Miners and townsfolk trade rumors and ventures in Pioche
Reports from Pioche detail Hayes Tilden betting about a March inauguration, Nevada Centennial medals, new mining ventures in Tybo and Leeds, a steam smelter start at Bonanza, and local economy notes on ore shipments, payroll days, prices, and village life amid a crowded list of odds and plans.
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State Bank of Nevada
Pioche
State of
Nevada
Centennial Grounds
Philadelphia
Stevenson
Tripo
Tybo
Nye
Park Theater disaster toll and battle over state seats
At Baootten 220 bodies were recovered from the Park Theater with dozens more feared dead as night fell. In Cotumata the Democratic House swore in a new member, while the Supreme Court declared the House illegal and moved to seize governor race returns. Washington reports put Hayes electors ahead by 920 and state officers by 540. New York papers debate Hayes victory as Tilden supporters push back. Dion Boucicault donates to Brooklyn sufferers as dispatches note potential Belford admission.
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Park Theater
Cotumata
Democratic House
Carolina Hall
Mackey
Supreme Court
Ilegal House of Representatives
Secretary of State
Wallace
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Journal
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South Carolina
Louisiana
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Harry
Murdock
PortLand
Jno
Maniton
Gorham
Political maneuvering cited in Ohio and Florida electors
The report notes partisan tactics amid presidential election disputes. It covers Democratic pressure to influence Congress, actions by Florida and other states' canvassing boards, and statements by Governor Hendricks on constitutional procedures during the contested outcome.
Cronin Receives Certificate for Elector Contest in San Francisco
A PCT front dispatch reports Secretary of State delivered to E A Cronin the electoral certificate indicating his seat as elector and showing names Cronin Democrat and Odell Cartwright GOP. The six electors met in the Senate committee room as Odell sought a copy but Cronin kept the certificate, Cronin then left the room for a stroll.
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San Francisco
Fron Oulem
E. A. Cronin
J. Watts
Grover
Watts
Senate
W. H. Odell
Secretary of State
Cronin
W. H. Otel
J.C. Cartwright
Latis
Oregon Electors Dispute Sparks Vast Public Outcry
In Salem and San Francisco reports detail Cronin the Democratic elector voting for Tilden while two appointees backed Hayes during the Oregon tally. Watts resigns and is later elected to fill a vacancy as Cronin holds certificates. reactions range from indignant Republicans to calls for Senate action. A subsequent San Francisco report notes Kinley’s drunken wife death and a smallpox related coroner scene.
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Odell
Cartwright
Cronin
J. N. T. Miller
H. Parker
Tilden
Hendricks
Hayes
Wheeler
Cartwrigh
Watts
Satem
Oregon
Opera House
William Coghlan
California
Dolph
Watt
Secretary of State
San Francisco
Ritch Street
Harrison
John M. Kinley
McKinley
McKinly
City
Foreign News Briefs Highlight Local Bulletin Board Buzz
London reports a December 7 dispatch noting a Columbia South Carolina rifle club gathering announcement. Street crowds gather around bulletin boards. Advertisements cite Panaca Saloon, Poujade’s Meadow Valley, and T G Jade’s Imports with drinks cigars wines and groceries. Fresh White River cheese and seeds offered by local shops. A wagon for sale via W R Wilson.
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Poujade’s. Cnensx
T. C. Poujade
W. R. Wilson
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