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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
1
The convention's decisive session marks a grand and gratifying political action as the Republican delegates nominate a full ticket for the upcoming campaign. The event reflects party unity and readiness to present its candidates to voters nationwide.
The National Republican Convention nominates Benjamin Harrison of Indiana for president and Levi P. Morton of New York for vice president. The platform endorses protectionist tariffs, civil service reform, territorial statehood, and opposition to foreign labor. Harrison’s nomination is made unanimous amid enthusiastic backing.
The public will align with Republicans in opposing revenue reductions that cripple industries. Voters in November are urged to pursue the goal of ending the lingering internal war axes, in whole or in part.
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