Wilson county election dispute over bribery and senate seats
A lengthy Pennsylvania dispute recounts alleged bribery and fraud in the 1871 election. Return judges from Cumberland and Franklin counties cite sums paid for votes, challenge Weakley and Peffer seats, and pledge to refer the matter to the Senate. An editorial attack accuses Democrats of coercion and calls for impeachment of a district attorney.
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Cumberland
Franklin
J. M. Weakley
Henry K. Peffer
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Skiles
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Weakley
Senatorial Victory Endorses Gen White Over Railroad Push
The Greensburg Tribune reports Gen White’s three year State Senate election victory in the district. The paper lauds him as incorruptible and credits the Pennsylvania Railroad with development but condemns their interference in local politics. It notes White would win again despite the railroad’s opposition and pledges future justice to legitimate enterprise.
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Greensburg Argus
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The Democratic Party’s Collapse and Self-Inflicted Wounds
The piece laments the Democrats’ demise after a disputed election, attributing it to internal decay. It cites the “new departure,” New York July riots, Tammany Hall frauds, Ku Klux incidents, and constitutional amendments hostility as fatal blows. It argues the party died by its own actions, leaving leaders aware of the cause.
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Tammany Hall
Democratic Desperation and A Call to Ignore Election Results
The piece accuses leaders of overreach and defying constitutional elections, alleging they will disregard the will of the people. It frames the power grab as a crisis of legitimacy in a tense political moment.
Nineteenth Senatorial District Controversy Recount Row
The Harrisburg State Journal criticizes the return judges at Carlisle for withholding a certificate to J. M. Weakley despite a clear Republican win. It argues fraud must be proved in a Senate contest, condemns the judges’ actions as revolutionary and cites documents from the judges, the District Attorney, and an affidavit by Duncan.
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Harrisburg State Journal
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J. M. Weakley
Infantau
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Hawkins Adultery Case Dominates Utah Court
The Hawkins adultery trial fills the day as Mrs. Hawkins testifies that Hawkins cited no reasons for marrying other women beyond personal desire. The defense proves only the marriage to second and third wives while arguing polygamy reflects Mormon practice. Prosecutor Maxwell argues law bans polygamy despite religious belief. US Attorney Banah to summarize. jury to decide after open verdict.
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Maxwell
United States
Banh
Sat Lake City
Test Case Adultery Law Sparks Courtroom Drama
The crowded courtroom saw a motion to take the defendant Hawkins into custody, resisted by defense. The United States Marshal was instructed to hold him while motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment were prepared. Utah adultery penalties include up to twenty years or a fine, or both. This test case risks shaping future actions by gainists and hinges on Chief Justice McKean's charge. The Horrisburg Telegraph critiques Democratic missteps and recalls Burrowes as a warning to Weakley supporters.
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Justic McKean
Horrisburg
Thomas H. Burrowes
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Ritner
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Weakley
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