National Republican Convention Crowded in Chicago Hall
The National Republican Convention in Chicago drew crowding crowds at the Opera House. General Carl Schurz was nominated temporary chairman and urged unity, progress, and fidelity to the party’s anti slavery and liberty ideals. The day featured pledges to restore government honor, fight corruption, and uphold justice for soldiers and the colored race.
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Impeachment Failure and Republican Resolve in Reconstruction
The speaker reflects on Civil War era ideals, defending free speech and equal protection before the law. He argues Andrew Johnson’s impeachment was necessary, portraying it as essential for restoring peace and upholding Republican principles across the nation.
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Addressing the Nation at a 1868 Convention
Speech praises Ulysses S. Grant and Lincoln, denounces Andrew Johnson, and urges Reconstruction unity. It lists resolutions endorsing equal civil rights, debt repayment, and strict economy, calling for loyal soldiers to rally under the flag and uphold the Union's postwar course.
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Nominating Grant Steams Toward White House Victory
A Civil War era gathering roared as Ulysses S. Grant won the delegates’ nomination amid chants and cheers. The convention passed a Confederate-free platform, praised unity, and adjourned after naming Henry Wilson as vice president hopeful and Illinois’ Hotts to the National Committee.
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Erie Railway Time Table Updates and Improvements
The Erie Railway announces its new time table effective May 11, highlighting rail upgrades from steel rails to a double Delaware Division track and ongoing safety improvements funded by a recent $7,000,000 infusion. Trains now arrive in New York and key Eastern cities on time, and through tickets to New York remain $2.45 cheaper than rival routes. Chicago dry goods firms report strong year end sales, signaling continued regional growth.
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