Democratic Convention in Pittsburgh Sets Stage for 1892 Race
More than 2,000 delegates gathered at Old City Hall Pittsburgh for the fourth annual Catherine of the Democratic societies gathering. Chauncey F. Black was reelected president as Grover Cleveland sentiment dominated the proceedings and candidates Wright and Tilden received strong support. The event featured ornate decorations, speeches by Harrity and others, and a sense of unity despite factional moments.
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Catherine of the Democratic Societies of
Pennsylvania
Old City Hall
Pittsburohhe
Enerry
Chauncey F. Black
W. D. Wornman
Grover Cleveland
Dattison
Campbell
Hill
Gorman
Cleveland
Rohbert E Wright
Allentown
BL L. Tilden
Erie
Convertion
Harrity
TE. Zeigler
York
Zeigler
Scranton
Chauncey
Donnsylvania
The
Commonwealth
Democratic Convention Opens at Old City Hall
Brennen presides as J J Miller delivers welcome on behalf of Allegheny County Democrats. Address lauds Grover Cleveland and Pattison, attacks Republican corruption, and predicts a Democratic victory in Pennsylvania. Committees appointed and a two o'clock recess called.
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Brenen
J. J. Miller
Old City Hall
Bardsley
Brennen
Chauncey F. Rinck
Tirennen
Patrison
McMamant
Campbell
Ohio
J. .A. Miller
Allegheny County
Miller
Maine
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Groversor Pattiven
Mr. Millar
Gorman
Maryland
Thio
Governor Loies
Town
David B. Hill
New York
Cleveland
Pattison
Mt. Sinai
Peter J. Hughes
Philadelphia
Hugina
Political Convention Afternoon Session Names Officers and Vice Presidents
The afternoon session completed routine business with no contests reported. The Committee on Permanent Organization announced J. J. Molony as chairman and named permanent temporary secretaries. A list of vice presidents including Henry Flanders and Peter Monroe was approved.
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J. J. Molony
Philadelphia
Henry Flanders
Peter Monroe
Frank J. Tummins
D. M. Brown
Berks
James McGarrah
Venango
John Guily
Allegheny
John A. Ward
E G
Flannigan
E. P. Gillespie
Mercer
John L. McKinney
Crawford
George Quigley
N. L. Butler
Dauphin
A.J. Hill
Fayette
J. A. Mellon
Beaver
W. HH. Still
N. Potsdamer
M.S. Long
FOW S Funny Story and Charge of State Treasurer Boyer
The piece reports on a Democratic convention scene with remarks by Mr. Fow and references to Treasurer Boyer’s admissions. It notes he paid 420000 to John Bardsley for Philadelphia’s share of the Tol FT Pine school fund in 1890, claiming it was to avert the sinking fund under the Humes act. The article hints at political fallout and possible legal action.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Craker
Judah Issacs
John J. Molony
Molony
Seckenaevetines
Bardsley
Pennsylvania
Philadelpha
General Assembly
Jonah
Church Council
Fow
Legislative Investigating Committee
Monongahela House
Harrisburg
Democratic State League
Worman
Dispatch
Boyer
John Bardsley
Borer
Senate
Robert A. Wright
Tilden
New York
John H. Fow
Boss Quay
Flinn
D. P. Bonner
Reading
Edward G. Flannigan
Mr. Milfiere
Randall Club
County Democracy Rooms
Jacksonian Club of
Allegheny
Democrata
Sounding the Tocsin of War in Pennsylvania Politics
The speaker denounces monopolists and bosses as the cause of farmer distress and attacks the Republican party as ruined by bossism. He cites tax and public revenue corruption, calls for honest government by the people, and laments Pennsylvania’s political decline under machine rule.
Prodigal Returns Maxwell Stevenson Speech for Democrats
Maxwell Stevenson of Philadelphia returned to the party with a speech after calls for him to speak. He claimed the state party is united again and urged every honest man in Pennsylvania to support the Democrats as the opposing party wavers.
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Maxwell Stevenson
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Democracy rally calls for honest government in 1892 race
The speaker praises the Democratic Party as the steadfast ally of the people, cites Jefferson Monroe and Jackson, and urges vigilance in every county to defeat corruption. He argues the fight is for a government by the people, not the will of a single man, and warns that past corruption must be redeemed in 1892. Stevenson shows strong party enthusiasm.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Democracy
Harrisburg
J.J. Molony
United States
Wright
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Pree
Ades
Ie Menos
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Stace Fnance
Ates
Jefferson
Munroe
Jackson
Tilden
Young Democracy
Stevenson
A. J L. Tilden
Democratic Platform Endorses Harrisburg Nominations and Pattison
The Democratic convention in Harrisburg adopts the party platform and endorses Auditor General and State Treasurer nominees Rolbert E. Wrigit of Allentown and A. L. Tilden of Eli. They praise Governor Pattison for summoning a Senate inquiry into state revenue scandals and express condolences on the death of William L. Scott.
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Committee On
Democratic Societion of Pennsylvanian
Harrisburg
Democratic Party
Rolbert E. Wrigit
Allentown
A. L. Tilden
State Senate
William L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Mr. Black's Letter to Brenner Urges Democratic Society Growth
The letter from Coauxver F Brack to Hon. William J Brennen urges Pennsylvania Democrats to strengthen and regularize Democratic societies as an official party auxiliary. It argues such societies boost turnout, propose revenue mechanisms, and praise Pennsylvania's early adoption of organized clubs as a model for national success.
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Willam J. Brennen
Democratic Society of Pennsylvania
Pittburg
Dean Stz
National Democratic Organization
General Assembly
Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Democratic Epee
Ugh Ari Bdelbamn
Democratic Party
National Democratic Committee
State Committee of
Pennsylvania
Mar
National Committee
State Committee
Bri
Democratic Society of
Baltimore
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Muelie
Louisiana Purchase
Jeferson
Democratic Societies
Spokane Falls
Washington
Evening mass meetings rally Allegheny Democrats in Lafayette Hall
Chairman Kerr and aides led a vigorous rally of Allegheny Democrats in Lafayette Hall with many speakers including J. J. Molony Herm John H Pow Chap Braner Henry Meyer and Colonel Levi Bird Duff The program named a long list of vice chairmen and featured fiery calls for reform victory in Pennsylvania and opposition to the Republican party.
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Kerr
Lafayette Hall
Allegheny County
J. J. Molony
Herm John H. Pow
Chap Braner
Jax
H. Hopkins
Chas. E. Speer
Geo. L. Whitney
John M. Kennedy
Christopher Magee
D. T. Watson
Thos. C. Lazear
J. McF. ©Ter
F. ©. Osborne
IT. M. Plummer
C F L. McKenny
Jon M. Guffey
W. A. Sipe
T. B. Alcorn
J.Y Tronnell
R . Inemany
T. N. Davis
George N. Manro
John Huckenstein
Lea S. Frazier
Herman Kunkel
T. D. Casey
J. F. Flanniken
Frank Fertig
John Swan
George Kolshouse
Peter Fvorr
Jonathan Fulton
George Oesterle
Joseph A. Skelly
Daniel McCarthy
L. F. Holtsman
William Huey
Isadore Coblens
Julive Adler
G. I. Conrad
C. O’ Donnell
B. McKenns
A. H. Rowand, Sr
John J. Mitchell
A.J. Burr
John O'Neill
FP. J. Weixel
W. J. Brennen
L. Bellman
K. Gardiner
N. J. Bream
James A. Henderson
Meyer
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Committee to Revise Constitution and Law Provisions
A nine member committee will be appointed by the President to review revise and amend the current constitution and laws. They must report within six months and mail copies to each society entitled to send deputies at least 30 days before the next meeting.
Local Democrats Thank Greensburg Club at Pittsburg Convention
The convention adopted a resolution praising Pittsburg Democrats for hospitality. The Greensburg Democratic Club, one of the largest groups, arrived about 100 strong and marched to the hall amid cheers. George H. Hoffman, a recording clerk, was interrupted by a delegate asking a biased question before the presiding officer redirected him to the hall. Gage Quisigley, a Philadelphia state legislator, visited the convention.
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Pittsburg
Democratic Club
Greensburg
Fifth Avenue
George H. Hoffman
Annee
Mr. Hoffman
Ollaetta
Gage Quisigley
Phil Eiphni
Societies Fix Meeting Place for Next Year
The convention chose Scranton as the site for next year’s meeting after a debate in which Altoona was proposed. M. F. led the effort for his city and secured the selection.
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Scranton
Altoona
M. F
Local Democrats Host River Outing to Mayflower Visit
Delegates visit by river outing on the Mayflower with a run to Braddock to inspect the Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Many delegates stayed in crowded hotels after a late night, and few returned to their homes.
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Braddock
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Evers-Doay Expression Shoes Refitting Offer
Customer complains of ill fit since last purchase at Cam Bros. Liberty and Sixth streets invites customers to come in for a new fitting and shoe options. The note requests a comfortable fit and promises a solution.
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Cam Bros
Liberty and
Sixth Streets
Evans estate plan offers real estate bargains in McKeesport
Investment prospects tout buying Evans estate lots in McKeesport Pennsylvania where mills and factories have already attracted vast investment. agent William Bell promotes low prices compared with paper towns and claims steady employment for over 10 000 people from local industry.
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Ievans
McKeesport
William , Bell
Can't Be Matched In Stock Of Men's Clothing
Immense assortment of men's clothing offered with wide size, variety, and price range. Seasonal stock marketed as a strong value with competitive pricing. Store emphasizes no weak spots in the collection and promotes quality and savings for customers.
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Antion
Gusey
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