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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1877
Page
1
Hon Nathan T Carr critiques the Democratic majority for creating a political tribunal and condemns the House for endorsing the result. He says the commission acted from partisan bias, while defending the tribunal as the source of the outcome and urging accountability for those who supported it. The passage ends with a call for moral restraint and denunciation of leadership.
Washington reports the joint convention counting electoral votes with readings from Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Kansas and Louisiana. Four certificates shown for Louisiana produced Hayes Wheeler and Tilden Hendricks outcomes while a spoof certificate named John Smith circulated. Objections were raised by McDonald and Republicans prompting delay as the electoral commission considered the irregular certificates. The House and Senate resumed business with actions on competing reports and a resolution by Field adopted.
The Tripartite Tribunal in Washington opened at 4 30 p m and received Louisiana certificates and papers from the joint session presiding officer. No business was transacted and the commission adjourned to 11 a m tomorrow.
Washington proceedings show the House and Senate debating the Florida electoral votes with votes from Call, Young, Hilton, and Bullock counted for President and Vice President despite questions about the electoral commission decision. The debate centers on whether to follow the commission or proceed with a modified vote and detailed inquiries.
William Green was hanged in Pittsburg at noon today for the murder of his half brother Samuel Marshall. The execution follows his conviction and appeals exhausted in the case reaching the public record.
In Wheatland California a farmer named Stewart seeks a favorable Interior Department decision on a quarter section title to U S land. He wrote to Chandler in October and Ravens offered $300 for a favorable outcome. The case moved through authorities as the jury found an indictment.
New York reports a renewed extradition demand to Spain for a city married prisoner sentenced to death who escaped. Sharkey, under surveillance since leaving Havana, now acts as interpreter for Americans in New York. In the Emma mine suit, defense counsel moves to dismiss or direct a verdict for defendants due to lack of evidence of false representations about Emma stock. Decision on the motion is reserved.
Dispatch from Carville Georgia reports Lieut Mc Intyre Second Infantry killed in ambush by illicit distillers thirty attackers under cover of night The Interior Department confirms railroad progress with Southern Pacific lines in California completion of fifty miles and two twenty mile sections on Tulare division and movement toward crossing the Colorado River into Arizona mid March
Chicago February 12. Chaffee the alleged religious Illinois elector was in Washington this morning and produced proofs of his eligibility clearing his vote from Democratic challenge.
In Washington on February 12 the moderate Democrats move to cool excitement over fears the Democracy rejects the commission's results. Ultra Democrats say they were misled by party leaders who drafted a bill to permit tribunal scrutiny of fraud in disputed states. Violent partisans remain loud in reaction.
In Washington on February 12 the idea of a peaceful settlement under the electoral commission law faded as Democrats in the House delivered partisan, bitter speeches. Despite tone, few Democrats showed intent to obstruct the law and the majority seems ready to accept the commission's Florida decision and its outcomes.
Davenport Iowa February 12 H on Asa M Gifford released a denial after clerk Littlefield allegedly offered money to go to Washington with Vernon parish returns claiming a payoff from the National Republican Committee for suppressing evidence Littlefield also sought to sell out to prominent Democrats including a governor and others according to the report
Palmer approached him with money to disclose what he knew of the returning board. He, a Republican, refused and chose to stay silent for a lesser sum. Gifford says he is ready to testify under oath about the matter.
Deputy Marshal H. H. Hughes was shot and killed while trying to arrest two men named Green and Miller near Independence Missouri on a Saturday.
Prince Bismarck at a grand parliamentary dinner discusses the eastern question and suggests Russia would attack Turkey first if war comes. Government presses deny Russia seeks German intervention. In Westphalia and Rhine coal districts many workers are dismissed with over four thousand unemployed. Grand Duke Constantine allows American officers to seek service in the Russian navy.
Gov Hayes and family visit Cincinnati as the House changes its rules during the count. Elisha Gray's telephone message from Milwaukee is demonstrated in Milwaukee and picked up by newspapers, creating novelty and buzz. Gold opens and closes at 1105 in New York markets while options trade actively. Kennedy's Hemlock Dip advertised for skin disease and vermin.
In the Probate court of Laramie County Wyoming letters of administration were issued to J. D. May on the 23rd. All persons with claims against the estate must file for allowance within six months or be barred. claims not exhibited within one year will be forever debarred. J. D. May is the administrator.
Probate Court of Laramie County Wyoming Territory grants letters of administration for the estate of John Leggett deceased who was killed by Indians between Fort Laramie and Custer City around May 9 1876. Estate valued at four hundred ninety seven dollars with no known heirs. Administrators urge interested parties to come forward at once.
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