Democratic Convention Opens in St Louis with Trumpeting Enthusiasm
The Exposition Hall in St Louis roared as delegates from states including Wisconsin Ohio Pennsylvania and New York gathered for the National Democratic convention. Speakers highlighted tariff reform and Cleveland administration achievements while banners banners and cheers filled the hall.
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Exposition Hall
St. Louis
Timmany Hell Braves
New York County Democracy
Randall Club
Daniel W. Voorhees
Cleveland Democracy
Buffalo
Cleveland
Stephen A. White
California
Barnum
Hendricks Club
Indianapolis
Scott
Pennsylvania
Henry Watterson
New York
Missouri
Grace
Daniel Dougherty
Cbsi
Wisconsin
Nebraska
West Virginia
Florida
Etab
New Mexico
Ohio
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Delaware
Gov. Gray
Brilliant Decorations Describe Hall At Democratic Convention
A detailed account from St. Louis on June 5 describes the vast hall for the Democratic national convention. Observers note red white and blue bunting with evergreen borders, portraits of presidents, and broad galleries accommodating thousands of delegates, with cedar and pine garlands enhancing the space.
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Wincennia
Joe Thurman
Eero Srrion Hang
Louis
Oghkosh
Croaby Opera House
Chicago
Qarl Schurz
Gen. Hawkley
Cincinnati
W. H. Doe
Gabe Bouck
G. M. Woodward
A. Goott Sloan
Horace Greeley
Carl &Churz
Proloy Mathews
Garfield
Roacoe Conkling
Chicago Exposition Hall
Galeries
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Fromth
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Tilden
Hendricks
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Jackson
Jefferson
Capitol
Washington
Wisconsin
G. M. Woodward Sawas
T.F. Frawley
Thurman
John L. Mitchell
S. N. Dickinson
W. S Lamoreaux
W. Hizenman
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Theiloneau and
Jefferson Clubs
Planters
A. W. Patten
Winnebago County
Mr. Patten
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Barnum
National Committee
Humszo
Nausnal Democracy
Iite
Amblor
Tilder
Marmaduke
Missouri
New York Delegation Swings Toward Cushioned Vote at Convention
St Louis June 5 The New York delegation at the caucus discussed the Thurman Gray contest and opted to defer vice presidential choice by requesting to retire for consultation rather than vote. The plan relied on unit rule instructions allowing possible division among four candidates if needed.
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California
Commonwealth
Ean
American Union
Sturgboor
Republican Party
United States
Les
Grover Claveland
Bir
White
Te Vring
Grover Cleveland
Bir. White
Cleveland
Tilden
Gov. Green
New Jersey
Thomas M. Patterton
Missouri
Colorado
Gorman
Maryland
Committee On
Committee On Permanent Organization
Ir. O'Brien
Minnesota
Dakota
Dakotas
Husey
Iowa
St. Louis
New York
Thurmen
Indiana
Boman
Gray
Unies
Northwestern state delegations organize at convention
The report lists officers for Illinois Jona Carroll Morrison and others, Minnesota E C Stringer, Nebraska J A Creighton, Wisconsin G M Woodward, and notable resolutions chairmen from multiple states. Wisconsin delegates enjoy a quiet day as spending shrinks from $5,000 to under 50.
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St. Louis
Northwestern States
Illinois
W. R B. Morrison
Francis A. Uoffman, Jr
N. £. Worthington
James WV. Patton
Thomas M. Thornton
E. M. Phelps
Jona
Nebraska
J.a.creighton
John Reagan
James E. North
D. W. Coe
Tobias Custer
James E. Boyd
Wisconsin
G. MM. Woodward
T. Z. Frawley
W. I. Seamann
G. W. Dickinson
A. W. Lameraux
J. L. Mitchell
A. P. Gorman
Maryland
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Edward Cooper
New York
Thomas E. Powell
Ohio
Rosswell P. Flower
Emil Schandein
Planter’s
Congressman Clark Stakes Time On Leave For Private Business
Neenah congressman Clark announced a temporary leave of absence to attend private business, saying he aligned with revenue reductions and free trade Democrats. He discussed the Mills bill, five minute rule debate, and asserted the bill may fail in Congress amid caucus dynamics and a Republican Senate.
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Wasiincros
Clark
Neenah
Messare
Stephenson
Thomas
Cenwell
House
Senate
St. Louie
Randall
Democratic Party
Europe
Appleton cemetery vandals plead guilty as flowers suffer
Jacob Meyer John Smith Roy Smith August and Henry Scheflier pleaded guilty before Justice Ming to mutilating grave stones. Parents offered to cover damages 14 dollars and all court costs, allowing their release. Also reports of tulip theft at Riverside cemetery and a tulip theft arrest. Charles Dickens to give reading at First Methodist June 12 with praise from the New York Daily Tribune.
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Appleton
ArrLeTos
Wis
Jacop Meyer
John Smith
Roy Smith
August
Henry Scheflier
Ming
Riverside Cemetery
Albert Breitung
Joseph May
Dennis Meidam
Frankie Rouse
Birs
May
Dennis
Justice Ryan
Charles Dickens
First Methodist
New York Daily Tribune
Dickens
Dr. Marigold
Pickwick
Trial Opens In Emportast Case At Coipnewea Falls
The state versus L J Newald Abe Goldberg for assault on Mrs Sadie Tibbets opened in circuit court before Judge Bundy at ten. The case involves prominent local figures and will likely last two weeks with top lawyers including C W Felker and L Goldbergs. Separately Paris news notes General Loulanger calling for constitutional revision and urgent measures amid political tension.
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Coipnewea Falls
Gurriwa Fatls
Wis
L. J. Newald
Abe Goldberg
Sadie Tibbets
Bundy
Newald & Hubberman
Milwaukee
Chippewa Falls
Devil's Lake
Ine
C. W. Felker
Oshkosh
L Goldbers
Isnesville
No Election Today As Fond du Lac Diocese Convened
The annual session of the council of the diocese of Fond du Lac opened in Foxpot Lac Wis with Rev F L R All dine presiding. A memorial sermon on the Isle Bishop Brown was preached by Rev Dr Riley of Nashotah House. Election of a successor to Bishop Brown will be taken up tomorrow morning.
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Macecessor
Brown
Foxpot Lac. Wis
Diocese of
Fond du Lac “Raz
FL R. All Deine
Riley
Nashotab House
Traveling man in Nesash scandal prompts official explanation
A Nesash tale reports alleged irregularities by a traveling man named 201 in soliciting money to aid George DeClarke and then withholding funds. A well known Nec ash traveler connected to the case last afternoon offered a full explanation and denial of false reports. the explanation will be printed tomorrow. Also noted is a return from Grand Rapids by Secretary Seerley and wife and Director Weber of the Y M C A who attended a National Secretaries conference with reports of strong work for young men nationwide.
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Nesash
George DeClarke
Necash
Grand Rapids
Seerley
Weber
Michigan
Aix
Thirty Seventh Winnebago Baptist Association Opens Meeting
The thirty seventh annual Winnebago Baptist Association session opens at the First Baptist Church in Oshkosh with devotions and plans for Sunday School talks by Rev L L Cloyd and others. Leaders include Rev J Blaley Rev W W Pettin gill and Dr D E Hartman with a highlight sermon by Rev George C Lorimer in Chicago.
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Baptist Ansuociation
Winnebago Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
L. L. Cloyd
Fort Sioward
N. F. Clark
Hripon
J. Blaley
Antigo
G. F. Linfeld
Eaver Dam
A. A. Drowne
Appleton
W. W. Pettingill
Food du Lac
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D. E. Hartman
D. D
George C. Lorimer
Chicago
Doctor Lorimer
Oshkosh
Delaney Declines Wisconsin Congress Run
A. K. Delaney of Alaska, in Milwaukee, says he will not seek reelection in Wisconsin and has no plans to attend the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis. He plans to stay in Wisconsin until about the 23rd before returning to Litke direct and emphasizes satisfaction with his current role. He notes Bragg may run for Congress in the Second district, but Delaney remains firm in remaining in his present position for the foreseeable future.
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MilwaukEe
Wis
A. K. Delaney
Alaska
St. Louis
Wisconsin
Litke
Bragg
Congress
Delaney
Ashland Wis Fire Destroys Homes as Winds Fan Flames
Fire near Ashland Wisconsin rages along the Omaha line with twenty mph winds. At Thirtieth mile siding ice and three houses are burned, leaving families homeless. Thirty cars five thousand ties and three hundred posts consumed. The evening passenger train from St Paul delayed two hours as workers evacuate and save property. Fears grow for nearby towns and casualties may include workers.
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Ashland
Asutano
Wis
Omaha
Tercely
St. Paul
Illinois Supreme Court election yields Republican gains
Elections across Illinois yesterday chose four Republican justices David J. Baker Jacob W Wilkie Joseph M. Bailey and Benjamin I Magruder to districts One Three Six and Seven while Democrat incumbent John M Scholfield holds Second district seat. This marks the first time a Republican majority sits on the state supreme bench.
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Illinois
Cincace
Supreme Court
David J. Baker
Jacob W Wilkie
Joseph M. Bailey
Benjamin I. Magruder
John M. Scholfield
Supreme Bench of
Trinois Republicas
Council to-Night Seeks Main Street and Washington Paving
The common council will meet tonight at city hall in Tequist session. An expected order will direct paving on Main Street from Polk to Irving and Washington from State to Broad with property owners paying for paving and the city covering grading. Ex President Bayer dramatized Scott's Lady of the...
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City Hall
Main Street
Polk
Irving
Washington
State
Broad
General Sheridan’s health bulletin reports slight hemorrhage
Bulletin shows General Sheridan resting quietly with stable vitals and no major change since the last update. Doctors note the pulmonary trouble is progressing favorably after a hemorrhage from stomach and bowels, with no further complications and the general remaining in a steady condition.
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Sheridan
Dr. Pepper
Platt in Washington Hints at New York Delegation Edge
June 5 report from Wasumetox notes ex Senator Tom Platt of New York in Washington amid Republican talks on the presidential outlook. He denies political aims, but discussions with Senator Sherman fuel speculation that New York could crown a nominee, possibly on early ballots. Sherman says he would dominate the first ballot if New York backs him.
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Wasumetox
Tom Platt
New York
Washington
Pratt
Sherman
Platt
Stabbing on Pond du Lac Avenue Ends Lives in tabbed heart
Mi wacnee Wisconsin resident died after being stabbed near Fourteenth Street by Adam Schaefer following a drinking session at Hafermeister's saloon. Police report an arrest warrants likely issued. witness accounts note the men were drinking together. Bail and investigation pending as details remain unclear.
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Wis
Werenrath
Adam Schaefer
Pond du Lac Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Hafermeister
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