19 May 1876
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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1876
Page
1
The Daily Times notes Mr Withers correctly refuses a vote recount after the late election. Supporters say a recount cannot alter the result, while Mr Withers stands on his rights and will not waive any point. If Mr Stead challenges the election his remedy lies in the Court.
Republicans seek pacification by offering Lloyd Lowndes the collectorship of the Port of Baltimore in case Blaine is elected. The move aims to mollify the dissatisfied supporters after the Frederick convention. Acceptance could trigger frictions at home due to potential vacancies in national posts.
The Gazette faces backlash from many Democrats in Ohio as it moves to expel the party's ranks. Critics ask what gives the paper authority to redraw party lines and denounce members for opposing its impractical hard money position.
The Allegany county Democrats will indirectly express their presidential preference on the 24th through a county convention that will elect five delegates to the State Convention in Baltimore in May. Blair and Hamilton are the main names. Blair is opposed by local Democrats and the convention should bar any Blair supporters from Baltimore. Ex President Johnsons heirs recover his funds from Jay Cookes bank failing two years ago. Henry Toms, linked to Hammond, is jailed for three years for forgery. The Times notes Blaises rail speculation concerns persist. Democratic gains show in North Carolina charter elections Weldon Halifax. Dan Verhees declines a Congressional nomination.
A Maryland Attorney General petition seeks to undo the Consolidation Coal Company charter over alleged charter abuses and corporate power misuse. The document argues the charter was fraudulently obtained in 1860, with a later attempt to revoke it or impose forfeiture, while detailing legal standards and court precedents from Maryland authorities and confirming stockholder awareness.
Weather note from Wakespanther Washington May 19 1876 reports Friday’s Cumberland forecast warmer and partly cloudy. Melbourne Herald March 31 reports Tweed arrived from San Francisco and was recognized on the streets.
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