Joint Convention Adopts Electoral Certification in Oregon
Washington February 24 reports that Congress met in joint session to certify Oregon’s electoral votes. Officials described lawful canvass of returns under state and federal law, confirming J C Cartwright W H Odell and others as electors. Objections by Senators Kelly Whyte McDonald Norwood Hereford and reps Land Poppleton Jenks Vance Throckmorton Wigginton Lutt were overruled. The speech warned against a Democratic push for a new election, calling it dangerous and destabilizing.
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World and Sun differ on electoral commission ruling
New York vot ers debate the electoral count as papers like the World and Sun express mixed hopes for peace and confidence. The Herald notes Democrats’ offense at Florida and Louisiana actions but says Oregon results remain contested and stresses timely completion of the count.
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Oregon electoral count drama ends with Hayes victory
In Washington on February 24 the electoral commission decision on Oregon was presented. The Senate debated the counting process as hours of parliamentary maneuvers unfolded. After votes and rulings, the joint convention proceeded with the count and upheld Oregon’s electoral votes for Hayes amid procedural disputes.
Official Decision Delays Count of Electoral Vote Substitute
The electoral commission ordered that a vote claimed as the electoral vote for senator and vice president be not counted. The Senate then recessed without resolving Morrell’s objection as the Pennsylvania elector was discussed.
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The Nicholls Outfit Denounces Taxation Under Any Authority
In New Orleans on February 24 the Nicholls House of pevonne adopts a resolution declaring no taxes may be collected by any authority other than Nicholls and that any such attempt would trigger civil strife or war. Gov Packard replies with a letter noting similar resolutions by the so called legislature and tax resistance groups.
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Senate Fury Over Electoral Bill Sparks Bitter Exchange
Senator Eaton in a sharp Senate speech attacks the process as corrupt and vows to block the count and the electoral bill. In the House Hewitt criticizes Hoar for decisions against his stated views, Hoar retorts with a Webster quote and defense.
Democrats and Republicans unite to defeat delay in electoral count
Washington scene shifts as 32 Democrats join Republicans to defeat three delay motions. Speaker Randall’s ruling against dilatory measures boosts hope of a prompt completion next week. Some Democrats vote for a recess to sway colleagues, while filibuster aims seem unlikely to derail the tribunal’s verdict and Hayes’s inauguration.
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Democratic caucus settles on electoral count procedure
In Washington on February 24 a Democratic caucus of about seventy five members discussed the 1792 line of succession and Field’s bills. The group adopted a resolution directing the House committee to report quo warranto proceedings and a plan for Senate to assume presidency if no election occurs, with a pickup at a fixed date. General Trane Violets, former vice president of the Cu insurrect government, died in New York Friday afternoon.
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Fire devastates Fox's Theatre at Chestnut and Tenth
At 2 a m a major blaze hits Fox's Theatre corner of Tenth and Chestnut in Philadelphia burning into ashes. The Mercantile Library and other adjacent buildings suffer, with escape routes cut off and unknown loss of life as firefighters struggle to control the flames. New York reports Crane & Co saddle works lay off about five hundred workers overnight.
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Eureka Ep Company Sues Richmond Company Again
A Eureka Nevada dispatch reports the Eureka ep company has again begun suit against the Richmond company. Named defendants include Thos Wren, president, and 100 others. The suit seeks recovery of an amount not stated and work is partly suspended.
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Patti Elopement Rumors Stop in Paris Opera Row
Paris reports deny Patti eloped with her husband and recount a dispute in a St Petersburg opera box. Patti seeks a peaceable separation offer of 100000 francs which her partner declines. Paris crowds react with disapproval and curtain drawn as she performs.
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Cuba slavery debate contrasts Cuba Brazil legal timelines
Havana reports that Vote de Cuba cites President Grant on Cuba as the only land with slavery, while Brazil reportedly has larger white slavery. It notes Spain's gradual abolition may end slavery in Cuba sooner than Brazil, and that all foreign governments agree slavery should be abolished.
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Telegraphic Ticks
Eulogies were delivered in the Senate on the late Speaker Kerr. Gen Andrew Dennison postmaster of Baltimore found dead in bed. An army retiring board will meet in Chicago to examine disabled officers for the retired list. Mrs Hiram Young of Island Pond Vermont killed her two children after her husband left. Philadelphia courts ruled St Marks church chimes a nuisance and issued an injunction. New York Money and Stock Market Gold closed at 1041 Governments firmer Stocks steady Ion Pacific stock 64 U P ponds 1031 Central Pacific bonds }
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