Resignations, wars, and political tensions across continents
From Cheyenne on October 18 1877 reports say U S Minister Pierkepont resigns effective December 1 as telegraphic links between Plevna and Constantinople are restored. France watches Gambleta win a French election while Osman's army tires and contemplates surrender. Senate resignation in South Carolina, forgery charges against Col Sibley, and debates on civil service reform and Chinese immigration mark a day of political upheaval.
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Plevna
Constantinople
Gamberta
Pacific Coast
Congress
Sharon
Washington
England
Europe
New York
France
Paris
Osman Pasha
Starh
Nasi
South Carolina
Col. Sibley
Boston
Chicago Tribune
Capitol
What an Atlanta Man Said About Mr Evarts
A Nashville American press delegate recalls the Atlanta visit of Secretary Evarts. A crowd misidentifies him, with ritual quips about clothes and identity. The piece records the humorous exchange and confirms Evarts’ recognizable profile to Southerners.
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Atlanta
Mr. Evarts
Dune Dorris
Nashville American
Evarts
New York
Georgia
Harper’s Weekly
Lola
Jonathan
Jericho
Atlanta Constitution
The Trappist Monks of Iowa A Quiet Monastery Tale
A St Louis Times narrative near Dubuque describes a Trappist monastery in Iowa. It covers austere life, perpetual silence, field labor, strict meals, and a founder-like abbot, once a fortune child, now a scholar in America. It notes economic worth, fresh meat limits, and the monks’ disciplined routines.
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Iowa
St. Louis
Dubuque
Order of St. Bernard
Trappe
la Trappist
France
Waterford
Ireland
America
New Orleans
Mississippi
Ife
Lourdes
Abbot
The Cossack and the Clever Horse
In Galatz a Cossack’s horse collapses and crowds raise funds to buy another. After the crowd contributes, the horse is whisked away saddled, then miraculously springs up and rejoins its master. The episode underscores Cossack wit and resourcefulness during war.
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Galatz
Court rules home not a station for commutation claim
The court held that an officer at home is not entitled to the commutation because his home is not a station as used in the ruling. It is the first case of this kind and is viewed with concern by army officers.
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Henry Tribe
Ogden
Montana
Joseph
Freedmen’s Bureau
Howard
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Fred Phisterer
United States Army
Court of Claims
Phisterer
Adjutant General's Office
Fort Bridger
Wyoming Territory
New York City
Supreme Court
Mullen
Continental Life Insurance Company
Patent Office
Virginia
Boston
Nebraska
Louisville
Iarlan
Ohio
Dalzell
Joan O. Wlorkrys
Butler University
Irvington
Indianapolis
Bracnburn
Kentucky
Oliver P. Morton
United States Senate
Clouse
San Domingo
Baez
Puerto Plata
Morton
Richmond
Ind
New Haven
Constantinople
Tum
Executive Council
The
Board of Trade of Philadelphia
Congress
Paris
Durr
Victoria
Arlan
Bristow
Pierrepont
England
Switzerland
Alps
Bear Paw
Miles
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Wheely
Leader Printing Company
Cheyenne
Imperial Guard
Pierkepont
Congregational Association of California
Sacramento
Salt Lake County
Utah
Henry Ward Brerecuer
Gilman
Guy
Nez Perces
Tongue River
Gen
Sheridan
Gen. Miles
Yankton
Dakota
Railway Service Gazette
Carr
Owen Tiale
Cavealry
Custer
Hale
7Th Cavalry
Lieut
Biddel
Trappist
Householi
Pittsburgh
Hudson River
Manhattan Island
Jackson Times
Surry Huller
Texas
Worcester Press
Dartmouth
Princeton
Echo
Rhode Island
Burgoyne
Maine
Bangor
New Hampshire
Wade Sampton
Kemper County
Utica
N. Y
Herald
Oneida
Rome
Epwin ApAms
Giotan Hapuig
Buffalo
TnuKopo RE Tinron
Sonoma
Santa Rosa
California
San Francisco
Thurman
Senate
Pendleton
Ewing
Ohio Democracy
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