Democrats Rally Behind Grover Cleveland for President
The piece argues a large majority of Democrats favor Grover Cleveland’s nomination. It cites his prior presidency and public presence, praising sentiment as a powerful driver. It asserts Cleveland’s popularity and contends the party stands for tariff reform, honest government, and courage. The New York World backs Cleveland as the strongest first choice.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Clevelis
New York World
Tenry Watterson and the Democratic Platform Summary
The platform opposes Federal centralization and the national control of elections. It denounces the McKinley reciprocity and trusts but supports gold and silver bimetallism and civil service reform. It calls for an adequate navy and a vigorous foreign policy and condemns compulsory education.
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McKin Cy Tilsmn
Russia
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Cleveland Heads the National Democratic Ticket
The Democratic convention at Chicago nominated Grover Cleveland for president and Adlai E. Stevenson for vice president. Delegates debated Indiana and Illinois influence as rain drenched the Wigwam and ballots split among Gray Morse Mitchell Watterson and Stevenson with Stevenson eventually winning on the first ballot after lengthy roll call adjourned sine die.
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Temporary Organization Formed and Old Officers Re elected
The new national Democratic committee met at the Palmer House in Chicago on June 24. A temporary organization was effected by electing the old officers Calvin S. Brice of Ohio as chairman and S. P. Sheerin of Indiana as secretary. Resolutions lamented the deaths of Senator John S. Barbour of Virginia and C. A. Broadwater of Montana. The committee adjourned to meet in New York, likely around July 10, with a plan to choose chair and secretary from outside the committee. It is understood ex Secretary Whitney of New York may be made permanent chairman once the organization is perfected.
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