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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1888
Page
7
A fragmented historical piece discusses journalism and writing style, citing editors at Cornell and New York papers. It covers the evolution of newspaper careers, training, and the value of plain language, with references to editors Rothmann Hartford and diverse outlets.
The piece surveys historic nominating customs from 1858 to 1880, detailing how opening addresses evolved from mere name announcements to powerful orations. It extols James G Blaine as a exemplary modern leader and cites Grant’s prior carry in New York. It frames the convention as a pivotal, era-defining event for the Republican Party and its future choices.
A dramatic address recalls James Blaine at a Chicago convention in 1884 urging unity and a strong Republican campaign. It highlights Blaine as the nation’s hopeful standard bearer, calling for the party’s broad coalition and regional backing to defeat opponents. The speaker cites Maine, New England pride, and the need to sustain the republic through tested leadership.
Fragmentary wartime comments on European troops compare German and Turkish fighters, praising discipline and endurance. The text contrasts German soldiers as effective and well led with Turks shown as resilient, noting improvised tactics, hardships, and occasional brutalities described in a dated tone.
The passage describes how states such as New Hampshire New York North Carolina and Ohio pledge electoral votes for various Republican candidates. It notes New Hampshire giving 6 or 7 votes to specific figures and references Ohio and Tennessee among other states as part of early presidential electors voting patterns. The tone resembles a historical party memo listing state alignments.
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