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July 15, 1896
Yorkville Enquirer
York, York County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
At a convention last Friday, New York's delegates refused to vote on presidential candidates due to the platform, while North Carolina's cast 22 votes for Bryan amid laughter.
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When New York was called on the first ballot last Friday, ex-Governor Flower, the chairman of the delegation replied: "In view of the platform adopted by this convention, I am instructed as a delegate from the state of New York to say that the delegates have agreed not to participate in the selection of candidates for president, and, therefore, they decline to vote."
North Carolina was called next and the chairman created a laugh by saying: "In view of the platform adopted by this convention, I am requested by the delegates from the state of North Carolina to cast 22 votes for Bryan."
North Carolina was called next and the chairman created a laugh by saying: "In view of the platform adopted by this convention, I am requested by the delegates from the state of North Carolina to cast 22 votes for Bryan."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Political Convention
New York Delegation
North Carolina Delegation
Bryan Vote
Platform Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Ex Governor Flower
Bryan
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Last Friday
Key Persons
Ex Governor Flower
Bryan
Outcome
new york delegates decline to vote; north carolina casts 22 votes for bryan
Event Details
During the first ballot at the convention, New York delegation chairman ex-Governor Flower announced that the delegates would not participate in selecting candidates due to the platform and declined to vote. North Carolina's chairman then cast 22 votes for Bryan, creating laughter.