Hayes Favored as Next President Amid Republican Decline
The piece argues Mr. Hayes is likely to win as Grant’s popularity fades. It cites Secretary Fish’s Spain stance, Grant’s support of Delano, and opposition from Yale and college leaders as factors. It notes liberal Republicans and editors leaning Democratic, and discusses Bristow and Blaine, plus a temperance note and Kennedy & Co’s warehouse update.
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Mr. Hayes
Gen. Grant
Mr. Greeley
Grant
Fish
Spain
Cubs
Delano
Interior
Marsh
Yale College
Republican Party
Tilden
Gen Grant
Yong
Gon Varant
Mua Jayo Aan
Republi
Bristow
Girant
Horace Greeley
Points On Billiards Salons and Liquor Ties
A columnist notes billiard rooms are typically tied to grog shops across the United States. They cite travelers who agree on the link and point out legal risks, as owners can be indicted for underage play. The piece suggests legislators aim to curb youth access to billiards.
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New Albany
Ind
United States
Doubtful Louisiana and the presidential tally
The Democrats claim an 8000 statewide majority in Louisiana based on parish tallies showing Tilden leading and Republicans conceding 21 859. The New Orleans Republican argues that excluding five contested parishes would cut the Democratic lead, but restoring Civil War era gains cannot be done legally as votes not cast for Hayes cannot be counted.
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Louisiana
Tilden
New Orleans
Hayes
Returning Board
Ohio
Feliciana
West
United States
Louisiana Returning Board
Florida
South Carolina
Congress
Colorado
Patterson
Governor Hayes Faces Scrutiny Over Louisiana Vote Fraud Claims
The article discusses post election disputes in Louisiana with claims of intimidation at polling places. It notes possible Republican insistence on fair counting and the risk of altering results to favor Tilden and Nichelle, while acknowledging the need for legal canvassing and integrity in the process.
Letter on partisan reporting and voting in Louisiana politics
Dr W H V Redfield argues readers face biased partisan reporting in Louisiana during Hayes era. He cites rival affidavits from both parties, claims widespread manipulation of votes, and estimates that if all conditions were fair Hayes would win by about 15 000 in Louisiana. He notes census debates and foreign-born white voters affecting counts.
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WH. V. Redfield
Cincinnati Crela
Returning Board
Louisiana Radical
Hayes
Republican
Seversl
Tilden and Reform
Ohio
Lonigiana
Reconstruction era account of black voting and intimidation in Louisiana
A New Orleans dispatch dated November 28 reports allegations that black voters were coerced to vote Democratic in Louisiana, with claims of intimidation at polling sites, pre-election threats, and conflicting officer views. The piece notes Tilden’s statewide lead while contending the actual vote was manipulated through fear.
K P Railroad Leaders Vow Stable Management in Denver
Kansas Pacific officials Messrs Rt. E K Carr and T F Oakes, after visiting Denver, promise to advance railroad and regional interests with minimal management changes. Acting roles named, rails upgraded, air brakes added, and $100,000 in outstanding checks to be paid first.
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Rt. EK. Carr
T. F. Oakes
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Denver
East
Tribune
Mr. Oakes
D E. Connerly
Carmichael
Kansas City
Colonel Fisher
Wonderful Specimens Draw Boulder Crowd at Showing
News reports excitement in Boulder over newly found golden rock specimens from Spotted Tail near Golden Age mine. Eyewitness accounts claim large gold yields and striking yellow bands while vendors pegged value above seventy five dollars for portions. Boulder News notes mining and ore claims, with details on nearby mines and the Spotted Tail location.
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Boulder
John Virden
Blake Brother
Golden Age Hill
Jamestown
Balarat
Boulder News
Town News Briefs Featured Westward Trade and Transfers
Mrs. O L Fisher returns from the East while S B Wright departs for Greeley to sell buffalo robes. Horace Clark and A B Clark head for the Black Hills on a freight job as Nichols and Sage ship four wagon loads of flour and poultry. A J Wilber and L Von Gehren win election as town commissioners. Fuller & Feddersen plan a new buffalo bite factory. J 8 Kram from Greeley reports Colorado favorably. Mansfield shows a 275 organ awaiting exhibition on Main Street. Ingalshe stocks New Year and Christmas goods. Foreign Missionary Society ladies plan a tea at Mrs Dr Otts Friday 5. Grahaw and James Craham return from Atlantic States including Centennial trip. Town Board case Judge Elliot will rule next Thursday. Joseph Watson injured by bolting shafting at the mill one night.
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S. B. Wright
Greeley
Buffalo
Oscar Eaton
Horace
A. B. Clark
Black Hills
Messrs
Nichols
Sage
A. J. Wilber
L. von Gehren
Fuller & Feddersen
Kram
Great East
Colorado
Mansfield
Ingalshe
the Foreign Missionary Society
Ott
Grahaw
James Cra
Atlantic States
Elliot
Joseph Watson
Winter notes and politics through the season
Weather and sleighing conditions are described as good in spots with coal demand rising for Kansas Pacific and freight lines. Local lectures, church conferences, and a dairy shift toward lighter pound rolls mark social activity. national politics hint at disputed Louisiana results, presidential election delays, and a telegraph line to Deadwood with rail expansion expected.
Taxpayers notice for 1876 tax list collection routes
Notice directs taxpayers to a 1876 tax list collection schedule with dates and towns in Colorado. County Treasurer Euven F. Jonesey delegates tax collection to the County Clerk during absence. Local entries announce Christmas and New Year goods from merchants Monk & Inaatst and Nichols offerings and other items for sale.
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Greeley
Platteville
Fort Lupton
Brit
Upper St
Elisha Dum Cans
Big Thompson
John Vose
Euuen
F. Jounsey
Baxenet
Evans
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S.A
Kennedy & Co
America
Kennedy
S.J Randall
Messrs. Teller
Civiffee
Senate
House
Daleware
Judge Belford
Committee
Judiciary
Tillen
Tlayes
Patterson Ae
Pelford
Rio Grande County
Costilla
Tilden and Nichelle
Gov. Hayes
Chicago Tribune
THE
K. P. Railroad
Mr. Carr
Denver Tribune
Platte Canyon
Denver and
South Park Road
Woorf
Close Canyon
Hitchins
Deer Creek Gap
Hintehing
House of Rpresentatives
State of
Denver Neves
Supreme Court
Thatcher
Elbert
Wells
Zone News
G. H.' Adkins
Acceptan
Yonkers
Great Mary
Wadies’ Literary Society
Postoffice
Thatrier Conferanes
M. FE
W. A. Dotson
Deadwood
Renne
BY Express
A. Z. Saromos
CurcKens
Ww. A. Nicwos & Co
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