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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1892
Page
5
Fragmentary text hints at Civil Service theories dividing the national Democracy, reflecting debates on eligibility, reform, and administrative aims. The excerpt signals contest between reformers and traditionalists over public service principles and government efficiency.
Delegates in Chicago on June 2 select Adlai E Stevenson of Illinois as vice presidential candidate with strong support from Indiana and Illinois factions. Gray of Indiana remains a leading contender, while New York and Connecticut back Stevenson amid cheers and staged show of unity. Other candidates include Watterson of Kentucky and Cochran Tree of New York and Illinois respectively, with tensions over wagon effects and state pride.
Delegates battle rain and a near panic as Wisconsin and Michigan backed Stevenson and Morse while Gray and Mitchell vied for VP. A roll call chaos ends with adjournment sine die after order restored and party committees empowered for next steps.
The Missouri delegation shifted 34 votes to Stevenson as Georgia and Tennessee followed with 26 and 24 votes respectively. A tall bearded man named Cole of Ohio moved to suspend rules, asking that General Adlai E. Stevenson be nominated by acclamation, with Hensel of Pennsylvania seconding. The chair declared Stevenson nominated by acclamation amid loud applause and intense excitement.
Buzzards Bay reports show Mr. Cleveland overwhelmed by congratulations after the Democratic nomination. Governor Russell and family host, telegrams pour in from governors and party figures, and Cleveland plans no immediate public statement while staying at home awaiting the convention’s finish.
At Hindon June 23 President Harrison learns ex President Cleveland has been chosen as his rival for the next term. He anticipated the result and retires after a late night of reading convention bulletins. An AP reporter requests comment but he declines to speak for publication.
In Washington on June 23 Grover Cleveland's nomination as Democratic candidate for president was released in an early edition of the Washington Post. Senator Hill, found at the Arlington before 10 a.m., appeared calm and relieved, refusing to discuss his thoughts on the news despite the anticipation and tense convention drama.
The subject, after months of silence, refuses further comments and will not be interviewed. He told the Associated Press and others seeking information that he must firmly decline to answer questions or discuss future plans.
General A. E. Stevenson greeted by thousands at Palmer House as Tammany delegates offered cheers. Representatives Turner and Springer praised ticket prospects, with Stevenson optimistic about Democratic success and the platform. A morning telegram to Grover Cleveland conveyed congratulations as late telegrams arrived.
Blooming ton Illinois reports overwhelming enthusiasm after Hon A E Stevenson receives the nomination at the convention. Locals plan a grand homecoming greeting as telegrams pour in and Mrs Stevenson expresses pleasant surprise at the honor. In Des Moines Iowa the reaction to Cleveland and Stevenson is muted with Boies disappointed and Governor Boies praising Harrison as stronger than four years ago amid a close anticipated contest.
Grover Cleveland born March 18 1837 in Caldwell New Jersey rose from a village clerk to a lawyer and politician. He moved from Fayetteville and Holland Patent to New York City Buffalo Erie County sheriff and Buffalo mayor before entering state and national politics. His career shows steady ascent with early struggle and reform credentials.
The passage reviews the late 19th century presidency noting the 57 vote totals and Democratic plurality, then outlines major events of his term including Vice President Hendricks' death, a string of vetoes, civil service reform debates, and cabinet-level investments. It mentions Pan-Electric stock probes and real estate scandal talk, plus his June marriage to Frances Foser. He was renominated in 1888 on tariff reform but lost to Benjamin Harrison.
A. E. Stevenson of Bloomington born October 2 1835 in Christian County Kentucky. He studied at Center College Danville and practiced law in Chicago before long service as District Attorney. He partnered with J Ewing in Bloomington and rose to national prominence as Vice Presidential candidate and ally of Grover Cleveland. He served as First Assistant Postmaster General and led Illinois delegation at the convention.
Washington reacts with strong approval to Adlai E. Stevenson's nomination by the Chicago Democratic Convention for vice president. Stevenson's broad cross party appeal, ties to President Cleveland's cabinet, and past service as First Assistant Postmaster General are noted as marks of his strength and capability. Democrats and Republicans in Congress show esteem.
Reading department advertises Nottingham and Irish Point lace curtains in bulk at half regular prices. Listings include 60 pair at $1, 150 pair at $1.75, 50 at $2.50, 50 at $4.50, 75 at $6, plus closeouts on lace curtains, drapery sinks, English cretonnes, Nottingham lace brocades, and brass and iron bedframes. Also offers mattresses and repairs, all in stock or tailor-made.
Trimmed sailors in Black Blue Brown Red straw 500 reduced from 1 to 0.50 each. Alpine walking hats 250 in four colors. Rough-and-Ready straws cut to 0.25 from 1. Empire sun hats and a wide array of new shapes offered at 0.25. Black leghorns turbans bonnets in plain and fancy straws, many colors, cut from 1 and 2 to 0.50.
All colors and straws hats with broad brims offered at discounted prices. Hats priced at $1 to $3.50, reduced from higher figures, available only here.
Local shop advertises own productions priced at 4, 5, and 6 dollars and finest imported hats and bonnets at 10, 12, and 15 dollars each.
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