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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1876

Page

6

County Republican Convention Notice 1876 Athens County

The Republican Electors of Athens County to meet at City Hall Athens on Monday July 8 1876 at 10 am to nominate a county ticket and elect a Central Committee and delegates to Judicial and Congressional Conventions. Voters to meet July 1 1878 1-5 pm to elect delegates. township delegations listed by votes for Hayes 1875. E H Moore chair. L M Jewett secretary.

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Hayes and Wheeler Rise in 1876 Campaign

The article notes the coming presidential race with Rutherford B. Hayes likely to be the 54th president on October 4, and discusses cabinet picks like Carl Schurz as Secretary of State. It cites party support, resignation rumors of Secretary Bristow, and strong praise from the Athens Messenger, with Hayes and Wheeler’s prospects framed as popular and energetic.

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Hayes Victory at Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention adjourned after nominating Gov. Hayes on the seventh ballot with strong support from Ohio delegates. The platform champions Union victory, civil rights, strong national credit, and restraint on public lands while opposing Democratic reforms and pledging fidelity to republican principles.

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Delegates Gather at Cincinnati for National Republican Convention

Delegates from all states and territories converge on Cincinnati to nominate a United States president. Ohio backs Hayes, New York supports Conkling, Indiana backs Morton, while Maine and Illinois back Blaine as crowds fill the city. The convention features many prominent leaders as the race to win delegations intensifies.

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the Messenger Cc. E. M. Jennings Rutherford B. Hayes Lliam A. Wheel. of Elican Milton Barnes Guernsey County The Supreme Co W.W. Boynton Lorain County Ather Board Public Works James C. Evans Delaware County Republican County Convention E. H Moore L. M, Jewett New Hampshire Straw Chicago Tribune N. H. van Voirhes Athens Messenger Amon Rutherford Birchard Hayes Republican National Convention Abraham Lincoln Grand House of Republicanism Toit Butherford Burchard Hayyes Stonewall Jackson Pendleton Thurman Allen Morgan Theodore M. Pomeroy J. M. Bear Wisconsin H. H. Bingham E. W. Hendes Edward Cowell W. H. Upson Edward McPherson Benj. F. Wade J. M. Beam Gov Wm. A. Wheeler Republican National Platform Hartranitt Jewell Washburne Rev Eoenes ii M. Selig & Co One Price Central Surgical Infirmary Indianapolis Ind Warren House Court House Kern & Lansley D. Zenner & Co Hayes & Wheeler Kurtz & Norris G. H. Cristy City Bakery K. K. Gelde South Court Street Charles Smith Amesville, O Geto Kurtz & Norris Pe Selig & CO Great One Price Coods M.sehlig & CO
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