OFFICIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION, JUNE 16, 1908, CHICAGO
Chicago, IL: H.L. Palmer: The Western News Company, 1908. Staplebound Pamphlet. Staplebound magazine format, measuring 10 3/4” x 7 3/4”. Contains platforms, records of past presidential votes, a Ballot Tally Sheets, one ffilled-out in pencil, photo-illustrations (full and partial-page) of candidates, official order of business, electoral vote by states and the Electoral College, and loads of fabulous advertising. 72 pp. Lovely 4- color cover with inset photo of White House. A few smudges and stains to covers, but nothing too obtrusive. A bit more staining to rear cover. Very Good. Item #84439
The convention was held over four days at the Chicago Coliseum, primarily for the purpose of nominating a potential successor to President Theodore Roosevelt, and Vice President Charles Fairbanks. The propsed platform for the convention included: 1) A buildup of the armed forces 2) Protection of American citizens abroad 3) Extension of foreign commerce 4) The Hague treaties 5) Support of war veterans 6) Self-government for Cuba and the Philippines 7) Citizenship for the residents of Puerto Rico 8) Extension of rural mail delivery 9) Upholding the rights of African Americans and the civil service 10) Greater efficiency in national public health agencies 11) Court Reform 12) A revival of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Price: $125.00