The Louisiana Electors and the Hayes Victory Confirmed
The Electoral Commission ruled on Louisiana returns amid heated arguments as Judge Bradley defended the electors, the majority declined to hear outside evidence, and the panel delivered its decision that the Louisiana electors were valid and should be counted. The vote turnout reflected party lines, 8 to 7, with Republicans largely in control of the outcome and the room filled with spectators awaiting the verdict.
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Washington
Louisiana
Morton
Thurman
Garfield
Bayard
Edmunds
Hunter
Hoar
Bradley
Levisee
Brewster
United States
Florida
Wea Tris
Secretary of State
Returning Board
Messrs. Miller
Aennd
Congress
Electoral Commission
Supreme Court Room
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Oregon
CSS
Associated Press
Capitol
Footeen PR Gne
Price Room
J. Hoar
Mr. Abbott
Yeas
Abbott
Clifford
Field
Hunton
Les
Frelinghuysen
Miller
Strong
Returning Board of
Commissioners of Election
Satta Senaroros
MY. Bayar
Ve Bayard
Louisiana Electors Verdict Kept Secret by Commission
The commission debated admissibility of evidence on Louisiana electors. After long deliberations, it adopted a report affirming eight Hayes electors and eight Wheeler electors, concluding the Governor’s certificate was lawfully certified and limiting evidence to go behind it. Adjourned to 4 pm with a vote of eight to seven on the report.
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Kear
Payne
Ted
Yeas
Bradley
Edmunds
Frelinghuysen
Garfield
Hear
Miller
Morton
Trong
Abbott
Bayard
Clifford
Field
Hunton
Thurman
Justice Field
J. Hoar
Ayer
Mr. Payne
Eg Clifford
Evarts
Wee
Campbell
Lyoka Morton
Louisiana
Strong
Sioner Hoar
Hoar
United States
Yeas—Bradley
Messrs
En Nee
William Pitt Kellogg
H. Brewster
A. B. Levisse
Oscar Jefferin
Peter Joh
J. H. Birch
L. A. Sheldon
Morris Marks
William P. Kellogg
Rutherford B. Hayes
Ohio
Wm. A. Wheeler
New York
Senate
Messrs. Morton
Piqua Protest Meeting Over Lewistown Reservoir Abandonment
In Piqua Ohio on February 16 a large Board of Trade rally at City Hall opposed a Senate bill to abandon the Lewistown Reservoir and the Miami Canal. Merchants manufacturers and capitalists warned the plan would harm Miami Valley interests, especially Piqua which relies on the reservoir for hydraulic city water works and factories. A committee was named to travel to Columbus to press the case.
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Board of Trade
City Hall
Senate
Lewistown
Miami Canal
Miami Valley
Piqua
Hydraulic City
Columbus
Ee Ce
Ne Inite
Ty Batore
Ay Webs
Toy
RY Hater
Berlin
The Assassin Who Tried to Kill Governor Packard
New Orleans reports Weldon pled guilty to assault with intent to murder Governor Stephen Packard. He is held in custody as doctors assess his condition after a fatal attempt amid a barroom tale of conspirators and a bystander affidavit detailing provocative remarks and possible drugs or liquor influence.
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New Oreans
Staes
St. Louis
State House
Weldon
Stephen B. Packard
Louisiana
Smythe
Philip Stern
Ninth Street
Toulouse Street
Russia
Tam
Sle
Packard
Rascal
Stern
Evening Times
Times
George Drury
Drury
Joseph Huttel
Huttel
Hulton
Would-Be Assassin Weldon Tied to Pepper & Co Career
William H. Weldon, who attempted to kill Gov. Packard, relocated to Mobile last October after a recommendation from a Claflin & Co. member. He joined P. H. Pepper & Co. and stayed about ten days before quitting, then drank and faced a personal dispute. He planned suicide last Sunday and secured a room at Mandich's grant, with remarks about his father and future plans.
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Moshe
William H. Weldon
Gov. Packard
Mobile
House of Claflin & Co
P. H. Pepper & Co
Pepper & Co
Mandich
Weldon
Clergyman’s Son Linked to Governor Attempt
An acquaintance says the minister Rev C F Weldon of West Philadelphia, renowned for avoiding politics, has not been responsible for a week. The report ties W H Weldon, son of the Philadelphia clergyman, to the earlier life attempt on Gov Kard.
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Philadelphia
Pallapetruta
W. H. Weldon
Gov. Kard
C. F. Weldon
West Philadelphia
Weldon to be Indicted
Judge Whitaker tells the Grand Jury in New Orleans that a prominent citizen was shot at the St. Louis Hotel and that police investigation has been frustrated. He urges the protection of the laws and warrants full, careful inquiry without escalating the current status quo.
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New Orleans
Whitaker
Superior Criminal Court
Grand Jury
St. Louis
Cabinet meets as telegrams confirm assault on Gov Packard
Washington February 16. At a Cabinet meeting telegrams from New Orleans regarding the recent assault on Gov. Packard were read confirming earlier accounts. The session aside from routine business had no other notable features.
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Washineton
New Orleans
Gov. Packard
Ewing Vindicated by Schofield on Missouri Order
Gen Schofield, in a letter to Gen Thomas Ewing, argues the 1863 border district order depopulating parts of Missouri saved lives. He cites war conditions, the Lawrence massacre as context, and says Lincoln approved the policy, with responsibility shared among Lincoln, Schofield, and Ewing.
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New York
Schofield
West Point
Thomas Ewing
Ewing
Missouri
Gerr
Department of the Missouri
Lincoln
Gen. Ewing
Fires Reported From Several Cities Across Nation
A series of fires causing varied damage was reported on February 16. In St Louis Charles Scarrett & Co suffered about 10000 in losses at 214 North Commercial. New Haven Edwards Malley’s dry goods stock valued at 75000 burned. In Arkansas Searcy County Courthouse burned by arson, with 10000 loss though most records were saved. Peoria Tyng Brothers elevator B destruction around 33000 with 22000 insured. Minneapolis R B Craftson flour mill loss about 9000 with 3500 insured. Strait University Building in New Orleans burned by suspected incendiary. losses around 10000.
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Arxk
Searcy County
Minneapolis
Minn
Str. Paul
Maxx
R. B. Craftson
Strait University
New Orleans
Col Columbus Court Awards 3000 Injuries Verdict
In the Court of Common Pleas J J Stuart won a verdict against the Hocking Valley road for 3000 dollars for injuries. Bell of this city appointed to a hospital post. Prohibition State Convention slated for Thursday to nominate a full state ticket. Orland Smith of this city travels to Washington as general superintendent of the Hocking Valley and Columbus and Toledo line.
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CoLumbus
Court of Common Pleas
J. J. Stuart
Hocking Bio dl
Bell
Louis Orn
Marionsyethip
Sciota Pile Reailroca
Deh Plumb
Orland Smith
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Tilden Cries Baby
Henry H. Boody sues Samuel J. Tilden and others for accounting and repayment on loan terms in a New York Superior Court special session. Judge Sedge will hear the case after evidence is completed, with proceedings set for the following Monday.
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New York
Henry H. Boody
Samuel J. Tilden
Sedge
Superior Court
Ae Serrate
Hanitationa
Natute
Lim Iu
Ces
Public mood split after Louisiana vote in presidential dispute
Reports from Worcester on December 16 describe Republicans elated by the Louisiana decision while Democrats grow indignant and consider protest, filibuster plans, and parliamentary maneuvers to affect the Electoral College count. The commission’s ruling fuels heated discussions among leaders in hotels and capitals.
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Wasurxeter
Louisiana
Gov. Hayes
Hamilton Fish
Senate
Democratic Party
Tilden
St. Louis
Democrate Party
Gov. Tild En
Gov. Tilden
Indiana
Oregon
Cronin
Hewitt
Hr. Hewitt
TILDEN'S CINCINNATI MONEY reveal
Bank President Mr Ellis testifies about seven thousand dollars Tilden kept and sent to Cincinnati around the October election. He clarifies the bank is a customer but not controlled by Tilden.
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Washington
Mr. Ellis
New York
Tilden
Cincinnati
Tilden Bank
Tiden
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Cincinnati Gazette
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the Assassin
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Gen. Schofield
Puerre
Peoria
Prorta
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Tyng Brotherson
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Springer
Abrams
Hewett
Merrick
Dey
Col. Wm. T. Pelton
Watts
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