Important Land Decisions By Interior Secretary
Declaration or pre emption filing before settlement does not invalidate a right in absence of an adverse claim. Ex parte evidence filed after hearing in contested land cases before local officers must be rejected except as basis for a new hearing. Documents filed after jurisdiction passes to the Department must be acted on.
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Copp
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Department
The Next House of Representatives Standing
Officers in Chicago report Congressional returns up to November 19 showing 142 Republicans and 144 Democrats in the House. Three New Hampshire districts await, two Republicans and one Democrat expected. Four districts in doubt, evenly split, would yield 146 Republicans and 147 Democrats. Democrat Alex I. Stephens is not expected to take his seat, leaving the House tied in his absence.
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House of Representatives
Chicago
House
New Trampshire
Louisiana
Missouri
South Carolina
Alex I. Stephens
Washington troops concentrate as inauguration nears
The New York papers note a buildup of forces around Washington with twelve batteries of heavy artillery ordered to report. Three batteries from Fort Leavenworth are en route, plus units from Fortress Monroe and Fort McHenry. Gen. McDowell’s reassignment to San Francisco is said revoked, with orders to remain in New York if needed. Four companies of the 4th artillery, 250 men under Capt. Loder, moved from South Carolina to Washington via Norfolk and the arsenal.
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New York
Washington
Herald
Fort Leavenworth
Fortress Monroe
Fort McHenry
Baltimore
McDowell
San Francisco
4Th Artillery
South Carolina
Arsenal
Loder
Sherman
Shermman
Col. Bacon
Capt. Loder
Norfolk
Catastrophe at Moore's Opera House in Sacramento
Last Saturday night the floor of Moore's Opera House collapsed during a vaudeville show killing seven and injuring about a hundred spectators. The hall had been converted from an armory over a livery stable on Second street between K and L and seating a thousand. The collapse sent the audience and stage into the stables below as beams gave way and lights failed. Fire and police aided in rescuing the wounded and recovering the dead amid a crowd gathered in the city.
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Moore’s Opera House
Sacramento
Second Street
K and
Local disaster toll rises with many killed and injured
Hundreds escaped unharmed as debris was cleared from the wreck. The dead include S. W. Perry janitor Frank Myers W. J. Forster Record Union office Henry Vaca Ezra Woolton former county treasurer Michael Tierney and two unknowns. Performers Eddy Peake and Mrs Wilson were among the injured, with many wounded in critical condition and likely to die.
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S. W. Perry
Frank Myers
W. J. Forster
Record Union Office
Henry Vaca
Ezra Woolton
Michael Tierney
Eddy Peake
Movement to null NC electoral vote reported
Raleigh correspondent covers effort to throw out North Carolina electoral votes over ballot printing disputes. The push centers on contested ballot wording and whether names should be written rather than printed on ballots.
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New York Herald
Raleigh
North Carolina
Indignation Meeting Denounces Vote Counting in St Louis
A large mixed party meeting at National Hall in the Third District denounces the canvassing board for allegedly counting votes for Foster, the Democratic candidate for Congress. Delegates unite to demand punishment for those who altered returns and to ferret out the responsible persons.
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National Hall
St. Louis
Foster
Congress
The Warlike Movements Reported in Washington
The New York World cites Washington sources claiming the administration plans to garrison the city from now until March fifth and possibly longer. Secret cabinet meetings and a Chandler residence conference allegedly approved the move with orders sent by special army officers rather than mail or telegraph.
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New York World
Washington
Chandler
Irwin deniesChicago Times dispatch claims
San Quentin dispatch records Gov. William Irwin denying any telegram to Washington or Chicago about certification of California returns. He states he did not authorize such a dispatch and learned of it only from this evening's Bulletin.
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San Francisco
Cal
Chicago Times
Washington
Irwin
Chronicle
San Quentie
San Francisco Chronicle
Chicago
William Irwin
Quiet New Orleans braces for Hayes inauguration
A New Orleans telegram from November 21 reports merchants returning to work as confidence grows Hayes will win. Meanwhile Washington fears 1000 armed raiders, Virginia and Maryland show excitement, Baltimore crowds wear Tilden badges, and Confederate imagery appears as Democrats resist Hayes’ inauguration.
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New Orleans
Hayes
United States
Washington
Times
Virginia
Maryland
Baltimore
Tilden
Butler Says No President For Four Years
Gen. Butler arrived in Washington and conferred with Caleb Cushing. He argues that if Florida Louisiana and South Carolina backing Hayes the House will object to their votes and the Senate to Alabama and Mississippi, preventing a presidential selection by March and making the Senate president the de facto leader.
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Gen. Butler
Washington
Caleb Cushing
Ben Butler
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolina
Hayes
House
Senate
Alabama
Mississippi
United States
Montgomery Blair cites duplicate South Carolina vote tally
Montgomery Blair from South Carolina claims Democrats show a duplicate tally across ballots that conflicts with the returning board’s counted total. A separate ballot count may be needed to decide the result. The New Orleans correspondent reports Pinchback denying rumors of Hayes and Packard being counted out, calling such claims rival plotlines. Democrat visitors left after the count, feeling outgenerated in correspondence.
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Montgomery Blair
South Carolina
Returning Board
Times
New Orleans
Pinchback
T Hayes
Packard
Senate
Army of Light and Heavy Troops at Washington
The article notes a small armed force near Washington including light and heavy artillery with Springfield muskets and infantry. Strength not exceeding about 1000, with naval ships likely to arrive. It argues troops are to preserve order, reinforce arsenals, and deter disturbances amid the presidential election without causing alarm.
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Washington
U. S
Navy Yards
Capitol
War Department
President Isayes Inauguration Set For March Fourth
Report says President Isayes will likely be inaugurated March fourth despite the date landing on a Sunday. Officials warn that an interregnum could threaten the nation’s stability.
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Isayes
Connecticut electors disputed over postmaster eligibility
The article argues that postmasters may be ineligible as electors due to offices of profit and trust, and if they cannot be replaced their seats are void. It focuses on Ingersoll, a Democratic elector, who could be disqualified for serving as Commissioner of the United States Court.
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Connecticut
Ingersoll
United States Court
Frost proposes new election in Missouri third district
Democratic candidate Mr. Frost asks Republican rival L. S. Metcalf to reject a certification and urge the governor to order another election. He also suggests withdrawing current court actions and sending the matter back to the voters. Metcalf has not replied.
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Frost
Congress
Missouri
L. S. Metcalf
Metcalf
Democratic Tactics in Morida
The Democratic leaders in Florida recognize a risky position as they press to begin canvassing the presidential vote while still withholding returns from key Democratic counties, notably Polk. Polk County reported 387 Democratic to 5 Republican votes in 1874, but no results have yet appeared for this year, raising concerns returns could be altered too late to affect the state’s outcome for Hayes.
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Florida
Polk County
Hayes
Bets Off Withdrawals Move By Betting Ring Leader
A large number of bettors withdrew wagers on the presidential election after John Morrissey granted withdrawal rights Tuesday. Morrissey allowed his patrons to cancel bets and deduct his commission for holding stakes, saying the measure aimed to accommodate those who wished to call off their wagers.
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John Morrissey
Morrissey
Not a Very Good Prospect for an Old Mand
A New York arrival from San Francisco spreads a tale that Til den intends to wed Miss Carrie Gwyn, daughter of Duke Gwyn, a Tennessee landowning senator and Mexican nobleman now in San Francisco. The engagement allegedly took place at Saratoga during Tilden’s stay and would be consummated if he wins the presidency. Miss Gwyn is reported to be in Europe awaiting electoral vote counting.
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New York
San Francisco
Tilden
Carrie Gwyn
Duke Gwyn
Tennessee
United States
Saratoga
Miss Gwyn
Europe
The Vote of Louisiana Telegram Interest in Parish Returns
A New Orleans telegram notes about sixty parishes in Louisiana and suggests a week may pass before final returns are in if election boards do not extend meetings. The discussion centers on the use of imperfect electoral tickets and potential delays in declaring results.
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New Orleans
Election sparks debate over Hayes electors and possible state outcomes
The piece argues five Hayes electors underperform and surveys the risk that no presidential candidate wins a majority in all districts. It contends if no one is elected, vacancies follow law, while Republicans claim broader Southern state support and dismiss Democratic fraud cries as impertinent.
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United States
Hayes
Lincoln's Projection echoed in Lowell as Butler wins seat
Gen Butler's Lowell reception celebrated his congressional election win. The speaker noted Louisiana, Florida, and South Carolina must vote Republican for national power to return to friends, relying on freedmen's votes to defend the republic and its liberty.
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Butler
Congress
Lowell
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Louisiana
Florida
South Carolina
South
Abraham Lincoln
Thrice Married and Thrice Divorced Case At Galesburg
Helen M Baker and Marion Teralbia Baker endured three marriages and three divorces in a single legal saga at Galesburg Illinois. The couple first wed November 15 1865 in Knoxville. divorces followed in 1866 and 1873 amid desertion and cruelty claims. They remarried January 8 1867 and December 3 1872 respectively, with a daughter born March 1868 and custody awarded to the mother in 1876 after the final decree.
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Galesville
Ilinois
Helen M. Baker
Dr. Spaulding
Marion Teralbia Baker
Knoxville
Illinois
Helen
Taralbia
Terilbia
Chicago
Early American presidential election vote quirks and results
A historical overview notes electors in early U S elections. It mentions Washington's unanimous 1779 and 1783 votes, Adams's single majority in 1707, Jefferson and Burr tie in 1801 with the House choosing Jefferson, and subsequent tallies for Madison Monroe and Clinton.
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Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Burr
House of Representatives
Pinkney
Charles
Monroe
Notable Electoral Vote Totals Through History
The passage lists presidential vote counts by year from 1824 to 1868 with figures for Adams Jackson Crawford and others. It notes these dates and votes are not from official documents but are believed to be correct.
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John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Andrew Jackson
J. Q. Adams
Jackson
Clay
Floyd
Wirt
Martin van Buren
Harrison
White
Webster
Mangum
van Buren
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Lewis Cass
Franklin Pierce
Winfield Scottegelyite
James Buchanan
Fremont
Abraham Lincoln
Douglass
Breckinridge
Bell
Lincoln
Grant
Seymour
Cheyenne Markets Groceries and Provisions Weekly
Corrected weekly market notes for Cheyenne list groceries grain and provisions. Whipple and Hay operate as wholesale gate and retail grocers and commission merchants, with prices and items updated for the market week.
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Whipple & Hay
Wholegate
County and City Officers Listed Across Regions
A long roster enumerates county and city officials in Laramie County Georgia Albany and other counties, naming chairmen sheriffs clerks treasurers assessors probate judges and school superintendents. It also lists church notices for Congregational Presbyterians Methodists African Methodist and Catholic services with times and pastors.
General Directory of Territorial Officials and Delegates
A compiled list of government roles in the vicinity including Governor Jack Thayer, Secretary G W French, Chief Justice J W Wisher, and other territorial and U S officials such as S P Snow United States Collector and J J Jenkins U S District Attorney. It notes positions like Land Office Receiver J C Whipple and Territorial Treasurer A T R Converse with several clerks and librarians also named.
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Jack Thayer
G W French
Sup
J W Wisher
Agso
J B Blair
I A Thomas
United States
S P Snow
E C David
Register U. 8
Land Office
R Thomas
J C Whipple
Territorial
A TR Converse
Orlando North
John Slaughter
U.S
J J Jenkins
J W Bruner
1St Judicial Dist
W .F Sweesy
Masonic Bodies Meet On Regular Conclaves In Cheyenne
Wyoming Commandery No 1 holds regular conclaves on the first Friday evening of each month at the Masonic Hall. Wyoming Chapter No 1 R A M meets on the first and third Tuesday evenings at the Masonic Hall. Cheyenne Lodge No 1 A F A M meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings at the Masonic Hall.
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Masonic
Wyoming
Masonic Hall
R.A. M
Cheyenne
Masonicall
K K of P Cheyenne Lodge Meets Thursday Evenings
Cheyenne Lodge No 1 of the Knights of Pythias holds weekly meetings every Thursday night at Odd Fellows Hall. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the agenda.
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P. Cheyenne Lodge No. 1
Odd Fellows Hall
The Sweet 73 Street Trade Public Notice Read
Public notice reads as a street trade announcement for The Sweet 73 with brief details and no further context provided.
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Morida
Arkansas
Mr. Lincoln
Cheyenne Markets
F. Schweickert
Sixteenth Street
Bet
Wddy and Ferguson
Wye
Plcote ES
States
Colorado
Appies
Japan
Rio
Java
Cuba
Scheider's
Kirk's Soap
Castile
Adugaler
Dovid Isseseteeeenten
L. Murrin
Drake's Bitters
Trostetter’s
County and City Officers
Byrd, Trustees
Laramie County
Draper
LD Beary
F Landau
N J O'Brien
Devoe
Justices of the
Stecorder
Geo B Stimpson Treaswer
D C Tracy
W W Corlett
Jas Talbot
Ed J Morris
Cheyenne City
Bresnahen
E. Off
John
Albany County
H Holliday
Simon Durlacher
Thomas Alsop
KR Brophy
Laramie City
L Miller
Board of
A.C Dunn
J Hunter
A J Metcalf
M. A Hance
John Colford
Ls Andrews
Carbon County
J B Adams
B Clay
H Brammer
F Rennie
Perry IL Smith
L Ash
B T Ryan
F Kinney
Sweetwater
P Noble
William Evans
James Calhoun
A McPhee
A. McIntosh
2 Bradbury
BE Bradbury
Newell Beeman
W K Sloan
William Hinton
Alfie Lee
W H Remington
W I Remington
H. Garbanati
M. C F Hopkins
G Town
KK Temple
Thomas Street
Nineteenth Street
Tlill
C M Sanders
VV Cowhitk
Shasm
Methodist Episcopal
W F Warren
Thomas Whitlock
J McGoldrick
Eugene Cusson
O'Neil Street
General Directory
Lorty
W R Steele
Ally
Laryov
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