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Grover Cleveland Nominated by Democratic Convention in Chicago
Alaska casts the deciding vote and nominates ex president Grover Cleveland on the first ballot. Hon A E Stevenson of Illinois is named for vice president as ex secretary Whitney informs Cleveland. New York casts 72 votes for Hill. The long convention adopts a platform denouncing McKinley tariff and pledging tariff reform, unity, and strong navy. Cleveland’s nomination is urged by New Jersey and New York delegates amid cheering.
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