Republican Convention Aims for Gresham Nomination
The 1884 Republican National Convention in Chicago tightens for a clash over the presidential nominee. Leonard Swett leads the Gresham drive, while Harrison and Foraker compete. multiple ballots show Sherman and Alger also in the field as Quay works Pennsylvania toward Allison. The party pledges civil service reform and protectionist tariff, with McKinley praised for loyalty to Sherman.
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Republicans Meet At Haru Convention in Chicago 1888
The 1888 Republican convention grounds in Chicago fill as Blaine supporters clutch to old relics of past nominating desks. Estee accepts as permanent chairman amid roars, while speeches rail at Cleveland and free trade. credentials, resolutions, and ticket selection follow with adjournment until 8 o clock.
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Wise delegates seated in eight Virginia districts
The credentials committee voted by a large majority to seat the Wise delegates in eight contested Virginia districts. Mahone retained seats in the First Fourth and Ninth districts and the delegates at large, making the delegation stand with Wise 14 to Mahone 10.
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Convention Proceedings Open with Platform Work and Nominations
The convention convened with a formal session in progress, aiming to finalize the platform and complete nominating speeches. Sherman supporters hope Mayor Fitler’s name won’t be presented as delegates begin arriving and the roll of states is called for resolutions. The session opened under Chairman Estee with Rev. Green delivering the invocation and McKinley presenting the resolutions committee report.
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