New Senators and Electoral Count Debate
Weekly Leader reports on election shifts in Illinois New Jersey and Virginia noting Judge Davis winning a US Senate seat. It covers McPherson and Frelinghuysen, Ulbrich successor Garland and the electoral count bill passage. The piece praises Democratic restraint and condemns Republican coercion amid the Hayes Tilden dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Ilinois
Divid Davis
United States Senate
Republcan
Logan
Judge Davis
New Jersey
John R. McPherson
T. Frelinghuysen
McPherson
New York
Senate
Garland
Powell Ulaproh
Lelaynana
Peypleing
Unclear Letters Mead by Fetzer and Humor at Washington
Ouarscey J Fetzer a Republican postrogeter at St Louis omitts a letter to Uncle Billy McKee. The missive drew cutting sarcasm and pungent insinuations and was never established. The Timer editor lately addressed the same party with a similar tone. The article notes the common invite of a companion to drink in Washington as come let we console Johnny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouarscey J. Fetzer
St. Louis
Billy McKee
Aenend
Washington
Johnny
Columbia
D. C
Carpenter
D. H
South Carolina
Cassville
Wade Hampton
Washburn
Corsicana
D. H. Chamberlain
D. H. Aberlain
Bond
Supreme Court
Appointment of clerks in General Mitchenne's office
The appointment of David Roche of Jefferson City and Randolph Laurence of this city as clerks in the general’s office is announced. Laurence, praised as a young man with solid business qualifications and integrity, is expected to aid Gen Mitchell in duties of the post.
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Mrtenee
David Roche
Jefferson City
Randolph Laurence
Lawrence
Ran
Gen Mitchell
Dutiee
Sam Beegle
Tur Leaner
Committee of Reference Forms Five Member Jury From Congress and Court
The committee of reference to decide disputed electoral votes will consist of five members from each House and five Supreme Court justices. Senate picks Edmunds Morton Frelinghuysen Thurman Bayard. House picks Hoar Garfield Payne Hunton Abbott. Justices Strong Miller Bradley Field designate Swayne Davis Hunt, with Davis unable to serve. Justice Bradley later named as fifth member.
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Congress
Senate
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Tilden
Hayes
Supreme Court
Mr. Tilden
Tribunal of Justice
House
Morton
Indiana
Sherman
Ohio
Committee of Réference
Committee of Reference
Messrs
Edmunds
Frelinghuysen
Thurman
Bayard
Payne
Hunton
Abbott
Strong
Miller
Clifford and Field
Swayne
Davis
Bradley
Hunt
United States Senate
Illinois
House of Representatives
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Justice Bradley
Prom
Washington, Jan
Webster
Clay
Calhoun
Benton
Conkling
Blain Edmunds
Joint Conference
Senator Conkling
Watterson
Hill
Townsend
New York
Elect Hoar
Field
Viva
Georgia
Atlanta
Norwood
Powell Clayton
A. H. Garland
Ilinois
John A. Logan
Washington Letter on the electoral bill and Senate fights
This Washington letter reviews the week of political history with praise for Conkling Edmunds and Hoar and Field for unpartisan moments. It notes the electoral commission plan, pending senator elections, and expects a near-even Senate balance after March.
Tax St Louis Dispatch and Studebaker Row Clash
A garbled report notes conflict between Tax St Louis Dispatch and Studebaker and claims a bid to the State at 275 dollars per hour for running the Legislature amid advertising dodge allegations.
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St. Louis Dispatch
Studebaker
Advertising Dodge
Ceat
Southwest Missouri notes mix of gossip and figures
Local items report Butter yo! Ozark purchases and Grown in thee mill, measles near Carsville, jail in Peires City for attempted burglary, property values in several counties, potato prices in Carthage, and a bank election in Webster County. Reports mention arrestees, real estate ads, lead vein finds, and a failed show bill in Pubccity.
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Butter
Ozark
Beek
Carsville
Ravey
John Brown
Laywrence County
Peires City
Cassville Menerva
Tal
Joh W. Wolfshear
Pulley Press
Larlede County
Carthage
Neosho
F. W. Moore
Webster County
W.S .Thompson
HH. Fl. Bryson
Mr. O'Neil
Peirce City
Sonim
Jane
Stone Prairie
Barry County
Newton
Télube Luamatic” Company
Ad Entertainment
Missouri
Louisiana Vote Reported as Fair by Committee
A committee concluded Louisiana’s 1876 vote was fairly conducted with Democrats winning a large majority. It cites testimony on fraud by Republicans, including fraudulent registrations and payroll schemes, and names officials accused of misdeeds. The panel plans to present sworn vote tallies to Washington.
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Morrison
Foly
Atrees
Washington
Republican Party
Louisiana
Tilden
Hayes
Returning Board
Messrs
Stage. Dusson and
Prescott
St. Landry
Mumford Wells
Rapides
T. C. Anderson
Bayou Boeul
Campany
State Capital Committees Inspect State Institutions
Spécial correspondence from Tom Leaven notes committees on state institutions touring and preparing reports for the legislature. The rolls include rolls for the School of Mines, printing costs for a 1875 geological report, and retrenchment measures cutting appropriations for institutions and criminal costs. The piece also covers the governor’s reception, financial cautions, and political maneuverings at Jefferson City.
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Tom Leaven
Jeevensos Crey
Rolla
Norrow
School of Mines
Wil 15
School of Mines and Metallurgy
Senate Committee On Printing
Treasury
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Gen. McDonald
Green Lake
Wisconsin
Joyce
Jefferson City
Capitol
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Springfield, MO
SDAY
Dion. Henry
Ood Hiweel
West Virginia
Frank Hereford
Allen T. Caperton
Uorsfont
Watt
Lower Loose
Powlern
Gil
Ginia
Wine
Hoereford
Vu Jumofallework
Jes
Nhew Creatfalien
Cioru
Hiey
Gol
Bayds
Brink
McDononal & Co
Mr Hayes
Ferry
Kettoee
Don Cameron
Pitkin
Grant
Packard
McDonald
Juve Sixuna
A. H. Stephens
Hox Faaxx
Henxron
Hox
Twowas Hottapay
Twenty-Ninth General Assembly
John Downs
Granby Mining and Smelting Company
Oronogo
Nathan Hendricks
George Long
Manaplaughien
Hendricks
Roleay Herald
Shelby
S. W. Headlee
Justice Disokenship
Grand Jury
Marshfield Democrat
Sud
Cnelu
American Agriculturist
Sta
Onavor Jupp
Broadway
Te Leaper
Wee Gage
Senate of the
United States
Union
Reeg
Que
U.S. Gran
Jan
Epwuyos
Blaine
E. A. Wright
Prof. Guffites
Moberly
St. John H. Maddox
New Orleans
Committee On Privileges Amlilties
Wells
Louisiana Returning Board
Poweble
Hos
Jenne Bines
Pennsylvans
Lyman Temubull
Miinois
Peeia
Mr. Evert
Stanley Mathews
Bol
Togersoll
Edward Mook
Mabel Hall
Theatre Comique
Vancouver’s Island
Britis Columbia
Pacific
Herman
Barker
Cannow Ty
Jan Jann
Harper's Weekly
Levant Hower
Kansas
Ciry
OH. Bagkear
T. H.C
Atlil
Suri
Agai
Springfield
T. U. Caxxos
Barry
Patat Saiasion
Toe County
Hendricks & Jame
Aliitioe
Indy
Ss. R. Beegle
Practical Horse Shoer
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