Turkish War Office confirms junction at Pleven and reinforcements
The Turkish War Office confirms Chefket Pasha and Osman Pasha meeting, with reinforcements and supplies entering Pleven. a Russian dispatch says Turks destroyed the Silistria bridge. Reports state Hassan and Egyptians may be sent to Varna to relieve Turkish garrison authorities citing Egyptian ineffectiveness.
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Turkish War Office
Chefket Pasha
Osman Pasha
Plevna
Silistria
Hassan
Varna
Czarowitch
Danube
Suleiman Pasha
Armenia
Mukhter
Mukhtar
Kars
Erzercum
Second manifesto from MacMahon defends republic against clerical influence
MacMahon issues a second manifesto denying clerical danger to the republic and pleading for support for Government candidates. A Haysna Cuba letter notes insurgent demoralization with 164 surrendering arms and 500 more officers negotiating surrender. Gambetta and others win seats in French tax elections. Gambetta avoids arrest due to deputy status.
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MacMahon
Garabetta
Haysna
Cuba
Prendegast
Lanzanillo
Gamperra
Chamber of Deputies
Friends of Liberty
Gambetta
Grevy
Louis Blanc
Paul de Cassagnac
Thiers
Fifth Congress of Women of the United States at Cleveland
Reports from Cleveland note the fifth Congress of the Women of the United States and a concurrent Humane Societies convention. The article lists public events, notable attendees, and distant travels, including remarks on political figures, unions, and recent local disturbances.
Atmospheric disasters and maritime losses reported abroad
A series of calamities include a Lancashire colliery explosion with five rescues and three suffocations, a collision between the Consett and Jessore, a Vacaville California fire with insured loss, and multiple port and town fires in Peru Indiana, Port au Prince Haiti, Little Rock Arkansas, Jamesville New York, plus hurricanes in Curaçao and a wrecked Dutch vessels.
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Pemberton
Lancashire
England
Consett
Jessore
Vacaville
Cal
Tax
Indianapolis, Peru and
Chicago
Wabash River
Peru
Ind
Port Au Pareer
Heyti
Ovv Fellows
Little Rock
Ark
Jamesville
Syracuse
I. Y
Curacoa
West India Islands
Wilhelmstadt
Potrimay
Nova Scotia
Whitby
Ontario
London Puripre Firm Fails for One Million Three Quarters
Financial and Industrial notes report a London puripre firm's failure for 1.25 million pounds, the Pomeranian Bank of Stettin with 1.225 million in liabilities, a Vienna private bank suspended with 7 million dollars liabilities, rail freight surcharges in October, and suspensions at Market Street Savings Bank in San Francisco. Wheat and grain stocks in Curcaco elevators total 2,470,422 bushels, compared with 5,424,784 last year.
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London
Pomeranian Bank
Stettin
Prussia
Vienna
Austria
Rarlway
New York
Market Street Savings Bank
San Francisco
Curcaco
Garay the crooked broker pleads guilty and is sentenced
Garay a New York insurance broker indicted for forgery appeared in court and pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to five years in the state prison. James Berry, linked to a recent Union Pacific express car robbery, was captured near Williamsburg in Callaway county Missouri with gold coin. He claimed to be from the Black Hills and Big Horn fields after selling claims. Berry died from wounds sustained when captured. He confessed the crime and said his partner fled to Chicago.
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Garay
New York
James Berry
Union Pacific
Williamsburg
Callaway County
Berry
Black Hills
Big Horn
James Berar
Chicago
Political Nominations and Elections Across States
The Bread-Winners' League in Albany nominated a state ticket. Ohio elected a Democratic governor by about 25 000 to 30 000. Nebraska re elected Chief Justice Lake. Iowa favored the Republicans. Georgia GOP disbands. New York Republican meeting endorsed Hayes policies and the state ticket. Democratic House caucus chose Samuel Randall for Speaker and filled other officers. New York German and Independent Citizens rejected both tickets and proposed a new slate.
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Bread-Winners’ League
Albany
N. Y
Ohio
Bishop
Stanley Matthews
Nebraska
Lincoln
Lake
Persinger
C. A. Holmes
Iowa
Georgia
Republican State Committee
New York City
Hayes
George William Curtis
Solomon
Wisconsin
New York
House of Representatives
Washington
House
Samuel Randall
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Col. Adams
Col. Polk
Missouri
J. M. Stewart
Virginia
Dr. Poisel
M. E. Church
Cox
Morrison
Illinois
Messrs
Randall
Goode
Sayler
Independent Citizens’ Committee of
John C. Churchill
Frederick P. Alcott
William L. Bostwick
Granville Tremain
Horatio Seymour, Jr
Senate Opens Amid Credentials Dispute and Oath of Office
Senators were seated as oath of office was given to Stanley Matthews and others. The House organized with Adams as clerk and debated credentials from Louisiana linked to McEnery Kellogg and Nicholls, while Colorado’s speaker administered oaths. A pending clerk and postmaster slate was proposed, then debated and adopted.
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Maine
Louisiana
John McEnery
McEnery
W. P. Kellogg
Rainey
South Ca
Carolina
Darrell
Elam
Pacheco
John C
John W. Mies Yur
James M. Stewart
John Poisel
Maryland
Pale
Jeremiah M. Rusk
Wisconsin
N. G
New Ioe
Horace MH. Harrison
Aeat
Michigan
Henry the
J. G. Butler
Washington
Meeers
Polk
Stewart
House
Pacific Railroad Ies
Missouri Legislature
Sieo
Omaha
Rogers
Gorharm
Howss
Hale
Colorado
Cox
Congress urged to fund army pay and Paris exhibition
The president urges Congress to provide current year funds for the army at its present strength of 25,000, plus Navy and court costs, and to approve immediate legislation for participation in the Paris 1878 International Exhibition. He notes arrears to officers and men, and outlines needed appropriations and related measures for public services.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Navy Department
London
Foreign Service
Naval Hospital Fund
Marine Corps
United States
Paris
France
Department of State
Vienna
Sweden
Norway
Stockholm
Stockmanne
Damian
Ately
Ce Ynittans
Rh. B. Hayes
Wasurxoron, D. C
Agriculture and industry statistics from 1876 overview
The passage surveys 1876 data on agriculture and industry including California raisin promise, Pennsylvania tobacco growth, New York laundries employing 4,000, England coal mines and taxes, Ohio wheat and hay values, New York petroleum exports, global cotton spindles and production, and sugar outputs by cane beet beetroot date maple. It presents broad totals and regional highlights with various country figures.
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California
Whrnis
Pennsylvania
New York City
England
Wales
Ohio
New York
Xilliadten
Extraordinary Admission of a Secession Mission
Jacob Thompson, former Secretary of the Interior, explains his 1860 North Carolina mission to urge Southern States to cooperate with Mississippi in protecting Southern rights. He describes his Kooperationist stance, prior to secession, his meeting with President Buchanan, and his decision to take leave to visit North Carolina to seek a united approach without provoking war. He notes the President’s cautious stance and his own pledge to remain in the cabinet if allowed.
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Buchanan
Memphis
Tenn
Jacob Thompson
Interior
Thomas L. Clingman
Carolina
North Carolina
Interor
Mississippi
Congress
Neaf
South
Mississi
Gulf States
Hog Cholera Symptoms and Worms Aiding Ills
Description of hog cholera with wheezing cough and panting in western herds. Notes that coughing may stem from throat worms or stomach irritation, with dissections revealing worms in throat and entrails. Mentions soda and alum forming a compound to soothe or treat.
Telephone Aids Miners In Deep Shaft Communication
The telephone now serves as a vital link between the top and bottom of deep English mines. It overcomes prior communication difficulties that caused loss of life from slow signals. The device has been thoroughly tested and proves effective in this hazardous setting.
A Wounded Deer Leads Miners Into Indian Camp
A Black Hills letter recounts how two miners, Lennox from Ottawa and a companion from Ohio named Seetagee Padeesh, pursued a wounded deer into an Indian village after a deadly encounter. They eluded a surrounding war party, rescued a colleague, and killed a brave warrior before escaping. The account ends with the miners returning to camp and news of the battle spreading among their companions.
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Black Hills
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cme
James Lennox
Ottawa
Lennox
Mit
Jumping Bear
Jr Head
Sean Seiten
Stimulant Bitters Touted By Doctors For Vital Energy
Medical notes praise Stomach Bitters as a potent stimulant to awaken sluggish organs and revive circulation. Physicians report it as a salutary tonic for the stomach liver bowels kidneys and a resuscitant of vital energy, claiming its value remains steady in harsh climates.
The Latest Fashion for Ladies in Stores Across the Country
A fragmented note discusses new ladies fashion and gas station apportionments, noting price concerns and stores nationwide. It mentions bold trends and inquiries about availability and sizing, highlighting consumer interest in current styles and shopping options.
Wonder Upon Wonder Book Giveaway Offer
An advertisement announces the free giveaway of The Book of Wonders a curious volume with illustrations on heavens earth wonders witchcraft dreams and superstitions. Prospective readers may obtain it by sending a postal card to F Guzason & Co 738 Washington Street Boston Massachusetts.
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F. Guzason & Co
Washington Street
Beuton
Mase
Urek
Liv
Eperes
Furlong
Indore
Berteret
Horseamen
Cenenten
Washington
Grain Market Catalog Aims at Mixed Western Corn Prices
Broad lists of grain and livestock prices appear, with entries for Chicago and Cincinnati markets. Prices named include Wheat No 2 Red Winter, Corn No 2 Yellow, and Barley like items, alongside cattle and hogs categories with various price ranges.
Honest vs. Fraudulent Weight in Yeast Powder
The consumer is entitled to full weight in buying goods. Doonny's Yeast Powder is advertised as strictly full weight and absolutely pure, asserting reliability and integrity in its product claim.
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Doonny's Yeast
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