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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1892
Page
1
Delegates depart Chicago after a stormy convention with Iowa Hawkeyes and Tammany leaders returning home. Northern and southern factions weigh ticket fate while ex President Cleveland enjoys summer at Buzzards Bay and Stevenson eyes Illinois carry.
A hundred congressmen climbed Capitol Hill in the sultry heat and then returned without result. They discussed the political situation, favoring Stevenson as a strong ticket addition. Some Democrats hope for Illinois and Indiana wins while others fear Gray's omission could split the party. O'Ferrell of Virginia praised Cleveland's nomination and predicted broad support, including Tammany Hall's backing.
Telegraph dispatch reports H E Taubeneck National Executive Chairman of the People's Party says no positive assurance yet on Judge Gresham accepting the nomination. Letters from Lester Hubbard and others suggest confidence. Taubeneck notes Gresham must announce, else Harrison or Cleveland cannot win western states. Editor Dana comments on South and force bill. Foreign press discusses Cleveland, Blaine, and Harrisons chances. Mrs Delia Parnell returns to New York from Europe.
R G Dun and Co reports a week of notable crop improvement with wheat near 1891 levels and better prospects for corn and cotton. Trade strengthens across the country, especially in western distribution centers, while the south remains softer due to low cotton prices and high water. Memphis is inactive and New Orleans dull. Savannah trades above average with favorable prospects. Cotton prices stable. weekly receipts exceed last year. Money is abundant but demand moderate and collections satisfactory.
The festive Morehead program gathers educators from Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Washington City and Alabama. Notable welcome to Professor Brown of California, a former University teacher. The seaside setting, improved bath houses, and lively social scenes highlight a busy Raleigh news scene with editorials praising local papers for timely Cleveland nomination coverage.
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