Terror, Terrorism and Voter Coercion in Louisiana Parish
A sworn filing from the Election Supervisor in East Baton Rouge Parish details violent acts, intimidation, and bribery during the August to November 1876 registration period. Arson, beating, and threats targeted colored Republican voters to force Democratic votes, with about 1500 deterred and 484 coerced into voting Democratic.
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Atlent
Iginniy
Auiler
Uring
Waithc
Ierstood
Johnson
Taal
Im Y. Parke
Niet
Asu
Tim
Ishlore Herron
Aleck Gilbert
Albe Ett
Colored Republic
Ion
Paris
Port S Ludson
Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving in Early New England
The piece traces the first public Thanksgiving of 1621 and how the holiday evolved from a religious festival of praise to a social observance. It notes family reunions, church services, and a New England dinner, then critiques modern shifts toward secular celebration and political rhetoric in sermons, suggesting gratitude has waned as comfort grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Reflecting on Thanksgiving Gratitude and Charity
A moral meditation urges a return to the original Thanksgiving spirit focused on gratitude and generosity. It contrasts past appreciation with modern social life and calls readers to aid the poor and share blessings. The piece quotes scripture to emphasize divine benevolence and daily benefits.
Potter Letter Sees Democratic Plan If Hayes Wins
In Washington and York reports Clarkson N. Potter hints at a Democratic strategy to contest Louisiana and Florida results. If the Electoral College tally shows no clear choice, the House would exclude disputed votes and proceed to elect a President, prompting party leaders to gauge the plan.
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Potter
Tilden
The
Tribune
Washington, D. C
Clarkson N. Potter
Democratic
Louisiana
Florida
Hayes
Senate
Sunset Cox
Associated Press
York
Herald
Democratic House
House
Tweed Delivered to Ludlow Street Jail After Arrest
William M Tweed was landed from a revenue cutter and admitted to Ludlow Street Jail in custody of the Sheriff and Under Sheriff. He will be treated as any prisoner with restricted access and smaller rooms while reporters and visitors crowd the jail. The delivery occurred in the presence of officials including District Attorney Phelps and US Attorney Bliss and the fate of forgery charges remains undecided.
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New York
William M. Tweed
Grand Street
North River
Cerric Stacy
Ludlow Street
Ludlow Street Jail
Tweed
William M. ‘Weed, Jrr
Weed
Phelps
United States
Bliss
Conner
Franklin
Catalpa
Desolate description of Tle as a wreck seeking help
The text portrays Tle as desolate and eager for companionship, a mere wreck of his former self with a vent too large, features shrunk and pinched, and Ife lacking guidance. It notes no legal advice and stresses urgent medical needs over all else.
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Tle
Ife
Washington Levee Persons and Congress Preview
Exciting scenes foreshadowed for the next Congress with changes in personnel. Blaine and Ben Hill expected to meet in a new arena. Beck Lamar Conkling and Morton discussed for the next speaker. What Congress may do, social season revelry, artillery displays, and speculation on 1876.
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Washington
America
Congress
House
Senate
Hayes
Tilden
Blaine
Ben Tih
Georgia
Norwood
Beck
Kentucky
Sie
Lamar
Mississippi
Messrs
Thurman
Bayard
Gordon
Conkling
Morton
Edmonds
Logan
Shermnan
Frelinghuysen
Howe
Boutwell
Booth
Cameron
Wisconsin
Christiancy
Paddock
Frye
Maine
Sloar
Gen. Banks
Butler
Clarkson N. Potter
New York
Kerr
Messrs. Cox
Randall
Saylor
Mary Hana
Ben Hill
Canvassing Board vs Court in South Carolina
The New York Times notes that South Carolina's State Canvassers rebuked Supreme Court interference, accusing the court of usurpation and partisan bias. The board asserts its independence by certifying legislative and presidential electors based on returns, except in Laurens and Edgefield where fraud was alleged, then adjourned sine die.
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New York Times
South Carolina
Laurens
Edgefield
Hayes
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Naval Academy
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