Garfield's Acceptance Letter to the Republican Nomination
General Garfield forwards his acceptance from Mentor Ohio dated July 12 1880 to Senator Hoar of Massachusetts. He endorses the party platform, defends national sovereignty, pledges protection of voting rights, and calls for equal civil and political rights for all citizens while outlining views on finances and policy including education and church-state separation.
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Mentor
Ohio
Garfield
Hoar
Massachusetts
Chicago
United States
Union
South
the Union
Congress
Executive Department
J. A. Garfield
George F. Hoar
The Custom Laws and Civil Service Reform Debate
The excerpt argues for protective tariffs to boost revenue and labor in the United States while limiting foreign competition. It discusses harbor improvements, river navigation, and the need for skilled American artisans to defend national interests and ensure peace and prosperity. It also outlines civil service reform goals and critiques Democratic policies, urging Republican principles and loyalty among Irish American voters.
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United States
Pacific Coast
Congress
China
the Civil Service
Republican Party
Tishman
Democratic Party
England
Ireland
Europe
Elizabeth
Cromwell
America
Jewelry Ornaments Flourish In Evening Hair Styles
Report notes a trend of wearing gold pins daggers and arrows as hair ornaments during evening events. The fashion shift highlights accessories as visible status symbols and personal expression.
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Mississippi River
Jefferson
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Immigration
National Convention of
Indianapolis
Hardware Headquarters
J. F. Hore ’S
South Side
Sullivan
Indiana
Oliver
Richmond
Hamilton
Pittsburg
Hampion Reaper & Mower
BROWN
Studebaker Farm
Casaday
Climax Corn Planter
RAND
J. EF. Hoke
Ind
Bow Sullivan, Ind
Sol. Goodman
Commercial Row
Dude
Tex
Sullivan Or
Terre Haute
J. P. Stratton
Briggs & Lacey
Nichols,shepard & CO
Nichols, Shepars & Co
Battle Creek, Mich
New Denison Hotel
West
Howe
B” Howe
Howe Machine Company
New Devison Hotel
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