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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1878
Page
2
A humorous comparison links Con. Bor. InGeRsots relations with the Christian religion to Josh Billings and President Slagle at the State University with the English language.
Ben Burien looms as a possible and probable presidential candidate in 1830. He contemplates future steps while staying cautious about the theory for now.
The author notes the Cardinal’s liberality has been swallowed by the Pope’s conservatism and that Leo follows Pius in withdrawing to the Vatican. This suggests Ultramontanes may have won a real victory after all.
The President told a Representative he believes it his duty to veto the silver bill to exonerate the Administration from blame for the consequences expected from the measure. He does not claim the veto will kill the bill.
Thomas P. Cuesley, Superintendent New England Mail Service, is accused of certifying false vouchers for unrendered services on established New Hampshire routes. He allegedly secured favors for his chief clerk, permitted pay after leaving service, and showed general inefficiency. Congress will investigate.
After weeks of tension England and Russia agreed on several points. They will not occupy Gallipoli or land troops on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles. They are working to adjust naval movements with Russia seeking exit from the Sea of Marmara or entry prohibition to the Black Sea. Diplomacy continues in a pacific spirit.
The piece argues that if Democrats hold even a small congressional majority they could expand it to a larger or unanimous Democratic body by contesting seats where Republicans were elected. It contends the House has set a precedent that returns matter less than party entitlement and mocks reform under a Democratic banner.
Tuz Des Moines correspondent of the Davenport Gazette notes committees arrive one by one. The Agricultural College visit included meals, viewing livestock, and a ride, followed by questions for the bess farmer. The farmer in chief worked all Sunday night to finish the report while the President pro tempore drafted the committee’s account.
The piece argues that a war between England and Russia would trigger a major struggle for Asiatic dominance. It contends England has advantages in money and a powerful fleet, and expects England to prevail if conflict occurs. It notes rising Russian public sentiment and the strategic implications of Dardanelles access and regional power shifts.
The Columbian Sun notes clashes in Congress over Tilden and Hayes, criticizing Hewitt and praising the South for resisting calls to further revolution. It discusses the Anderson forger case, Nast's political cartoons, and a controversial life sentence for the desperado Rande, arguing the verdict undermines justice and risks public safety.
The excerpt reflects concerns over potential war between Britain and Russia following the 1856 Paris treaty and hints at Britain financing defense while asserting a claim about a secret mortgage affecting debt liability as discussed in a U S court context.
Matilda Joslyn Gage replies to Mrs Swisshelm in a Chicago Tribune letter, denouncing her as Judas and Sapphira and recounting past alliances with supporters she now condemns. Gage attacks Swisshelm’s dress and rhetoric, labels her unfit for press attention, and contrasts leadership with Lady Jane Grey lineage claims.
Philp S. Malvin a livestock dealer from Dyersville has vanished leaving creditors convinced he plans not to return. Once trusted in Colony township he forged notes including endorsements by Marion Cloud with totals around twenty thousand dollars and possibly more. Cloud will be in Delhi to review the forgeries as villagers warn of widespread deception.
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