Electoral dispute and political satire fragment
A fragment from a 19th century column features Mary Clemmer calling Robeson the flower of rogues in Grant's Administration and a critique of the Electoral Commission of 1877 as a farce and fraud. It also notes Mrs. Garnat leaving New Harmony for Pennsylvania with two children and mentions Sheriff Snowers’ death in Posey county.
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Mary Clemmer
Robeson
Grant
Champagore
Cherrapin
Dr. GarnAt
New Harmony
Pennsylvania
Joseph Snowers
Old Black Hawk
Posey County
Cynthiana
Burglar dies after gunfight at Evansville store
A burglar died after being shot by two youths George and Joan Morzo who defended Mosers Ford Owen Co store late Saturday night. The intruder, identified at first as George Johnson, lingered about forty eight hours before passing. A post mortem showed a chest wound from a ball. the burglar left behind tools, revolver, watch, and money. The Morzo boys were acquitted and praised for bravery.
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Mosers, Ford, Owen & Co
George
Joan Morzo
Ford
Wents
Grorce Johnson
Neice
Fourth Street
Evansville
Rawrence
J. A. Coover
Morr
Esquire Reap
Questioning Hayes presidency and Florida votes
A compilation of editorials critiques Governor Hayes during the presidential transition. It questions his legitimacy based on Florida and Louisiana electoral frauds, and debates who would lead the State Department and govern with independence rather than party dictates. It references Douglas, Lincoln, and Tilden in historical context.
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Logan
Davin
G&fth
Electoral Commission
Florida
Tilden
Grayville
Davis
Illinois
Bradley
Tinplin
Eiaur
Hagasin
Marr Carrinver
Marrt
Hayes
Worcester Press
Louisiana
W. Y. Sun
Evanrus
CoLfax
Manpison Weis
Presse
Stephen A. Douglas
Lincoln
White House
Madison Wells
Ras Eally
Questioning the Louisiana electoral vote and Bradley’s value
The electoral commission repeats the bill’s own terms to determine a true lawful vote while discarding evidence on electors. The inquiry asks how the panel could decide when they rejected the evidence. It questions Bradley’s worth if a Louisiana elector is valued at two hundred thousand dollars.
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Electoral Commission
Louisiana
Hayes
Bradley
Cynthiana News Roundup Poised for Harvest and Local Happenings
Wheat growth has improved with warm weather signaling a bountiful harvest ahead. Obituary notes Uncle Joe Showers died February 17, buried February 18, with a funeral by Rev. Carter. Poseyville and Cynthiana plan a joint discussion at the Baptist Church on February 21 about whether public amusements benefit the country. Local gossip covers liquor legislation, tin shop plans by W. Sands, and social cautionary tales about courting.
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Joe Showers
Carter
M. BE
Poseyville
Cynthiana
Baptist Church
Sands
Sam Jin
Golden Troupe Strikes Bonanza in Missouri and Iowa
The Golden Troupe tours Missouri and Iowa to crowded houses and growing fanfare. They are well appreciated as they voyage with their act, building strong local support and friendship along their route.
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Martin Golpen
Missouri
Iowa
Great St Louis Bridge Fire Foiled National Calamity
The great bridge at St Louis suffered fire damage last Monday but was saved from destruction. Early reports feared a total loss, yet firefighters stopped the blaze in time, averting a potential national calamity.
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St. Louis
Massachusetts Professors Refuse Endorsement of Louisiana Decision
Professor Seelye and Mr. Pierce of Massachusetts declined to endorse the Electoral Commission’s decision in the Louisiana matter, both voting with the Democrats.
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Seelye
Mr. Pierce
Massachusetts
Electoral Commission
Louisiana
Justice Bradley’s Reach From Wells’ Price Is A Million Plus
The question notes Wells’ price at one million dollars and asks how much Justice Bradley will receive. It implies a calculation or sharing of proceeds, but provides no concrete distribution terms or figures beyond the cited price. Further context is needed to determine the exact amount for Justice Bradley.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Jorl Hratt
Old Wells
Justice Bradley
Marriage Licenses Issued in Posey County February 21 1877
Posey County clerk's office reports licenses issued to pairs including Thomas J. Casselberry with Fannie Graham, John L. Cox with Mahalda Ann Hatchet, Elbert M. Lindsey with Mary I. Rector, Frank Rutherford with Arminda J. Harris, John W. Adams with Mary F. Smith, Henry C. Michel with Sarah Leischendorf, Albert Reeves with Elizabeth Walker. George W. Curtis, Clerk.
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Posey
Thomas J. Casselberry
Fannie Graham
John L. Cox
Mahalda Ann Hatchet
Elbert M. Lindsey
Mary I. Rector
Frank Rutherford
Arminda J. Harris
John W. Adams
Mary F. Smith
Henry C. Michel
Sarah Leischendorf
Albert Reeves
Elizabeth Walker
Geo. W. Curtis
Hog Traps and Farming Implements Patented in Indiana
A weekly list issued to Indiana inventors for February 20 1877 by Cox and Cox of Washington details patents granted to H Ogborn Richmond for Hog Traps F Neider Madison for Carriage Light Frames M Stroop Peru for Sewing Machine Cutting Attachment N Whitehall Newtown for Seeder Cultivator G Beaver and 2 Abbott Indianapolis for Trace Detacher J Gilpin Eagletown for Fence.
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Indiana
Messrs
Cox & Cox
Solicitors of Patents
Washington, D. C
H. Ogborn
Richmond
F. Neider
Madison
M. Stroop
Peru
N. Whitehall
Newtown
Trace
G. Beaver
2. Abbott
Indianapolis
J. Gilpin
Eagletown
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