Donohue
Empire State
Jacob Rose
Carter Harrison
Johu Kelly
Jacobs
Kelly
Uain
Mr. Kelly
Manning
Nevada
Smakey
McLaren
Ransford Smntthorst
Woted
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Natonal Committee
Saillup
Delaware
Bayard
G. L. Gray
Gray
Laine
Thomas PF. Bayard
United Democracy
J. W. Breckenridge
Alien G. Thurman
Ohto
Thandas
Liu
Allen G. Thurman
Durbin Ward
James A. McKenzie
Kentucky
Uis
Ils Heath
Greystone
Jon G. Carlisle
J G. Carlisle
Ohio River
South
America
John G. Carlisle
Abbott
Mississippi
Charles E. Hooker
Cochrane
Daniel N. Lockwood
Butaio
Lockwood
Ae Wild
Jefferson
Jackson
Kulla
State of
Union
Ap. Ee
Serna
Clinots
Oho
Children of Israel
White House
Mr. Cochrane
Thden
Thiden
FE. K. Apgar
Ories
Thomas A. Hendricks
Headly
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