Great Arguments on the Presidential Election Dispute
Washington reports on the Electoral Commission session with Evarts and O Conor delivering dense legal arguments. Evarts outlines limits of the commission’s power, while O Conor stresses case points defending Tilden. after brief public remarks, the panel adjourns to secret deliberations seeking a rapid ruling on admissibility of evidence and state certification.
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Evarts and O Conor Argue Before Electoral Commission
Washington heated as Evarts and O Conor stated their case before the Electoral Commission on Florida certificates and possible evidence beyond them. The debate centered on the commission’s powers, proper procedures, and the authority to investigate rival electors and the governor’s certificate.
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OConor Hints at Opposition to Tribunal Decision
Special Dispatch notes speculation on Charles OConor traveling to argue the House may intervene if the Tribunal verdict fails to name a President. Republicans weigh a Democratic scheme to act if Louisiana or Florida returns are rejected. If no constitutional majority exists, the House could enter the election.
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Tilden
Outrageous Treatment of Gov Wells and Prisoners
Congressman Wilson of Iowa protested the House for denying access to Gov Wells, president of the Louisiana Returning Board, by Sergeant at Arms. He notified Speaker Randall of the refusal and urged action as a matter of privilege, but Randall ordered Wilson admitted as an extraordinary exception to discipline.
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Duncan F. Kenner
TILDEN AS KICKER. He Will Not Accept the Decision of the Tri bunal is Against Him
Washietoy reports a prominent Democrat and investigative committee chairman says if the Electoral Count decision goes against Tilden he will contest rights in court. He notes the Compromise bill allows either party to seek quo warranto, implying a major lawsuit to secure the presidency if defeated by the Commission.
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Vetod Police Bill Moves to Overcome Veto
The Senate Committee on the District of Columbia reports back the Vetod Police Bill abolishing the Board of Metropolitan Police with unanimous recommendation that it be passed over the President's veto.
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Senate Committee On the District of Columbia Today
Board of Metropolitan Police
Hopper eggs hatch risk in Omana Nebraska
The warm spell in Omana Nebraska raises the likelihood that grasshopper eggs will hatch soon. If temperatures stay high for several more days, hatching will proceed and nymphs will be ready for feeding.
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Testimony From Louisiana Senate Inquiry Recounts
Wells West and Casanave testified yesterday while Littlefield and Maddox related stories that drew strong Senate rebuke. Maddox faced contempt of the Senate as Democrats faced attempts to buy the board, which were exposed as falsehoods.
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Field's Committee Sparks House Testimony Conflicts
Dudley Fields committee clashed over Gov. Wells testimony and a published compilation Exhibited as a potential trick Field pressed to print unseen testimony prompting secret session Knott Sparks and others denied involvement Wells defended his answers under cross examination revealing alleged offers of bribery to return Louisiana for Tilden The session exposed partisan tensions as hearings continued on the Vernon returns and the ongoing dispute over publication of evidence
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