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Telegraph Skepticism at 1844 Democratic Convention in Baltimore
A Baltimore Sun excerpt recalls the 1844 Democratic National Convention held in Baltimore and the telegraph dispute over Silas Wright’s vice presidential nomination. Delegates doubted telegraphic communication and adjourned to verify by rail while workers later confirmed Wright’s status. The piece also recounts farm and weather anecdotes from Canarsie, a Brindle cow story, and other vignettes including children and rail depot humor.
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United States
Baltimore
Washington
Silas Wright
Wright
Telegraph Office
Baltimore Sun
Sutherland
Aster County
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Brindle