Corruption scandals from Denver to Washington dragged down Republicans as the 1876 election began

Despite the pomp and circumstance of the Centennial, the summer of 1876 was a fraught and anxious period for the Republican Party.

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 1,064

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Territorial Gov. John Routt, former congressional delegate Jerome Chaffee and Central City attorney Henry Teller were among the dignitaries who traveled in early June 1876 from the Colorado Territory to Cincinnati, where the Republican National Convention gaveled in at the city’s Exposition Hall.

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