Democratic platform denunciations and policy pledges
A long stance attacks Republican tariff and labor policies while praising Democratic reforms. It outlines tax reform aims, protection of American industries, civil rights, free ballot, and cautious tariff revisions. It cites foreign policy, monetary instincts, education, land use, and anti monopoly measures with references to historical acts and party rhetoric.
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House of Representatives
Tariff Commission
Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Internal Revenue
North
Central
South America
United States
Louisiana
Florida
California
Alaska
Mississippi River
Republic
Interior States
Tidewater
Great Britain
High Seas
Britain
Democracy
Tilden
Cleveland and Hendricks Nominated by Acclamation
The Democratic convention nominated Grover Cleveland for president and Thomas A. Hendricks for vice president on the second ballot amid lively enthusiasm. Cleveland is praised as plain and reform minded, with strong support across states, while Hendricks is applauded for adding strength to the ticket.
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Carvetano
Trnvern
Cleveland
Tripen
Grover Cleveland
Ife
Tipex
New York
Tilden
Indiana
New Jersey
Delaware
Connec
Wallace
Pennsylvania
Thomas A. Hendricks
Cleveland Gains On Second Ballot At National Convention
The convention adjourned after a lengthy resolutions debate with Butler's substitute defeated 714 to 97. On the first ballot Cleveland led with 892 votes to Bayard 176 and Thurman 88, with others small. The body reconvened at 11 a.m. for a second ballot and continued the roll.
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Carcano
Int
Committee On
Butler
Cleveland
Bayard
Thurman
Randall
McDonald
Carlisle
Flower
Hoadly
Tilden
Hendricks
The Democrats Call for Change in Government and Party Reform
The document argues for regular shifts in administration to prevent abuses, criticizes the Republican party for corruption and failed policies, and urges reform based on preserving constitutional rights, state sovereignty, and federal balance. It cites past frauds in 1876 and 1880 and condemns lavish contracting and money influence.
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Democratic Party of the Union
United Voice of the People
Republican Party
Local Drift Notes and Weird Tales from Indiana Fronts
Seaside of short items reports a child killed by a bullet near New Albany and other local curiosities. Egged schoolhouse in Smartsburg. liquor license granted in Union county. Air Line line carries 15 000 passengers without incident. Gunfire on a train. a Vincennes man dies after drinking whisky. legal fines in Princeton. Blaine club forms in Oakland. Various local oddities include corn stalks, ghost reports, banking shortages, post offices, ice prices, and a brass band in Sufield.
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Smartsburg
Crawfordaville
Indianapolis
Oakland Enterprise
Union County
Carmi
Blaine
Vincennes
Princeton
Blaine Club
Oakland
Olney
Alay County
Ill
Knox County
Albion
Grayville
Boonville
Wabash Township
Gibson
Gibson County
Sufield
Mt Vernon Teens Form Young Democrats Club
A Mt Vernon area report notes the formation of a young men’s Democratic club and that about forty youths in Robb township will cast their first vote this year.
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Mt Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Solitude Reds
Stewartsville
Ford & Corbin
Robb Township
Taylor Redman
Columbus Fuhrer
Black Township
Cleveland
Hendricks
Zou
California Democrats Feel Dampened After Cleveland Nomination
In Los Angeles County a California Democrat group laments losing Thurman and predicts a smaller statewide vote. Hendricks boosts hope though election logistics worsen turnout in large counties. California may yield a 4,000 to 5,000 Democratic margin and four Congressmen, with Blaine supporters more hopeful.
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Los Axcetos
Cal
Cleveland
California
Thurman
Blaine
Hendricks
Railroad
New York Produce Exchange backs Cleveland in nominating vote
New York Produce Exchange members voted on party presidential nominees with Cleveland 270 and Blaine 140. The group, now Republican-leaning, shifted after Cleveland's nomination and several electors withdrew. Mentions of Massachusetts, Carl Schurz, and Michigan peppermint output noted.
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Cleveland
Carl Schurz
B. H. Bristow
Geo. Wm. Curtis
Produce Exchange
Blaine
Hendricks
Gov. Hendly
Ohio
New England
Buffalo
N. Y
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Columbus
Thurman
Bragg
Col. Vilas
Wisconsin
Portland
Sam Cox
New York
Albany
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Central Labor Union
Rochester
Lowry
Port Wayne
Indiana
Indians
Washington
Indianapolis
Adams
Hardy
Tammany
Brooklyn
Young Republican Reform League
California
Oregon
Nevada
Colorado
New York Produce Exchange
Wall Street
Tilden
Hayes
Garfield
Hancock
Wm. Purcent
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Ind
New Yarmony Register
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Wilhelm & Coa
U.S
U.S. Patent Office
C. A. Snow & CO
Washington, D.C
Hovey & Menzies
Supreme Court of
Posey
Vanderburgh
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Seply
Mount Vernon
Jyl Joan Walz
Arctic
Albert
Newsum
Church St. Bet. Main & Brewery
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Cook & Rice
Evaneville
William P. Ford
Hiatt
Church Street
HE Is
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Blaine & Co
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Henxpricks
Ticut
West Virginia
Missouri
Kentucky
Trpex
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Logan
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the Democratic Platform
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