Democratic National Convention Nomination Prospects at Cincinnati
The Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati votes by two thirds of delegates to nominate. Key figures include Tilden Seymour Thurman and Hancock with several “dark horses” like Randall Payne Morrison and Jewett. Chinese immigration and silver policy dominate the platform debate as regional tensions shape choices.
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United States
Chicago
District of Columbia
Martin van Buren
Lewis Cass
James K. Polk
Fallot
van Buren
Antimats
Tilden
Seymour
New York
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Ohio
Randall
Pennsylvania
Payne
Morrison
Lili‘hula
Jewett
Bop
Havainat
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Garfield
Shurman
Blaine
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Hancock
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Ilinois
Dark Horses
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Allen G Thurman Recalled as People’s Champion on Ticket
The first plate on the ticket features Allen G. Thurman praised as a steadfast ally of the people. The statement asserts his official career remains unblemished by Credit Mobilier salary grab or De Golyer pavement stains.
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Allen G. Thurman
Credit Mobilier
de Golyer
Sherman Revenge Aims at Garfield Backers
Washington reports say John Sherman seeks revenge on Chicago foes by pushing Civil Service order enforcement. Several officials are removed or sidelined, including Mayer of Alabama, Oliver of Public Buildings, Ball of Arkansas, Atkins of Savannah Customs. Herschel V. Johnson is slated for promotion, with Green B. Baum expected to lose his post.
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John Sherman
Chicago
Civil Service
U. S
Mayer
Alabama
Oliver
United States
Ball
Arkansas
Atkins
Savannah
Georgia
Garfield
Tilden Withdraws From Presidential Contest in 1876 Letter
Felegrapume reports Tilden writes to New York delegation withdrawing from the race. He reviews 1876, denies responsibility for failure to install people chosen, seeks an honorable discharge, and declines renomination citing four years of toil. Weather in Cincinnati hot as delegations discuss Payne, Bayard, Hendricks, and other candidates.
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Tilden
New York
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of
United States
J. Traplex
Samuel J. Randall
Henry Watterson
Henry B. Payne
Ohio
Thurman
Payne
Jewett
Kentucky
Bayard
Beck
Seymour
Tennessee
Judge Niblack
Indiana
Hendricks
South
Cincinnati Convention Day Opens With Hoadley as Temporary Chairman
At a meeting of the New York delegation Judge Hoadley of Cincinnati was named temporary chairman amid cheering. The roll called for committees. New York’s John Kelly caused tension with remarks. Delegates debated recognition and discipline as the convention adjourned until tomorrow morning.
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Pratt
Brooklyn
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Cincinnati
Hoadley
Tilden
Grant
John Kelly
Kelly
New York State
Watterson
Kentucky
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