The Electoral Vote and the Republican Tinkering
Washington April 21. The Senate rules committee discussed a new method to count presidential electoral votes, revisiting past disputes since 1876 when Republicans counted a president not elected. The piece traces 1789 to 1865 practice, 1865 rule changes, and debates over whether Congress can alter state certificates, warning of political manipulation and urging reliance on constitutional provisions.
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WaAsnt MacTor
Senate Committee On Rules
Republican Party
John Adams
Massachusetts
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Aaron Burr
New York
Jefferson
Adams
Feigi
House of Representatives
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Sherman
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Vermont
Southard
Ohio
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Brutal murder shocks Indian Woods community
Benjamin Carrier, an Indian farmer, was arrested after his wife Nancy Carrier was found dead with fatal head injuries in a water pool near Indian Woods ten miles southeast of the city. An inquest was held and Carrier was sent up for trial. neighbors reported his indifferent demeanor as the scene drew a crowd.
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Brant
Benjamin Carrier
Indian Woods
Nancy
Carrier
Carner
A Worcester Workman Severely Burned From Red Hot Wire
John Scully, worker at Grove Street wire works in Worcester, was severely burned while reeling red hot wire. Wires twisted about his body and leg, leading to one foot amputation and serious injuries to the other foot and his hands. Doctors fear for his recovery.
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Worcester
John Scully
Grove-street Wire Works
Summer Ad Request for New England Towns
A notice invites readers in any New England town to send their ad dress to Tak Boston DAILY GLOBE in Boston Massachusetts for summer grounders.
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New England
Boston Daily Globe
Boston
Mass
Senator Hill Confrontation With Baltimore American Reporter
In a Washington senate episode last week Senator Ben Hill clashed with a Baltimore American correspondent. Hill allegedly called the reporter a coward and defended his actions as shielded by senatorial privilege amid talk of a Raymond girl scandal. Hill denies seeking any compromise with her.
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Ben Hill
Baltimore American
Senate
Washington
American
Hill
Raymond
Senator Hill
Skeleton Found In Hollow Oak In Styria Mystery
In Styria a hollowed large oak felled by woodcutters revealed a well preserved human skeleton with near intact boots a powderhorn porcelain pipe bowl and a silver watch engraved H Krackowitz 1812 The age estimated thirty to forty the cause of death likely starvation after climbing the tree while hunting The incident recalls a plot in the novel Lost Sir Massingbird.
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Styria
H. Krackowitz
Sir Massingbird
New Jersey Forest Fires Cause Widespread Loss
Fires in South Orange county destroy over 300 livelihoods tied to tea and whortleberry picker trades. Three houses and 500 acres of oak forest burned near White's Bridge, with losses around 75 000 dollars for berry crops and forest. Rain dampened flames but smoldering remains. residents seek public aid.
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Orange County
N.J
White's Bridge
N. J
Wisconsin farmer sues over cyclone claim in lightning policy
In Madison on April 22 a Mineral Point farmer seeks redress after a cyclone damaged his home and barn, claiming lightning coverage. The insurer counters that wind caused the loss. The farmer presents testimony from Tice of St. Louis, Daniels of the State University, Signal Corps members, and others asserting the cyclone resulted from electricity.
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Tice
St. Louis
Daniels
The
State University
Signal Corps
Mysterious murder rocks Columbus as woman found dead
The body of 25 year old Miss Jennie Reynolds, sister of Councilman Reynolds, was discovered in a lumber yard in a prockman area of Columbus yesterday morning. Coroner reports violence on the neck, though no other injuries. Authorities suspect she was decoyed to the yard and strangled.
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Jennie Reynolds
Reynolds
Prockman
If You Want Summer Boarders Dress at Once
A brief advertising note requests readers to prepare for summer boarders by dressing promptly for service and accommodations. The item appears as a concise call to action in the Boston Daily Globe style.
Murderer Arrested in Georgia Mystery of Victoria Norris
The Atlanta Constitution recounts the 1877 disappearance of Victoria Norris near Clarkston De Kalb County and the subsequent discovery of her remains. James Jolly confessed a staged tale with accomplice William Weaver. investigators found bones, a trunk, and signs of a brutal murder tied to Jolly in a two year mystery culminating in a public grave exhumation.
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Atlanta Constitution
Victoria Norris
Annals of
Georgia
Clarkston
de Kalb
James Jolly
Victoria
Stone Mountain
Mississippi
Jollys
Atlanta
William Weaver
Weaver
Finance and Commerce Market Watch April 25 1880
The money market eased gradually through the week with expectations of further ease into summer. Bank balances show reductions in legal tender and deposits rose while loans fell. New York funds trade at a discount and stocks, bonds, and railroad shares edged higher with brokers optimistic that lower prices have passed.
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Wall Street
Hartford & Erie 78
New York & New England Railroad Company
Hartford & Erie
Boston
New York & New England Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
St. Joseph & Council Blutis
Little Rock & Forti Smith
New Mexico & Southern Pacific
New England
Nodaway & Turkio Valley
Portsmouth
Great Falls & Conway
Puerto & Arkansas Valley
Republican Valley
Union Pacific
Wisconsin Central
Wisconsin Valley
Lirrie Rock & Fort 8Mirn
Maine
Kansas City
Forrscott & Guir
St. Louis
San Francisco
Boston Markets Review for Week Past Persists Cautious Tone
Boston markets show a mixed week with buyers momentarily favored as wholesale trade steadies. Wool and breadstuffs hold firm, while boots and shoes rise in activity and a cautious fall outlook forms for fall goods, with prices for dairy and cheese holding amid steady fat needs.
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Orview
Tuy Boston Daily
Sheriff and witnesses testify Weaver innocence in murder case
The sheriff and four witnesses attended an interview in which James Jolly swore that Weaver was not only innocent of the girl’s murder but knew nothing about the crime. Jolly did not confess to committing the crime.
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Atlanta
Decatur
Victoria
Victoria Norris
Madison
Arkansas
Weaver
Jolly
New York Markets Subdued Flour and Meal Report
Saturday April 24 markets show flour and meal generally quiet and weak. Weanote Flour prices for various grades listed with small ranges. Western spring and extra state grades vary around three to four dollars. Corn meal and other cereals noted with limited moves. cotton spots remain quiet and unchanged.
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Southern ES Ee
Market notes and contracts from Uplands and ports
Raters advanced to separate steady at 11.02 for April 11.65 for May and 11.99 for August. receipts today 6140 bales. Pork prices steady with 200 old mess on spot and futures bids. bacon sold 250 boxes. Hogs and butter, cheese weak. grain mixed with No 1 white beans and No 2 spring terms. Rice quiet, refined sugar steady. naval stores quiet. ocean freights firm to dull. tobacco and coffee prices noted with various bids and regional quotes.
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Watertown Live Stock Market Report April 4
Watertown weekly livestock sale shows mixed activity with large veal calf and western cattle arrivals. Nos. sold include triplet cows with calves and several triplet cows at 285. Veal calves sold actively at 4.50 per head for smaller lots. lambs and sheep trades slow. Hogs and poultry light. western cattle numerous for shipment to foreign markets. prices quoted for beef cattle and hides vary by quality.
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Brighton Cattle Market Report from Boston Daily Globe
The Brighton cattle market report lists livestock totals for cattle and sheep, with western and eastern breakdowns, prices for beef cattle by weight, hides, tallow, and sheep skins. It notes active trade early, a stock-yard clearance by noon, and mixed demand for shipping cattle and working oxen.
Market for Gloucester Cod and Halibut Hits Varied Speculation
Gloucester weekly arrivals total 51 with 400,000 pounds cod and 24,000 pounds halibut from Georges Bank and 10 from Grand Banks. Large stock on hand due to contracts keeps prices steady despite demand. Georges cod prices quoted around 4 50 to 5 and western bank around 4 to 4 1 2. Fresh halibut 10 to 12 cents, other fish prices listed with varied lots and containers.
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