Rutherford B. Hayes Timeline: Birth to Presidency
Born October 2 1822 in Delaware Ohio. Married Lucy Ware Webb in 1852. Served as Major and Brigadier General in the Ohio Volunteers during the Civil War. Served as U S Representative 1865 67 and as Ohio Governor 1867 71. Nominated for President by the Republican National Convention June 15 1876 in Cincinnati. Electoral Commission named March 2 1877. Hayes declared elected March 6 and inaugurated as 19th President at age 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Hayes
Delaware
Lucy Ware Webb
Ohio Volunteers
Congress
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hayes
Tilden Wins 1876 Victory Amid Negro Vote Controversy
The 1876 election saw Samuel Tilden secure 203 electoral votes to Rutherford B Hayes 106 with a popular vote lead of about 250000 Yet the outcome hinged on suppressing Black voters in the South and both parties claimed Louisiana as pivotal in the final tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Hayes
Tilden
New York City
Hayes
Cleveland
Wilson
Compromise Ended the Hayes Tilden Election Crisis
The 1876 dispute over competing electoral certificates from seven states led to a bipartisan electoral commission. Eight to seven votes favored Hayes, though Senate and House ratified the result amid partisan intrigue. Secret assurances followed to grant Hayes the presidency in exchange for southern state governments. Hayes faced final victory on March 2, 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Hayes
Tilden
Wormley’s
House
Washington
People of
Columbus
Notice to Creditors Estate of James Walter Scott
Executrix Laura T. Scott of the James Walter Scott estate in Beaverhead County Montana invites all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months after the first publication. Claims should be filed at the offices of Lew L. & E. J. Callaway in Dillon Montana, the estate's business location. Dated November 18, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walter Scott
Beaverhead
Montana
Laura T. Scott
Beav erhead and Silver Bow to auction old Melrose bridge material
Beaverhead County and Silver Bow County will hold a joint session on Tuesday December 7 1920 at the courthouse to receive sealed bids for all material of the old wooden bridge near Melrose Montana about half a mile southwest of the Melrose railway station. Bids due by 1 PM with certified check requirements and board reserve to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead
Montana
Beavery County
Dillon
Vera M. Baker
Beaverhead County
Melrose
Silver Bow County
Court House
Joint Board
Beaverhead County Sealed Bids Sought for Printing Contract
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids for furnishing county printing including legal ads and official publications. Bids due by 10 a.m. December 7 1920 with county clerk. contract awarded for full term. bonds required. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Vernon Baker clerk. Dillon Montana November 9 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
16Th Legislative Assembly
Dillon
Veram, Baker
Board of County Commisions
Beaverhead Real Estate Transfers Week Ended November 20 1920
From the Tithe Books of the Beaverhead Abstract Company comes the weekly record of property transfers for the week ending November 20 1920. The list details parcels conveyed and the parties involved in Beaverhead County, noting that several transfers reflect farm and homestead properties under change of title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Lumber outlook cuts, predicts 1921 prosperity dawn
F C Knapp of Peninsula Lumber Co says foreign demand has collapsed and domestic markets are shattered by freight-rate hikes. He warns 1920 will be hard, then anticipates a building boom by January 1921 as world and domestic construction increase demand on lumber mills in Oregon and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Knapp
Peninsula Lumber Company
United States National Bank of
Portland
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
England
Washington
Land and Deed Records Highlight Frontier Holdings
Patents issued including 40 acres at Horse Prairie to Samuel B Howell 320 acres west of Dillon to John B Mayfield 160 acres on Sage Creek to Clayton Howell plus a large 1193.98 acre Big Hole basin transfer from Jorgen Jorgenson to John Peterson with $10 consideration. Deeds show quitclaim for 827.32 acres in Big Hole basin from Joseph R Coursey to Henry D Simmons for $3200 and transfers in Armstead including one lot to Mary Gordon for $1 and another lot by Hill & Gilster for $1. Articles note incorporation of Landon Ranch Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Howell
John B. Mayfield
Dillon
Clayton Howell
Sage Creek
Jorgen Jorgenson
John Peterson
Big Hole Basin
Joseph R. Coursey
Henry D. Simmons
Alpheus Decker
Laura Scott
Mary Gordon
Armstead
Hill & Gilster
Notorious New York Yeggman Murdered After Burglary String
A notorious NY crime figure was found dead. Police say he had been four months out of jalil and four prior terms for burglary and truck thievery. His father asserts the son only returned to extort money, while witnesses report no known enemies or motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oalvely
Jalil
Alib Explains The Aliba Meaning In A Lodge Context
A colored man defined the term aliba as a test of loyalty. He said it is a time to show you were at the lodge where you wish to prove you were not at the craps game, reflecting a social ritual and its reputational stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alib
Lodge
New Haven Register
Willing to Learn In Job Ad From College Professor
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt notes the professor seeks a job offering a living wage. He does not list concrete skills but implies he would prove himself if given a chance, despite a history of studying abroad and accumulating degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal Reserve
STE
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
Beaverhead State Bank
Co. C
Newman
Mont
D. F. Bush
Minneapolis
Minn
James Kirkpatrick
Frank Hazelbaker
Royal Cafe
Harlebaker
Sott
HF. Best
Johnson & Boone's
B. R. Rathbone
Hughes and McCaleb
S. Sott
R. D. Curry
Phillips Block
Osteopath
G. G. Brownback
Phillips Apts
W. Off
Madison National Forest Sheep Grower’s Association
Southern Montana
J.carhart
Tribune Book Store
Dillon, Mont
Tribune
the Tribune
Typerwriter
Ladies’ Aid Society
Louise Coulson
Louise. Coulson
Salt Lake City
Utah
D. D. McKnight
James Morgan
Savings Department
The
First National Bank
the Bank of Strength and Service
Uch
E. H. Brundage
Undertaker
Landon Ranch Company
Annabel Desmond
Pacific St
Telephone
Land Office
Cotwagoe
Pearl I. Smith
Burke Auto Transfer Company
E. A. Burke
Propr
ER. H. Brundage’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!