Washington News on War with Mexico and Turkey
Reports from the Rio Grande declare an end to the Mexico war question as Mexican regulars assisted troops against border outlaws. Turkic fears before Plevna show Europe, Asia shifts, while U S officials weigh the Draper case as a risky precedent for restoring dismissed officers.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Rio Grande
Mexico
Diaz
House Military Committee
Texas Frontier
Texas
Sheridan
Pedro Valdez
State Department
Europe
Russia
Asia
Constantinople
Turkey
Plevna
LeDuc Eyes Cabinet Role For Agriculture Chief
The article reports General LeDuc as Commissioner of Agriculture pursuing a cabinet position for his department. It notes ridicule yet progress as a real move under Wasuixator on December 24. It also covers a House sub-committee plan to cut diplomatic costs by closing several consulates and small missions.
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Wasuixator
LeDuc
Isaac Newton
Lincoln
Wasnvictor
House Committee On Appropriations
Boiler makers to meet on testing regulations proposal
Inspector General of Steam Vessels Jen. Dumont has invited leading boiler makers to Washington to discuss common boiler testing standards. The meeting planned for the local inspectors will seek regulations satisfactory to both sides and progress toward uniform procedures.
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Washington
Jen. Dumont
Sugy-~seing
They Come Back at the Plaintiff in Settlement Talks
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette from Columbus reports in the Bartlett estate case that D B Gray as executor sues John Calender and others for recoveries totaling 50000 dollars alleged as gambled away. This afternoon a demurrer motion was filed challenging Smith insolvency as surety, supported by affidavits claiming Smith is insolvent.
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Columbus
D. 8
Gray
Bartlett
John Calender
B. B. Smith
Smith
Bribery Claims and Baggage Feud Stir 19th Century News
A New York Tribune summary reports Senator Corbin denying bribery charges over SC votes, claiming he advanced funds to pay legislators under duress. It also recounts Cyrus McCormick's baggage case against a railroad, awarding him over $15,000, and rumors of Governor Porter’s bid for Tennessee Senate via debt funding, facing opposition and possible defeat.
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Corbin
Tennessee
Gov
Porter
United States
New York
Toa Tribune
D. T. Corbin
South Carolina
Mackey House of Representatives
Carpenter
the Tribune
Cyrus H. McCormick
Pennsylvania Company
Philadelphia
Chicago
McCormick
Court of Appeals
Donohue
The
Tribune
Nashville
Gov. Porter
Senate
Wall Street
Philip W. Holmes
McKinnor
Funding Association
Attacked Country Merchant as Negro Hanged by Limb
Lexington Ky December 24 A country merchant Jake Shutemen is attacked by three colored men in his East Hickman store between midnight and 2 AM. An ax concealed on one assailant is raised and strikes the merchant, splitting his head open. The trio flees as bystanders seize them and await medical aid. The doctor notes the weapon’s deadly force and reports uncertainty about any further harm.
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Lexington
Jake Shutemen
East Hickman
Entteind
Martin Ys
Snow in the Balkans Delays All Operations
News from Bucharest reports severe snow halts and freezing casualties among Turkish prisoners and Russian troops on the march. Romanian garrisons will man key forts while Servians push against Vidin, as Rasputin-like weather slows war movements.
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London
Bucharest
Plevna
Cotraceni
Balkans
Nikopolis
Rahova
Viddin
Woolwich Arsenal
Erzeroum
The Investment of Erzeroum Threatens Turkish City
From Erzeroum December 24 reports say Turkish telegraph lines are under threat as Russian forces push toward the city. Russian infantry are advancing into the surrounding plains, signaling a siege may begin soon.
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Erzeroum
Egyptian Contingent Advances As Crete Reinforcement
Alexandria dispatch reports half of the Egyptian contingent, intended to reinforce the Turkish army, leaving the city this morning for Crete. The arriving troops are described as predominantly black.
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Egypt
Alexandria
Crete
Grant Arrives at Palermo and Other European News
President Grant arrives in Palermo Italy as part of a wide dispatch of postwar developments. The Bank of England says bullion totaling £227000 moved yesterday while naval forces near Besika prepare to head to the Gulf of Volos. Prince Leopold health concerns recur and De Marcere orders reinstatement of municipal councils since May 16. Ex Queen Isabella visits Don Carlos drawing comment despite denials of political significance. Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce urges government to sustain present war effort amid parliamentary division.
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Besika
Gulf of Vole
Prince Leopold
Victoria
de Marcere
Appointment and political shifts abroad
Gen.tieff is named to the Em Empire coil and Prince Gortchakoff takes the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Crete insurgents call a National Assembly to form a provincial government while Russian quarters may move from Bogot to Silvi. Grand Duke Nicholas congratulates Prince Milan of Servia on campaign opening.
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Prince Gortchakoff
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Crete
National Assembly
Bogot
Silvi
Nicholas
Milan
Servia
Body snatcher at work in Circleville graves
Circleville residents report two graves robbed by resurrectionists from Columbus. Miss McKinley buried Dec 16 was found with an empty coffin when her brother planned disinterment. Wagon tracks and footsteps indicate deliberate digging. The public fears further outrages and trains on the Scioto Valley Railway begin January 1 with a through passenger run to Waverly.
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Circleville
McKinley
John Evans
Prion
Columbus
Scioto Valley Railway
Waverly
Farmers Elevator Co reports formation in Indiana
A Martinsville firm, Farmers Elevator Co, filed articles of association in the Secretary of State office. Capital stock set at 5000 dollars divided into 25 dollar shares. Directors for the first year include Wm H Small, Peter Morinasear, John E Smith, Wm H Duckworth, Wm S.
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Indianapolis
Farmers’ Elevator, Co
Martinsville
Wm. H. Small
Peter Morinasaer
John E. Smith
Grain Elevators and Gas Company Moves Stirring Control
The report notes a transfer of Citizen's Gaslight stock placing Indianapolis interests at the helm of the operation and grain elevating facilities. Board members include A. J. t and officers C. E. Merrifield L. Vallandigham G. F. Adams with John X. Pearson as Superintendent. Rumors tie changes to Belt Railroad activity. Also cited are U S internal revenue cases with a 2 percent fee dispute resolved in favor of a $10 judgment fee for the attorney. Associated Press dispatch from Indianapolis December 24 reports William Greenley killing Ida Kersey, jealousy motive, Greenley arrested.
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Belt Railroad Company
United States
Binghams
Treasury
Gen. Thos. Browne
Associated Press
Indianapolis
William Greenley
Ida Kersey
Greenley
Strider Aims to Eat 25-Pound Christmas Turkey
In Greenfield on December 25 William Strider will attempt a 25 pound turkey with stuffing on a $25 wager. He has previously eaten a 14 pound turkey and six mince pies in a single meal. This may be his last Christmas if he succeeds.
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William Strider
Bill
Strider
Railroad Bridge Repaired. Murphy Movement Grows
The Louisville New Albany St Louis bridge span damaged by ice eleven months ago has been repaired enough for a train to pass today. Regular service will resume between Princeton and Albion. About 1,700 people have joined the Murphy movement in the county, with interest still rising.
Tragic Well Accident Claims Eight Year Old Girl
Mary E. Clark eight year old daughter of a widowed mother drowned yesterday afternoon after falling into a well. She was found in about twenty minutes but died from the injuries.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Bellefontains
Mary E. Clark
Poisoning suspected in Keston family incident
The Wilson family of four, including Dee and John, were poisoned this evening. Dr. E B Heistand suspects arsenic exposure though the victims are expected to recover.
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Keston
Dee
John Wilson
E. B. Heistand
Pittsburg Chamber Calls National Convention for Merchant Marine
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce adopts a resolution for a national convention in Washington D C on January 22 1878 to improve the American merchant marine and foster foreign trade inviting Boards of Trade and other organizations to send three delegates led by Jacob Reese G W Hailman and Wm Frew.
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PittsBuro
Chamber of Commerce
Jacob Reese
Washington City
Boards of Trade
Washington, D. C
G. W. Hailman
Wm. Frew
J. K. Moorhead
G. A. Kelley
Fatal Self-Destruction of East St. Louis Mayor's Wife
In St Louis on December 24 Mrs Bowman wife of Mayor John B Bowman shot herself last night and died soon after. The inquest revealed she had carried a pistol on such evenings while visiting her husband at his office amid ongoing tensions with the City Council. It is believed the wound was accidental during undressing as the ball entered above the left breast and passed through the heart.
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St. Louis
Weather Update Towards Quiet Rainfall Across Regions
San Francisco reports general rain in recent days with heavy coastal showers in places. The Napa Sonoma area and coast counties saw significant rainfall while Sacramento Valley had light amounts. overall prospects are encouraging with no immediate drought concerns.
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San Francisco
Nai van Tonoma
San Ca
Paatet Clee Wall
Sacramento Valley
Postmaster Buxton Arrested in Morrison Case
Lon Den 24 Mr Buxton Postmaster at Morrison le Christian County was arrested by Agent within for dewaini Fi weet wo mal mati A a See Morrison ville as well as Fodieuiat. Drafts drawn on him by parties here and elsewhere were sent to Morrisonville Bank for collection. He confessed to destroying two letters con drafts from horst man of this cite. He was Sun to prt ld to day for non before United States Commissioner. The matter was worked up by Post master Filley of this city.
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Den
Buxton
Morrison le
Christian County
Morrison~ Ville
Morrisonville Bank
Horstman
Prt Ld
United States
Postmaster Filley
Indian Depredations Suspected Trail Crossing Reported
A terse telegraph note from Maj Chas er reports units of 1th Infantry under Maj Pierce Houte crossed the 2ae River trail and moved northwest. He believes local Indian attacks have shifted toward the Little Missouri or Tongue River regions.
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Deapwoop
D. T
L. K
Maj
Chaser
Thert Pierce Houte
Little Missouri
Tongue River
San Francisco Dispatch Update From Tucson
A Tucson dispatch reports on developments in San Francisco with brief notes on local activities. The item sketches ongoing events and implications for the city, indicating a connection between Tucson reporting and San Francisco affairs.
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San Francisco
Tucson
Mussia Ao al
India Robbers Evade Patrols in San Simon Valley
Indian gangs have been robbing trains in the San Simon Valley. Troops are in pursuit as authorities respond to mounting raids by armed bands. Local residents report increasing danger to shipments and travelers in the region.
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San Simon Valley
Convention of Converted Israelites Aims To Redeem Palestine
Rev. David Rosenberg calls a national convention of converted Israelites to unite global converts and confess the nation’s rejection of Jesus Christ. The piece notes court admissions, a seduction case in Columbus, and sinking fund payments to New York for semiannual interest.
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Columnus
David Rosenberg
Jesus Christ
God
Palestine
Supreme Court
John G.ekson
Washington
Charity Grange
Beaver Creek Township
Greene County
State House
President and Hayes Return. Parrott Gun Inventor Dies
Jottings by Telegraph report President and Mrs Hayes returning to Washington from New York. Parrott gun inventor Robert P Parrott dies at Cold Spring. Other items note treasury prepayment of January interest, a Hernando postoffice robbery, And police actions in several states.
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Hayes
Washington
New York
Robert P. Parrott
Parrott Gun
Cold Spring
A Memphian Detective Kills Wife and Child by Accident
Memphis December 24. Detective William C Pride, half asleep, fired a pistol from under a pillow thinking burglars were at the window. The weapon discharged killing his five months old child and wounding his wife then dying minutes later. An inquest is held. Coroner's jury later exonerates Pride, ruling the deaths accidental.
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Memphis
Alabama Street
William C. Pride
Pride
Surrender of Maximo Gomez's Family Reported in Central Cuba
An official telegram from Sancti Spiritus notes insurgents surrendering in the Cen Department. Included among the detainees were the wife and family of Maximo Gomez. General Martinez Campos had allowed surrender on Cuba or abroad. Forty six surrenders reported in the Central Department.
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Havana
Sancti Spiritus
Cen
Maximo Gomez
Martinez Campos
Cuba
Central Department
Transatlantic Arrivals and Departures Reported Abroad
Philadelphia reports the steamer Pennsylvanis from Liverpool and the Allyrian from Liverpool arriving. San Francisco notes the City of Cashmere cleared for Queenstown and ships Call of Sidon and others arriving/cleared from New York and Liverpool with several vessels listed.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Liverpool
Boston
Allyrian
San Francisco
City of Cashmere
Queenstown
Mieunany Bosa
Sidon
Eenmente Morgan Cy
New York
Sie Wwirit
Greenock
Sam
Skhofield
Olive
Southard
Liverpoo
Havre
Silk mill profits wobble as debts near four hundred thousand
A damaged notice notes liabilities between 300 000 and 400 000 all secured except 20 000. The largest silk mill faces low mood in silk prices. No other names or places given.
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Dale Festerer
Libel Verdict in War Herald Case Declared
In Chicago December 24 the jury in the libel suit against the War Herald proprietors returned a verdict against Pennington and associates, finding the publication of Lynne articles libelous and deserving judgment.
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Casteres
War Herald
Lynne
Pennington
Admitted to Bail in York Case on Relay Charges
A man detained in York on December 24 was admitted to bail after arrest on a relay scheme. He faces charges related to involvement with forged bonds and other conspirators in the TL case.
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York
Wman
Relay
Three in a Buggy Incident Reported in Guin Ky
From the Interior Journal of Guin Kentucky a brief note describes W Eubanks and Mrs Sallie in a buggy with reference to 88 McRoberia while seated. The fragment hints at an event or social scene but lacks details on outcome or cause.
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W. Eubanks
Sallie Alse Versace
McRoberia
The Decrescent South: Mississippi Travelers Reach New Orleans
Special correspondence from Mississippi to New Orleans covers a Northern farmer's fruit orchards, winter apples, and political shifts after Reconstruction. It details travel through Copiah County, Crystal Springs, Hazelhurst, Brookhaven, and the delta, noting tramps, labor, pine timber value, and distress in New Orleans, ending with a vivid arrival into the Crescent City and reflections on its decline and atmosphere.
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Cincinnati Gazette
T. G. Ward
Cooper's Wells
Shockley
Ohio
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Illinois
Ward
Mississippi
North
Kemper
Copiah
Long Leaf Po
Crystal Springs
Old South
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Brookhaven
Hinds
Madison
Jackson
Maurepas
Pontchartrain
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