12 Jun 1880
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Newspaper
Ogden Junction
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1880
Page
1
In Chicago on June 7 delegates gathered for the Republican National Convention. The first ballot shows Grant leading Blaine while Sherman and others trail as votes are tallied state by state. The chair rules motions and plans for further ballots, signaling ongoing competition and renewed enthusiasm for the nominees.
The notice details a proposed sale of Abyssinian Gold watches and chains with a 450 dollar option and a 15 dollar immediate payment, promising free next shipments once orders total 20 dollars. It lists specific items like Geneva watches and Abyssinian Gold chains and assures delivery of goods and free watch upon reaching the threshold.
Curacao June 8 1863 delegates at the convention debate the Alabama Florida and Indiana votes. Garfield gains momentum as states like Maryland Minnesota Michigan and New York shift to support him. Blaine and Sherman lose ground. By the thirty sixth ballot Garfield is poised to secure the nomination with a large plurality of votes.
The convention roars as Garfield leads on the thirty fifth ballot with 399 votes while Grant 306 and Blaine 42 trail. Conkling moves for a unanimous nomination, Logan and Hale pledge Blaine support, and Harrison calls a recess until 5 p.m.
The Chicago convention finalizes James A. Garfield of Ohio as president after a long balloting sequence. Garrfield secures a majority on the 36th ballot amid intense pro Garfield and anti Grant factions. Vice President nominees and pledges are discussed as Washington and states respond with telegrams of support.
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