Glimpses of Eleven Past Conventions at Chicago
Chicago dispatch surveys past conventions to compare patterns with the current event. The piece notes Lincoln’s 1860 nomination history, recalls 1880 gas mile debates, and highlights enduring themes from Chicago venues, banners, and the tug between favored sons and rivals.
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Sp EB
C. Lewis
Indianapolis News
Coliseum
Raye
Ant
Jane Addams
Anne Shaw
al Baltimore
Misa Anthony
Belva Lockwood
Wartime Convention Adverts Reveal McClellan Nomination
A Chicago Times excerpt reflects the 1864 Democratic convention with General McClellan as nominee. It notes wartime calls, Sherman's march, Lincoln's conscription, and party tensions in the North, plus brief editorials on peace platforms and notable delegates.
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Chicago
McClellan
Chicago Times
Tilinoin
W. Surpay & Co
la Salle
Sherman
Lincoln Ny
Landon
Diherty
Dongiae
Grant's First Nomination At 1868 Republican Convention
Report on the 1868 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia naming General Ulysses S Grant the presidential nominee with General Schurz as chairman. Describes vice presidential contest featuring Wade, Fenton, Speer, Creswell, Curtin, Annin, Kelley, Hamlin, Wilson, and Colfax, and notes Colfax won on the 25th ballot. Notes Indiana delegates and local commentary on the historic event and era.
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Tom Loran
Binnie
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Edmunds
Tagan
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Ihancatin Sherswan
Defeat of a Third Term Candidate at Chicago Convention
The Tribune reports on the 1880 Chicago Republican convention clash over a third term for Grant. It details opposition, delegate battles, and the emergence of Garfield as the eventual nominee, with notes on speeches, votes, and the era’s political climate.
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Credentials Committee
Sexman
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Hansen
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Cleveland Nominating Conventions Recap From 1880s Era
The article recalls Cleveland nominations at the Republican and Democratic conventions in Chicago and Cleveland, noting Tammany opposition, key speeches by Roscoe Conkling and Grover Cleveland, and the dramatic Wigwam setting. It mentions McDonald, Hendricks, Blaine, and the 1892 Cleveland convention at the Wigwam, with party dynamics and notable speakers highlighted.
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Passing of the Old Guard at Chicago Republican Convention
A chaotic Chicago convention nominating Benjamin Harrison and selecting Levi P. Morton as running mate stretched over eight ballots. Delegates from multiple states shifted support, with Blaine and Gresham figures influencing the final outcome as voters wrangled over the future ticket.
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Democratic Split in 1696 Belt Leads by New Jersey and New York
Fragmented OCR note on a 1836 Democratic convention belt in Chicago. Mentions Bryan speech and gold standard debate, with garbled phrasing and a page reference for continuation. No clear names beyond New Jersey and New York.
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Chicago
Labarhia
Chicago's First Convention and Lincoln Nomination Help
The piece notes Chicago's first convention and its role in recognizing Lincoln and aiding his nomination. It reflects on the convention's significance and the connections drawn to the second Lincoln term. The article discusses the event's ties to Baltimore and the broader political context surrounding the era.
Nomination of Blaine Anesevelt at National Conventions
Fragmentary report notes Blaine and McKinley appearance to national conventions. Mentions party old power building and Vasd the republican mananat eon pomp, with references to political stage and crowd during nomination events.
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