Turbulent European News From the Times Despatches
Foreign dispatches report Balkans tensions with Bulgarian questions and Austro Russian maneuvers. Turkish commissioners secure munitions while Marmiman villagers urge British intervention. Grand Duke Nicholas gains rank as Belgian troops adjust. A boiler blast in Delhi kills and wounds workers. Russian stance on San Stefano risks peace, while Austrian actions threaten Albania. The Darin Exhibition opens with royals present as Great Britain and Ansea seek talks. Chilean turmoil looms, extending into months.
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Meinrich Lao
Germaat
Vaasa
von Panhan
Mrhodophe
Theosargenta
Imjrogt
Roumelis
Layard
London
Ita
Aldershot
Wat Onice
Selvas
Kirvicg
T Yn
Nicholas
Turkey
Ghern
San Stefano
Sosis
Herzegovina
Haly
Hay
ToMlebenkaa
Uny
Koomeania
Duke of Connaught
Queer Victoria
Princehs
Loulan
Frederick Charles
Pragala
Darin
MreMahon
Bt. Mitersburg
Anseia
England
Destructive factory and coast incidents draw era notes
A sweeping 19th century report details political delegations from Southers Congruntion-Bene lore, banker figures, and naval officers, alongside a deadly wave of rail and river disasters. It covers the Gilbert elevated railway opening in New York, John Morrissey’s death, frontier raids on Texas and Indian attacks, a disastrous Detroit Free Press office fire, and a monumental explosion in Minneapolis that leveled major mills. The chronicle blends broader national turmoil with local catastrophes, naming places like New Orleans, Memphis, Baldwin County, and Minneapolis, and mentioning steelworks, mills, and rail lines amid a tense national mood.
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Benelore Gordon
Morgan
Jonas
Carlisle
Enix
Yentos
Whitthorne
Clark
Hooper
Young
Moray
Gonde
Ned Borton
Thorn
Boxton
Nathan Mathews
Myine
Gilbert
New York City
John Morrissey
New York
Ireland
Utinvis Republican Central
Springfold
Yoon
South
San Antonio
Texas
Lodiynarom
Fort Stanton
Breen
Lorode
Advicua
Tossa
Swekton
Stockton
Fort Davie
E. Cummings
Ukpopn Porson
Baldwin County
Warner
New Ordnane
Memphis
Geenpad
Whem
Ailing reports from Gen Miles and naval incidents abroad
The dispatches note Gen Nolen A Miles commanding Yellowstone district with updates on unsettled tensions and a pirate-like inquiry. A schooner Laurence is reported burned off Lake Michigan near Hifi wankos. Captain Plaplow of Guford, Del. is missing. Washington notes report the death of William M Evarts Jr and impeachment talk against Seward and Bradford. The treasury details silver dollar issuance and debt figures. Senate confirms George L Smith as New Orleans port collector.
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Conakler
Shari ‘ Ttin
Bondaudrtora
Chickys
Nolen A. Miles
Yellowstone
Laurence
Iiako
Michigan
Hfilwankos
Plaplow
Guford
William M. Evarts, Jr
Viodiseare
George Boward
Chris
House
Seward
Bradford
Hee
Norman Huch
United
Idaho Territory
H. &. Chase
Wisconsin
United States
Treasury Department
War Department
Botta
Banda
Apecial Deporita i
Certifcaten
United Stae
Senate
George L. Smith
New Orleans
Democratic National Committee meets in Washington May 22
Senator Barnum of Connecticut chairs the Democratic National Executive Campaign Committee and announces a May 22 meeting in Washington. The committee will not make recommendations on the Mary memorial but will follow the Judiciary Committee’s judgment. A public interview quotes Postmaster General Hoyt on investigations into Provident Hyer’s title and Florida frauds, with aims to avoid disrupting President Hayes. The Associated Press notes civil service policy remains active and officeholders may speak for their party but not contribute to campaign funds.
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Barnum
Quonosticut
Democratic National Executive Campaign Committee
Washington
Nny
Mary
Hayad
Iuia
Honce
Florida
Mabin
Dunnis
Spesk
Potiyantiona
Returning Board
Republican Party
Honth
Leon County
Jefferson County
Supreme Court
Tilden
Afr
Hayes
Guv. Packard
Hayes Boonie
McLin
Pakkard
Louisiang
Aken
Senate
Ince Judas
Dennis
Cembertel
Partien
Orrisons
Partiog
Il Hnoin
Miscellanea Gleanings on War Fears and Public Notices
In San Francisco talk grows of privateers to prey on British commerce amid English Russian tensions. Disputes between Orangemen and Catholics flare in Montreal with violence and a nocturnal ambush near Griffintone. A Toronto man plans a grueling worldwide walk for a $10,000 prize. Reports from Montreal to San Francisco recount heightened alarm over naval and political maneuvers. Legislative items note appropriations and bills, including naval and railroad concerns, with various debates in state and national bodies.
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England
Ruane
San Francisco
Grangemyn
Auburn
Griffintone
Voronixta
Oman
Montreal
James Henderson Buff
Toronto
Canada
Htsw
Fleet
Ban Frapsirco
O'Brien
Railroad plans and social turmoil loom in 1878
A sprawling Iowa clipping reports Ade myst anil predicting a railroad in 1878, paper plate factories at Lyona, county outbreaks, saloon closures, and a murder trial moved due to local prejudice. It notes a telegraph line study, reform club growth, fatal accidents, elopements, crimes, and evolving rail routes across Cedar Falls to Minnesota and beyond.
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Ade Myst Anil
Tne
Lyona
Pottawatamie
Super Dracon
Meir
Davunport
Wain- 26
Adel
Keroros
Tre Bayrett
Jnaper
Polk County
Ann. Tenrras
Salem
Maas
Young Men's Library
Clinton
Manananurows
Traveponta
Witectert
Joan Jouxsox
Nh Lyons
Clute
Lee
Hancock
Glick
Odd Fellows and
Magons
Tam Temporanea Reform Club
Drew
Cedar Rapids
Glinton
Lyons
Sevemiler
Tor
John Hall
Ellora
Reform Sebeal
Sam Boyle
Davenport
Sam
Jon Tergn
J. Tefer
Keokuk
Cedar Falls
Minnesota
Waterloo
Charles City
Elmira
Couxoin Brurra
Lane
James Reed
Reed
Tong
Aumus
John Gartla
Avoca
Goreil
Pire
Czvan Barros
Ming Trozel
Wyreen
Fragmented late 19th century legislative notes on bankruptcy law
A garbled report describes Senate and House debates on the Bankrupt law repeal with amendments. It mentions committee actions, a bill for extending fractional currency conversion, and testimony by lawmakers including Garland Voorhees and Thurman. It references transportation issues and appropriation discussions, with focus on legislative procedures and public finance.
Tornado Toll and Legal Battles Shake Iowa in 1878
The governor sent Des Moines attorney Galneha Parsone to handle a major case against Craig with all his assets seized. Meantime a deadly tornado ripped through Wall Tike and nearby towns killing nine and injuring many as Levy and Davenport factory owner Josefa Smenos died by suicide amid grim injuries. The Iowa Railroad Commission requested detailed railroad infrastructure data by May 10 including profiles, grades, curvature, stations, and construction plans.
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Abe
Madison
Sollow
Wall Tike
Galva
Atoma
Denisor
Perianely
T. B. Jones
Castana
Harris
M. Hatney
Mapleton
Jing
Pomeroy
Josefa Smenos
Davenport
Lhta
Taz Railroad Commission
General Assembly
Kowa
Oipstal
Dee Moines
Doubla Triolt
Aldo
May Day origins and lingering floral rites in England
The piece traces May Day from Flora worship to Christian adaptation. It notes how ancient practices persisted in England through the Floralia transformation into May Day festivities. It highlights May Queen processions, maypole dances, and the sharing of fresh blooms as enduring customs carried from early ancestors.
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Chudren
Bartle
Goyly Agabe
Britain
Flora
Flowera
Heatton
Prigat
Gregory
Rome
England
Rele
Cua
Orang
Howe
1877 American Rifle Team Seeks Centennial Trophy Defense
Fragmentary text references an American rifle team from 1877 aiming to defend a Centennial trophy in New York City. Mentions a second selection team and pledges from a 1871 team, with unclear dates and incomplete details about events or affiliations.
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York City
Federel Way
Forests at risk and the need for conservation in the South
The article argues forests must be protected from destruction in the South and West. It cites wood usage, fuel dependence, and vast industrial demands, warning that unchecked denudation will deplete timber supplies and harm climates, agriculture, and national prosperity. It notes European models of forest protection and urges planting and legal enforcement. It also surveys the stormy albatross and its remarkable flight patterns observed near ships along southern routes.
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Oreath
Uilirf
Forestay
Lottleiania
Walker
Atlantic States
Brewer
Europe
Pnds
J. Croumbia Brown
Scotland
Conventicut
South Africa
Bill on United States Railroad Corporation approved by committee
The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a bill to charter the United States Railroad Corporation. The plan creates a commission of five members appointed by the governors of New York New Jersey Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and Nebraska to supervise the new entity. The corporation would build operate and connect a narrow gauge system with western lines and open coal fields in West Virginia while proposing a Washington to New York freight steamship link and branches to Chicago. Commissioners would be paid eight thousand dollars per year by the corporation.
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Gomiuttes
Osnale
Sohiaiohar
New York
Newarsey
Benpaylonais
Ohio
Titnois
Mchigan Wiscotsi
Minnesota
Nebraska
United States Railroad Corporation
Missouri River
Oass
Reisondis Meo
Washington, Cincinnati and St. Louis
Hng
Virginia
Loea
West
Atlantia Aanboard
Washington
Chicago
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Florida Returning Board and McLin Confession Debated
The article discusses a Florida Returning Board inquiry into the 1876 election and McLin’s confession. It describes charges of bribery fraud and perjury, notes party affiliations of board members, and criticizes McLin’s motives and statements while outlining Hayes Packard and Tilden political disputes.
Indian debt and famine era tax burden debated
Fragmented historical critique examines Britain's railway canal costs, irrigation schemes, and debt in India. It discusses mortgageed debt rising to over £11 million, taxes funding canals and railways, and a systemic strain on the famine relief and modernization programs amid imperial policy debates.
Resurrection hoax shatters Richmond widow tale
A wealthy German widow Mrs. Maria Hillity died after removal to the Little Sisters of the Poor ward but revival reportedly occurred as pallbearers and nurses watched. The body then lay in state until revived, allegedly rising with a chorus of singing before being pronounced dead again by the physician. The bizarre episode drew thousands seeking a glimpse of the supposed miracle in Richmond Virginia.
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Big Six
Ohsirs
Tha Okchaya
Big Siz
Lar
Waa Ohoven
Common Council
Congress
Saheal
Siderman
Department of Public Work
Maria Hillity
Ing
Meillen
Tor Hordis
Te 'Bistera
Aidian
Mra. Hillite
Dea Arias
Acca Ayter
al Coxpee
Richmond
A Future Romanian Diary of a Week at Home and Court
A fragmented diary recounts daily duties from jury service to militia fears, inquiries by coroner, and a stubborn husband’s behavior. It mentions consular alarms, neighborly purchases, and women liable for military service, ending with reflections on citizen privileges and a London Punch quotation.
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Basie
Coati
Ani
Eye Milia
Conrae
Favora
London
Abolish the Parlors discourse on oppressive rooms
A fragmentary and archaic reflection critiques parlors as spaces of social control and concealment. It contrasts imagined liberation with the oppressive pull of living rooms, suggesting a desire to break free from ritualized domestic restraint and performative politeness.
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