White Tells of 50 Years In Political Conventions
Dr. Andrew D. White, Cornell founder and veteran Republican delegate, recalls five decades of national conventions from 1864 Baltimore to 1884 Chicago. He recounts Lincoln’s nomination, key figures like Ray mond and Roosevelt, and notes crowd-driven disruptions shaping the 1884 gathering.
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Cornell
Rrussia
Germany
New York Congress
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Presbyterian Church
George William Curtis
New York
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Hamlin
Andrew Johnson
Dr. White
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Garfeld
Chet Arthur
United States
Roscoe Conkling
Arthur
Conkling
Mr. White
Mr. Roosevelt
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State Committee
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Edmunds
Vermont
Massachusetts
Blaine
Sherman
Grant
Washington
Lincoln
Curtis
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Presient
General Logan
Illinois
Logan
Cornell University
Joseph BR. Foraker
Poraker
Labor Leader Gompers Seeks Pro-Labor Plank at Baltimore
Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor spoke before the Democratic convention platform builders in Baltimore yesterday. He urged concessions favorable to workingmen and labor interests as the party shapes its platform.
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Baltimore
Plank
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Baseball results and standings from major leagues
National League games in New York Boston Cincinnati St Louis produced varied outcomes with New York and Philadelphia leading. American League results in Philadelphia Washington Chicago Cleveland and Boston featured decisive wins and multiple scorelines. Standings show New York and Philadelphia atop their leagues, with Brooklyn Chicago St Louis and Cleveland midpack. International and New York State Leagues provided additional results, including Jersey City Montreal Providence Newark and Baltimore matchups, with Rochester and Toronto showing notable records.
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Automobile Club of America
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West End
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Ithaca
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St. Lawrence County
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