Republicans Nominate Garfield and Arthur at Chicago Convention
The Cincinnati Gazette reports the 1880 Republican National Convention in Chicago nominated James A. Garfield of Ohio for president and Chester A. Arthur of New York for vice president. Garfield gained on the 35th ballot, securing 399 votes to Grant’s 306. Arthur led the vice presidential tally with 468 votes. The crowd erupted as the ticket was formed and a unanimous motion followed.
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Conklin
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Gen. Logan
Mr. Conkling
New York
Stewart L. Woodford
Chester A. Arthur
Arthur
Davis
Settle
Jewell
Woodford
Bruce
Maynard
Alcorn
Reconstruction era record of Republican policies and pledges
A brief report praising Republican governance since the Civil War. It cites suppression of rebellion, emancipation, currency reform, reduced debt, expanded railroads, growing trade, and pension funding. It outlines party principles including national unity, constitutional supremacy, education aid, anti sectarianism, labor protection, and limited subsidies while opposing polygamy in territories.
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United States
Congress
Republican Party
Centaur Liniments Promote Pain Relief Across Species
Centaur Liniments claim to heal Burns Wounds and Rheumatism in humans and sprains galls and lameness in animals. The advertisement touts cheap quick and reliable remedies as world’s great pain believing cures for both man and beast.
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Scovill
DR. Mott
Tropics
Roger
C. Cook
Wes De Meyers Catarrh Cure Promoted As Antidote
Advertises a constitutional antidote by absorption claimed to cure catarrhal complaints. Promotes mucus sniffing relief and easing headaches as a breakthrough discovery, touted as the most important since vaccination.
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Wes de Meyer
Republican Platform Excerpts on Immigration and Civil Duty
The passage asserts duties to veterans, outlines immigration restraint against Chinese labor, and defends Hayes while criticizing Democrats for pursuing office. It stresses enforcing laws, protecting civil rights, and preserving Union memory, with warning about the Solid South and the need for national promises to be honored.
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United States
Congress of the
Republican Party
Rutherford B. Hayes
Democratic Party
Congress
House of Representatives
Maine
Hand
Rand
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