Presidency in Doubt as Close Electoral Fight Unfolds
The nation awaits the official canvass after Tilden carried New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut then faced by the uncertain South. Hayes may win Florida South Carolina or Louisiana or lose all. Governor Kellogg invites fair count observers. Grant sends troops to Florida to preserve peace and urges prompt denouncement of fraud. The paper notes a fragile hope hinges on a remaining peg in the electoral count.
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Not a Partisan Triumph Confesses Election Reality
The Philadelphia Times argues that Tilden’s defeat does not prove a Democratic revival. It states a Republican nation elected a Democratic President, compares 1860 and 1896, and contends the country remains Republican in faith while distrusting the Democrats.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Tilden
Erie Venango counties back Watson bid in rally
The article praises Erie and Venango counties for supporting the nomination after a prolonged deadlock. It urges continued strong majorities and thanks the Warren county Republicans. It notes the International Centennial Exhibition closing in Philadelphia with 376,000 attendees and remarks on ceremonies and speakers.
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Erie
Venango
Warren County
Public debt falls by 33 million in October report
The October public debt declined by 33,388,129 amid critiques of Republican extravagance highlighting fiscal restraint and budget actions.
Pennsylvania Republicans celebrate post election gains
The Keystone State embraced Hayes and Wheeler with a 14 000 to 16 000 margin and added eight or nine Congress members. The Senate will hold a six vote Republican majority, with the House at twelve or fifteen. Republicans express pride in Tuesday's results though the House of Congress remains uncertain.
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S. H. Davis
Sheriff's Office
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Prideful Warren county Republicans claim banner status
The article lauds Warren county Republicans for strong organizing and a solid ticket. It cites Wilbur and other local organizers, lists large majorities for Hayes and other candidates, and explains how electors are chosen and counted, noting Senate leadership and constitutional procedures.
Republican sweep with few close calls in several counties
Venango and Erie counties bucked by narrow defeats for President Judge and Assembly. Crawford and Butler show GOP strength with few margins, while Allegheny returns Errett and Bayne to Congress with large majorities. Elk County votes Democratic as Dr. Early wins by 76.
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Hayes Speaks to Thousands at Republican Headquarters
Gov Hayes appears at his residence after a rally at the Republican headquarters in Coiwneus. He thanks supporters, notes possible delays in returns from distant states, and pledges to recall the visit with pleasure if outcomes change. Crowds cheer and then disperse.
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Gov. Hayes
Move to break up housekeeping for Centennial calls
About sixty thousand Philadelphia families will start breaking up housekeeping on January 1 and travel the country for the next fifty years returning Centennial calls.
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Philadelphia
Political Skill
The Buffalo Express argues Gov. Tilden is the era’s most skilled politician though methods vary and some are dubious. It likens him to a medical quack who offers universal cures and exploits public belief in reform, taxation, and canal projects to stay ahead of critics. It credits his advertising with shaping a national image and notes his timing in riding political tides.
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Gov. Tilden
Quack
Times
Morgan
Dix
Tilden
Stone Wins Big Majority In Warren Venango District
Hon C W Stone carries 1090 in Warren county and 322 in Venango for a total 1412 in district. Supporters hail the victory as well earned and decisive.
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C. W Stone
Warren County
Venango
Stone
Centennial Exhibition Admits 50 Cent Fees Extended
Tuovuen the Centennial Exhibition closed Friday while the U S Centennial Commission in executive session passed a resolution continuing the admission fee of fifty cents until Saturday evening the 18th inst.
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U. S. Centennial Commission
Attempt to steal Lincoln tomb bones sparks sleepless vigil
Report from Springfield and New York describes a bold body snatching plot at Lincoln’s tomb. United States detective Elmer Washburn and aides watched the vault as suspects opened doors and sarcophagus cases before fleeing after a pistol misfire.
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Four hundred Cheyenne Lodges Surrender to Gen Miles
Four hundred Cheyenne agency lodges surrender to General Miles and give five principal chiefs as hostages to guarantee compliance with surrender terms. The bands will travel to the agency to submit to the terms upon arrival. The auction sale of the Centennial Buildings is postponed to December 1 due to a holiday on November 30.
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