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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1877
Page
2
The passage argues that the Democratic party loses votes nationwide while gains one seat in Congress in two cases, creating the South Carolina Penitentiary and the people of Colorado, leaving the party’s reputation as harmed as before.
The district considers M. D. O Connell for Congress next fall with strong support. Voters believe no other man would earn as much genuine elan or reflect more credit on the district as its representative. The community hopes O Connell will run.
Speaker Randall confirms Mr. Hewitt's appointment to fill the Potter vacancy on the Pacific Railroad Committee and likely to chair. Hewitt's character suggests he will oppose subsidy schemes and block legislation through his committee.
A cable despatch states Turkish captives at Plevna do not exceed thirty thousand. Russian figures in Bucharest and St Petersburg put the number at about twice that estimate. Osman Pasha’s force likely hovered near fifty thousand with about twenty thousand casualties. Russian and Roumanian losses equal or exceed captured.
The article notes nineteen tons of bullion entering the Philadelphia mint and silver coinage circulating freely without legislative action. It cites the Philadelphia North American urging rapid resumption of specie payments and asserts silver’s steady diffusion and acceptance by the people despite changing views on intrinsic value.
The Chamber refuses implicit confidence in MacMahon while Gambetta’s organ notes repeated Republican deception. A new Ministry is admitted but under watch. MacMahon proclaims submission to Republicans and obedience to parliamentary order, forming a cabinet to defend republican institutions, signaling a second Sedan driven by bold Republican force.
The article denounces Serbia for invading moves against Turkey, Crete unrest, and Albanian disturbances. It accuses the Servian government of hypocrisy and cowardice, detailing past humiliations, failed bargains with Russia, and opportunistic aims as war shifts favor.
Appleton & Co. promotes Appleton's Journal The Popular Science Monthly and its Supplement as premier American publications. The firm touts ample resources and top literary and scientific talent, inviting subscriptions at publisher’s lowest rates.
Last Thursday resident Bouche died suddenly from lung congestion near his farm five and one half miles southeast. A Norwegian widow Carry Kuutesen died from severe injuries after an accident at a mill. The column reports local church organizing, school praise for N. Nelson, and plans for a new law office, plus hog shipments and harsh winter road conditions.
The next annual meeting will be in Des Moines on the third Tuesday of January and continue four days. Essays Addresses Reports and Discussions on meteorology entomology and horticulture topics will be presented by top state experts in orchards vineyards gardens nurseries and timber plants. All interested persons are invited to attend with J L Beon secretary and H W Latrror president signing.
A Manchester shoemaker Ander son known for marrying without permission leaves a destitute woman and children in hardship. Clinton warns criminals with a death head card. A Dubuque boy’s grave mystery surfaces as a father’s body is unearthed. Sioux City uses a clockbell for station reminders.
American News presents dispatches from continents around the world detailing the ongoing war in Europe. The section promises unbiased faithful reports and seric tures of major events as fronts shift and diplomacy unfolds.
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