Election returns from the states and contested electors
A sweeping, conflicted account of the late electoral college votes across South Carolina Florida Louisiana Oregon Vermont and other states. It notes contested certificates disputes resignations and the joint session to count votes amid troop deployments and protests by both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Carolina
Tilden
Wendricks
Board of
Cano Rs
Hayes
Wheeler
Lenisiana
Gov
Kellogg
Senate
Ceates
John McEnery
Pend
Oregon
Odell
Aldrich
Hendricks
George Nicholas
Messenger
Whallington
Electors of
Vermont
Nicholas
Washinton
Sali
Washington
Congress
DW. Prost
Mi i
Charles G
Hardin
Stati Withe Tayl al. Sul
Cen. Wrest
Frost
Paist
Beiny
Aed
Col
Mere
Stifette
Hector
Reid
Aud
Nam Hendricks
Te Republiggns
Congressional Debates on Electoral Count and Oregon Elector
The Senate and House swap remarks on the Electoral Count Act, Supreme Court role, and Oregon elector issues. Debates cover printing Sherman depositions, constitutional amendments, and inquiries into election administration. Key figures include Sherman, Morton, Edmunds, and Beebe.
The Brooklyn Theater Fire Horrors A Calamity in New York
The Brooklyn Theatre burned last night with 1200 spectators. stage fire at 11:30 p.m. caused a panic and a deadly crush. Two actors, Henry S. Murdoch and Claude Burbourds, perished. Firemen and police assisted, bodies recovered reaching hundreds, with reports suggesting up to 850 dead.
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New York
Brooklyn
Washington Street
Aldon
Extel
Henry
Murdoch
Claude Burbourds
Zerve
Picard
Valette
Chevalier
Min
Thomas Rockford
Urcher
Endeay
Hee
Flood
Johnson Street
Afyrtle Avenue
Parquet
Studiey
Ington Street
Times
Maorshal Keady
Port office and Fortification bills back for action
The Port office 32 953 125 and the Fortification 250 000 bills were re acted. The Speaker appointed Messia Cox Rice Ghia Waddell MacDougall and Welles as the committee to inquire if funds were misused in the election across New York Brooklyn Jersey City and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windberg
Germany
Awis
Washington
House
Congress
Ifouse of Representatives
Ueler
Ae Syagon
Daniel Garth
St. Louis Express
Pond
New York Central
Wendel Station
Builito
American Express
Benjamins Woolritt
Chicago
St. Louis
West
Messia
Cox
Rice
Ghia
Waddell
MacDougall
Wellesoo
New York
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Philadelphia
Louisiana and Florida House Committee Deliberations Across Returning Board
The Congressional House Committee met in New Orleans on the 12th with Morrieon presiding and heard that four Louisiana Returning Board members refused to surrender documents to the committee, citing constitutional limits. They offered copies if given access. The chairman ordered the Returning Board members summoned for the 13th. Charles Abum, secretary, refused to produce docs under subpoena. In Florida, the committee met on the 42nd to probe both national and state elections, requesting official returns from the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Atlige
Shire
Innige
Ibw
Mouse
Latreis
Edeheir
Ap Winta
Senate
Ren. Ruger
Thas
Colunbis
Cardena
Supreme Court
Neral
Mo Ma AU
Ie Democratic Hreusnacki
Keayps Wow
Tose
Ruger
Gylera
Withers
United States
Petersburg
UA Weseage
Sherman
New Orlans
Wan
Wood
Year
Fuunspay
Carl Schn
Trenderson
Supreme Court of the United States
Edmunds
Sargent
Mitchel
Oregon
Messrs
Exton
Fhurman
Bayard
Ttc
Agsuiing
Teace
Senata
Louisiana
Lynde
Woodshimne
Florida
Pice
Gurlichi
Fimay
Certaim
Ferry
Waas
Lvnda
Hiack Wills
Lund
Supreme
Cortri
Oui
Ith
Congressional House
Orleana
Morrieon
Louisiane Returning Board
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Returning Board
Charles 8
Ab- UM
Raturnini
Locum
House
Secro
Christmas Angel Hymn In Rustic Old Verse
A nostalgic Christmas poem celebrates Father Christmas and the Christ child, with verses describing the season’s warmth, gifts, and hopes. It contrasts children’s joy with the duties of parents and the care of homes, ending with a pledge of Christmas aid from the Lord of Christmas to families and children.
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Jesus
Christine
Christmas in the Arctic Whale Ship Christmas Tale
In a Arctic circle whaling voyage, crew endure a long winter night frozen in near Camden Bay. They craft whalebone wares, dream of home, and welcome Santa Claus who arrives with gifts, letters, and a festive dinner, lifting spirits as they share news from loved ones and await safe passage home.
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Camden Bay
Arctic Circle
Santa Claus
Jf Wus
Uncle Sim
Sim
Santi Claus
Mianl
Booth
Jack Short
Avelit
Shorts
Lie
Bhort
Winnipeg
Sangway
Short
Sunita
Santa
Jilly
Sar Miller
Eliza
Ravene
North Pole
Balt
Grandmother Osose
Holland
Seti
Sarah - Jane
Hever
Samswich Islands
Batis
Equator
Brazil
Nicholas
Broomstick Law Marriages in a Train Stop
On a moving Ohio and Mississippi line a couple seeking a quick wedding pressed a conductor for a Squire in East St. Louis. The pair pressed a broom as a stand‑in, forcing a Justice to wed them after Mary Jane threatened to broom him into action. The couple left with a makeshift license and a speedy marriage, calling it broom-stick law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio & Mississippi
SC Louis
Mantit
Andrew
East St. Louis
Guister
Squire
Sue
Mary ‘Jane
Faust
Mary
Jane
East St.Louis
Andrew J
Hhei
Anil
Masry
Tia
Tor
Alryly
Lharn
Migs Witherwax
Ridge Prairie
Belleville
Maury Jane
Mary Jane
Michael
Bert
Squirey
Les
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Tysayine
Sivy Elden
Pers
Bond
United District Court
Board of State
State Supreme Court
D.t.corbin
United States District Attorney
Republican ‘Caucus
Senate of
Republican House
D.“T. Corbin
Szne
Florida Returning Board
Uth
Stearns
Turon
Dre le Moyne
Pittsburgh
Col. Olcott Uren
Salem
Cronin
Cablinis
United States Senate
Mar. Lanan
National House of Representatives
wWeem
Andy Deéent
Trewitt
Tayrios Wood Cnyj
Randall
Lidia
D. J. Downs
Tallanassee
Pla
Ke Sth
Cam Uel
Etry
Livurens
Montgotmery
Rasjorit
Purman
Bishee
Constantinople
Evo Monteregrins
Dutt City
Midkat Pasha
Saltin
Salisa Mitr
Losnoy
Sth
Wusgiatad
Bawi Elergegovina
Parte
Teligi
Mexico
Lerdo
Revolutionnais
Nuncan
Gem
Escobado
Matamoros
Iplesias
Greenwoo Cemetery
Burlington
Tne
Senate ‘Committee
Pth
Messrs. Howe, Wadleigh
Mc.Millan
Boutsell
Saulsbury
McDonald
Mitchell Teller
Cooper
South
Arobin Cameron
Vis
Christiancy
Merri
Woul
London
Russia
Comptroller of ‘Accounts
Secretary of State of
Messr. Cowgill
McLin
State Board of
Shyland
Alon
Porte
Supreme Court of the
Pennsylvanian Railroad
Tweed
Siveeney
Connelly
Colorado
Tonry M. Teller
United
Tingh Butler
Honay
S. Carolina
Democratic Committee
Megsré
Roy, Stevenson
Watts
Oglesby
Boutwell
Supreme Courts
Reece
Clymer Wen
Bis
Dolacs
Judiciary Committee
Eral
Istew United
Lees Han
Jadiciary
Bozy
Stevenson
Loz- Istana
Croninesa
Ata
Brooklyn Theater
Dietz
Abe
Broohlyn
Cincinnati
the Southern Investigations
Ohristilas
Cali
Rase Terry Cook
Christmas
Arctic
Broomstick
Tina
Ocie
Phtegee Bay
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