Oregon Electors Fight Over Honest Ballot in 1868
A 19th century note claims Oupsen elected three Republican Electors and asserts no corruption or intimidation occurred. It portrays a dispute where one Oregon Elector was deemed ineligible and Governor Groven acted to honor Democratic wishes, while the Democratic press accused the process of theft and legal impropriety. The piece defends Oregon’s votes for Hayes amid charged political meddling.
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Turbulent Postwar Politics and Violent Tensions Across States
The piece notes Republican gains and fraud claims in Louisiana South Carolina and Florida amid violence and intimidation. It cites indictments against Rush R. Sloane in Ohio and laments floods of casualties from a Brooklyn theater fire. It references Grant's leadership and calls for peace after contested elections.
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Aftermath of the 1880 election and national calm
The piece reflects on the presidential election crisis of the previous months, noting the discreet resolution with the Electoral College result favoring Hayes. It praises Hayes as a prudent, nonpartisan leader and forecasts a return to prosperous, orderly government while acknowledging political agitation will fade as public sentiment stabilizes.
disputed parishes yield Democratic majority despite violence report
A report on five parishes describes violence and intimidation used to secure Democratic wins and suggests the Returning Board would have seen a larger Democratic majority if not for poll task coercion. It cites East Feliciana, East Baton Rouge, Morehouse, Ouachita, and West Feliciana with specific vote discrepancies and colored voter counts.
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Ouachita
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Disabled Elector in Tennessee Faces Ineligibility Controversy
A Tennessee Democratic elector, Col H Maoué, is challenged over ineligibility and his voting record. He reportedly did not resign his position as elector and cast a vote for Tilden and Hendricks, with his name on Tennessee’s elector certificate. The piece notes disabilities of 1872 acts and that Colonel Moore’s disabilities have not been removed by later acts.
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Glycerine Wagon Explosion Shocks Petrolia
Special from Petrolia reports a wagon load of glycerine weighing about 900 pounds exploded around 5 pm. The blast shattered the wagon and nearby area, with a portion of the load bursting into a blaze. No serious injuries are noted, but the incident caused widespread damage and panic.
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