Garfield Nomination Dominates Philadelphia Meeting
A Republican gathering in Philadelphia endorses Garfield, praising his past service and calling for unity to defeat the Democratic ticket. Speakers hail Garfield as a unifying, strong leader and urge party members to rally behind him to win in November.
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Two Incidents At Meeting Stir Political Clash
A report from Chicago details how U.S. Senate contender Conkling clashed with the Ohio delegation amid a volatile scene during a political meeting. Gen. Garfield arrived to applause as Conkling reportedly scribbled a message about Ohio’s selection and alignment. Also included is a correspondent’s account linking early presidential hopefuls to a Vermont lodging and schooling figure, tracing back to 19th century reform circles and a controversial Vermont to New York corridor of influence.
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Acceptance Letter Plot In Political Maneuvering In 1878
A Chicago Tribune excerpt from June 1 1878 describes Garfield allies plotting a political retreat at a Mentor farm and preparing a letter of acceptance. It outlines plans, public sentiment and calls for economic restoration while urging citizens to support a unified effort without party divides. A later note covers a Young Men's GARFIELD club meeting in Chicago aiming to organize and promote civic involvement.
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Political fireworks and party clashes at national convention
The narrative chronicles chaotic convention scenes with delegates rushing out and banners torn down as supporters of the Republican nominee Gree were celebrated. Gen Grant appears, Gen Sherman and others move to Milwaukee while many shift to endorsement of Ga rfield. There is notable attention to Indiana Democrats nominating Frank Landers for governor and Susan B Anthony appearing to push for woman recognition.
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Greenbackers at Exposition hall debate labor and banners
A crowded Republican Convention at the Exposition building saw debate over portraits on the wall, discipline of the hall, and a push by Denis Kearney and the Greenbackers for labor and currency reform. Speeches denounced cheap Chinese labor, praised labor reform, and urged unity against the money power. The session adjourned after extensive speeches and procedural maneuvers.
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Farwell Hall Greenback Labor Convention adjourns
An adjourned meeting of the Labor Union Greenback party at Farwell Hall nominated E Stephen Dillayo and Gen. Chambers for president and vice president. The conference sought harmony with the other conventions and planned further talks to unite factions before Chicago. About 102 attendees witnessed the long session with debates on debt, currency, and union strategy.
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Democratic Party Convention Stirs Ireland Delegates
The Tribune reports on Democrats gathering in Ireland Bieurud lobbies for a state party convention to decide tomorrow noon. Delegates arrive amid quiet talks as leadership weighs procedural delays and county loyalties.
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