Quay Hints Harrison Election Prospects in Philadelphia
Senator Quay and son Richard Ek Quay visited Philadelphia discussing politics with Mayor Seuart and City Solicitor Warwick. Quay favored Harrison, called Cleveland weak, and predicted a Republican victory. He mentioned the Farmers Alliance as a regional factor and noted upcoming canvassing of candidates at Brigantine Beach. Cooper and Reeder’s group displayed mixed reactions to the party dynamics.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Richard Ek. Quay
Washington
Continental
Cooper
Martin
Custom House
Quay
Seuart
Warwick
Harrison
Quer
Cleveland
Farmers’ Alliance
Millx
Brigantine
Congress
Kern
Cusom House
Nod
Frack Reeder
Europe
General Reeder
Concis
Doughass
Frank
J Jr
A. M. Thompson
Reeder
Easton
State Committee
Cottere
ALOT
Dick Quay
Colrector
Chicago
Ex-Lieut Gov Warwick on Stevenson Ticket Shift
Ex-Lieutenant Governor John S Warwick argues Stevenson Cleveland ticket shifts the political battle from New York to Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota. He predicts strong Democratic gains and warns on tariff and free silver issues while noting Alliance influences in the South and likely regional outcomes. He plans to travel from Philadelphia to Atlantic City to discuss the campaign.
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Stevenson
New York
Hitness
Philadelphia
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Hoadly
Ohio
McKinley
Congress
Stark County
Girard House
Atlantic City
Cleveland
Mr. Warwick
Farmers’ Alliance
Texas
Mississippi
Tennessee
Mills
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Yor Hill
Massachusetts
Rthode Island
Connecticut
Whitney Made No Trade On Chicago Convention
Ex Secretary W C Whitney praised the Chicago convention saying Cleveland’s nomination was foregone and Illinois would swing to the Democrats with Stevenson on the ticket. He denied any deal to place Gray in second, stating Gray deserved party support and would back the ticket without coercion.
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W. C. Whitney
Cleveland
Stevenson
Illinois
Altgeld
Ia Gay Peo
Toman
Commonwealth
Whitney
Gray
Indiana
New York Democrats Agree to Support Cleveland
In Chicago on June 24 Governor Flower and leader Richard Croker voiced acceptance of the party convention’s choice of Grover Cleveland. They stressed disciplined support for the nominee, acknowledging New York faces a tough campaign but pledging to work hard to carry the state despite reservations about the candidate.
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Cookran
Croker
Cleveland
New York
Chcaco
Governor Flower
Court of Final Resort of the Democracy of the Republic
Mr. Cleveland
Hill
Gorman
Gray
Texas
Illinois
Richard Croker
Newal
Ex-Governor Gray Declines Vice Presidential Nomination
Indianapolis report quotes Ex-Governor Gray stating he was not a candidate and did not desire the vice presidential nomination. He explained a delegation meeting last Thursday and a Chicago messenger seeking Cleveland support were declined. He praised past vice presidents and thanked friends for their devotion.
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Indianapolis
Gray
Chicago
Cleveland
Aed
Colonel Jones Attacks Tariff Platform in Interview
Col C H Jones, chairman of the resolutions committee, defends the Democratic tariff plank describing its length as the result of added resolutions and amendments. He says the platform offers fundamental principles with a single specific plank against the McKinley law and endorses tariff reform bills like Mills to aid American industry and expand markets.
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Congress
Dickinson Praises Stevenson Nomination In Michigan
In Curiaco on June 23 Hon Don Dickinson of Michigan praised General Stevenson for Vice President, saying the nomination will grow stronger toward election day. He called Stevenson a man of the people and a Democrat of Democrats, noting his wide circle of friends and steellike resolve.
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Curiaco
Don Dickinson
Michigan
Stevenson
Liggagee
Jollification in Harrisburg as Democrats rally in parade
In Harrisburg on June 23 Governor Pattison and Colonel L F Copeland led a large Democratic rally. Flags bore Cleveland and Stevenson banners as Pattison telegraphed to Mr. Cleveland at Buzzard’s Bay, confirming the convention’s work will be ratified at the November polls.
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Pattison
L. F. Copeland
Cleveland
Reason
Buzzard's Bay
Ple
Brice Re-elected Chairman in Temporary Honor
Chicago June 23 The Democratic National Committee closed business of the National Convention and adjourned to New York with the Notification Committee to inform Mr Brice while noting the temporary nature of his leadership.
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Chcago
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
New York
Convention committee reshuffles and sympathy resolutions
Cleveland acts to fix meeting date for the convention as retiring members are succeeded by Treasurer Canda and the old committee elects itself to temporary officers. The new resolutions express sympathy for Mr Broadwater of Montana and extend thanks to several individuals.
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Cleveland
Official Ballot Totals Show Cleveland Secures Third Nomination
Staff correspondent reports the June 24 tally from Chicago archives confirms Grover Cleveland’s third nomination tally. The official ballot lists state totals, with Georgia, New York, California and Missouri among top votes, closing at 617,314 total ballots and 16 percent turnout.
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Alabama
Califoroia
Delaware
Georgia
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
N. Dakota
Selassie
Nebraska
Virginia
Washington
Clarkson Says Stevenson Ticket Is a Good One to Beat
New York June 23 Special Chairman James B Clarkson of the Republican National Committee and Mrs Clarkson arrived at the Plaza Hotel from Chicago. He said the ticket Cleveland and Harrison is good to beat and expects a cleaner campaign focused on protection and honest money. He praised Stevenson as a former postmaster general who cut more heads than he did. Clarkson planned a meeting of the Republican National Committee and said he will not seek another term as chairman.
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Stevenson
Republican Committee
New York
James 8. Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Clarkson
Plaza Hotel
Chicago
Cleyland
Harrison
Cleveland
Washington
Springer Backed Cleveland and Stevenson Boosts Ticket
CuHICAGO June 23 Hon William M Springer chairman of the Ways and Means Committee said that owing to bitter factional contests in New York he doubted Cleveland's availability but national convention representatives affirmed he is available and the most suitable. He added Stevenson as vice president strengthens the ticket especially in New York where Tammany influence persists.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Stevenson
Springer
Cleveland
Tammany
Hill thanks Tammany for loyal support in democracy fight
Senator David B Hill sends a telegraph from Washington to Edward Murphy Jr in Chicago praising the New York delegation for steadfast devotion to his cause. He commends the effort and sacrifice of the regular Democracy, expressing gratitude for the loyal campaign and the bid to sustain Democratic unity.
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Washington
Edward Murphy, Jr
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
New York
Myles
Davin B. Hint
Ratification Meeting Sparks Town Riot at Littiyn
In Littiyn Washington on June 23 the Democracy members gathered in the public square for a ratification meeting. The event turned riotous as crowds painted the town red, with local eyewitnesses reporting disorder and commotion surrounding the gathering. The unrest disrupted the square area and drew attention from nearby residents and officials.
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Littiyn Washington
Hinetos
Colorado Kicker Manifesto Urges Colorado Democrats on Free Coinage
A Chicago dated dispatch to Colorado voters reports a manifesto from Colorado delegates urging the state party to weigh free coinage, condemning Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison as anti free coinage. The document, signed by T M Patterson and others, calls for a delegate convention to decide the party’s course.
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Harrison
Chicago
Colorado
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party of
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Henry Paul
J. J. O'Donnell
M. D. Curn
D. Donovan
William Bayly
Connellsville erupts as Democratic nominations rout inspires parades
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on June 23 crowds celebrate the Democratic ticket with bands, tin horns, whistles and fireworks filling the streets. Gunfire is heard amid the revelry as residents mark the nominations with a lively turnout and loud displays.
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Connellsville
Meadville Democrats Endorse Cleveland Stevenson in Parade
Meadville Pennsylvania June 24 Democrats ratified the Cleveland Stevenson ticket in a Diamond Park parade with a blues band fireworks and speeches. About 500 people participated in the event reflecting local party support.
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Meadville
Cleveland
Stevenson
Diamond Park
England Sees Cleveland Victory in U S Politics
The Graphic and Daily News weigh Cleveland's nomination as inevitable and praise his tariff stance while noting British sympathy for his campaign. The Times and Standard discuss potential party lines, dispute over protection, and the likelihood of Harrison or Cleveland winning in 1883 amid shifting factions and tariff debates.
Ammonia Vapor Extinguishes Gasoline Fire
A French pharmacist reports using ammonia vapor to stop a gasoline fire. When a bottle of ammonia water was broken in the room, the released vapor instantly extinguished the flames after a vapor of carbonic acid water had also been noted for similar use by a pharmacist at another time.
Editorial On Grover Cleveland Nomination By Democratic Party
Editors across papers praise the Chicago nomination and urge party unity. The Elmira Gazette notes New York Democrats backed the majority decree, stressing discipline and loyalty to the party despite criticism, while recalling past leaders sent to Chicago and promising steadfast support.
New York Post Opinion on National Election Picks
The New York Evening Post argues that outside New York every state the Democrats carried or could carry would back the chosen candidate, describing it as the proper way to select a candidate and signaling broad regional alignment.
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New York
North
Cleveland Leads as Democratic Tariff Stirs Debate
The New York Telegram notes the tariff utterance as bold though stilted, possibly pushed to hinder Cleveland’s canvass, yet it sharpens the party’s issue with broad elector support. The New York World says Cleveland and Harrison are safe, trusted by business, with voters to decide the real issues without misunderstanding. The Boston Herald observes Cleveland’s manifest advantages, citing character dignity strength and principle.
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Cleveland
United States
Harrison
Boston
Cleveland’s Nomination and the New York Factor
The Boston Journal notes Cleveland’s nomination will satisfy most, except a productive faction within his party likely to oppose him at the polls. The Boston Evening Record argues New York’s vote is pivotal, with Tammany Hall and Senator Hill as major adversaries who may knife him at the polls. The Boston Traveller lauds a campaign focused on principles over personal attacks, while The Boston Transcript credits Cleveland’s self-driven renomination and tariff policy shift as crucial to foiling rival plots. The Philadelphia Record asserts Cleveland’s broad public support and calls for reform against the Republican administration’s abuses.
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June
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Mr.Cleveland
Oly
England
The
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United States
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Harrison
New York State
Hillies
Congress
Nature
Standard
America
Canada
the Times
Mr. Cleveland
Boston Journal
Boston Evening Record
New York
Senator Hill
Boston Evening Traveller
Rep
Political currents after conventions stir Democratic hopes
The Baltimore Evening News notes the party gains as the populace prevailed in Chicago against intraparty pressure. The Washington Evening Star calls the conventions a line of conservative action and elevated politics. The New York Evening Post cites Cleveland's nomination influencing shares amid talks of 1890 silver repeal, while the Philadelphia North American asserts Cleveland has long been the strongest in the Democratic position.
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New York Ewning Post
London
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Differences Buried in the Grave and Cleveland Nomination
A Democratic call for party unity after Grover Cleveland’s nomination. The piece urges Democrats to bury past differences and stand in unbroken ranks, opposing any who seek to revive dissent. It contrasts with the Atlanta Journal calling Cleveland’s nomination a victory over intriguing politicians and managers.
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Columbia
Atlanta, Ga
Journal
Grover Cleveland
Chicago
Cleveland Nomination Sparks Major Democratic Victory
The Richmond dispatch hails Cleveland’s nomination as a landmark popular victory affirming honesty and loyalty in the Democratic party. The Albany Times-Union notes David B. Hill’s pledge of New York’s electoral vote, with others predicting unity. London and Berlin papers praise the nomination’s legitimacy, while Philadelphia recounts the convention elevating a former chief magistrate despite rival strength.
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Albany, N. Y
Times-Union
Hill
New York
David B. Hill
Chicago
Best Citizenship Spoke At Chicago And Minneapolis
The New York Times Magazine notes that the best Democratic citizenship spoke in Chicago and the best Republican citizenship spoke in Minneapolis. The piece lauds the Cleveland Democratic nomination as a vote of confidence in New York State democracy and criticizes the party’s leadership and factional disputes. It praises Cleveland Democracy for unity and strength amid divisions and a strong national appeal.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Cleveland
New York
Ita
Cleveland Democracy
Chiecuro
Democrats Must Win to Kill the Fores Bill Editorial
A New York lead editorial argues the key election question is whether Southern states with large enslaved populations will stay under white control or be governed by federal force. It claims a Republican victory means a force bill to empower negroes in the South, while a Democratic win stops the bill. The piece endorses voting for liberty and white governance, even against extreme opposition.
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New York
Sim
Republican Party
Blaine
Benjamin Harrison
Philadelphia Indian Reservation Land Belongs to Oneida Tribe
A small 15 by 57 foot lot near Philadelphia's Chamber of Commerce is claimed by the Oneida Indians. The land, granted by John Penn in a wampum belt deed to Iroquoia delegates, has stayed with the elders who refuse to part with it. The Chamber asserts possession by equity, leaving the title dispute unresolved. In Madrid a separate note, dated June 23, states Spain will shift telegraph work to military operators due to strike-related delays.
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Philadelphia
John Penn
William Penn
Pennsylvania
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Madeid
Iech
Spain
Northwestern Mills Output Slips as Export Demand Drives Trade
Minneapolis June 3. The Northwestern Miller reports flour mills produced 210,480 barrels last week, down from 214,990 the prior week. Nineteen mills ran daily output about 32,500 barrels. Foreign demand remains strong, domestic trade weak, and exports total 69,905 barrels last week. Full year production expected near 8.5 million barrels with large foreign sales also noted.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern
Quaker City Stove Firm Fails After Assignment
At a June meeting in Philadelphia the stockholders of the Goodwin Gas Stove and Meter Company voted to make an assignment to avert a receiver. The deed was received today. The action followed a threat from a New York firm holding the company's acceptor T. Fenton. The assignee could not estimate the companys liabilities or assets.
East Cleveland Street Railway Strike Paralyzes System
East Cleveland Street Railway Company workers walked out at 6 o'clock this morning. The men demand higher pay and longer hours, plus ban on Knights of Labor members. The company refused the request, triggering the strike.
Fire brick workers end strike in New Cumberland West Virginia
Business notes report the New Cumberland fire brick workers returning to work at old wages after a strike. The column also lists liabilities of W I Pespieros of Lawrence Kansas and announces stock exchange closings from July 1 to July 5. It covers new incorporations and resolutions by the Western Union Iron Ore Association supporting range light project guidance in St Marys river.
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New Cumberland
W. Va
W. I. Pespieros
Lawrence, Kay
Tue Stock Exchange
Cuantiers
Jamison Coal Company
Greensburg
Robert &. Jamison
Phillips and Mithenzwey Saw Mill and Lumber Company
Trade Delays Hit Western Roads Through Chicago
Storms caused delays on all Western roads terminating in Chicago. A tax convention of the American Railway Master Mechanics Association has an update after an election. Northern Pacific St Paul II may move to set things right with Western Passenger Association. General passenger agents hold sway over smooth sailing for Chairman Caldwell. An Interstate Commerce Commission auditor informs Chairman Blanchard that roads failed to meet notice requirements for the June 16 rate reduction from Chicago to the coast. A meeting to consider the matter is likely.
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Chicago
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
Elec
John Ickey
Northern Pac
St Paul II
Caldwell
Western Passenger Association
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Blanchard
Central Traffic Association
Seabourd
Railroad offices damaged by fire loss confined to roof
The Cleveland The Lake Shore Railroad general offices suffered fire damage limited to the roof and to tickets burned.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore Railroad
Havoc in 81x Mines After Mountain Dump Slides
Flooding in Silver Creek town undermined the 720 mine dump causing a slide that wiped out five mines beneath it. The Dandenberg, Terrible, Monarch and Coyote suffered major damage to machinery, shafts, shops, and a dwelling was destroyed. Estimated total loss $30,000.
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Con
Silver Creek
Terrible
Monarch
Deluge Drowns Horses as Floods Drive Families from Homes
In Independence Iowa area on June 25 the hardest rainstorm in 30 years caused high water, forcing families from flats. Several valuable horses were struck by lightning and drowned as floods rose across the region.
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Independence
Kitchen Extension Advocates Better Cooking Knowledge
University Extension is good but Kitchen Extension is better. Wider knowledge of cooking processes improves health and comfort for all. Science should multiply cooking schools to provide healthful methods for every modest home.
Cottolene Promotes Eco Friendly Substitution
A brief note touts Cottolene as a superior substitute for factory products, claiming it is clean, delicate, and more economical for households. Wording emphasizes ease of use and affordability, urging shoppers to ask their grocers about the product.
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