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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1877
Page
7
A fragmented OCR line shows a local body asserting power to influence regional plowings and to avoid overstepping its authority in May. It mentions preserving the transaction of its business and notes caution in exercising powers.
Washington and various papers debate a joint committee plan to count the electoral vote. Editorials condemn constitutional overreach while some praise it as a necessary compromise to resolve the Hayes election. Local lawmakers in Indiana and other states urge lawful, peaceful resolution.
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