Grays Friends Angry After Democratic Nominations
The Democratic National Convention nominally settles on Grover Cleveland for President and Adlai Stevenson for Vice President. Indiana Democrats are displeased, expecting Gray to win. Tammany aided the Cleveland tail, pleasing yet not placating, as anti-Cleveland leaders pledge loyalty but face an uphill fight.
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Hoosier Anger Over Stevenson Nomination Shock
Indiana delegates react with displeasure as Adlai Stevenson is named vice presidential nominee after a dramatic Chicago convention. The report notes Tammany pressure, Pennsylvania unit rule loyalty, and cross state shifts that propelled Stevenson despite Gray’s strong start. Delegates from New York Illinois and Colorado influence the outcome amid a stormy, rain-soaked Wigwam scene.
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Nominees and leaders in the Wigwam at Chicago
The scene within the Wigwam shows schemers and supporters rallying around Cleveland’s nomination. Ed Murphy and Richard Croker pledge Tammany help, while Iowa delegates express mixed support and other states weigh futures. Various comments from governors and senators reflect cautious optimism and unresolved backing as nominations are ratified amid inclement weather.
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Boomer Exodus From Chicago Shifts Campaign Roles
The dispatch reports a mass exodus of boomers returning home after the Chicago rally. Whispers favor Whitney as National Committee chairman and Harrity for Executive Committee chair, with speculation on a potential vice chair and fundraising role as delegates depart.
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Carlisle Eyes Cleveland Stevenson Ticket For Democratic Nomination
Al Carlisle cites a Dispatch interview predicting Cleveland and Stevenson as the Democratic ticket. Leaders weigh a vice presidential push and a pledged Illinois electoral payoff. Rain dampens spirits while a Kentucky Democrat quips about rain, corn, whisky, and Democrats. Bancroft’s talks with New York figures show willingness to back Cleveland.
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Whitney Congratulated On His Daughter Telegrams
Chicago June 22 The first telegram to Mr Whitney came from his young daughter Dorothy reading three cheers for papa. A second message from President Cleveland praised Whitney’s campaign efforts and Stevenson’s nomination, noting Stevenson's popularity with the party. Whitney said the ticket gains strength from Stevenson and that there is no bad blood with Tammany.
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Quay bets $10,000 on Harrison win in 1892 race
Philadelphia reports Senator Quay after breakfast offered to wager $10,000 that Harrison would be elected president. The chat touched on Cleveland's renomination as Democrats pondered the convention's outcome. The exchange occurred as Quay left a downtown meeting with Collector Cooper and ex-Sheriff Kern present.
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