Sheriff election dispute and affidavits from De Soto Parish
Levi Kevies writes that he was nominated for Sheriff at Mansfield without consent and declined, urging W P Sample's commission from the Governor. He denies fraud in De Soto Parish election of November 7, 1876, claims the Democratic ticket won, and lists affidavits by several residents challenging Sherman’s Returning Board report. He notes Hayes supporters and mentions War moth’s attempt to secede from the Returning Board Legislature.
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New Orleans
Sherman
Wheeler
Returnin Board
Returning Board
Alexandria
Rapides Parish
W. P. Kellogg
James Andrews
Bastrop
Morehouse Parish
Louisiana
Morehouse
State of
E. W. Bucxixcuan
Shreveport Times
Str
Mansfield
W. P. Sample
de Soto Parish
United States
Manefield
de Soto
R. T. Cann
Baton Rouge
Lowsiani
East Baton Rouge
Justice of the Peace
Levi Kevies
Custom House
W.B. McIntyre
Livingston
C. Guidry
Lafayette Parish
A. Haber
Sylvester Simms
J. J. Johnson
Vresinaki
West Felic
Hayes
Nicholls
Warmoth
P. J. Kennedy
Barrett
Mr. Estopinal
Geo. I. Sheridan
Geo. W. Carter
North
James Casey
Grant
Pinchback
J. H. Oglesby
Louisiana National Bank
Effington Lawrence
Congress
Philip Hickey Morgan
Judge Wiley
Kellogg
Supreme Court
Hunger and suffering unfold in seven days of want
A detailed account describes a gradual decline from intense cravings to weakness over a week of fasting. It portrays escalating bodily and mental distress, including nausea, sunken cheeks, and profound exhaustion, ending with a resolve to share the estate equally among Wade Hampton’s siblings.
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Wade Hampton
Wade
State Prison South sees rising convict numbers and strained capacity
The directors report increasing arrivals at State Prison South with 1874 338 inmates rising to 445 in 1875 and 531 in 1876. The 315 cells have forced chapel conversion to dormitory use, suspending religious services. Financial notes cite $30,667.27 owed by Southwestern Car Company and remodeling costs of $10,1002.86. Staffing and inmate statistics follow, detailing demographics, literacy, marital status, temperance, and crime classifications.
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State Prison South
Prison South
Southwestern Car Company
Perrin, Gail & Co
Kentucky
New York
Germany
Ireland
Esca
Uet and Light
Political crisis looms as Florida vote dubbed by observers
In a Detroit streetcar a man jokes the political crisis will end with the election. Florida vote reporting shows disputed tallies in Archer Precinct No. 2 with Hayes versus Tilden figures and fraud disputes. Zach Chandler and Packard exchanges hint at tense political maneuvering.
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Washington
Cooper
Tennessee
Senate
Florida
Tilden
Archer
Alachua County
Hayes
House Committee
State Committee
Sargent and Teller
Acknowledging Hannah Is Quimanx Died After Ice-Floe Experience
A Springfield Republican correspondent recounts Hannah Is Quimanx and her child Punny who died after winter illness following an ice floe ordeal. The piece praises Hannah as an exemplar Christian woman and notes her travels and refined associations in England and the United States before her death as the old year ends. It also asserts her people are not Indians but of Japanese origin based on perceived features and culture.
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Springfield Republican
Isquimanx Hannah
Punny
Hannah
England
United States
Jesus
Japan
Desperate Shark Trap Aboard Schooner Described
A Glasgow Observer correspondent recalls watching a landbound monster shark circling a schooner. Bruce, a cook, devises a crude plan to heat a brick and toss it overboard, luring the shark to bite as the crew notes the creature’s ferocity and subsequent demise.
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Glasgow Observer
Bruce
Longest and shortest daylight around the world and a prison visit
The article notes daylight lengths in European and Arctic cities from London to Spitzbergen, with hours varying from two and a half to nineteen. It also reports a Dartmoor Prison visit to the Claimant on December 20, describing strict interview conditions and his expressed hope for parliamentary review. A railroad tale from Binghamton recounts a snowed figurehead and a fare dispute ending in a confrontation, closing with an unclear fragment.
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London
Bremen
Stockholm
Sweden
Hamburg
Germany
Dantzig
Prussia
St. Petersburg
Russia
Tobolsk
Siberia
Tornea
Finland
Wardiugs
Norway
Spitzbergen
Dartmoor
Ichborne
Tichporne
Doctor’s Ash Barrel Escapade Delights Lewiston Townfolk
In Lewiston Maine a doctor tied his horse to a neighbor’s barn during a late night call. A commotion followed as an ash barrel wedged between carriage wheels, trapping the physician who was helped free by a Samaritan. The doctor blamed the mishap on a failed attempt to button the carriage. He asked the neighbor to keep quiet about the incident.
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Lewistown
Maburn
Husbie
Huskis
Shooting accident leaves man grievously wounded near Ellis
Archibald Iggins, of Stockton, was by his wagon with a team when a shotgun leaning in a corner fell and discharged. The blast struck his back and legs, with several shot entering the body and near the eye cavity. he was dragged by the reins, collapsed inside the house, and remains in serious danger. The cause of the gun’s fall is unknown.
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Stockton (Cal
Ellis
Archibald Iggins
Higgins
Bantas
Noctograph and a Bristol trap tale in a Washington letter
A noctograph invention helps write in darkness using a walnut frame and sixteen brass wires to space lines. An Bristol engraver notes a licenseless excise officer trap in a shop notebook. Washington letter accuses Hayes conspirators of bluster and telegraph suppression.
Fragmented western column hints at social foibles and local tales
A garbled West page item references bail for a friend, marital advice, and a silent world when thoughts stay unsaid. It cites a doctor’s remark after a fall, notes about gentlemen and ladies, love myths, and a Colorado cat story about caregiving and securing good homes.
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Law
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J. 8
Cobb's
Boge
Columbus Directory
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P. Setakiey
Presbyterian Church
Jefferson and
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Alex. Parker
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Methodist Church
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Har Fleen
Jon. Cotton
Remy
Christian Church
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C.N. Specter
Toynkins
T. Bartholomew
Washington Street
Delaware
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Sycamore Streets
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Hebrew Synagogue
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W. P. Alden
Hogue
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W. R. Snipes
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Trondas
Columbus Council
John H. Hess
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D. C. Hamilton
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Mabbert C. P. Loyd Moriege
Heneetg Taya Mc Mae
German Lodge
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John Canning
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Total Abstinence Society
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James Gaffney
James A. Ferrall
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Romry Society
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Wm. Stewart
Flawock
J. N. Lucac
Harricon
Rocketeek
A. G. Buchanan
Sandcreek
Jonathan Morris
T. J. Kobbe
Ohio
J. Bizan
Henry Meyer
City Truste
Harr
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Vegecine
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L. Gore
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Mobley
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Emaee
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Brown County
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Boston, Mass
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Weeks
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Levi Berry
Claiborne
J. A. Veary
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G. W. White
Leonor Marchand
Lafayette
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R. J. Hogan
A. Busto
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Mr. Sherman
Kellogg and
Packard
Barker Street
Zach Chandler
Zachariah
Zach
Virginis
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Erie Railroad
Binghampton
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Rotsee
Bristol
Excise
Mr. J
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Chandler
Cameron
Western Union Teleph Company
John B. Gough
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Cape A Good Hope
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Philadel
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