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September 14, 1891
Santa Fe Daily New Mexican
Santa Fe., Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
In Buffalo, NY, on Sept. 14, intense contests between Hill and Cleveland Democratic factions over state convention delegates led to fights and excitement surpassing presidential elections, resulting in a complete Hill victory.
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Fighting Democrats.
BUFFALO, N. Y., Sept. 14.-There were contests in twenty-five wards of the city by the Hill and Cleveland factions over the election of delegates to the state Democratic convention. The excitement at every polling place was more than ever known at presidential elections. The Hill opposition was led by Wilson S. Bissell, former law partner of ex-President Cleveland. In the 3d ward an omnibus load of Cleveland men met another load of Hill men. Cheers for Hill and Cleveland followed, and a free fight was the result, in which the Cleveland men had a decided advantage. In several wards there were two caucuses. Mr. Bissell was allowed to count the vote of his own ward. There were sixty votes thrown out, and then the Cleveland men were beaten by forty votes. The result is a complete Hill victory.
BUFFALO, N. Y., Sept. 14.-There were contests in twenty-five wards of the city by the Hill and Cleveland factions over the election of delegates to the state Democratic convention. The excitement at every polling place was more than ever known at presidential elections. The Hill opposition was led by Wilson S. Bissell, former law partner of ex-President Cleveland. In the 3d ward an omnibus load of Cleveland men met another load of Hill men. Cheers for Hill and Cleveland followed, and a free fight was the result, in which the Cleveland men had a decided advantage. In several wards there were two caucuses. Mr. Bissell was allowed to count the vote of his own ward. There were sixty votes thrown out, and then the Cleveland men were beaten by forty votes. The result is a complete Hill victory.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Factions
Hill Cleveland Rivalry
Political Contests
Buffalo Caucuses
Free Fight
Convention Delegates
What entities or persons were involved?
Wilson S. Bissell
Cleveland
Hill
Where did it happen?
Buffalo, N. Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
Wilson S. Bissell
Cleveland
Hill
Location
Buffalo, N. Y.
Event Date
Sept. 14
Story Details
Contests in 25 wards between Hill and Cleveland factions for Democratic convention delegates sparked high excitement and fights, like a free fight in the 3d ward; despite some Cleveland advantages, Hill secured a complete victory after vote counting and disqualifications.