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Democratic Convention Opens In St Louis With Procession
The St Louis gathering opened at noon with ornate decorations and a rush of delegates and ticket holders into Convention Hall. Augustus Schell chaired, Henry Watterson nominated as temporary chair, and a mix of resolutions and speeches followed including calls for reform within the Democratic party and critiques of Republican administration.
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New York
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Dan Voorhees
Indiana
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