Year 1877 in Review Across America and Europe
The Ames Iowa Intelligencer recalls 1877 as a year of turmoil and upheaval in both continents. It highlights U S events including political strife and labor unrest, economic downturns, and notable crimes. It notes famines in the East, the Russia Turkey war, and shifts toward accountability in crime and punishment.
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America
Europe
Congress
Republican Party
Hayes
Custer
Far East
United States
Russia
Turkey
England
Cablegrams Hint At Imminent Russia England War
The passage suggests that given the cablegrams arriving in major newspapers a war between Russia and England would seem inevitable at an early date. It notes the potential for conflict based on the current telegraphic reports.
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Russia
England
State Politics Quiet as Senatorial Race Stabilizes
The article notes little excitement in state politics as the Senatorial race nears settlement. Allison loses organized opposition and the clerical and minor legislative offices will see limited action, with little activity expected from party organizations.
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Allison
Sub Committees Work On Tariff Revision Before Congress Recess
The Sub Committees on Ways and Means refine a tariff revision to be reported after Congress recesses. No final duty rates yet. expect many articles with little revenue to join the free list and others to see reduced and simplified duties.
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House
Congress
Ohio Senate race rumors stir Democrat leaders
Trimming and pipe laying for the United States Senatorship from Ohio engage leading Democrats. Pendleton and Ewing lead, with Ewing favored to win. George is described as more stylish and arrogant, seen as unlikely to succeed with the public.
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United States
Ohio
Pendleton
Ewing
George
Tax Holiday edition boasts world’s largest single sheet issue
The Louisville Courier Journal proclaims itself the largest newspaper on a single sheet ever printed. It claims the issue would fill at least four octave volumes of 250 pages each in book form and would cost at least five dollars. The paper asserts its democratic stance and offers readers low club rates.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Senator Hear Praises President's Course and Cabinet Move
Massachusetts Senator Hear states he is broadly satisfied with the President's course to date. He notes gains in reducing partisan tensions and commends the administration's work. He calls the cabinet introduction of a Democrat a wise move and avoids predicting the future, except to oppose the Silver Bill.
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Hear
Massachusetts
Hoar
Hard Times Reported Across English Industry
The Labor News surveys the industrial scene in England noting discontent and wage cuts. Northumberland colliery mechanics accept lower pay while iron-workers’ wages may be reviewed soon by the Northern Board of Arbitration. Textile houses show low morale with Rochdale mills shortening hours. Distress persists in the Forest of Dean and South Wales with relief measures under way.
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England
Northumberland
Northern Board of Arbitration
Rochdale
Forest of Dean
South Wales
Washington Congressman presses bold presidential message
A Democratic congressman from Washington argues the President should immediately send a bold message when Congress meets. He defends the presidential prerogative and denounces Senate appointment power as usurpation. He believes the country would sustain such action, though party support would fade after GOP defeat.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Open Letter Attacks Hayes Backed by Allegations
Cranper accuses the Republicans of a corrupt bargain that secured Hayes's presidency and brands Chandler as a key negotiator. The letter will be doubted by the public, who may see the author as a liar or criminal. The piece urges the party to repudiate such a brazen critic and vows the campaign against Hayes will fail without strength.
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Cranper
Zack
Bill
Republican Party of the East
Hayes
Chandler
America
Republican Party
Billy Chandler
Senator Ben Hrin Denies Confederate Debts Pensions
Senator Ben Hrin writes to Iowa correspondent to reject the idea of paying Confederate debts or pensions to rebel soldiers, asserting the Constitution makes such acts impossible. He withholds remarks on subsidies or repudiation and urges letting wartime issues fade from view, though many readers may remain unconvinced.
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Ben Hrin
Iowa
Mexican Foreign Minister criticizes U S war orders as barbaric
Mr Vautarta in Washington denounces Secretary McCrary for ignoring international law and treating Mexicans as savages. He says an outright declaration of war would have shown more respect for national honor and sovereign rights. Diplomatic channels should have allowed ultimatums before any such orders.
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Vautarta
Washington
McCrary
Sherman
Africa
Mexico
United States
Ord
The Causes of Mr Hayes Defeat in Georgia
The Columbus Georgia Enquirer critiques Hayes pacification policy, stating Georgians dislike the man and the party counted him in. It also notes editorial joy over Failey’s Senate gain in California and predicts Kellogg will be removed, with Republicans facing strict law and fairness.
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Columbus
Georgia
Enquirer
Hayes
The
South
United States Senate
Failey
California
Senate
Kellogg
Eastern Rumors of War and London Mediation Push
European press debates England's note to Russia as a potential trigger for war. Observers say Russia must yield or England will intervene for Turkey, with reports of a Baltic fleet buildup and a prolonged campaign until Turkey falls. London specials cite peace advocacy clashing with Russia's stance and stern warnings.
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England
Russia
Europe
Daily Observer
Turkey
London
Lord Derby
Baltic
Eiemeny
British War Mood Rises Over Russia and Turkey
The piece notes English anger at Germanys cold stance and predicts a spring move toward war with Russia. It cites 8000 native troops and 20000 English regulars ready from India to Egypt and Turkey, with 60000 British forces at Batum aiding Turks and pressuring Russia. The Queen's speech will outline policy and Beaconsfield will seek Parliament approval.
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Germany
Russia
India
Egypt
Turkey
Batoum
Trans Caucasus
Armenia
Czar
Lord Beaconsfield
Hayes Admin Criticized for Mixed Appointments in South
Columbus Ga Enquirer argues the Hayes administration shows weakness and inconsistency in South policy and appointments. It points to Fitzsimmons as Georgia marshal and Wade as internal revenue collector, notes Senate confirmations amid Democratic opposition,, and predicts Democratic control of both houses soon.
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Mr. Hayes
White House
Tilden
National Returning Board
Louisiana
South Carolina
House of Representatives
South
Fitzsimmons Marshal
Georgia
Wade
Augusta
Senate
Campton
Nicholls
Hayes
Butler
Spofford
U. S
Messrs. Hayes
Conkling
House
New York
Evarts
Hayes & Co
Kellogg
Thurman
Gordon
Hill
Ames Road Center: Call to Support Narrow Gauge and New Rail
P. O. D. urges Ames to back two railroad projects to become a regional railroad hub. He cites the Bellview Narrow Gauge Railway’s proposed route via Waterloo Grundy Center Liscomb and a farmers line toward Ames, arguing local business leaders must act to attract both lines and avoid leaving Ames behind.
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Ames
Newton
Iowa
I. W
R. R
Bellview
R. KR
Waterloo
Grundy Center
Liscomb
Farmers RR. R
Lafayette
Warren
M Howard
Milford
P.O. D
Dress noting and newspaper critique
A reader comments on Tun Marshall's new dress and praises the Manchester Press as the handsomest paper in the state while noting the Boone Standard released new clothes that week but sent unreadable early sheets to the office.
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Tun Marshall Republican
Manchester Press
Boone Standard
Sheriff's sale notice of Ames Lot in Story County
State of Iowa Story County sheriff announces levy on defendant C Johnson for judgment of A B George Co. The property is Lot 20 in Block 12 in Ames Story County Iowa. Sale to satisfy $375.16 debt plus $8.55 costs at 10 am January 19, 1878 at the Nevada Court House front door to highest bidder for cash.
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State OF Iowa
Story County
Court of the
A. B. George & Co
C. Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Ames
Iowa
Nevada
J. F. Girugerie
Sheriff Sale in Story County Iowa
State of Iowa Story County sheriff sale notice on special execution from the district court. Judgment against C Johnson Elizabeth Johnson and Jacob Johnson. Property described for sale to satisfy a debt of 205.96 with costs 1015 and interest. Bidder to pay cash in hand. December 1877.
Sheriff Sale Notice in Story County Iowa 1877
A Sheriff sale notice issued by J F Gievesris Sheriff of Story county Iowa on December 15 1877 states that to satisfy a judgment dated December 4 1877 in favor of A F Johnson against L M Griffith and James Bradley the northeast quarter of section 13 township 84 range 24 west of the fifth principal meridian is to be sold at public auction in Nevada Iowa at 10 o clock A M on January 15 1878 for debt 320 51 costs 8 20 with 10 percent interest from judgment date plus accruing costs to the highest bidder for cash.
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State OF Iowa
Story County
District Court
Btory County
A. B. George & Co
C. Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Jacob Johnson
Ames
Iowa
Nevada
J. F. Griese
Lowa
Otice
District Court of the State of Laws
A. F. Johnson
L. M. Griffith
James Bradley
N. E
J. F. Gievesris
Lows
Circuit Court
State of
Elizabeth Niles
W. ©. Stevens
N E
Section No. 27
Township 84
Range 24
5Th P. M
W. C. Stevens
Foreclosure Petition Over Promissory Notes in Story County
A. A. Stewart files in Story County Circuit Court seeking foreclosure of a mortgage on land in Iowa to recover 150 dollars on two notes dated January 13, 1869 plus 10 percent interest. Defendants include David H. Alvord and Emeline Alvord with others named. If no defense by February 28, 1878, a default and judgment will follow.
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Circuit Court
Story County
State of
Iowa
A. A. Stewart
David H. Alvord
David H
Eameline Alvord
North Range
H. Wooders
Ole Apland
John Nation
James S Upton
A.D
Rainbolt & Barnes
Appointment of Estate Administrator in Story County
On the twenty fourth day of ember nineteen hundred seven seven the Circuit Court of Story County Iowa appointed Co P Vian administrator of the estate of Karl Knutson deceased. Creditors must pay and claimants present claims to court for allowance. Dated December 24 1877. Co P Vian administrator. Interests hereby given to all persons.
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Ember
A.D
Circuit Court
Story County
Iowa
Karl Knutson
Co. P. Vian
Edward W. Tarplee
A. Tannies
Notice of Real Property Sale in Richmond Addition
State of Iowa Story County notice of levy on defendant A S Burnell’s interest in lot 6 and south half of lot 7 in block 1 Richmond addition Nevada for debt and costs. Sale set January 15 1878 at 10 a m at court house front door to satisfy $393.42 plus costs and interest. Sheriff J F Griweerre authorized to execute sale. Dated December 14 1877.
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State OF Iowa
Story County
District Court
Eaid Court
Charles Barrell
A. S. Burnell
Richmond
Ames
Iowa
Burnell
Nevada
J. F. Griweerre
Sheriff sale notice of land in Iowa debt 694
State of Iowa notice that by virtue of a district court decree dated December 4 1877 William D Lucas sues David B Hill and H P Lods. The defendant's interest in the southwest quarter of section 34 township 83 north range 23 west is levied. Sale January 15 1878 at 10 o clock a m to satisfy debt 694 05 plus costs 9 35 with 10 percent per year interest. Nevada December 14 1877 Ri
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State OF Iowa
Story County
District Court
Wm. D. Lucas
David B. Hill
H. P. Lods
Iowa
Nevada
J. F. Griweerre
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