Senator Hill and the 1860s-style nomination debate
The article debates Senator Hill as a presidential hopeful, arguing he is indelicate for electioneering and lacks a clear platform on tariff reform and free coinage. It contrasts him with Cleveland and other Democrats, praising Cleveland’s tariff stance and noting Palmer Campbell and Gorman as potential figures while emphasizing North Carolina's support for a strong candidate.
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Senator Hill
United States
South
Mississippi
Vance
Ransom
The
Cleveland
Vance Weighs GOP Presidential Boom in Interview
A Washington correspondent reports Senator Vance of North Carolina formally backing a German presidential boom. He praises Gor man as the strongest pick, cites his public affairs experience and character, and mentions Gov Gray of Indiana and ex Assistant Postmaster General Stevenson of Illinois as potential Western candidates if a Western man is chosen.
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Ter
Congress
Palmer
Campbell
Vance
Cambell
Gorman
North Carolina
News-Observer
Washington
South
North
New York
Gov. Gray
Indiana
Stevenson
Illinois
Farmers Hear Butler and Skinner at Clinton Meeting
President Marion Butler and Col. Harry Skinner spoke to a large Sampson County audience on Wednesday. Skinner urged a sub treasury plan and supported Democratic principles, signaling no third party sentiment. Butler outlined the St Louis platform and distanced the Farmers Alliance from direct political action.
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Marion Butler
Col
Harry Skinner
Clinton
Sampson
Wilmington Messenger
Democratic Party
Col. Skinner
North Carolina
Farmers’ Alliance
Butler
St. Louis
Farmer’s Alliance
Death of Judge Gilmer A Maryland? North Carolina Statesman
Judge Gilmer died in Greensboro after a long illness. Born April 1838, he was educated at UNC and UVA. He served in the Confederate army rising to colonel, entered the bar in 1865, and served as a judge filling a vacancy. He was once mentioned as a Democratic candidate for governor.
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John A. Gilmer
North Carolina
Greensboro
University of North Carolina
University of Virginia
Guilford Grove
Newbern
Judge Gilmer
Kerr
Outrageous Demands Against Third Party Platform
The writer rejects the Third Party stance as harmful to the South and its traditions. He cites a claim in the party platform that the Government should buy railroads telegraphs and telephones, arguing the cost would be enormous.
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Henry Lilounti
Geo. W. Blount
Wilson
N. C
Tarboro
Union
J. KK. Montague
Harry
Skinner
Gilmer
U. S
the Police Gazette
Richard K. Fox
Franklin Square
New York City
Parker
Iirm
Ritiep
Castoria
Jum Pitcher
Castor
A. Agcorer
VW. D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tus Cextact Company
Murray St
Mustang Liniment
Wootten & Stevens
Ore
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