Democratic Central Committee Calls County Meetings in Indiana
December 23, 1876 county seats to consider public affairs, express views, and appoint delegates to a January 8, 1877 State Convention in Indianapolis. Urges unity to uphold election results for Tilden and Hendricks, warns against fraud and partisan manipulation of the Electoral vote, and insists on honoring the people’s will and constitutional rights. M. D. Manson, Chairman, Rouvus Mager, Secretary.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Thomas A. Hendricks
United States
Lincoln
Sus
Washington
Sey
TIN Sun
New York City
N.Y
Grant Threatens Impeachment Fallout in Capitol Conflict
Fragmentary OCR reads a taunting message accusing Grant of bullying the House of Representatives over impeachment. The speaker hints at violent force and cites Cromwell and Napoleon to pressure Congress, while mixed phrases resemble a chaotic newspaper page with stray quotes and garbled lines.
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Grant
Cromwell
Bonaparte
Oliver
Napoleon
Y. Sun
Law and rules in quarrel over Joint Rule Twenty Second
A political dispute centers on the Twenty second Joint Rule as the House and Senate clash over its validity and the path to a peaceful presidency. The piece argues the House will uphold the rule, forcing Senate consent or risking constitutional conflict and possible violence.
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Republican Party
Bland
House
Senate
Mar. Garfield
Kerr
Randall
Jerr
House Rules and Not To Joint Rules. Mr. Garfield
Garfield
House of Congress
Hoar
Massachusetts
Buchanan
Cong. Globe
Congress
House of Representatives
Cineinati
Inauguration of Wade Hampton Governor of South Carolina
Washington letter reports Wade Hampton sworn in as South Carolina governor with constitutional oath and a temperate inaugural address. Myer from Beaufort spoke for the Democrats, a few Republicans were arrested, and Democratic prospects appear brighter amid Republican deference. Taft opinions on elector eligibility cited. Senate delves into Sherman printing dispute and President's message on Louisiana facts. Petersburg troop dispatch referenced in a President’s reply.
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D. C
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Mackey
United States
Mampton
Wheelan House
Myers
Beaufort
Tampton
Democratic House
Chamberlain
Hayes
Sam
Grant
Taft
Thia
Oregon
Morton
Anthony
West
Withers
Thurman
Bayard
Messrs
Stevenson
Bory
McDonald
New Orleans
Senate
Petersburg
Reno
Waltham Watches Lead in Centennial Credit to America
From Our Own Correspondent in New York, December 15 1876 reports on Swiss Centennial Commissioner praise for American watchmaking led by Waltham. Articles note Swiss imports shrinking, tests at the Centennial show American watches superior, while New York endures severe poverty with thousands idle, relief funds rising to over $10,000 as funeral services for lost actors proceed.
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New York
Register
America
American Watch Company
Waltham
Europe
Watchey
Waltham Company
American Water Co
Corliss
American Watch Co
Switzerland
Mercury
Aero
Brooklyn
Academy of Music
Wanted a Chance in Baltimore Court Feeding Mercy
A Baltimore prisoner charged with stealing pantaloons asked for mercy, denied guilt, and spoke of intemperance and redemption. He urged that conviction would ruin his life, affecting his future prospects and reputation. The judge allowed him to go after a brief interaction following testimony. He had spent fifty six days jailed.
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Baltimore
Rand
Damocles
Metamorphosis of a Mayfly and a Lesson in Recreation
A Mayfly birth described by a naturalist after observing a larva under a microscope. The insect’s back cracks, sides unfold, wings form and the creature flies away in seconds. Compare with dragonflies, then reflect on recreation and labor balance for lasting vigor. The piece ends noting regret that Mr. Hayes was not elected, per the Boston Globe.
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Hayes
Boston Globe
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the Register
W.slater
Frida
NEW Harmony
Jundie Ana
M. D. Manson
Rouvus Mager
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Mai
Gus Radix
Santa Claus
Esaré
Thureday
Wight
Neprl
Tve
J.T. Robb
Nathan Watson
Posey County
Ind
John M. Noel
Lytle Wiley
John Kildinger, J.P
Salt the Times
Ips
Louis Cook
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bankalle
N. B
McLaugilin
Rema
William Bailey
Warmony Township
Robert Manson
Andrew Stallings
Joan Kilbinger
J.P
THE
Jacob Breith
Posey
Antone Raben
George Naas
Bernard Mahler
Mt. Vernon
Indiana
H. C. Pitehod
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