Rutherford B. Hayes election...
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November 10, 1876
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Cleveland, Ohio, November 10, 1876
* 1876 presidential election
* Rutherford B. Hayes
* Closest election in history
The Presidential election of 1876 was a highly contested one. Tilden received a majority of the popular votes, but disputes over fraudulent election practices & electoral votes threw the final decision to Congress. Hayes was ultimately declared the winner.
The top of column 2 on the front page have much on the election, including: "STILL IN DOUBT", "Both Parties Confident Of Victory", "Ku Klux Resorting to Violence to Prevent Returns from Coming In", "Pacific States Republican Without a Doubt" and more. The text takes up 3 full columns on the front page.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete 8 page issue, minor spine wear, generally nice condition.
* 1876 presidential election
* Rutherford B. Hayes
* Closest election in history
The Presidential election of 1876 was a highly contested one. Tilden received a majority of the popular votes, but disputes over fraudulent election practices & electoral votes threw the final decision to Congress. Hayes was ultimately declared the winner.
The top of column 2 on the front page have much on the election, including: "STILL IN DOUBT", "Both Parties Confident Of Victory", "Ku Klux Resorting to Violence to Prevent Returns from Coming In", "Pacific States Republican Without a Doubt" and more. The text takes up 3 full columns on the front page.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete 8 page issue, minor spine wear, generally nice condition.
Category: Post-Civil War
