Democratic Convention Opens Amid Row Over Seats and Blaine Sympathy
The 1892 Democratic National Convention opens with protests over press seating and unfilled gallery seats. Delegates cheer James G. Blaine in sympathy as rules and credentials are organized, while discussions focus on unity under Cleveland and vice presidential hints, with Indiana and Oregon among states influencing the lineup.
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E. & Bragg
Wisconsin
White
California
General Bragg
Rhodes
Alabama
Alaska
Utah
English
Indiana
Collier
Tennessee
Deat
National Executive Committee
Bronson
Kentucky
Committee On
Oregon
Holman
Portland
Pacific Coast
Ore
J. W. Orr
Kansas
Blaine
Cable
Clinoise
James G. Blaine
United States
Harmonious Hornets Press Not to Press Contest at Meeting
At Crrocaco on June 21 the Committee on Credentials heard arguments over withdrawing a pro forma Syracuse delegates contest. Frederick R. Coudert warned the hearing would drag, while Clair of West Vinton accused Syracuse supporters of bolting. The exchange featured sharp digs about Democrats and Cleveland, stirring a hornet’s nest among attendees.
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Crrcaco
Committee On Credentials
Frederick R. Coudert
Syracuse
Clair
West Vinton
Coudert
Stornets
Cleveland
Bragg
Democratic Party
St. Clair
Cr. B. O’brien
Minnesota
New York
Coudert Shoul
Donnelly
Colorado
Ugwump
Cochran
Foote
Harmony Decrees Withdraw Syracuse Delegation Contest
The Democratic Committee, led by Chairman Lamb, moved to withdraw the Syracuse delegation's contest amid tense exchanges. Coudert pressed for hearing, Cochran objected to conceding Mugwump influence, and resolutions favored harmony and detachment from a New York dispute as Donnelly urged clear proceedings.
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Bolters
Mugwumps
Lamb
Syracuse
Bryan Renominated for Congress in Nebraska City
At the Democratic Congressional Convention in Nebraska City the present incum bent W. J. Bryan was renominated by acclamation.
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Bryan
Congress
Nebraska City
New
W. J. Bryan
Watterson declines as Kentucky rep on platform panel
Henry Watterson refused to serve on Kentucky's Committee on Resolutions and Platform, saying he could not back Cleveland's platform without harming his stance on free coinage. He favored supporting Cleveland if nominated but did not want to be tied to a platform plank. The delegation named James A. McKenzie to replace him and outlined other committee appointments.
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Curiaco
Henry Watterson
Cleveland
Clev
Horn
Watterson Lee
Watterson
Mr. Cleveland
Boies
Kentucky
Cassellman
Henry Waster
Eury Watterson
Committee On
Charles B. Junston
Thomas E. Morse
H. S. Sullivan
John B. Casselman
James A. McKenzie
Charles H. Rhodes
Thomas H. Sheriey
Whitney
New York
Mr. Watterson
Carlisle
Kentucky Delegation Voices Solid Support for Cleveland
Kentucky delegates gathered at the Palmer hotel to back Grover Cleveland. Henry Watterson delivered a forceful pro Cleveland speech, swaying Kentucky to cast its 26 votes solid for the former president.
Tammany Determined to Clip Cleveland's Claws in New York
Chicago June 21 An evolving Tammany split over strategy as Croker backs harmony with Cleveland leaders. He aims to sway Murphy and Sheehan to align New York delegates with the Cleveland faction while Hill remains opposed. Croker insists no telegram alters Hill's influence and warns they will stick with Hill despite calls to withdraw.
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Republican Party
Minneapolis
Blaine
Owens
White
California
Croker
New York
Chicago
Tammany
Cleveland
Richard Croker
Edward Murphy, Jr
William Sheehan
Tammany Organization
Hill
Senator Hill
Gene
Hillame
Mr. Croker
Wilson of West Virginia Named Permanent Chairman Hopeful
A West Virginia congressman and former Confederate drummer boy named Wilson is chosen as Permanent Chairman candidate by the Committee on Or. The tale recounts how he joined as a drummer, earned a gun, rose to captain, and served multiple terms in Congress from West Virginia. His speech tomorrow is touted as a career defining moment with expectations of a notable convention surprise.
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William C Owens
Kentucky
Simon P. Sheerin
Indiana
Edward L. Merritt
Illinois
William FL. Doyle
Pennsylvania
Hambleton Shepperd
Virginia
Clinton Tillery
Missouri
L. E. Rowley
Michigan
Robert E. Wilson
Mississippi
Charles R. DeFreest
New York
James A. Strain
Nicholas M. Beil
Martin Morrison
Ceto Sells
Iowa
Bernard Brown
Montana
William H. Thompson
Henry J. Lynn
Tennessee
Richard J. Bright
Edward B. Dickinson
Adlai E. Stevenson
Ilinois
Charles L. Jewett
Indians
Thomas Wilson
Minnesota
Owens
Democratic Party
Maine
E C. Sweet
Republican Party
Sweet
TCAGO
Wilson
West Virginia
Northern Virginia
Ball’s Bluff
Longstreet
Laumpacadt
Congress
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