Laramie County Republican Ticket Listing Officers
The ticket lists Hor Sheriff N J O Brien and other county officers including County Clerk Geo B Stimpson Prosecuting Attorney E P Johnson Probate Judge O B Sharpless County Treasurer O B Siarpless and Commissioners A H Swan D K Smith K Nagle Superintendent C M Sanders Assessor Geo R Titomlas Surveyor Geo R Thomas Coroner A B Hawes Justices of the Peace John Swaighter Thos M Fisher Constables R I Kipp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. O'Brien
Hor
Geo
B. Stimpson
E. P. Johnson
O. B. Sharpless
Low
O. B. Siarpless
A. H. Swan
D. K. Smith
K. Nagle
C. M. Sanders
R. Titomlas
R. Thomas
A.B. Hawes
John Swaughter Thos
M. Fisher
R. I. Kipp
Election Notice for Justice of the Peace Polls in Fort Laramie and Egbert Precincts
Election Tuesday November 7 1876. For Justice of the Peace the precincts Egbert and Fort Laramie list candidates Dickson Kor Cwane A Martin Battle Y M Troy Ergine A Means. Precincts and names reflect local election notice.
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Egbert
Tf Ae Peace
Dickson
Kor Cwane
A. Martin
Fort Laramie
Battle Y M. Troy Ergine
A.W. Means
Wyoming Republican Platform Adopts National Principles
The Wyoming Republican platform endorses the National Republican Convention platform, supports home-rule and self-government in Territories, calls for eligible residents to fill Territorial offices, condemns Chinese immigration for harming labor and territories, denounces current Indian policy, and praises Grant administration's Sioux policy and General Crook's commands.
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Cincinnati
United States
Congress
Republican Party
National Republican Convention
Public domain settlement and protection resolution
Resolution urges opening the public domain for exploration and settlement with full protection for settlers from Indian depredations. It calls for compensation to Shoshone reservation settlers for improvements, surveys of all lands, and immediate wagon road construction from Union Pacific to Yellowstone National Park via Wind River country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Laramie County Platform Endorses Corlett for Delegate in Congress
The Laramie County Republican platform endorses the Territorial platform from Rawlins, urges economy and accountability in county offices, and praises W. W. Corlett as the best fit for Delegate in Congress. It also calls the County Commissioners to locate and open direct wagon roads from Cheyenne to Custer City and Deadwood, pledging united support for prudent actions.
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Republican Party
Laramie County
Rawlins
W. W. Corlett
Congress
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne
Custer City
Deadwood
Black Hills
Baltimore unit plans to escort Tilden to Washington
A Baltimore based military company arranges to escort Ma. Tilden to Washington after his victory. The Chicago Times, once outspoken in predicting Tilden, warns military friends not to spend heavily as the election may remove any need for a trip to the capital in March.
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Baltimore
Ma. Tilden
Washington
Chicago Times
Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Fight Against Tammany in New York caucus
A New York City meeting at Mr. Tilden’s house gathered Democratic leaders to discuss the local Tammany Hall crisis. Reported aims include removing John Kelly from influence, with distrust that Kelly would trade presidential and state tickets for local backing amid fears of large ward and assembly committees trading away their local ticket for power.
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New York City
Tilden
Tammany Hall
John Kelly
Kelly
Ward
Assembly
Tammany
Albany Times Dem marks reform and reformer query
The Albany Times notes public minds weigh a campaign and questions arise when reform appears tarnished by a foul charge. The piece asks who the reformer is and what this reform truly stands for in this tense political moment.
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The
Albany Times
Dem
Hayes vs Tilden: fight over civilization and slavery’s return
The great issue of the contest is between Hayes and Tilden. It pits a relapse into tyrannical despotism and old slave barbarism against the spread of civilization, happiness, and freedom for all nationalities, as Hayes’ triumph would promise.
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Hayes
Tilden
Political Attack on Tilden from Cincinnati Enquirer
A few days before Tilden’s nomination the Cincinnati Enquirer declared he was educated in cunning hypocrisy and iniquity and, even with millions to elect him, would bring the country the most corrupt administration ever known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Tilden
The
Cincinnati Tnquirer
National debt trimmed by Republican drive to pay off
The passage notes a Republican push to reduce the national debt, praising ongoing efforts under the Grant era. It highlights persistent treatment of repayment and the administration's commitment to reducing obligations.
Rail Wrecker Criticism of Government Finances
The speaker notes that over six hundred million dollars has been liquidated and argues the government failed to live within its income. He accuses the era’s tax payers of dishonesty comparable to a “great railroad wrecker,” urging fiscal accountability.
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Tilden
Expense Note From Ingersoll in Maine
Colonel Ingersoll, while in Maine, refused Republican recompense and offered to pay for the privilege of returning, saying expenses are not his concern after a glorious time and asking only what he can contribute.
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Ingersoll
Maine
Barlow backs Tilden amid reform push in Democratic ranks
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Mr. Barlow, described as a champion railway undertaker of New York, supports Tilden. It argues men like him favor reform under Tilden, seeing opportunity for prosperity for corrupt Democratic elements who align with reform in the White House bid.
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Barlow
New York
Tilden
White House
Democratic Party
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democrat-Coombs praised by Irish Rockland man
In Maine, Mr. Coombs, Knox & Lincoln railroad superintendent, described as genial and popular, is a Democrat. He aided an Irish Rockland resident who, buoyed by election joy, claimed he voted the Black Republican ticket to honor him, surprising Pat with the notion that such a kindly gentleman could be a Democrat.
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Maine
Coombs
Knox & Lincoln Railroad
Rockland
Pat
Amnesties Divided by Civil War Slur in Memoir Tone
A wartime reminiscence contrasts loyal soldiers with ex-soldiers who fought for the foe. It rails at Voorhees and Hendricks as impassable divides and condemns dishonest enemies hiding in safety. The piece calls for amnesty for all but the home rebel, deriding the President as a tyrant and aiming to settle past conflict with clemency for most.
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Voorhees
Hendricks
Tno
Glorious Tilderite and Hayes Maiden in Dubuque Romance
The Marion Register reprints a Dubuque Times tale about a young Tilden supporter who loves a Hayes supporter. They agree to marry only after Hades’ election, a quirk revealing political divides and a tongue in cheek forecast of post election consequences.
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Marion
Dubuque
Hayes
Register
Hades
Hell
Tilden
Germans Defend Independent Political Voice Against Slur
The German community rejects the idea that they back Tilden due to Sigel and others. They insist Germans show individual thought and action, value freedom, and pursue liberty. They predict November voters will align with the party whose history guarantees independence.
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Tilden
Sigel
America
Bell and Watson Demonstrate Speech Over Telegraph
The October Boston Advertiser reports Bell and Watson conducted a two mile voice transmission via telegraph lines between Boston and Cambridgeport. Using a two-mile line and altered battery, articulate speech was heard clearly though distant. notes matched closely. Bell is credited with this important discovery.
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Boston Advertiser
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Watson
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Boston
Cambridgeport
Bell
Watson
Bets Flourish in New York on Presidential Result
Last Thursday evening in New York City, heavy sums were bet at Morrissey's and Johnson's on the presidential election. Early bets were even, but by nine o'clock Tilden led with two hundred dollars to Layes at one hundred seventy five, and Tilden held one thousand to four hundred on New York State.
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New York City
Morrissey
Johnson
Tilden
New York
Seward Nominated for New York State Senate
The Republicans of New York’s Fifth district nominate Frederick W. Seward for the State Senate.
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New York
Frederick W. Seward
State Senate
Tammany Strife Rumors Melt as Election Approaches
Tammany figures John Kelly and Tilden remain at odds with Kelly promising to resign after the election. Brooklyn aldermanic nominations spark Democratic dissensions and bolts. In the Tenth District Republicans nominate Hamilton Babcock. Voter registration lists open today as does naturalization processing in State courts.
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Tammany
John Kelly
Tilden
Kelly
Brooklyn
Hamilton Babcock
Ingersoll on Republicans and free labor ideals in Chicago
Col Ingersoll extols the Republican party as the only decent party. He argues it stands for liberty for all, free labor, and equal rights, rejecting racial distinctions and praising the party’s broad platform. He cites historical progress and contrasts with Democratic calls for blind obedience.
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Republican Party
Lund
Lam
Democratic Party
United States
Paris
Bastile
History of the Republican party ends with voting rights
The speech proclaims that slavery is extinct, freemen are citizens, and every citizen over 21 has the right to vote. It asserts the Republican party’s pledge to keep the country free and protect the right to vote at the polls, with government support against interference.
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Appius
Republican Party
United States
Betting Odds Favor Hayes In New York Pools
The Tribune reports betting pools show Hayes ahead in New York with odds around 100 to 70 since nominations. Fluctuations occurred last Wednesday with a 525 to 500 Hayes over Tilden pool, linked to Grant’s proclamation on southern troubles. In state wagering, Hayes leads about 100 to 65, though pools vary with Tilden 100 Hayes 60 to Tilden 500 Mayes 400.
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the Tribune
Hayes
Tilden
Grant
Barnes
Ohio
Williams
Indiana
Mayes
Texas Joe the Mexican Joe Robber Suspect in Pursuit in Kansas City
Two well dressed men arrived in the city and told police of a robbery claim involving Texas Joe alias Mexican Joe who allegedly stole $500 to $600 from Sass or Seis in Deadwood City. Joe allegedly traveled via the Black Hills to Cheyenne and Kansas City while Sass pursued him, aided by Leavenworth officers. Joe was last seen at Walnut Street Theatre before vanishing. Sandy Short, proprietor of a Main Street saloon, is jailed on suspicion of possession of the stolen money. Joe is described as a half breed tied to Persimmon Bill, the Black Hills scourge, and once famed for killing Medicine Lodge and delivering the head in Deadwood.
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Ebersold’s
Fourth
Sass
Seis
Deadwood City
Texas Joe
Mexican Joe
Joe
Black Hills
Kansas City
Cheyenne
Missouri Pacific
Leavenworth
Sandy Short
Main Street
Bullene, Moore & Emery’s
Hook
Goddard
Walnut Street Theatre
Fort Scott
Texas
Indian Territory
Times
Custer
Deadwood
Medicine Lodge
Ile
Persimmon Bill
Black Hill
Trail War Ends Likely with Mexican Joe Pursuit
Reports say trail adversaries trail DBill and Mexican Joe face a final confrontation when they meet. Police have kept details secret, but Joe's pursuit is known, with the confrontation expected in the Indian Territory.
Nasby Lampoons Indiana News and Kentucky Reformers
Nasby reports from the Corners about Indiana news affecting Kentucky politics. He mocks Ben Butler era reformers and describes a July 1876 trip to Bunkerville, a Red byword for a Union faction, and a mock victory parade with Confederate imagery. The piece satirically relays tensions between reformers and Democrats, including threats of violence against Black residents and details a crackdown on a local shop in Bascom's.
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Republican Platform
Crook
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Chicago
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Kansas
Trail
Dbill
Kansas City Times
Nasby
Mr. Nasby
Kentucky
Janes Williams
Kerry
Bunkersville
Bunkerville
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McPelter
Coniform
Deekin Pogram
Richmond
Captain McPelter
Bascom’s
Lekker
Likker
Reepin
Fedril
Pollack
Joe Bigler
Union
Compny
Colorado Springs
Denver & Mo Grande Railway
la Veta
Sangre de Christo Range
Sangre de Christoreek
Wagon Creek
Port Garland
Patwos
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