Maine Supreme Court Petition on Maine election disputes
Ex United States Senator Morrill writes to Maine Governor Garcelon proposing Supreme Court involvement to settle disputed election questions. Memo outlines simple questions about returns and corrections and urges a peaceful constitutional path to avoid violence.
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Lot M. Morrill
United States
Maine
Garcelon
Devember
Supreme Court
Morrill
Avavara
Alonzo Garcelon
Manny Jr
Lewiston
Luth
Rocklands
Saco
Wabher
Portland
Saniature
Ebandadnd Albion
Waa
Bia
Thoin
Moeting
Jonobham
Lisbon
Rotary’ of State
Scaraport
Goloe
Webster
Toates
Eaton
Cher
caUao
Vancebora
Greanfield
Tao
OHS
Gemuine
Amy
Ofiegra
Farmington
Lins Albediot
Cornell
John Urnham
John Amony
Alford
Altand Gushman
James W. Clark
aJanae W. Clarke
John T. Wallace
John
Wallace
Oltfald
Pomons
Auros
Governing rights over contested election returns and recalls
The Governor and Council face questions about returning or rejecting election certificates. Can they review and demand counter evidence, recall improper certificates, or order new elections when signatures on returns are disputed or forged? The text debates notice, protests, and proper procedures for contested town and city returns.
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the Covrimor
Council
Algn
Webator
Lisbon
New
Sharom
Gouldsboro
Oliver P. Bragdon
Oliver B. Bragdon
Oliver P
Wovernor
Thoroto
Ex-Governor Dingley Denounces Maine Canvass Fraud
Ex-Governor Dingley writes of a Maine voting crisis accusing the Governor and Council of counting out a Republican and Greenback fusion majority. He urges lawful action to contest the results, warns against violence, and calls for maintaining the legislature elected by the people while seeking prosecution if Governor Garcelon is liable.
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Dingley
Maine
Senate
House of Representatives
Hite
Pethe Ie Jeena
Pete Oficers
Arene Palla Tas
Vigna
Epteh
Ranor
Catinel
Counc
Othe
Roy
Durstion
Rtm
Repubblicana
Bette Survey Ie
Faralgbod
Ce Ale Ieee Ae
Rai
Bonanty
Ulett Pottonte
Fabs Paelt
Faoaien
Amvassing Boarda Arp
Offic
Supreme Cours
Sean Alee
Howe
Jags Drnauty, Jr
Slaw
Garcelon
Indianapolis Journal
Maine Question and Garcelon Controversy Deepens
The Maine situation remains critical with heated meetings across cities. Governor Garcelon defends his actions in Lewiston, while Republicans warn of a Democratic effort to overturn the election results and restore Garcelon. Official returns show Republican majorities in the Senate and House, despite the alleged plot.
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Maine
Dia
Garcelon
Lewinton
Ea Haidakar
New Pee
Dort Ernor
Sith
Greenback
Senate
House
Adderssful
Radical plotting and Confederate threat to the government
A fragmentary political screed warns radicals plan to retain control of the General Government and shift to an imperial system under Grant. It foresees insurrection, bloodshed, and the fall of the Republic, claiming Southern Confederates would seize the Capitol if elections favor the Democrats in 1881.
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Wder
Ball
Grant
Ggdena
Democratic Party
Apert
Higney
Tog Ryeckiel
Defiant Southern Echo Denounces Reconstruction Rhetoric
The Okolona States reprints a bitter Southern critique arguing that freedmen will vote for Grant while pledging to nullify the XVth Amendments. It compares Lincoln, Davis, Washington, and George III as patriots and suggests success defines patriotism while defeat is treason.
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Lincoln
Benedict Arnold
Davis
Washington
Kin George
Fatal Practical Joke Ends in Tragedy in Chicago
Moses Brooks Gould of Chicago and General J M Waite devised a hoax by staging a burglary to frighten a servant. Gould braced against a door as a gunman fired through the panel, killing Gould instantly. a series of doctors pronounced the wound fatal.
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Moses Brooks Gould
Chicago
Gould
Palmer House
J M. Waite
General Waite
Mr. Gould
Joe
Joe Truttto
Waite
Waité
Feagolans
Bennett Medical College
Taylor
Joly
Gunn
Horsey
Tragic Shooting Leaves General Waite Devastated
The scene unfolds after a fatal shooting in which Joseph Winn, a Black man, unwittingly fired at a friend. General Waite wept and consoled the dying man, calling it the saddest end. Winn surrendered and was later discharged after a coroner's inquest.
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Zhait
Dr. Horsey
Ir. Horsey
General Waite
Joseph Winn
Winn
Fourteen Year Old Boy Dies After Prolonged Starvation
Charles A. Gordon aged fourteen died in Lawrenceville after four weeks without food or water. Doctors say the case is unprecedented, with the root of the mouth and esophagus eaten away. Mrs. Gordon describes weeks of illness, pain, and futile attempts to swallow, ending in death at home.
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Charles A. Gordon
I. J. Gordon
Forty Fourth Street
Lawrenceville
Ind
E. H. Hanna
B. M. Hanna, Jr
P. Bier
H. H. Clark
The
Post
Gordon
Bruce
Fourth Avenue
Charlie
Pittsburgh Post
Religion and Duction Ties in 4000 Souls School Scene
In Rome a bishop notes a catalogue of tobacco issues among ministers and a nonconformist presenter. Superintendent Mabbett urges noon supervision to curb rude behavior in schools. A few wealthy donors fund most church missions, with large sums from dozen givers. The Anglican Creed debate rises in London, while German Inner Mission expands in St Petersburg Osbron Grosser and Revol Esthland with multiple teachers and pupils.
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Rome
Thémi
Peterboron Nigland
Mabbett
Ester
Presbyterian
New York City
Missionary Herald
Episcopal
Baptist
Wesleyan
Congregational
Church of England
London
Russia
St. Petersburg
Osbron Grosser
Revol
Esthland
Duty Before Pleasure A Lesson On Time Management
A Baptist Weelly article urges strict hourly logging for one week to curb wasted time. It instructs prioritizing essential tasks, arranging work by importance, and letting nonessential duties wait, promising greater productivity and satisfaction.
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Siple
c-Baptist Weelly
Call for National Republican Convention in Chicago
The December call from Chairman Cameron of the National Expenses Committee invites a National Republican Convention to meet in Chicago on the designated Saturday in June. Delegates are appointed from each Congressional District, four at large, two from each Territory, and two from the District of Columbia to nominate candidates for President and Vice President.
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Cameron
National Dxpenies Committee
Republican Party
Chicago
Sednesday
Republicana
Diatrict of
Columbia
Norways Skating Corps Readied for War Defense
The corps of skaters in the Norwegian Army has been reorganized and numbered about one hundred and ten men. Their skates are six inches wide and nine to ten inches long, suited for rough ice and deep snow, enabling rapid ascent up mountain slopes. A messenger reportedly covered 120 miles in 18.5 hours from Boeraas to Drontheim.
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Jthe
Landwehr
Sas
Boeraas
Dronthem
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Asrdston
Gardelon
Sin Ld
Talwart
Sambo
South
J. D. Cameron
Thomas B. Kroon
Boston
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