Florida case looming in electoral commission session
The fifteen member electoral commission, split among the House Senate and Supreme Court, is quietly weighing Florida disputes after objections to Republican returns. Analysts eye whether certificates can be challenged beyond returns, with implications for Florida Louisiana Oregon and Watts eligibility, amid Democratic skepticism of the certificates as counterfeit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electoral Commission
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Florida
Republian
Returning Board
Cincinnati Maguater
Louisiana
Oregon
Hayes
Watts
Jones
Tilden
Letter by Wells sparks tense hearing in Washington
Treasury Agent Maddox case reveals a disputed letter from J Madison Wells to senator West written from New Orleans on November 21. The committee read the note warning of mass political maneuvering and urging action before a canvass ends. Wells faced sharp cross examination and displayed anger, causing Republicans to fret over his conduct and the Louisiana dispute’s impact on the final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Maddox
J. Madison Wells
Senator West
Uans
Dean Savavan
Washington
U.S. Grant
North
Tilden
J. Mapison Wells
J. R
Washington, DC
Wells
Dudley Lield
Heagén
Bittlefield
Louisiana
Fashion and politics mix in a Washington society piece
A diary like column recalls Mrs Belknap once the season’s toast, now faded as fashion shifts to daughters of officials and socialites. It notes Don Caragrou’s daughter, the Attorney General’s daughter, and Mrs Patt's receptions at the Ebbitt House while Taft era circles linger on Williams’s bride. An anecdote from Judge Davis and a thief’s talk add color to court and crime, ending with a Scottish donkey joke and a dry quip about getting over oneself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrip
Enders
Belknap
J Arlington
Don Caragrou
Attorneyeneral
Ebbitt House
Davis
Ndianapolis
Ketchum
Kelehum
Springfield
Ketcham
Etebors
Sankey
Philadelphia
Sawney
Negapa
Eureka
Sentinel
Eureka Consolidated
Orphan’s Court
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Grant Marsh
Pine Grove Township
Marui
Oelook
Dugculcutt
A. Witt
Thomnas Martin
Daniel Harrington
Noth
Robert Russell
Alwiys
Dunkirk, Warren
Pittsburgh
Snch
Milway
Saul Vieht
Saik
Session Scrutiny and Political Row Define Legislators’ Times
Harrristurc February 2 1877 report criticizes the six week legislature as partisan and ineffective. Adjournment plans target March 15 with uncompleted work to resume next year. Attorney General salary limits fuel economy arguments while $200000 fewer appropriations are anticipated. Governors and committees spar over investigations, payrolls, and local option battles as the Capitol fights loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrristurc
Common Pleas
Greene County
Wise
Sherwood
Northumberland
Clarrisburg
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lear
Senate
Whitadelphia
State Report of Finance
Yenkla
Ceneral
Philadelphia
Jock Traven
Williamsport
Peter
Herdic
Friends of Local Option
Dill
Ib. Viret
Latta
Murphy temperance revival spreads across Pittsburgh
From Pittsburgh comes a report on the Murphy temperance revival, with meetings multiplying citywide and supporters signing the pledge. The piece notes media skepticism, finances, and the movement’s reach, including Pittsburgh as a future headquarters and auxiliary meetings in nearby counties. It also mentions O Neill’s death, local politics, and a peculiar Sandusky church confession incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eproom
Ehurch‘ag
Murphy
Penn. Ave
Illinois
Pittsburgh
Easterhio
Allegheny County
John Truss
Daniel O'Neil
The
Dispatch
Hayes
Wheeler
Starrisburg
McCarthy
Brother Murphy
Spiritualism cited as proof of life after death and warning dreams
The article argues spiritualism has abolished death by proving an existence beyond the grave and cites dreams and warnings that saved lives. It recounts cases, cites biblical parallels, and notes Moody and Sankey revivals influencing broader religious thought, ending with a short local update from Yorkville Illinois about sun, snow, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Tie
Paul
Ashtabula
Jack McCall
Rochester
Alirs. Richards
New York
Chicago
Aunt Clee
Buffalo
Heaven
Ming
Cloe
Ous
John Wesley
John
Patmos
David
Moses
Elias
Christ
Belshagzar
Joseph
Pharaoah
Earth
Jonah
Joshua
Christian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Ledger
Meadville Journal
Republican Party
Republican Journal
McErnnes
Warren
Stone
Venango
Titusville
Jim Bennett
Leratd
Tenery D. Boas
Shenandoah
Schuylkill County
Tle Las
Vitene
Pennssylvania Twentythree
Allegheny
Scranton
Reading
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Erie
Wilkesbarre
Allentown
Altoona
Chester
Meadville
Lock Haven
Corry
Carbondale
New Castle
Oil City
Tranklin
Parker
Monongahela City
Columbo
Geo
Cromwell
Pittsburgh Post
Grant
Kellogg
Acuilul
Legislative Correspondence
San Francisco
Hanecel
Sandusky
Amarrion
Rochefoucault
Moody and Sankey
Northwest
City
Moody
Yorkeville
the Herald
Freds
Wetmore
Fred 5
Monthly Herald
Goodyear's Rubber Goods
Goodyearms
Goodyear’s Rubber Curler Co
Broadway
New York City
Sebsom
James G. Marsh
Rand Fide
H. Hallbet & CQ
Port Hind
Maine
John E. Potter & Co., Publishers
P.O. Vickery
Augusta
McMainwann
Atty
Sansom St
Philia
True & CO
Tine
Jae WE
Srixson & Co
Portland
Ford Ct
J. Mixxer & Co
Sult
Lbrect
N.Y
Bridge
N. Y
TRE Penn Mutual Life Insurance Comp'y
Chestnut Street
Astels Fumbly
ISTO
Preminn
Total
United States
Poug
Penn
Mutual Life Company
Samuel C. Huey
Samuel BE
Stokes
H. 5. Stephens
Vieu-Prag
James Weir Mason
Henry Austic
Ino. W. Geary
Harrisbur
Inc
Travelli
Pittchurgh
Sim’ Mitchell
Clearfield
H. Booher Swape
Chas. C. Baldy
Denville
Ely Parry
Sam’l Musselman
Marietta
Don’ Las Honour
Easton
Patterson
Bridgeport
Jno. Chambers
D.D
Dno
Tlors
Te Dw
BUY Drugs OF Wells & CO
Wellls & Co
Wells & Co
Wells and Co
Wells & Co's
Conarro
J.F
Dandet
I. G. Noyes
Manunaturfra
Warren, PA
Hamburg
Parmlee & Henry
Warren, Penn.a
SAS, Clark, Jr. & CO
Saprié
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!