Electoral Commission Decision Favors Republicans in Florida Case
Washington February 7 The Electoral Commission decides not to go behind state returns, narrowing issues to electors eligibility. You vote results favor Republicans with Bradley siding against Congress review. Democrats outraged as argument shifts to Florida Humphreys eligibility and Oregon Watts cases.
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Hoar
Commission
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Thurman
Morton
Edmunds
Disputed States and Oregon Case Hearings Highlight Humphreys
Washington reports in the Louisiana and Oregon cases, detailed testimony on Frederick Humphreys over electoral eligibility. Humphreys testifies as a Republican Elector and describes resignations from the Pensacola Shipping Commissioner post in 1876, with letters from Judge Woods and collector Hiram Potter Jr. discussed.
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Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
United States Shipping
Pensacola
F. C. Humphreys
Florida
W. B. Woods
U.S
Newark
Ohio
W. B. Woop
T. C. Humphreys
Fla
Hiram Potter, Jr
Morelomtock
Femercot
Potter
Cooper
New York
Teller
Louisiana Returning Board hearing reveals input from Woodward and Kenner
Washington witnesses describe dec 3 late night work at the Returning Board in New Orleans. York A Woodward and Isador McCormack corroborate that Littlefield’s actions raise concerns about vote transfers in Vernon Parish. Louis M Kenner notes intimidation and possible irregularities, including questioning about altering returns and possible fraud. Governor Wells unavailable due to illness. examination deferred.
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Senate
Louisiana
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New Orleans
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Littlefield
Vernon Parish
Louis M. Kenner
Louisiana Returning Board
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Maddox
Wells
Field
Tilden
William HM. Greer
Louisiana Senate
Lawrence
Sen
Governor Wells
Bbss
Alterations in Returns Reported by Returning Board Clerks
Testimony cites clerks including T. W. Eaton and G. P. Davis recalling changes to election returns after the Electoral College promulgation. Lew Washington, a banker, examined Vernon Parish returns and observed erasures and altered figures.
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the Returning Board
Littlefield
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Returning Board
Lew Washington
Objection to Illinois Electoral Vote Count Planned
Special Dispatch reports that Democrats will object during the joint session to counting Illinois electors. A Springfield dispatch claims Chaffee Hayes Elector acted as U S Commissioner for Southern District of Illinois and voted as elector without his office. Signed affidavits allege the record shows the issue and require Senate and House approval to reject a single-state return. The dispute will not go to an Electoral Commission.
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Tilden
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Supreme Court
Wheeler
Louisiana
Faea
Watts
Oregon
Cronin
Wheeler Asident
Washieton
Illinois
Wm. M. Springer
Springfield
Indiana Legislature Patents and Trials Report
The Senate confirmed B. C. Hobbs as Trustee of the State Normal School. Bills passed on third reading include circuit court time changes, legalizing trustees acts at Loogootee, abolishing Clarke and Floyd Criminal Court, and wildlife protection rules. Elder Black trial date set for 16th and 17th. Senator Heilman returns to the Senate after Washington absence. In court, Torrance answers Manice petition denying accusations while defending the Ohio and Mississippi Road’s management and stake interests.
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Fire losses sweep multiple towns in early February
At Nanticoake Pa five buildings including the Susquehanna Coal Company store burned with losses around 350 000 Insurance 30 000 attributed to incendiaries suspected Molly Maguires In Buffalo another blaze caused losses about 88 000 with a factory destroyed and 35 000 insured In East Pennsylvania Hildreth Co store and four adjoining buildings burned Feb 7 with total loss about 50 000 insured
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Susquehanna Coal Company
Buffalo
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Pennsylvania
Wuxessarre
Renewal of the General Game of Plunder Feared on Border
Brownsville February 7. General Reaveltas and several officers prepare to quit Matamoras tonight and travel by steamer to Brazo s Texas then New Orleans. They claim Diaz authority but doubts arise. Cartina banditti feared to arrive, raising foreign merchant anxiety over renewed plunder.
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Canateles
Cartina
Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank Faces Heavy Loss in Hartrorp
The Farmers' and Mechanics' National Bank of this city with capital $1,105,000 and surplus over $100,000 is found to suffer a heavy loss from overdrafts and loans made without directors' knowledge. The extent is unknown but the capital may be impaired. officers are not implicated in misused funds.
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Kool
Connel
Parts
Franklin
MND
James Forgine
First National
Phare
Andrews
Cas
Ness
Joe
Lenaeery
Chicago Cattle Market Mixed Trade Despite Higher Prices
Chicago on February 7 reports receipts of 2 400 head and 730 head shipped the day, with a firm active market and prices up about 10 to 12 cents per 100 pounds. Steers ranged to around 30 5 25, with choice steers near 46 5. Slaughter and feeder notes show daily receipts of 7 200 and shipments 1 800 head, with continued demand and higher values on key grades amid fluctuating quotes.
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Ares
Prades
Bankrobbery confessed as Franklin bank scandal unfolds
Franklin Indiana reports Richard Taylor cashier of the First National Bank confesses to defalcation and robbery of about 100000 dollars. The episode triggers speculation of fraud and forgery and devastates stockholders and a bedridden wife, with the town spiraling over the bank’s ruin.
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Franklin, Inc
Franklin
Richard T. Taylor
First National Bank
Richard Taylor
Pano
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