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History 204 Sp 08 | Political Life | Cultural Life | Economic Life
Economic Life in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1876
on January 25th 1876, the National House of Representatives passed a bill granting 1.5 million dollars in aid for the centennial exhibition. During the time the exhibition was open (may 10-november 10) 9,910,966 people attended the celebration.
The last day for payment of taxes and naturalization was October 7th in 1876.
John Frederick Hartranft began his term as the Governor of Pennsylvania for the term from 1876-1879. He took the office on January 18, 1876.
On February 15, 1876 the city and ward officers were voted on in Philadelphia.
In July 1876, there were 452 marriages, 1,686 births, and 1,788 deaths.
