Disputed Ground: Louisiana Returning Board Conspiracy Alleged
A sensational report claims Gov. Wells of Louisiana and the Returning Board planned to influence the 1876 vote for Tilden via a million dollar bid. Witnesses describe letters and secret talks with Maddox Morrissey and Hewitt, while Field’s committee presses for testimony and asserts witnesses face confinement and limited defense.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Madison Wells
Tilden
Field
J. Madison Wells
J. ‘Madison Wells
Pickitt
John Morrissey
Morrissey
New Orleans
Wells
Noyes
Louisiana
Littlefield
Pickett
Maddox
Maddox Recalled to State Facts in Case
The record notes Maddox will be recalled tomorrow to state, without reservation, the facts in the case.
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Morrow
Maddox
Vernon Forgery Exposé Details Littlefield Blackmail Plot
A Washmerton report refutes Littlefield’s charges on Vernon parish forgery. It argues the scheme aimed to profit Republicans, then Democrats, and shows the Returning Board records contradict the alleged manipulation. The piece cites Louisiana and Florida officials, noting disputed electors and court rulings.
Democrats End Colorado Fight as Belford Is Sworn In
Washington January 31 The House adopted the Judiciary Committee majority report declaring Colorado a state and Judge Belford from Ohio was sworn in as representative. Opposition speech by Hurd failed to gather support after the Compromise Bill passage.
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Washington
Colorado
House
Judiciary Committee
Belford
Hurd
Ohio
Florida
How He Is Turning Them Down on the Louisiana Returning Board
Jan 31 report alleges Sergeant-at-Arms Thompson and aides confine Louisiana Returning Board members restricting access and counsel contact. Claims include unequal treatment for Democrats and Republicans and possible intimidation to extract statements. Speaker Randall urged to investigate Thompson and Field for possible inquisition at the Capitol.
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Lousiana Returning Board
Wasumetor
Thompson
Louisiana Returning Board
Fidett
Louisiana Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Randall
David Dudley Field
Objection to Alabama Electoral Vote by Haralson and Spencer
Senator Spencer and Rep Haralson of Alabama drafted objections to Alabama’s electoral vote citing fraud and intimidation. They planned to present in joint convention but faced opposition from fellow Republicans and likely abandonment of the plan as it would cause delay and not change the outcome.
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Spencer
Haralson
Alabama
Senate
Congress
House
The Oregon Muddle Sees Senate Testimony On Cipher Dispatch
Col. Wm. L. Pelton testifies before the Senate committee on Privileges and Elections about connections with J. H. R. Patrick of Omaha. He cites November December telegraphs, unable to translate a cipher dispatch, and questions about a 7300 dollar deposit in London and San Francisco Bank. C. B. Bellinger recalls funds for Watts case and produces a New York to Portland dispatch dated November 23 1876 asking about Democratic Electors.
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Washington
Col
Wm. L. Pelton
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
J. H. R. Patrick
Omaha
Neb
Patrick
Salem
Oregon
London
San Francisco
C. B. Bellinger
Portland
New York
Watts
Express
Mitchell
Wade Hampton
Columbia
D. C
Democrats Try Premature Presentation Over Florida Vote
Washington reports describe a night session maneuver by the Democrats to insert a Florida Memorial into print for tomorrow. Officials say Republicans protested as Randall upheld Thompson on the floor amid a stormy scene with the Sergeant at Arms visible on the Republican side.
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Washington
Florida
Randall
Thompson
Louisiana Denies Littlefield Vote Transposition Claim
New Orleans authorities say Littlefield’s Congressional denial that Wells asked him to transpose 178 Vernon Parish votes to help elect Hunter, Andrews, and Kelso is false. Hunter and Andrews won without transposition. Kelso lost by 133 votes to Texado. The alleged change did not affect state or district results. Littlefield, once Hay Inspector under Kellogg, was removed by Antoine and later replaced by Kenner. Kellogg refused reinstatement.
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Washmerton
Louisiana
Littlefield
Vernon Parish
Morrison
New Orleans
Vernon
Wells
Jewett
United States
Kelso
Statehouse
Congressional Committee
Hunter
Andrews
Texado
Pang
Ellogg
Antoine
Kenner
Returning Board
Kellogg
Senator Davis and His Political Faith
Reports claim Judge Davis would vote for the Republican ticket but local sentiment rejects this, noting he has not supported the GOP for years. Blooming t on residents and friends believe if he votes at all he favors the Democratic ticket rather than Hayes and Wheeler.
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Buoomenoron
Luu
Judge Davis
Illinois
Tilden and
Hendricks
Bloomington
Hayes
Wheeler
Tribunal gains Bradley as pivotal member for commission
Republicans greet Bradley's election to the commission as the pivotal fifth judge. Democrats lament the setback while Hayes supporters anticipate victory. Davis resists joining the panel, and Tilden's fate appears hopeless as the president approves the final lineup.
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Washington
Justice Bradley
Shese
Hayes
Judge Davis
Tilden
Bradley
Commission in Session Sets Rules for Electoral Body
The Presidential Commission met at 11 and organized with Justice Clifford presiding. Rules drafted by Mr. Edmunds set procedure, with sessions public but private consultations, detailing officers, counsel times, witness processes, and admission control. Justice Bradley named fifth member of the Electoral Commission. oath taken. temporary secretary appointed. proceedings focused on open sessions and formal governance.
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Washington
Justice Clifford
Edmunds
Payne
Congress
Eamunds
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Associated Press
Justice Bradley
Judicial Branch
Electoral Commission
Tripartite Commission
Supreme Court Room
Middleton
James H. McKenny
Eee
Orde Tha
Hearing Rules For Public Arguments In Commission Cases
The commission will allow public hearings with two hours per side on each main issue and four hours per side for objections. Two counsel per side are allowed initially, with possible extension at the commission’s discretion if the point in controversy warrants it. The rules, brief and to be published tomorrow.
House and Senate to name tellers in vote count
Washmetoy Jan 31 Speaker Randall plans to appoint two Democrats as tellers while the President pro tempore of the Senate will appoint two Republicans. The arrangement calls for one Democrat and one Republican from each house, but the Speaker dissents and does not acquiesce.
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Washmetoy
Randall
Senate
Wil
Party Counsel Appointed for Electoral Commission Cases
The Republican National Committee designated Wm. M. Evarts and E. W. Stoughton of New York and Stanley Matthews and J. S. Shellabarger of Ohio as lead counsel before the Electoral Commission. All are present with preparations under way, Stoughton arriving tomorrow. Democrats name Trumbull, Matt H. Carpenter, Jeremiah Black, and Ashbel Green as their counsel.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Electoral Commission
Wm. M. Evarts
E. W. Stoughton
New York
Stanley Matthews
Shellabarger
Ohio
Stoughton
Louisiana
Florida
Rebuilding the Academy of Music and City Convention
The Evening News hints insurers may rebuild the Academy of Music instead of paying insure. Central Christian Church Trustees plan another Elder Black trial meeting to set a date. A state Masore convention and city officers gather for matters affecting local interests. Samuel Gordon reports a $30 loss near Union Depot. Pat Moore suspected as the culprit and arrested by Marshal Manning.
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Indianapolis
Evening News
Academy of Music
Central Christian Church
Black
Star Chamber
St. Louis
Masore
Council Chamber
Caven
Samuel H. Gordon
Texas
Union Ree
Pat Moore
Iad
Marshal Manning
Pat
Ice in the Mississippi Cuts Down Belle St. Louis Steamer
The steamer Belle St. Louis was cut down by moving ice near Ste Genevieve, likely a total loss. Owned by Belle St. Louis Transportation Co, it had run Missouri River before winter layup in Memphis trade. Value set at 45,000 with 30,000 insurance. 500 tons of cardh add to loss. Tugs Creveling Chubb and Keiser cleared a passage to Chestnut street. River expected to open for Cairo navigation within days as steamers prepare and shore craft brace for ice movement.
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St. Louis
Belle
Cincinnati
Creveling
Chubb
Keiser
Ned
Chestnut Street
Cairo
Arsenal
Crawford Confesses After Taking Money and Fleeing
A young man identifying himself as R. J. Crawford surrendered to police in St. Louis on January 31 claiming he telegraphed Trenton Michigan for the Lal Railroad Company in October and received two remittances of 405 and 100 dollars. He says he cashed the first check and fled, living destitute while traveling before returning to confess and seek return home. Authorities in Detroit were notified to verify his tale. He also said his mother lived in Trenton with a man named Chas Loop.
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St. Louis
R. J. Crawford
Trenton
Mich
Lal Railroad Company
United States
Detroit
Chas, Loop
The Ashtabula Inquiry Affects Bridge Truss Assessment
Albert H. Howland reports T beams on the top chord of the fourth truss bend southward about twenty feet from the west end. He notes the wooden support cannot provide lateral stability and flags a serious defect in the bridge’s compression members extending beyond their proper positions. The hearing adjourned until Saturday.
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Ashtabula
Cueveland
Albert H. Howland
Lee's Last Effort for Life
In the case of J. D. Lee an appeal for a new trial day before the Territorial Bed thie city by W. W. Bishop for the and District Attorney Howard and F. for the people. The piney ox Boreman's ed was to Judge jal, which, it was hel d rejudicial to od.
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Lax Crry
J. D. Lee
Mountain Meadow
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