War to issue arms to certain Sales and Territories
War measures to arm certain sales and territories, 80 as to issue ammunition not to exceed fifty ball andmvdges for each ANN. The Board of Metropolitan To isl Commissioners of the District failed to pass over Presidential V9 e-yeas 89 nays 22. Voting in the affirmative. A resolution adopted after testimony before the Committee on the Military cadenly Appropriation bill. A bill to adjust accounts of the Kaskaskia Piankeshaw and Wea Indians. Printing agency amendment non-concurred. Naval Appropriation Will 312,494,702 reported for Appropriations.
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Board of
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District of Rule
Hose
Kaskaskia
Piankeshaw
Wea
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Sf. Humpreys
Florida
Committee On Appropriations
Battle report from Miles campaign in the Wolf to Big Horn region
General Nelson A. Miles describes a clash with Native forces in harsh winter terrain. He reports three American deaths and eight wounded, says cavalry and infantry fought dismounted, with Indians captured in poor condition amid deep snow. Gen. Terry commends Miles' campaign efficiency.
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Wolf
Panther
Big Horne
Cassey
Butler
Lieut. McDonald
Nelson A. Mines
Terry
Miles
Governor of Ohio Seen as Likely Next President
The piece portrays the Ohio governor as a plain, sturdy man guided by duty and faith. It suggests he believes in public justice, shuns corrupt effort for the Presidency, and would accept defeat with dignity, confident in his integrity and in God.
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Oftener
Ohio
Ife
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed in the Wyeepot Office
Unclaimed letters listed for the Wyeepot Illinois post office dated February 12 1977 include names such as John Johnson Anna Keith Dan't Lanberg Brown Murphy Dilek Bocks Mell Carker Solme Myers Katie Edwards Thomas Ollo Louisa Frain Hattie Williams Sarah caer and other individuals. Office hours shown plus instructions for inquiring residents to refer to advertised letters with the date of advertising.
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Wyeepot
Tlinois
John Johnson
Brown
Anna Keith JU Baker
Dan't
Lanberg
Reel
Brown Wim
Murphy Muster
Dilek Bocks
Solme Myers
Katie Edwards
Thos Ollo
Louisa Frain
Td Pat Fred Grove
Dan'l
James Gardner
Jutnam
Hattie Williams
Hor Tfarrison
Webb Joshua Hannin
Wilsox
Sarah Caer
Washington Letter on Electoral Count and Senate Drama
In a February 1877 Washington letter the Third House plays a key role as the Electoral Commission draws many from Congress. The Supreme Court room overfills with visitors as Democrats and Republicans jockey over outcomes, while Florida and Louisiana cases loom over joint sessions and the count progresses. Lent gaiety masks tension amid a nation awaiting the final decision on Tilden, Hayes, and party blame.
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Legislative Department
Congress
House
Senate
Electoral Commission
Supreme Court
Charles O'Conner
Wm. M. Everts
Black
Matt
Carpenter
Supreme Court Room
Washington
Supeme Court Room
Tilden
Hayes
Democratic Party
Thurman
Bayard
Payne
Tayés
Republican Party
Conkling
Edmunds
Wear
Frelinghuysen
Knox
Littlefield
Maddox
Florida
Louisiana
Returning Board
Oregon
Mississippi
President Grant on Democratic delay in electoral vote counting
Wallington February 11 The President said Democrats intended to obstruct the electoral vote count by a recess but many Democrats deny delay. He noted plans to act in the Florida case and urged examining papers. he favored regular order. He weighed Chaffee eligibility and possible outcomes for Hayes Wheeler versus Tilden Hendricks and warned of no public disturbance.
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House
Florida
Ilinois
Chaffee
Ile
Sfayes
Tilden
Hayes
Wheeler
Louisiana
Hendricks
House of Representatives
Senate
Oregon Notes on Oregon Case and Telegraph Replies
Washington dispatches report Dr George L Miller of Okinaha testified about telegraphic messages with W T Pelton regarding Oregon use and certificates. Portland letters discuss Hayes winning Oregon by a comfortable margin and warnings of fraud with messages urging vigilance and rapid action.
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Washington
Oregon
George L. Miller
Okinaha
National Democratic Committee
W. T. Pelton
Pelton
Watts
J. W. M. Patick
Atrick
Ralqwarters
Patrick
Platts
Oregonian
Orkind
Report on five hour fight with Crazy Horse forces
Cable dispatch states General Crook reports skirmishes with Cheyenne and Sioux under Crazy Horse on January 1st, 8th, and 9th, followed by a five hour engagement on January 1. The hostile force comprises about 500 lodges along the valley of the Missouri River near Hanging Water Creek.
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Crazy Horse
St Pac
Boseman
Chia
Teabouarnang
Ellowst
Crazy Sein
General Hayes at Home in Ohio Capital
The Cincinnati Commercial describes General Hayes in Columbus as calm, healthy, and universally liked. He appears vigorous, open, and untroubled by presidential speculation, treating all callers with equal courtesy and a steady, candid demeanor.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
General Hayes
Artemus
Washington
Capitol
Ohio
Ife
Legion
Richland
New York
Jie
Silence
Chicago Markets Turn Quiet as Prices Hold Firm
Wheat steady though lower activity with futures near 1.31 cash. Corn shows slight uptick and Oats remain firm but minimal sales. Rye and Barley largely nominal. Hogs strong with bids up to 7.25 for dressed swine. beef cattle in good demand at firm prices. lard and hardwoods quoted with varied cash and seller dates.
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Chicago
Arley
Messork
Journal
Freeport
Smith & Porter
Enon Sintad Freeport
Kingerys Erysipelas Treatment Offered in Brookville
Geo A Kingery notes that erysipelas cases are best treated early with a long practiced method taught by his father. He urges prompt attention to all calls at his Brookville Illinois address 2145.
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Geo. A. Kingery
Brookville
Ogle County
Ilinois
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