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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1878
Page
2
Public Debt Reduction Shows Small December Peak
The December public debt decrease is modest yet marks the season’s largest drop since 1873, signaling a seasonal lowpoint in the year.
Congress toAttempt Cheaper Postage for Printed Matter
An effort aims to reassemble Congress to cheapen postage rates on printed matter and to reestablish the fast mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Governor's Message Promised After Monday Legislature Convenes
The legislature meets on Monday and state news is expected to enliven with its proceedings. The Governor's Message will be printed on Thursday, signaling a forthcoming policy outline and state priorities.
Hartford Probes Target Four Charter Oak Officers
Instruments found in Hartford accuse four former Charter Oak Life Insurance officers of a serious conspiracy to defraud policy holders. The charges include alleged extravagant salaries fat contracts and widespread mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Charter Oak Life Insurance Company
November Freeze Ravages Louisiana Sugar Crop
The November 20 freeze caused severe damage to the Louisiana sugar crop as juice in standing cane froze, an unusual event for that month. Losses are estimated at 40,000 hogsheads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
New Orleans Picayune
Louisiana
San Francisco Labor Distress Tested by Mayor’s Patience
San Francisco faces a strained labor market with many men seeking work or bread from the mayor, a demand beyond his power to grant. The text condemns the workers for following poor advice and warns that threats to violate the law are the worst option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Eastern capitalists push hard on silver loans and gold contracts
Eastern newspapers and financiers pursue aggressive measures on the silver question, insisting on gold-backed loans. They aim to force terms on the West, while many in New York are ready to absorb any loans offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bonners
Gotham
Democrats Push Early Challenge After Electoral Commission Proposal
The piece notes the Tilden Democrats planning action when Congress convenes. It cites a clause in the Electoral Commission bill that would not bar judicial decisions by Commission actions and cites Shandler's manifesto as a trigger for a contest, endorsed by Montgomery Blair and other Democratic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden-Democrats
Congres
Electoral Commission
Commission
Shandler
Montgomery Blair
Evarts: No overtures to Conkling and no resignation
Secretary Evarts states he has made no overtures to Mr. Conkling and sees no need for reconciliation. He says neither the cabinet nor the President is disturbed by Conkling. Evarts does not intend to resign and notes a potential swap to an $8,000 salary for an $40,000 income from his practice if he retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evarts
Conkling
New York Tribune Urges Hayes to Defeat Remonetization
The New York Tribune, long a supporter of Flayes, pressures President Hayes to veto the silver bill. It warns that New York will oppose Hayes if remonetization proceeds and recalls past public backing in November 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
New York
Hayes
The
Tribune
Republicans Probe President Over $10,000 Army Back Pay
An ugly Republican mood targets the President with planned attacks on Secretaries Evarts and Schurz. Senator Spencer, chair of the Senate Military Committee, leads a probe into a $10,000 back pay to Major Benjamin P. Runkle and the President’s involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evarts
Schurz
Spencer
Senate
Benjamin P. Runkle
No Hell Debate Rages Among Noted Divines
A tide of discussion surrounds Beecher Swing and Thomas opposing Ingersoll in a war of sermons about hell. The question is raised whether the world can afford to be taught that there is no hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
D. D
Beecher
Swing
Thomas
Ingersoll
Republicans in Washington Face Senate Deadlock Risk
Senators seek party harmony as Patterson illness narrows the GOP margin. They fear a Patterson death could tilt control to defectors and discuss resignations of Collector Arthur and Naval Officer Cornell to avert further stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Patterson
Senate
Conkling
Arthur
Cornell
Signing of silver bill urged by executive, says Post
The Washington special reports a leading article claiming the executive will sign the silver bill when submitted. It states the measure is demanded by business interests and a majority of the people, and thus will receive official sanction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Washington
United States
Tur Davenport Gazette’s Anti Silver Stance in Davenport
The Tur Davenport Gazette is described as the sole Davenport Iowa newspaper opposing remonetization of silver. It is said to influence local opinion and spark anti silver movements in Davenport and Scott county, with little comparable opposition elsewhere in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Davenport Gazette
Iowa
Davenport
Scott County
Gazette
Ex-Governor Bullock Faces Trial in Fulton County Court
Ex Governor Bullock of Georgia stands before the Superior Court of Fulton County Atlanta on charges of being a cheat swindler and felon. The Attorney General prepared the charges. The report notes his carpet bag governor label and disputed actions during office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttock
Georgia
Fulton County
Atlanta
Bullock
Farmer and mare parable on money and policy
An editorial mocks the silver act debate by recounting a farmer guiding a stubborn mare to a mill. A hermit offers a silver dollar which the mare rejects, then a gold dollar which the mare accepts, illustrating the moral that honest money governs prices and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gop
Congress
President Discusses Policy and Southern Question
The President speaks freely about the policy toward the South, expected outcomes, and the nation’s future. He notes opposition within the Republican party, expects harmony and renewed prosperity, and emphasizes patient, intelligent legislative action over sectional disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixotos
Columbus
Washington
Republican Party
Schleicher plan for Mexico policy and army reform debate
The article outlines a prospective policy debate led by Mr Schleicher on U S Mexican relations including protection of American traders, recognition of Mexico, and a formal policy. it also notes a House Military Affairs Committee bill to reorganize the army staff, reduce excess paymasters, and address staff efficiency amid probable debates on further manpower changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
Schleicher
Mexico
Rio Grande
Texas
Fish
United States
South America
England
Seward
Maximilian
France
Diaz
Sleicher
Rio Grande City
House Committee On
Russia
Germany
Grand Junction Seadlight Hints at Moves and Paper Plans
The Grand Junction Seadlight states that moving the North Western machine shops from Boone to Grand Junction will lead to buying a power press and publishing a daily paper. It also claims Boone papers will dislike this challenge to their weakened influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction Seadlight
North-Western
Boone
Grand Junction
Mutiny and Fire Decimate a South Pacific Settlement
Commander Rogers reports a large mutiny at Sandy Point Straits of Magellan. About 200 mutineers slaughtered soldiers and civilians, burned town property, released convicts, and seized funds. The captain survived, while the governor fled. The incident involved capture attempts on ships and arson across the port town. The mutiny’s motive remains unclear, with claims implicating a local priest. Later items cover US political ballots, state banking bills, and grain committee decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rodgers
United States
Sterner Adams
Secretary of the Navy
Sandy Point
Straits of Mages
Rogers
Memphie
Admas
Democrats Question Hayes Election Bargain Claims
The New York Sun cites William E Chandler charging a formal bargain involving Southern Democrats that influenced Hayes's 1876 victory. If true, officials implicated deserve impeachment. if false, Chandler faces public condemnation. The piece argues voters demand accountability for Tilden's win and Hayes's subsequent ouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Hayes
William E. Chandler
Chandler
Mr. Tilden
New York Sun
Earthquake Traced Across Central Plains and Missouri River
Long range seismic event mapped from Julesburg Colorado to La Crosse Wisconsin and Olivet Dakota to Topeka Kansas. Iowa saw strongest disturbance along the Missouri River with shocks at Yankton and Sioux City and at Columbus and Omaha. Estimated transmission velocity reached about 600 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Weather Service
Julesburg
Colorado
la Crosse
Wis
Olivet
Dakota
Topeka
Kansas
N.N. W
Missouri River
Yankton
Sioux City
Platte River
Columbus
Omaha
Iowa
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