Election results hint at Republican House control and Senate tie
The election returns indicate Republicans will hold a House majority of at least five seats and may command the Senate by one, or a tie, giving the Vice President decisive vote on legislation. If both Houses align Republican, repeal of the Silver Bill and silver coin standards could follow, with silver bullion prices and coinage shifting accordingly.
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New York
United States
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General Hancock
How Hancock Was Defeated in New York City
John Kelly Tammany chief is charged with defeating Hancock by a bid to curb Democratic NYC votes. The bargain allegedly favored Arthur Republic’s vice presidential bid, with no stated payoff. If NYC turnout had met expectations, Hancock might have become president.
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Sharon's Treachery Exposed by Enterprise Org
The Carson Appeal criticizes Sharon and his Enterprise for urging impeachment against Nevada officials. It notes the Senate holds impeachment power and that Republicans control the chamber. The piece likens the act to Brutus and warns against trivializing the dead Republican party.
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Hancock Wins California by 90 Percent in Latest Returns
California returns show Hancock carrying the state by a 90 percent majority. Republicans may vet one elector as Judge Terry is scratched. Republicans elect forty Assemblymen, gaining a joint-ballot majority. New York reports two sets of returns to Congress. Democrats allege wholesale fraud in the official count.
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Elopement and desertion across Wisconsin and North Carolina
A Portage Wisconsin husband eloped with a widow and her two daughters. After traveling toward La Crosse he deserted the mother and one daughter, taking the prettiest girl Lily with him to North Carolina. A second man involved appears in relation to the woman movement.
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la Crosse
North Carolina
Democratic Claim to Carry Election Amid National Disputes
A Philadelphia dispatch reports a leading Democrat claims Hancock did not concede defeat and will not unless Nevada votes against Garfield. The piece notes plans to contest results before Congress, with Pacific states and New York City shifts, while Garfield may gain via Congress counting. It covers election mechanics and party maneuvers, plus other Capitol issues and state politics.
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Hancock
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Report on Church State at Episcopal Convention in New York
A report to the Episcopal Convention criticizes methods to raise funds such as theatricals dances and suppers as undermining public respect for church teachers and the power of Christianity. It condemns worldly conformity and levity while noting church fairs and entertainments persist and the claim of widespread guilt is incorrect.
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New York
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Mivar
Moy In Winniewucca Infant Daughter Retella Passes
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Moy, aged 11 months, dies in Winniewucca on November 6.
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