Secret Electoral Commission Session Deliberates Florida Case
The Electoral Commission met in secret and debated whether to accept evidence beyond papers from the President of the Senate. Judges did not vote. Republicans favor restricting evidence to Returning Board actions while Democrats seek broader inquiry. A final Florida case decision is expected by week’s end, with open doors possible for future sessions.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Electoral Commission
Congress
Senate
Clifford
Commission
Garfield
House
Stanley Matthews
Returning Board
Florida
Bradley
Washmnerton
Oregon Case appearance prompt in Cincinnati dispatch
Special Dispatch reports George F. Miller, a New York Democratic operator in Oregon from Omaha, has been sought by the Senate Committee to explain certain telegrams. He and Patrick allegedly figured in the matter, and both men havo eluded Senate efforts to obtain information.
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Washington
George F. Miller
New York Democrats
Oregon
Omaha
Senate Committee
Patrick
Serxeuntab Arms
Miller Located in City Hotel Under Assumed Name
This afternoon Miller was found staying at a prominent hotel under an assumed, unregistered name and in contact with Democratic managers of the Oregon case. His room was identified and a subpoena served to appear before the Senate Committee tomorrow.
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Miller
Oregon
Senate Committee
Receiver Torrance Answers Removal Petition in Indiana Courts
In the United States Court the receiver Daniel Torrance filed an answer to Campbell and others for removal, admits facts on mortgages and sinking fund defaults, notes improved trade cash balance under receivership, explains lack of funds to cover January 1 1877 interest, requests dismissal with costs, and mentions further answers due tomorrow.
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Inpianaports
United States
William King
John W. Garrett
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Company
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Allen Campbell
Daniel Torrance
Torrance
Hoadly, McClintock & Smith
Campbell
Springfield
Louisville
John King, Jr
W. T. D. Manice
Thomas
J. J. Emery
Secretary Morrill Stricken With Typhoid Pneumonia at Wormley's
Secretary Morrill lies critically ill at Wormley's Hotel in Washington after typhoid fever led to pneumonia. He fell sick Tuesday, worsened through Sunday, and now faces a grave prognosis due to age and frail health. Doctors note the fever's return complicates a rare progression from typhoid to pneumonia.
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Washington
Morrill
Wormley
Gobble Cypher Dispatch Translation Report
The Detroit Tribune reports it will publish a perfect translation of Tilden’s Gobble cypher from Port land Oregon dated December 1. The deciphered message asserts the Post-office Elector case will favor the highest Democratic Elector and grant the certificate on the sixth. The Tribune claims a specific English dictionary key was used and located in Portland at the time.
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Detroit
Mica
Tribune
Tilden
Portland
Oregon
the Tribune
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Memorial on the North Pole
The memorial of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce regarding the North Pole was presented in the House by Mr Sayler today and ordered printed.
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The
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and
the North
Washiygton
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
North Pole
Sayler
Eads and His Money Payment Approved by Senate
Washington February 6 The Senate Appropriations Committee reported favoring the first payment to Captain Eads for the Mississippi jetty project.
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Washinggton
Senate Committee On Appropriations Today
Capt. Eads
Mississippi
Government and Hot Springs Reservation Debate
The Senate Public Lands Committee heard Senators Clayton and Dorsey and Representative Gause plus interested parties on Hot Springs Reservation. It agreed the House bill will pass with minor amendments, settling controversies while preserving main provisions.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Clayton
Dorsey
Gause
Field and Wells clash in heated House hearing over Louisiana votes
In a tense Washington hearing on February 6 1876 Gov. Wells and field sparred over accusations of election manipulation in Louisiana. Wells refused to answer under contempt while Field pressed on forged affidavits vote counts and the Returning Board.
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Washneton
Gov. Wells
Field
New Orleans
J. Barrett
Packard
Returning Board
Gov. Nicholls
Mr. Barrett
J. P. Kennedy
Barrett
Washington
Mr. Field
Louisiana
Maddox
Vernon Parish
House
Ciee
Hayes
Tilden
Knott
Wells
Mr. Wells
Tam
Vienna Returns Controversy Reveals Vote Alterations
Senate Louisiana sub committee in Wash ington hears Charles Abel recount Littlefield removing Vernon Parish returns and altering totals. Abel says Littlefield claimed no order to destroy papers and later corrected the returns. Judge Davis confirms Abel’s testimony as to Littlefield’s actions.
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Washindoy
Senate
Louisiana
Charles
Abel
New Orleans
Louisiana Returning Board
Littlefield
McDonald
Vernon
Vernon Parish
Four Seasons
Republican Committee
Davis
Abell
Houre
The Last Ditch Plan to Overthrow Wells Testimony
Washington writes of Wells offering $200000 to alter Tilden votes and Kenner Burke correspondence. New Orleans reports reveal claims of a bribery attempt to count Louisiana votes as cast. In Providence the House addressed arrests of Louisiana Returning Board members as a violation of states rights.
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Washington
Duncan F. Kenner
New Orleans
E. A. Burke
Wells
Louisiana
D. F. Kenner
Returning Board
Providence
House of Representatives
Louisiana Returning Board
National House of Repsentatives
Hundred Thousand Heist Rocks Franklin Bank
A heavy bank robbery in Franklin Indiana ends with a cashier fleeing the scene with about one hundred thousand dollars. The incident involves unexplained irregularities and lingering questions about the books and motive.
Missing cashier sparks Indiana bank robbery scare
Franklin, Feb 6. First National Bank doors closed at noon as cashier R T Taylor absconds with ledgers and funds, estimates range from seventy to one hundred thousand dollars. Police search ongoing, bank insiders implicated, city gripped by rumors and intense excitement.
First National Bank of Franklin Closes Amid Cashier Heist
Indianapol is Feb 6 report says the Franklin bank, twenty miles south, shut its doors at noon with the cashier absconding taking the books and all vault funds, estimated at 75 000 to 100 000. Bankers call the institution irregular and note ongoing communications between Eastern and Western bankers about its character. No police notification or arrest request has been made.
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Indianapolis
First National Bank
Franklin
Russian Army Ordered to Move and Balkan Diplomacy
London reports the Russian army has orders to advance and cross the Pruth within days. A British ship, the Bittern, is detained in Constantinople for protection of foreign residents. Belgrade and Belgrade press debate Russia’s aims and Serbia’s possible cooperation.
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Paris
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Pruth
Constantinople
Bittern
Times
Belgente
M. Ristics
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Stok
Golos
Russia
Servia
Montenegro
Bosnia
Herzegovania
Belgrade
Midhat Pasha's Plot Exposed in Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople reveal a secret correspondence showing Midhat Pasha plotting to overthrow the Sultan and appoint himself dictator. The case outlines clashes over reform and foreign appointments, leading to Midhat Pasha's decision to leave the country after he was accused of high treason. London reports cite his refusal to accept peace with Servia without guarantees, shaping a pacific concession cabinet later.
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Constantinople
Midhat Pasha
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Midhat
Berlin
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Times
Servia
Turkey
Edhem Pasha
Porte’s Plan Outlined in Vienna for Servia
The Politische Correspondenz reports that the Porte offers Servia four terms waiving prior gains. Diplomats would represent Belgrade, Catholics and Jews gain rights, no armed bands or Turkish territory violations, no secret societies. A Turkish flag would fly at jointly held fortresses. Servia may accept and send a commissioner to Constantinople.
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Vienna
Politische Correspondenz
Porte
Belgrade
Servia
Constantinople
Hungry Frenchmen collapse on silk industry woes in Lyons
In Versailles on February 6 the Chamber of Deputies heard M. Ordinaire accuse the government of failing to aid Lyons workers. About 50,000 operatives are unemployed as raw silk costs soar eighty percent. The premier promised government support, while the Rhone prefect allocated local funds to relief. Many fear Lyons business and silk demand will not recover soon as wool fabric demand rises.
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Versailles
Chamber of Deputies
M. Ordinaire
Lyons
Lyon
Simon
Council
Rhone
Manchester Cotton Exports to United States Shrink to Nil
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting the president said Manchester exports to the United States, once a strong market, are now nil. He noted ongoing trade in American manufactured cotton fabrics.
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Manchester
United States
Chamber of Commerce
America
Dr Monck's Sentence Confirmed in Wa r Act Case
The Court of the Queen's Bench affirmed Huddersfield Magistrates' conviction of Dr. Monck a spiritualist medium under the War Act and sentenced him to three months' imprisonment in Manchester on February 6.
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Dr. Monck
Manchester
Court of i‘ Chequer
Huddersfield
Resignation of Hungarian Ministers Reported
A Vienna dispatch says Hungarian ministers have tendered their resignations over failure to secure an agreement with Austria on the bank question. It is uncertain whether the Emperor has accepted the resignation.
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London
Standard
Vienna
Austria
Steamships Arrive From New York and Liverpool
Gexstown reports steamship France arrives in New York on February 6 and again on February 9. The steamship Adriatic arrives from Liverpool. The steamship Herder arrives from New York on February 6, and the steamship Ethiopia from New York also arrived on February 6.
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Gexstown
Steamshi France
New York
Adriatic
Liverpool
Piyouth
Herder
Movitne
Ethiopia
Senate confirms list of appointments in Wasuinarton
Wasuinarton February 6 the Senate confirmed several appointments including Isaac Clenjen and L. T. Cheever. The brief notice records the confirmations by the Senate in session.
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Wasuinarton
Senate
Isaac Clenjen Weet Mana Ea Alledo
Iil
L. T. Cheever
Miner Strike Shuts Station Colliery in Portsville
Eleven hundred miners at Station Colliery in Portsville strike on Feb 6 over pay conditions. The action halts output as workers protest reduced wages and schedule. Unclear local company response.
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Portsville Pa
Station Colliery
Missouri Pacific Appeal To Supreme Court Details
An appeal on behalf of the Missouri Pacific Railroad from the United States Circuit to the Supreme Court has been argued. Associate Justice Miller presided as the court considered mortgage bonds and related matters.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
United Ae. Circuit
Supreme Court
Miller
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