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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1888
Page
2
The South argues for party unity and regional influence as nominations unfold. Denny backs Bradley of Kentucky as a Southern representative to split the solid South, while Bradley gains endorsements from several states. Debate intensifies, with procedural shifts and a 3:08 p.m. recess.
In Chicago Levi P Morton is nominated for Vice President as part of the Harrison ticket amid a tense convention scene. New York backs Morton citing strategic value to carry New York and Indiana, with other states like Ohio and Pennsylvania rallying to the Morton cause despite disputes. The roll call proceeds after heated exchanges, adjournment follows at 8 52 with party leaders noting Massachusetts influence waning in this convention.
Curiaco June 25. Senator Stewart of Nevada celebrates adding a silver plank to the Republican platform claiming it will win votes across the Mississippi Valley. He denounces Democratic efforts to demonetize silver and vows to reveal more on the issue in the Senate, noting Cleveland's 1885 Paris conference representation and subsequent monetary shifts. He plans campaign reading and has not yet coordinated copies for Massachusetts.
Curiaco June 25 Massachusetts delegates pursued last minute tactics to back Harrison. Dr. Burden aided the effort by securing support from California and Kentucky, shifting several ballots toward Harrison. On the final roll call most members endorsed Harrison with a few sticking to Sherman or Alger. Delegation returns home tonight amid satisfaction.
In Granapolis June 25 a vast crowd flooded Market Street and Harrison’s law office as word spread of the nomination. Thousands cheered from windows and streets, hats and banners waved, and delegates from Hendricks county arrived to congratulate him. Harrison addressed the crowd from stairs and balcony, pledging not to enter partisan talk. Processions, artillery salutes, and illuminated storefronts marked the jubilation as trains and crowds converged for further celebrations and possible reception events.
The speech thanks those who supported him and expresses hope for future development surpassing past years. Applause greets the honor and the crowd cheers "Hurrah for Harrison," highlighting the community's affection and respect for the figure.
Washington and Providence dispatches describe a crowded scene as Harrison gains the Republican nomination. House members flash flags, cheer, and seek quotes from leaders. Editors in Providence and New York praise the pick while weighing tariff and civil service reform implications and forecasting a tough campaign.
In Port Townsend Maine on June 25 readers voiced disappointment as Blaine was bypassed for Harrison. Republicans blame Sherman for altering Blaine’s endorsement fate in 1887 while independents and kickers feel relief at Elkins’s failure. Democrats grow hopeful. Frye’s party senses disappointment over Blaine’s possible congressional seat. The scene contrasts with 1884 when Plumed Knight’s nomination sparked no cheers.
The Lynn Republican Club held a ratification meeting to endorse Harrison and Morton with speakers praising the ticket and labor protection. Across cities gun salutes and torchlight displays celebrated the Chicago convention nominees, while biographical notes on Benjamin Harrison traced his Civil War service and political rise to the presidency.
The Springfield Republican will publish remarks on Harrison's nomination noting an honorable historic name and respectable public service. It praises his State goodwill and dignified personal qualities while conceding less displayed statesmanship than Sherman or Allison. It suggests the nomination is a shrewd party choice amid Democratic weakness.
Benjamin Harrison, Republican presidential nominee, has a brief biographical sketch focused on his Senate speeches and Civil War service. It notes his early life as a Supreme Court reporter, repeated electoral defeats, and his lineage as grandson of William Henry Harrison, hero of Tippecanoe.
Levi Parsons Morton, a successful New York banker and head of Morton Bliss Co, rose from Vermont beginnings to wealth. Born May 6 1824 in Shoreham, he started as a clerk then ran dry goods firms in Concord, Boston, and New York. After hardships in the Civil War era he built a banking house and formed Morton Bliss Co with George Bliss in 1868, also founding Morton Rose Co in London with Sir John Rose.
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