Convention Hall plans for Republican convention in Philadelphia
The article describes extensive preparations for the in Philadelphia June 19 convention space for delegates alternates and visitors. It notes seating for 14 098 on the main floor plus 500 reporters and press areas with detailed dimensions and access routes. It also extols James G Blaine as the ideal Republican candidate and praises a strong anti slander stance and unity after recent upheavals.
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The National Convention Hall Tour and Blaine Nomination Speech
A detailed tour of the convention hall notes stages, press rooms, telegraph offices, and seating for guests. It then recalls James G. Blaine's prominence in the 1876 Republican nominating speech by Col. Robert G Ingersoll, praising Blaine as a patriotic leader and calling for a strong, reforming candidate for 1876.
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Origin of the Convention Idea in 1898 Campaign
The piece argues the electoral college fails to reflect popular choice and that congress and state legislatures historically controlled presidential nominations via caucuses and conventions. It traces shifts from congressional caucuses to local and national conventions, noting early Baltimore and Albany gatherings and party platform debates, with references to Jackson, Clay, Van Buren, and the Whigs. It highlights the evolving role of conventions and the push for direct public involvement.
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History of the Republican Party's Early Era and Conventions
An overview traces the party's origins from the Continental Congress conservatives, through Federalists and Whigs, to the 1860 Republican launch in Chicago with Fremont and Dayton, then Lincoln and Hamlin. It notes conventions, platforms, and key figures including Harrison, Taylor, Scott, Graham, and Grant across the 19th century.
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