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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1876
Page
2
A prominent Republican in Florida writes to the national committee describing a fraud investigation routine. Trains take out men to counties to gather evidence as Mayes leads over all frauds with danger remaining. Democrats tried to make terms with the canvassing board but failed.
The report notes the governor and canvassing board in Florida claim legal control and that the board closed sessions within ten days, with a writ not yet served. Wade Hampton remains cool and trusts the Supreme Court to ensure a fair count while a court order reconvenes the board.
The Baltimore Sun notes a vivid episode from the battle of the crater near Petersburg. Lieut Jacob Douty and Sergt Henry Rees of the 48th Pennsylvania re lit a fusing mine after it failed, crawled through darkness, and withdrew safely, earning loud applause from veterans for their courage.
The New York Journal of Commerce argues that the core issue is what canvassing boards may legally do to correct or reject votes. It states that if boards in all three states change votes to reverse majorities, Democrats may protest but there is no lawful way to overturn the inevitable result.
Northern editors critique Southern Associated Press coverage of the election. In Charleston the News and Courier editor D. C. Dawson controls reports. in Columbia a White-Line rifle-club lieutenant handles dispatches. in Tallahassee a Rebel telegraph operator altered governor Stearns’s orders, prompting replacement. The piece argues the Southern arm reflects regional political aims.
The article notes inquiry into how vacancies in the electoral college are filled when a member dies neglects or cannot serve. It cites U S law allowing each state to determine the grounds for filling such vacancies and outlines state discretion in this area.
The London Telegraph reports on Church Congress discussions in Plymouth about the shortage of suitable candidates for holy orders, press criticisms of the secular press, and proposals to subsidize a penny weekly newspaper for the masses. The piece questions clerical zeal versus editorial shifts, and notes skepticism about a fully sermon-based journalism venture.
The Silver City Times and Virginia City paper clash over a phrase about hitting someone over the head. The Gold Hill News defends its editor who testifies to a fence rail incident where a hat was crushed but the head not touched, leaving the owner briefly insensible and with a headache.
A shopper in New Bedford, described as Africa's sable daughter, buys potatoes from a grocer and bursts into a political remark after learning the grocer is a Democrat. She declares she won't buy taters from Democrats and says she made him empty the taters from her basket.
In the Philadelphia Bulletin a humorous appeal to Hawk-Eye pleads for a joke as readers await election returns. The column mocks the delay and promises forgiveness if a quip appears, noting the readers’ sense of humor in a tense moment.
Berlin correspondent reports Bismarck assured Salisbury of Germanys pacific intents and neutrality in any collision. He hopes for settlement but warns conditions seem menacing and vigilant preparation continues.
Dr A J Glover, supervisor of election at Swann Quarter Hyde county, NC, disappeared after being enticed by Democrats from town to a windmill site on November 6. His body later recovered upright in water with coat over his head. drinks at a bar may have been drugged. Republican tickets were not found.
Colfax reviews a precedent from John Young Brown a congressman elected under age and sworn after reaching the constitutional age The debate delayed the speakership for two months Brown’s seat was not contested and he acted after disability removed Colfax argues the precedent fits the Vermont and Oregon postmasters case in question
The piece reports that Louisiana Democrats concede strong Republican evidence in bulldozed parishes. Witnesses fear for their safety if returning home after testifying, with U.S. Commissioner and soldiers providing safe conduct to New Orleans for witnesses from Richland parish amid intimidation claims.
A Gold Hill Nevada gossip item notes Piute players in Virginia City playing draw poker using English phrases. The scene shows five bucks at the table, bets and calls, a failed joke about antic, and familiarity with poker terms despite cultural differences.
In St Louis the contest case testimony alleges county clerk office falsified returns to cheat the Republican candidate.
The New York Tribune reports Woodward, once arrested in Chicago, has turned state's evidence and will reveal the full story of the ring frauds including checks and recipients. The paper warns that ruin awaits past and present officials.
A New Orleans dispatch from November 25 reports on the state canvassers and the question of what disposition will be made by their body.
The board will count only actual votes and not assume tickets with Hayes and Wheeler and two electors at large apply to district electors. The decision disarms a Democratic tactic and prompts admissions of fairness. In Natchitoches the tickets listed all electors but poll supervisors misreported, boosting Hayes by about 400 votes.
A 19th century clash over authority between South Carolina state officers and the state supreme court intensifies. The court allegedly assumes executive and legislative functions, contending to canvass votes and certify legislators despite the returning board’s independent duties. The dispute centers on Laurens and Edgefield counties and legality of certificates.
In a Philadelphia Bulletin snippet a bridegroom asks an organist to avoid worn‑out tunes and consider Beethovens minor symphony arranged as a four flat fantasia. He insists the piece must have ring and go, citing the Skidmore Guards and Tommy Make Room for Your Auntie.
The Atlanta Constitution quotes Indiana papers blasting war talk from Northern and Western Democrats. It urges Democrats to confine the fighting to their own region, noting that residents in the South have had enough of it.
The impending war between Russia and Turkey may be averted as a conference at Constantinople considers a compromise. Russia demands liberation of rebellious European provinces, while Turkey vows to keep control, reducing prospects for a peaceful settlement.
A woman lowers her guard with a deep bass confession and a bizarre tale of a childhood accident that stretched her mouth via a meat-hook. The suitor, reacting with sympathy and humor, jokes that she may have left her mouth in the basement and vows to meet again in the afterlife.
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