Campaign speeches at Marion rally urge two-party poll balance
Governor Tillman and supporters defend reform and attack rivals as Col. Youmans and Gen. Ellerbe spar over bank taxation and auditing power. The Marion crowd, about 2000, hears claims of true democracy, contested valuations, and alleged political tactics shaping South Carolina politics.
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Marion
S. C
J. D. Montgomery
J.5
Deasley
Gary
Sheppard
Ile
Tillman
Toasmuch
Conway
Orr
Lillman
Chamberlain
Arabia
Neptune
Mlerbe
Newberry
Ellerit
SAIL
United States
Tillman Defends Farmers as Youmans Attacks Credit Practices
In Douneaus Tillman claimed farmers had not received a two cent stamp while Youmans faced sharp ridicule from McLaurin and Farley. The speakers mocked Youmans for exaggeration and attacked Sheppard for usury law violations and excessive bank interest.
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Tillman
Douneaus
Youmans
McLaurin
Farley
Youman
Moe Laurin
Sheppard
New York Sun Urges Democrats Over Federal Force Bill Issue
The June 24 Sun editorials argue the pivotal 19th century election question is federal force, negro rule in Southern states, and party loyalty. It insists Democrats oppose the force bill, support white government, and backs Grover Cleveland with party principles. It cites platform passages and endorsements regarding Mor rison and Whitney.
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New York
the Sun Today
Republican Party
Claine
Benjamin Morrison
the Sun
Grover Cleveland
Chicago
Phillippi
Octavius
William C. Whitney
Iill
Colored Democrats Hold National Meeting at Headquarters
A June gathering of colored Democrats from across the nation met at the Democratic headquarters under the national committee. Many attendees claimed Republican ties but criticized President Harrison's treatment of Black citizens and pledged to join the Democratic fold. Delegates spoke on tariff and civil rights, with a keynote blaming Republicans as a sectional party and praising Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill. Seventeen states were represented.
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Cubano
Thegro National Democratic Committee
Nlarrison
David 13
Ili
Empire
New York
Republican Party
Alliance Leader Defends Chicago Convention Planks
Dr. J. W. Stokes of the State Alliance discusses the Chicago Convention platform noting three concessions to his group including anti alien land ownership, free coinage of gold and silver, and a revenue tariff. He opposes a Third Party movement and pledges to support Cleveland if elected, defending his stance within the Democratic Party.
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Orangeburg
D. C
J. W.stokes
State Alliance
The
News and Courrier
Chicago
Stokes
Alliance
Cleveland
New York
South
Dr. Stokes
South Carolina
Democratic Party
I Am Confident Democrats Will Support True Democracy
Mr. Cleveland, via Governor Stussell from Gray Gables, expresses deep gratitude for the party’s confidence and trust. He says Democrats must persistently and honestly advocate Democratic principles to win the campaign and the country’s success, and he pledges harmonious effort and constant endeavor to deserve every Democrat’s support.
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Cleveland
Buzzano's Bay
Mags
Stussell
Gray Gables
Confederate veterans plan Columbia convention July 19
A call goes out for a Confederate veterans convention in Columbia on July 19 to organize a Grand Army of Confederates with backing from ex Confederates and support from Grand Army of the Republic men for statewide reach. Max Clerget aged eighteen who pleaded guilty to criminal assault on Sarah Divin is shot dead in New York court by her brother Edward Divin. Clerget’s sister-in-law Sarah Divin was the victim. the act followed the June 18 assault.
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Charleston
Columbia
Grand Army of the Republic
New York
Max Clerget
Sarah Divin
General Sessions Court
Edward Divin
No Third Party For Him
Col W J Talbert asserts he will support Cleveland and the Democratic ticket while upholding the Farmers Alliance platform in South Carolina. He rejects a third party and predicts the state will back Cleveland with strong alliance backing for financial relief and national unity. Albany case notes: Cannon coughs up bone or bone-like matter during advanced tuberculosis. physicians to investigate.
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Sheppard
Supreme Court
Ilerbe
W. N. Ellerbe
Comptroller
Ellerbe
Eillerbe
Comptroller General
South Carolina
United States Supreme Court
Ile
Tillman
News and Courier
Haskellites
Hlaskellites
Gonzales
Sheppard Poceae
Moses, Scott
Chamberlain
Greenville
Orr
Youman
Barnwell
Earle
Youmans
Judes Wallace
McCrady
Charleston
Jervey
Chicago
Cleveland
Haskell
Dibble
Choosaw River
Adjutant General
Sumter
Union
Ife
Richardson
Comptroller General's
Col. Youmans
Columbia
S. C
W. J. Talbert
Ocala
Iarmers’ Alliance
National Convention
South
Northwest
Southern
Northwestern Alliance
United States
Farmers’ Alliance
Democratic Party of
Democratic Party
Republic
National Alliance
Albany
Cannon Parham
Cannon
Donaldson backs Cleveland nomination in Chicago visit
Non. M. L. Donaldson returned from Chicago and says Cleveland will sweep the country as nominee. He is satisfied with the nomination and believes the ex president will win widely.
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Greenville
S. C
Non. M. L. Donaldson
Chicago
Cleveland
Elko Democrats rally to Cleveland Stevenson ticket
The Elko Alliance and Democratic Club pass resolutions denouncing a Third Party scheme and pledging united efforts to elect the Democratic ticket led by Grover Cleveland and Stevenson. They condemn Third Party talk in the South and urge newspapers to back the party, vowing support from local officials down to coroner.
Nomination response from Iowa Governor Boies and Cleveland praise
A U P correspondent quotes Governor Boies in Des Moines praising Grover Cleveland after his nomination. Boies telegrammed Cleveland expressing heartfelt congratulations and loyalty from Iowa Democrats, calling Cleveland a good man and affirming support from friends in the state. The Star in London contrasts Cleveland’s calm stance with Blaine and Harrison’s aggressive fundraising. It says Cleveland is a reformer whose purity angers office holders and notes tariff reform unity among Democrats. In Harrisburg Pa eleven people were killed and many injured when two Pennsylvania Railroad trains collided.
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Hoies
Capitol
Ife
Cleveland
Boies
Grover Cleveland
Buzzard
Iowa
London
the Star Today
Chicago
Blaine
Harrison
the Star
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