07 Jul 1892
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1892
Page
1
A political song praising Grover Cleveland and William Henry Harrison candidates. The piece urges unity and voting, referencing the White House chair and campaign imagery, including alliances and slogans from the era. It reflects partisan tone urging support for Cleveland and confronting rival platforms.
An old ad describes cleaning wood, applying Ready Mixed Paint for a satin glossy finish at ten cents, and mentions applying black shine to wagons or buggies for 76 cents and painting carts for 5 cents. It promotes The Gazetter weekly subscription offer at one dollar a year to boost circulation.
Elias Carr, a practical farmer and tobacco businessman from Durham, is the Democratic gubernatorial nominee of North Carolina. He has led the North Carolina Farmers' Alliance and held county offices, and says he can only do two things one supervise a farm and vote the Democratic ticket. Grover Cleveland is urged to lead the party in the final battle for victory.
Adlai E. Stevenson, nominee for vice president, is portrayed as capable and of high character. The World notes his elective office service in the lower house and his strong home popularity, while Senator Palmer believes his state can be carried for the ticket.
The New York Sun reports Tammany Hall and multiple city and state figures express strong support for Grover Cleveland as the Democratic banner in 1902. Prominent officials including Sherif Gorman, Senator McMahon, and Mayor Engelhard pledge loyalty, while others predict Cleveland’s broad appeal and decisive victory in New York and beyond. Arkansas Democrats name William Meade Fishback next governor if he lives, noting his Virginia origins and long Arkansas career. The piece contrasts party unity with economic dispute over tariffs and shipping, calling out divergent views on protectionism.
The Democratic press notes New York’s pledged electoral support for David Hill and Grover Cleveland at the Chicago convention. Expectation of a two thirds convention vote and strong New York backing, with ongoing party loyalty and calls for action from Chairman Murphy and local counties. The Rochester and Troy papers discuss Cleveland’s campaign prospects and Charles F. Johnson’s nomination in Maine. Johnson, a 33-year-old Bowdoin graduate and Waterville lawyer, is seen as a strong campaigner likely to erode Republican support in Maine.
A Times era analysis accuses the Minneapolis convention of corruption and sale of influence by alliance holders and venal delegates. It cites thirty-five and two hundred forty four votes as evidence of southern manipulation, calling the nomination a betrayal of civil service reform and a sale to bidders. The World notes Senator Hill’s steadfast Democratic support, contrasting party loyalty with alleged market politics.
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