Delegates Rally as St Louis Convention Gears Up
In St Louis on June 5 delegates arrived and began organizing for a two day convention. The temporary setup named Richard Bright as sergeant at arms and Denial Able as chief doorkeeper with Frederick C. Prince as secretary. Assistant secretaries include Alfred Orendorf Scott Virginia Barrett Louis Leopold Strauss Alabama A O Hall Georgia John Triplett Michigan Olney Nowell Colorado T J Single Missouri and EB Merritt Nebraska. Reading clerks were chosen with Thomas Pettit as chief reading clerk and M T Jarrett T C Walker R H Henry J C Anderson Joseph Carr and EF D Sawyer. E B Dickinson of New York was elected official stenographer.
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Pergeant
Missouri
Alabama
Frederick C. Prince
Massachusetts
Wesee
Alfred ''Orendorf
Scott
Virginia
Virginia; ‘P. % Barrett, of Ae Louis; Leopold Strauss
A. O. Hall
John Triplett
Georgia
L.’ Rowley
Michigan
Olney Nowell
Colorado
T. J. Single
EB. L. Merritt
Nebraska
Thomas §. Pettit
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Home of Representatives
M. T. Jarrett
New Jersey
T. C. Walker
Iowa
R. H. Henry
Mississippi
J. C. Anderson
Indiana
Joseph Carr
Louis
Ef.’ D. Sawyer
E. B. Dickinson
New York
Delegates Named to National Committee and Resolutions
The report from St. Louis on June 6 lists the committee on resolutions and a roster of national committeemen. Names include Clay W. Taylor California and David Turpie Indiana among many others from states such as Illinois, Georgia, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The long roster reflects a broad party delegation assembled for the convention proceedings.
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Selection of Temporary Chairman by National Democratic Committee
The National Democratic Committee met in St. Louis on June 8 at the Southern hotel and entered secret session at 12:40 PM. The first business was selecting a temporary chairman of the convention, with Lieutenant Governor Stephen M. White slated for the role.
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St. Louis
National Democratic
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North Star Delegation Holds Statu Quo At Chairman Vote
The North Star delegation maintains a status quo stance on the election of a convention chairman as Northwestern states mobilize for a strong showing at the gathering. Sr. Lews notes broad regional participation and ongoing strategy.
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Lews
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Planters Hold Northwest Delegation Meeting In Minnesota
The Planters oral headquarters for northwestern men in Minnesota hosts about 200 delegates with P. B. Winston of Minneapolis as chairman. A deadlock over the national committee seat ends in acclamations for D. R. Hibbs, E. C. Stringer, W. W. Mayo, and T. T. Hudson. Rumors of Dorsa downed circulate while Le Sueur’s Doran candidate is favored by some and scorned by others.
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P. B. Winston
Minneapolis
D. R. P. Hibbs
C. Stringer
W. W. Mayo
Dorsa
Smith
Dark Horse
Doran
le Sueur
Ohio Delegation Split Over Thurman Candidacy
The Ohio delegation divides between Thurman supporters and anti Thurman members with three at large backing Thurman and Baker opposing. Retallie from the Thirteenth district denounces Thurman as unfit for high office and warns Ohio will not vote Democratic. The delegation resolves that Ohio offers no preference and will back the national Democratic decision if Thurman is chosen.
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St. Louis
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Thurman
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Holden
Baker
Cincinnati
James D. Retallie
Foraker
It Comes from Outside His Own State Gray's Name May Be Withdrawn
The article discusses Thurman's nomination prospects and Gray's possible withdrawal. It notes New York delegation sentiment and out-of-state party leaders driving Thurman’s boom, with Pennsylvania’s Scott and Indiana’s Voorhees influencing the effort. The piece portrays a coordinated, cross-state effort to shape the vice presidential selection.
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Thurman
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Two Dakota Delegations Confident on Seat in Committee
In St. Louis on June 5 both Dakota delegations, from Church and Day, claim hopeful prospects for recognition. Day supporters say they have a start on the national committee, while Church leaders insist the regular delegation will be seated when facts are presented. J. M. Quinn quips that Day is always hopeful, and Church advocates report pledges for victory.
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National Committee
Church
J. M. Quinn
Attempts to Down Morrison in the Illinois Delegation
The Illinois delegation drama ends with William R. Morrison prevailing against efforts by W C Goudy and Gen J C Black to back Goudy for coalition leadership and vice president. Morrison allied with Gray supporters, defeating the Black-Goudy bloc and securing the Poe faction’s national Democratic representation.
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Black
Alinda
Gray
Goudy Black
Mi Eet
Fhelps
Chicago
Goudy
Poe
National Democratic
Ohio Delegation Nails Down Carlisle Move
June 5 Louis. Ohio delegation blocked a bid to elevate Speaker Carlisle to second place on the ticket. Report says 5,000 badges with Carlisle’s picture were stored at the Southern awaiting reaction, but the Ohio vote killed the plan and the Carlisle push collapsed.
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Carlisle
Louis
Thurman
Southern
Achemé
William L Scott Sees Thurman Help in Indiana Nomination
William L. Scott of Pennsylvania discusses Thurman securing second place and says the Old Roman could boost Democratic pull in Indiana as much as Governor Gray would. He adds Black of Illinois is young enough to wait for honors.
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Illinois
Democratic Leader Sees Narrow Path for Democrats
St Louis June 5 A retiring member of the National Democratic committee ex mayor Prince of Boston predicts the only New England state the Democrats can hope to carry is Connecticut. He says Ohio New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut are the key battlegrounds while Blaine is the likely Republican nominee and no cross party coalition will block him.
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Prince
Boston
New England
Ohio
New York
Indiana
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Connecticut
Mr. Prince
Northwest
Blaine
Waterways Convention Seeks Panel for Resolutions
The executive committee from the Peoria waterway convention of 1647 requests a spot before the National Democratic convention platform committee. It cites 600 delegates and a plan to connect the Great Lakes to the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico to aid commerce and northern defense. similar steps will be pursued at the Republican convention.
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Peoria
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Misalselppi
Mexico
Simlar
Daniel B Lockwood Evidently Not to Nominate Cleveland
Daniel Dougherty famed as a silver tongued orator of Tammany is thought to present Cleveland’s name to the convention. Others name Hon George Raines of New York as a potential maker of the nomination, though he says he will not seek the honor unless called by colleagues.
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Daniel Dougherty
Tammany
Cleveland
Dougherty
Thur An
George Raines
New,ork
Wisconsin Delegation Dominates Planters Meeting
Thurman leads the largest Wisconsin delegation at the Planters gathering in St. Louis on June 5. John L. Mitchell of Milwaukee is named to succeed himself as national committeeman. A caucus shows the Wisconsin bloc unanimously backing Thurman, with Gray and Mills as alternate backers in the usual party contest.
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Ghotee
St. Louis
Wisconsin
John L. Mitchell
Milwaukee
National
Diana
Gray
Press Representatives Fill Space at St Louis Meeting
In St Louis a large gathering of press members fills the space allocated for reporters from Minneapolis, St Paul, Milwaukee, and Omnibus papers plus eastern outlets. The American Press Association is represented by S H Horgen and aides as reporters toil. Mayor Ames of Minneapolis remains unruffled, his vice presidential bid still in chrysalis with no visible worry on his face.
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Indianne shouts for Gray and convention tactics unfold
The report notes Raines of New York will present Cleveland’s name at the convention, asserting a strong civil service plank. Minnesota’s governor receives praise as the vice presidential candidate buzz grows, with talk of a candidate who could win Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Indianne presses for a Southern permanent chairman, likely Henry Watterson, to push the fight. Boston marks the 250th anniversary of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company with guests from New York and London.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Henry Watterson
Boston
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Sporadic Scores Across Cities
In Philadelphia 2 Chicano 9. Boston 3 re Indieneer City. Cincinnati 16 Cleveland 1 Louisville 1. Chicago 8 Minneapolis 2. Scores listed by city and team with varied results across the circuit.
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