Editorial on the presidential election and party integrity
An outspoken piece by Geo. argues the election result is uncertain and warns Republican leaders against doubtful Senate actions in Louisiana and Florida. It condemns intimidation and lawlessness, urges a transparent process, and stresses that ethical conduct is essential to preserve the party and trust in government.
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Hi Weekly
Geo
Cussy Oy
Congress
Louisiana
Florida
Republican
Senate
Georgia
Congressional Committee
United State Executive
Gov. Kellogg
Atatea
Sherman
New Orleans
Waite League
Ku Klux Klan
Atataa
1876 Personal Crisis Reports Study Highlights Demographics
A published list of 552 personal crisis reports from 1876 shows male cases at 441, females 111, and children 13. Poverty appears as the main inducement, with 98 of 563 deaths tied to it. Insanity claims follow with 61 and temporary insanity 60. Domestic troubles caused 45 deaths by own action, while 54 were linked to other causes. Whisky and religion drive 37 and 13 cases respectively.
The Danger of Love and Alcohol in Domestic Crises
The article argues love and religion may drive insanity and suggests alcohol plays a role in poverty and family trouble. It cites counts from crisis reports, noting 45 people died by their own action, with women and children showing lower percentages. It lists methods: shooting 143, hanging 117, poison 113, drowning 80, slit throats 25, and other means 25.
Senator Mor ton bill on electoral vote counting details
The bill outlines joint sessions of Congress to count presidential electoral votes. It specifies the order of proceedings, appointment of tellers, handling of certificates, and procedures for objections. It covers separate-house decisions, debates limited to ten minutes per member, and rules for joint sessions until totals are announced.
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Morton
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Allison
Anthony
Booth
Burnside
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Christiancy
Dawes
Dorsey
Ferry
Frelinghuysen
Hamilton
Hamlin
Hitchcock
Nogalls
Jones
Nevada
Key
Logan
McMillan
Merriman
Mitchell
Morrill
Maine
Oglesby
Paddock
Pattison
Sargent
Sherman
Spencer
Thurman
Window
Wright
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Tellera
Constitutional crisis in disputed states sparks reform calls
The piece argues the electors from Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina may be challenged in joint session as partisan boards decide, risking a deadlock between Congress houses. It urges constitutional amendment regardless of whether Tilden or Hayes wins to prevent future instability.
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Law Courts
United States Senate
Congress
House
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Senate
Tilden
Hayes
Statehouse Proposals Lure Ambitious Editors
A country editor aiming for quotes in Indianapolis papers should craft praise for a new state house. The writeup need not be promoted or marked, as offices employ skilled detectives at high salaries to locate favorable articles. No danger of harm is implied.
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Indianapolis
Inc
Smart
Vigo
Clark
Ippecence
Jefferson
Allen
Vanderberg
Maries
U Wayne
Vigo, 34 Percent; Clarke, 35 Percent; Tippecames
Marion
Vanderburgh
Floyd
Ripley
Dearborn
Laporte
Knox
Tippecanoe
Kossigekn
House
House of Representatives
Tilden
Hrim
Congressional Committee of Advice and Supervision
New York
A.T. Walker
Bowhoim Square Church
Boston
Providence
R. 1
Benson
Emily Faithful on Prison Pastimes and Ice Rinks Idea
A quirky historical note questions Emily Faithful's belief that pastimes and skating rinks belong in prisons for prisoners. The piece mocks the notion and muses on alternatives like snowegboes for rabbits.
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Mise
Emily
South Carolina Habeas Programme Echoes in Florida
Washington reports a curiously circulated plan to repeat Florida’s habeas corpus program, pressuring Judge William B. Woods to visit Tallahassee. Republicans fear fair recounts and accuse returning boards of fraud while southern officeholders fear Hayes victory will cost their jobs.
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Florida
New York Herald
Washington
William B. Woods
United States Circuit Court
Tallahassee
Bond
Columbia
Returning Board
State Supreme Court
Woods
Alabama
Georgia
Jacksonville
Woods Ban
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Supreme, Circuit Aid District
Conover
W. E. Chandler
Gen. Barlow
Hugger Magpered
Chamberlain
Stearns
Drew
Congréss
Hayes and Wheeler
Mr. Hayea
Hayea
Hampton
Woolsey
Hayes
Mr. Tilden
Euffer
Mr. Hayes
Civil service reform urged by Washington Hayes demonstration
The piece notes public office clerks fear expulsion under a new administration, with workers saying they favor Hayes over Tilden to protect their families. It argues civil service reform matters to both parties and critiques the political significance of the capital protest.
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Mr. Tilden
Mr. Hayes
Hayes and
Wheeler
Hayes
Tilden
Washington Hayes
K. 1
Wilson
Pent Street
Williamsburg
New York
Rangdom
Inauguration in New York marks Tilden and Robinson remarks
A large gathering in Albany witnessed Gov. Robinson's inauguration. Gov. Tilden delivered a welcome speech praising reform, civil service expansion, and reduced taxes, while Gov. Robinson outlined Jeffersonian principles and urged loyalty to constitutional duties amid ongoing political tensions and discussions about the election.
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Albany
Gov. Robinson
Gov. Tilden
Hhis
Not Southern: Anglo Saxon Core Beneath Southern Stereotypes
The author argues that neither climate nor blood ties make Southerners mercurial or Frenchified. Slavery, leisure, and indolence fostered stereotypes, but true character remains the sturdy Anglo Saxon base. Duels reveal Saxon seriousness, while southern ease masks a durable, values driven people.
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Calcutta
Canada
India
Africa
Wanted. Springfield Republican Chronicle Query
A correspondent requests the Hartford Courant name the honorable gentlemen who witnessed Louisiana returning board proceedings between last Saturday and Tuesday afternoons. The note accuses vote throwing and return cooking during the session, asking for witness identities from those meetings.
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Hartford Courant
Courant
Louisiana Returning Boards
Growth of Newspapers Around Warsaw and Beyond
The Northern Indiaman notes seven papers within twenty miles of Warsaw and thirteen near Wabash including Peru, North Manchester, and Roanoke. It lists seventeen papers across Huntington, Grant, Miami, and Wabash counties, blaming excess printer training for many new ventures and eventual failures as presses join the idle stream of tramp printers.
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Northern Indiaman
Warsaw
Wabash
Peru
Manchester
Roanoke
Jonesboro
Huntington
Grant
Miami
The Next Senate Analysis in The New York Tribune
The piece weighs Senate balance after state changes. It suggests Republicans 41 and Democrats 35 if certain governors join, or 38 apiece if Tilden wins South Carolina and Louisiana. It notes a smaller Republican edge since 1860 and cites Randall’s stance on Tilden’s election and constitutional counts.
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New York Tribune
Louisiana
South Carolina
New Jersey
Billiards Game Between Sherman and Kenner Triggers Courtroom Tone
New Orleans reports tell of a billiards match between Senator Sherman and saloonkeeper Kenner after a visit by Hale and other statesmen. The informal scene in Kenner’s saloon led to playful quarrels over the score, payments, and rules, with humorous missteps and misread bets, ending with Sherman leaving, remarking on the fair counting and the cost of the drinks.
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Sherman
Eugene Hale
Keaner
Associated Press
Kenner
Masa
Ohio
Mase
Toe Vystanders
Alao
Mr. Reuner
Nkeavner
Beni Sher
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Mr. Kenner
Mr. Sherman
Enner
Hale
Stoughton
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Florida
Mr. Stoughton
Yen Weman
New York
Tankey
Louisiana
Mr. Hale
Sherne
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