Hayes wins presidency in electoral vote clash
Electors met in state capitals and cast votes. Hayes secures 185 to 184 over Tilden, giving a single electoral majority. Oregon dispute over ineligible Watts and Cronin sparks a contested vote, then settled as Hayes supporters finalize certificates and await counting in Washington.
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Hayes
Wuehter
Tilden
Oregon
Watts
Grover
Cronin
Odell
Cortright
Wats
Mayee
Wheeler
Secretary of State
Salary Grab Atlas Leads Confederate Reformers for Speaker
The Forty Fourth Congress opened with Randall of Pennsylvania named Speaker by Confederate Democrats. Randall backed the salary grab and reportedly drew the funds, provoking public uproar as the reformers push to install him despite opposition.
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Forty Fourth Congress
Randall
Pennsylvania
Congress
Likely 45th Congress to open with narrow majorities
The Forty-fifth Congress will probably include more members elected by margins under a hundred than any prior session. Officials expect seven or eight representatives to win by less than twenty votes.
Ignorance or What on Tilden Majority Arguments
The piece rebuts Scandal Monger claims that Tilden’s popular majority was the largest ever, comparing to Grant and Lincoln figures and accusing Democrats of misrepresentation. It notes alleged fraud claims, troop involvement, and cites New York City voting patterns and Tilden’s gubernatorial totals to refute the rival stance.
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Colorado
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Shammy Tilden
New York
Tilden
United States
Grant
Greeley
Lincoln
Tikien
Dowrt
Monger Woul
Monger
the Express
South
Louisiana
South Carolina
Returning Board
Florida
Elamor
Democrata
Eall
Democratic Party
John T. Hoffason
Empire
New York City
Brooklyn
Man
Hoffman
Mr. Greeley
Joan Br.ogden
Costar St
Resolutions Praise Governor Brainard Spark GOP Critique
Letter from Scorca Gnove, Iowa, December 4, 1876, criticizes Supervisor Griswold for praising Brainard. The writer mocks the unanimous Board resolution as overblown and partisan, contrasting it with harsher remarks about Cline. He urges Republicans to avoid cringing to Democrats and laments empty endorsements.
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Scorca Gnove
Iowa
Eapresa
Griswold
Board of Supervisors
Brainard
Clark
Cline
Partizan
Fulacme
Griswald
Drainard
Democratic Party
T. W
Political mockery of Democrats and ballot box ethics
In biting editorial prose the piece attacks the Democratic party for alleged ballot stuffing and false counting. It ridicules figures like Monger and mocks their claim to political honesty and ballot purity.
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Democratic Party
Tragic Brooklyn Theatre Fire Immolates Crowd
A massive blaze at Brooklyn’s largest theatre during The Two Orphans caused a panicked rush to exits. By 2 40 a m 288 bodies were recovered and the death toll is feared to reach 850, with widespread destruction and a $210 000 loss amid suspended business.
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Brooklyn
Brrooklyn
Death of Monticello merchant Wm Supple at about 30
From Onslow Jan 28 1876 the Special Correspondent reports the death of Wm Supple of Supple Bros Monticello. He fell ill while at his farms Cilny township and died within a week. He was a respected businessman, single, and known for his upright dealings.
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Onstow
Monticelloxpress
Wm. Supple
Supple
Monticello
Cilny Township
Onslow
Speska
Pictures of Memory in the Ames Agricultural College Field
A reflective essay contrasts art on walls with inner memories, recalling two farmhouse scenes and a dying child. It muses on memory’s pictures guiding sympathy, restraint in judgment, and the hope that kindness brightens life, ending with notes on Infidelity, Peterson’s Magazine, and subscriptions.
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Michal Angelo
Raphael
Wright
Election Counts and a Child’s Clever Defense
A Burlington man recounts his son's mischief as a pious father faces a political dispute. The humorous exchange ends with the candidate noting incomplete county reports and the vote count forcing the house to decide amid brisk applause.
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South Vidlco
Harper's Magazine praised for enduring quality and vivid illustrations
The Harper's Magazine review lauds its quarter century plus existence, noting sustained reputation and bright future. Chicago Journal of Commerce comments on Harper's illustration style, claiming pictures clarify facts and fiction appeals to educated readers.
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de. Johnnon
Bnooxlyyw Kaoe
Hlanpen
Harper's Magazine subscription and back volumes offer
Hanven's Magazine advertises subscriptions to Harper's Magazine and related periodicals with annual rates of 400 and 1000 dollars, extra copies, back numbers, and a complete Harper's Library index. It notes binding options, postage prepaid prices, and a prohibition on republication without order.
Harper's Weekly Promotes Purity and Pictorial Power
A promotional notice extols Harper's Weekly as the leading illustrated paper with pure high toned content. It highlights strong political editorials and abundant, excellent illustrations praised by multiple periodicals as superior to competitors.
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Harper
Commercial Bulletin
Oxton
Harper's Weekly
Examiner and Chronicle
N.Y
Christian Advocate
Harper and Brothers Magazine Subscriptions Offer
Harper and Brothers advertises weekly and magazine subscriptions with postage paid. One year to one address costs 400, or 700 for two Harper’s Periodicals with postage free. extra copies available at 400 each for five subscribers, 9000 for six copies. Annual volumes offered with cloth bindings and express shipment, plus nets and indexes.
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Tne Janvany Numnegr
Cornwallis
Peterson
the Times
Cuamel J. Prterson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
United States
Hanven's
Magazing
OMG Fcat
U.S
Tianpxn
Harper's Perodicals
Harper's Magazine
Hanrren & Brothers
Harper & Brothers
New York
Hanorn
Warner
Wreely
Bazar
Barper
Harper's Weekly
Express
Harem & Brothera
Hansen'’s Bazar
Harper’s Magazine
Tve
Harper's Bazer
Harper's Bazar Notices of the Prose and Style
Harper's Bazar is praised as the best illustrated periodical for household matters and entertainment. It offers prose, stories, poems, sketches, and essays deemed attractive and essential for every household.
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Harper's
Bazar
Saturday Evening Gazette
Boston
Hansen's Bazaar Subscription Rates and Offers
The notice details subscription options for Harper's Magazine, Weekly, and Bazaar. Prices include prepaid U.S. postage. one year at various rates, discounts for multiple copies, and free postage on additional copies. Back numbers available, volumes start with the year, and complete sets offered with express delivery at set prices.
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Omlow
Miss Fannie Clare
TNE Ames Agricultural College
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Mystic River
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mayes
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Illustrated
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Union
Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Nawapapers
Harper & Wrother
Haerpetr & Brothers
Medical Adu’ts
Maine
Sierra Nevada Mountains
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THEO
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C. M.lane
DR. C. McLane
Dr. M¢Lane
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Ayer
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C. Ayer & CO
Lowell, Mass
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Gays’ & Chittens
MEN & Boys
Kahn Bros
Palmer & Bonniwell
W.1
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Wm. Baird
N. W
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Cyrus Whittemore
C. Whittemore
Nwotice
Jones County
Anamosa
Wyoming
Hauiluee
Oo. I. Aldrich, Co. Supt
Excelsior Inting Ink CO
London
England
Monroe
Chicago
Barclay Sercet
E. Partius
E. A. Wilson
Williamsburgh
W. M. Skinner
Anawnen
St. Anthony's
Dr. J.C. Ayer & CO
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Evertwhers
Howard
Assoota- 1
Anine
Ndo Ly
Montcello
Alan
Ladieen
First Street
Stark
Chesterfield
Parker Gun
Stabip
Parker Bros
West Meriden,ct
van Patten & Marks
Brady ST
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