Nomination Speech Names Grover Cleveland by New York Democrats
The New York delegation at the National Convention presents Grover Cleveland as the candidate to lead the nation. The speaker extols Cleveland as the people’s choice, praising his four years of service and pledging support for reform, tariff adjustment, and constitutional adherence.
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New York
Dan’! Dougherty
United States
Congress
Republic
Union
Grover Cleveland
Our New Chairman Spier Whitaker Elected Leader
Spier Whitaker of Raleigh is elected Chairman of the State Executive Committee. He is described as tactful, energetic, and experienced to organize and lead the Democratic hosts until the November election, with Democrats urged to cooperate to ensure victory.
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Spier Whitaker
Raleigh
Whitaker
Kingsbury Given L L D Honor by UNC
The editor T. B. Kingsbury of the Star was awarded the Doctor of Letters by the University of North Carolina last week. The note lauds him as a scholar, a gentleman and a Christian, whose merit will honor the title and the institution.
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the Star
T. B. Kingsbury
University of North Carolina
Dr. Kingsbury
Charlotte Observer Returns Under Col Charles R Jones
The Charlotte Observer reappears with Col. Charles R. Jones at the helm, praised as a capable and brilliant journalist and among the finest writers in the state. The writer expresses pride in Jones resuming leadership and compares his return to a celebratory moment.
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Charles R. Jones
McGregor
Hother
Ben Lomond
Col. Jones
Sentinel Speculates on Blaine Letter and Sherman Withdrawal
The Knoxville Sentinel notes days passed since Blaine refused the Presidential nomination and suggests Sherman may revive his book with a withdrawal letter. It warns lukewarm friends could misread such a move, harming icicle John.
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Knoxville Sentinel
Blaine
Sherman
Icicle John
Wise Choice of Electors at Large
The Convention selected Messrs. Waddell and Strudwick to represent the State as electors at large. Both are capable speakers and will vigorously expose Radicalism. They will conduct a thorough canvass and their eloquence will reach from the mountains to the sea.
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Strudwick
Duty to God and country in Democratic party life
The excerpt extols duty to God, country, home, wife, and society as the core of a contented life, asserting that a life crowned by devotion to the Democratic party grants a person beautiful completeness and angelic virtue.
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Democratic Party
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