Cleveland and Gray Lead after Quiet First Day at 1892 Democratic Nominating
The Democratic National Convention opened with orderly sessions and committee appointments. Tammany claims 880 votes against Cleveland, while Whitney cites 626 votes after Kentucky and Arkansas joins. Senator Voorhees will name Indiana's Governor Gray for vice president, with Cleveland and Gray as the ticket.
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Blaine
Tammany
Cleveland
Whitney
Kentucky
Arkansas
Voorhees
Gray
Indiana
Last Grand Rally of Anti Cleveland Forces
Tammany and allies held a final rally claiming enough votes to block Cleveland on the first ballot. Officials spoke of 330 anti Cleveland votes from Southern and Western states, with details to be released later.
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Ruom
Curenco
Tammany
Cleveland
New York
Tar Das Patee
General Catchings
Mississippi
Lely
South Carolina
Sheehan
Isi
Sely
Cleveland Hopeful Foresees 626 Votes on First Ballot
Dispatch reports from the Cleveland leaders in the Richelieu conference where Whit ney asserts revisions show Cleveland at 626 votes on the first ballot. He claims the unit rule is no longer decisive and predicts nomination with or without the rule. Hensel confirms a sub committee report against the unit rule.
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New York
Committees On Rules and
Ts Dispatch
Cleveland Jeaders
Richelieu
Whitney
Cleveland
Tammaine
Croker
Hensel
Harrity Favored for Campaign Chair as Clevelandbacks Plan
The report notes health concerns may keep a Pennsylvania leader from attending a convention while Harrity is favored for the chair. Gorman could join the committee but not lead. Officials believe Harrity might accept if Whitney and other leaders press him, though Harrity says he cannot commit now. Bax McCroft.
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Gorman
Harrity
Pennsylvania
Whitney
Democratic Convention Lingers as Cleveland Grows Favored
From Cheyenne June 21 delegates and boosters shift toward Grover Cleveland as the Democratic convention opens. Kentucky and New York signals tilt the race, with Tammany resistors clinging to Hill while others see Cleveland on the first ballot. Biden? No, Cleveland likely named soon amid narrow margins and staged show of unity.
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Cleveland
Clevelane
New York
Watterson
Whitney
New York State
Empire State
Kentucky
General Slocum
Tammany
Slocum
Newark
Grover
Hill
de E A. Barrett
Georgia
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Convention Sparks Bout Over Cleveland Nomination
The convention debate centered on Grover Cleveland and a plan to nominate him as the party’s national standard bearer. Supporters push Harrity for chair and a lively discussion ensues as anti-Cleveland factions seek alternatives amid postponements and heated exchanges.
Pennsylvania sitting members win in credentials committee
The Committee on Credentials backed all sitting Pennsylvania members in the contests and opposed Huckesteine Frasher and Dunlap. Attorney Brennen argued for Dunlap and Huckesteine while Senator Hall supported Osborne Kunkle and Griffiths. The panel also favored the regulars over Farmers' Alliance delegates from Alabama and continued with Utah contest deliberations.
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Chicago
Committee On Credentials
Pennsylvania
Huckesteine
Frasher
Dunlap
W. J. Brennen
Harry Alvin Hall
Osborne
Kunkle
Griffiths
Two Women Fight Over Grover Picture Rallying Cleveland Support
In Chicago a hotel lobby incident sees a 20-year-old girl spar with a widow as crowds chant for Cleveland versus Boies and Hill. Spectators wave portraits on canes, while many women pin Cleveland badges. Herbert headquarters name officers and pledge solid Cleveland support.
Cleveland Widow Triumphs After Fray Over Hill Picture
Amid a crowded scene of triumph and scuffle a plucky widow in black wrested the Hill portrait from a rival. The pretty lace dress woman then recovered the picture and bonnet, locking claws for minutes as Brice’s fate loomed. The widow waved a Cleveland pair aloft as cheers rose through the hotel crowd.
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Calvin 3
Brice
National Democratic Committee
Palmer House
Cleveland
Iowa
Boies
Bis Atragele
David Bennett Hill
Hill
Tigers
Widow
Mrs. Cleveland
Brice Bristled by Police at Convention
At a June convention in Curacao Chairman Brice was interrupted when a burly policeman ordered him to sit or leave the hall. Brice remained seated, called the sergeant at arms, and the officer was removed after explanation. The disruption did not derail him.
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Curcaco
Brice
Herbert
Erie Canal Scheme Hints in Resolutions Debate
The Committee on Resolutions convened in Chicago on February 21 and adjourned after naming an eleven member panel to draft the platform. Sessions featured talks from silver advocates women's rights proponents and a group seeking a plank on Mississippi River improvements. The Erie canal scheme is likely to be favored in the final resolutions.
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Committee
Hill Holds Ground as Senator Refuses Withdrawal
Washington June 21 Special Senator Hill remains at his Arlington Hotel headquarters. He shows no signs of dissatisfaction at Chicago dispatches and rejects rumors he has withdrawn. Hill states he will stay in the contest as the New York delegation’s choice until the final decision.
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Senator Hill
Arlington Hotel
Chicago
Hil
New York
National League of Democratic Clubs Holds Second Annual Meeting
Curacao June 21. The General Committee met with Chauncey F. Black presiding as Governor Black explained the aim was to set a time and place for the national gathering of political clubs. Several cities filed claims and the matter was sent to a committee to avoid a clash. no Eastern city is expected to host.
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Chauncey F. Black
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Boston
Omaha
St Louis
New York
Ammittee
Herbert
Harrity Has No Intent To Seek National Committee Chair
Catcaco reports Harrity reacts to rumors of a possible chairmanship. He says there is no foundation for the claim and notes his duties and business would prevent accepting the post. Washington delegation expresses solid support for Cleveland in Chicago.
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Catcaco
Harrity
National Committee
Democratic Organization
Gray as running mate for Indiana ticket across state
Indiana moves to back Gray for vice president as Senator Voorhees secures his name on the ticket. Thomas Taggart and John Wilson lead the effort with anti Gray delegates consenting. Delegation support remains lukewarm but unified for a Cleveland and Gray slate to secure victory.
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Chicago
Indiana
Gray
Senator Voorhees
Thomas Taggart
John Wilson
State Committee
Hugh Dougherty
Cleveland
Taggart
Boies Banner Holds Strong In Iowa Delegation
The Iowa delegation voted to keep Horace Boies as their first choice and reject any plan to place him second. They acknowledge slim chances but insist on supporting Boies to the end, predicting Cleveland wins but Iowa will not yield a unanimous first ballot vote.
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Whitney-Harrity-Dickinson
Boies
J J. FF. Duncombe
Horace Boienl
Grover Cleveland
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Boles
A. T. Likes
Des Moines
Whitney
Mr. Sikes
Cleveland
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Pennsylvania Delegation Parades With Cleveland Banners
Chicago June 21 The Pennsylvania delegation led by two bands paraded tonight carrying Cleveland banners. They marched to prominent hotels amid applause. George S Fleming was called to Pittsburgh due to his sister's ill child. His alternate will stand in during the convention. T. O'Leary Jr. helped organize the afternoon session and secured a convention appointment while supporters prepare for the Democratic event.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Randall
George
Fleming
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T. O'Leary, Jr
Herbert
Wilson for Chairman Unanimously Elected by Committee
The Committee on Permanent Organization chose William L. Wilson of West Virginia as Permanent Chairman and P. Sheerin of Indiana as Permanent Secretary. F G Du Bignon of Georgia was proposed for Chairman but appeared to reject the nomination. Wilson won by clear majority and his election became unanimous on a motion by Du Bignon’s supporters.
Tammany and the South Play No Leading Parts in Memory
The article notes waning influence of Tammany and southern factions, with room for others diminished. Parades and brass bands are scarce as new candidates fail to attract crowds, leaving about 8 000 seats empty during the initial press run. Many representatives miss admission as the wheat debates shift political weight toward entrenching arguments in the South.
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Moon
Washington
Democratic Convention Adulates Blaine as Cleveland Omitted
At the 1892 National Democratic Convention James G Blaine received the day s only ovation while Grover Cleveland was not mentioned. A sympathy resolution for Blaine sparked crowd fervor and the hall saw 8000 empty seats amid criticized press arrangements and seating access issues.
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James G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
Blaine
Cable
E. Sweet
Maine
Chicago Wigwam Committee
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