Louisiana Election Violence and Testimony Report
A Chicago Journal city editor recounts a New Orleans journey to verify Louisiana election facts. The report documents threats and brutal whipping of a Republican supporter Zekiel Glover, detailing coercion, intimidation, and communal pressure aimed at suppressing GOP turnout ahead of state electors.
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Louisiana
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East Feliciana
Clinton
Tory
W. S. McAdanys
W. 2
Roberts
Zeke
Alyays
Snd
Tilida
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Bey
John Gair
Leyis Hitiry
Fung
Ted Tod
Jim McAdams
Dee Roberts
Ant
John Brooks
Lewis
Amanda Woodward
Day
Gerard Nizhton
Franklin Davis
Frank Dytyia
Democratie Club
Democratic Club
Ali
Doc Roberts
Alexander Doty
William
Bast
Jol Norv
Willara Brown
Tim McAdams
Denim
Washington letter reveals battle over Hayes election
A Washington letter analyzes Democratic and Republican tactics surrounding Hayes’s inauguration, warning Grant against hardline moves while detailing threats, intimidations, and partisan violence during the contested 1876 election. It cites Returning Board actions, press influence, and regional tensions across Alabama, North Carolina, and New York amid electoral vote disputes.
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Hayes
Lsu
Democratic Party
Grant
Nova Scotia
Amy Nember
J Imalion
Opeasians
Lepraeouse
Gelmi
Denyuce
Alabama
North Carolina
Demenner
Lim
The Pool of Siloam and Ancient Caves and Figures
The extract describes the Pool of Siloam area near Silvan with stone huts and caves used by beggars for copper coins and other Jewish monies. It recounts a vision of the site, mentions the Gate to the Pool, and reflects on the historical setting. It weaves in modern observer commentary, religious imagery, and notes on ancient structures and surrounding geography.
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Dadiey
Silvan
Mruodent
Stoud Walls
Solomon
Siallum
Thomas Julfergus
South and North fortunes after war and new pledges
A historical note discusses postwar recovery in the South and North, noting Southern losses from Confederate war finance and taxation, contrasted with Northern loans and notes. It links slow rebuilding to ruined wealth, land labor needs, and new pledges by local groups to support men and laws promoting manufacture and imports.
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Ofeat
Louisville
South
The Pennsylvania Railroad at Centennial Exhibition
The Pennsylvania Railroad presents a grand direct route to Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington with excursion trains stopping at the encampment of patrons. It boasts seven thousand miles of roadway and modern equipment destined to provide speed and comfort for travelers during the Centennial period. Tickets will be sold at major offices and discount rates will apply for excursion travel to the fair.
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Philadelphia
Walladelphia
Grand Centennial Depot
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Jaye
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Pennsylvnnis Railroad
New York
Tale Timore
Washington
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Roy al Casey
Confinaal
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Pennsylvania Railroad
General Grant’s wise plea for fair counts in elections
In high terms, President Grant condemns fraud and calls for immediate reporting of any suspicious vote totals. He praises the country’s standard of honesty and asserts no one worthy should cling to office if counted falsely. The speech aims to calm passions, honor bipartisan duty, and links Grant’s stance to national unity and past service at Appomattox.
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