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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1877
Page
2
In the July 13 1877 Democrat issue a note on Indians causing trouble and Russians retreating from Kars with Turks in pursuit. It cites sources like the Colorado Springs Gazette and Courier-Journal Indiana department moves. It mentions Sherman rumored to retire, and critiques Ohio Republicans and party caucus organizers.
The report covers shifting troop movements from Roumanian to Bulgarian borders and preparations for a decisive battle near Ardost. Correspondents in Vienna and London note Russian advances toward Kars, Turkish fortifications, and strategic maneuvers around Rustchuk Shumla Sistova and Dobrudscha with expected clashes and political undertones.
Dispatches from Constantinople to New York report Turkish and Bulgarian tensions remain high, with battles looming near Kars and actions around Sistova. Reports hint at a possible Turkish victory canard while Russian reinforcements and Bulgarian riflemen prepare for a major move into Bulgaria.
The pontoon bridge across the river is deemed too strong and has been closed for a day for alterations. A new bridge is being constructed nearby to replace or supplement the existing crossing.
London dispatch reports government intelligence that Russia intends to seize Constantinople at any cost unless the Turks concede peace on czarist terms. The crisis shifts cabinet views toward a more active policy, with reports of a possible reinforcement to Besika Bay. The sultan told the British representative he would not guarantee Christian protection if Russia stirs rebellion in Bulgaria and commits atrocities in Asia Minor.
Trnezan July 9 reports the Russian expedition retreating from Kazarvat toward Kasnovodsk as plague causes a widespread exodus from Resht in Persia. The daily death toll ranges from 20 to 30.
Reports from Vienna and Constantinople describe a breakdown of order with Circassians and Zebecks roaming at night. Foreigners and Christians are at risk as crowds attack, cafes close at sundown, and the city braces for possible mass violence and a decisive military move.
A roundup of incidents across Indiana reports Kokomo owing 51469.64 while Noble county is debt free. Muncie faces a clerical scandal and Greene county has five newspapers. Port Fulton’s mayor has been deposed and Madison county mentions Mud Sock. A Peru hotel attache inherits 200000, Greensburg courthouse tower gains a tree, and Judge McNutt may move to Terre Haute. Plus church watch theft in Peru, Plymouth well flows 500 gpm, a 54 lb catfish near Terre Haute, and a death by morphine of ex-marshal Pugh at Centerville. Pike county treasurer defaults for 25000 with good bondsmen. Red-ribbon picnic draws 3000 at New Albany. Lafayette calls for militia encampment on Tippecanoe battlefield. A Decatur County lightning strike near Milford kills Lockland Meyers. Hayes & Wheeler of Alexandria, slave-manufacturing firm, made an assignment. Green's Charlestown hotel fire losses 8000. Mt Summit fire destroys four houses. Incendiarism noted. Wasson run over near Plymouth. An unidentified man killed by a night train near Lawrence. Old Presbyterian church at Charlestown razed after fifty years. Fort Wayne road train wreck injures superintendent, engineer, and fireman. engineer dies. no passengers hurt.
An interview claims Wells and Anderson will face forgery and perjury charges over Louisiana returns, with Hayes’ title validity likely in Circuit Court. Packard aims to rally anti Hayes sentiment in the West and Midwest, while Blaine and Chamberlain target Maine and other East States to swing Ohio Democratic. White Sulphur Springs trip planned to seek terms with Southern politicians.
In the Nashville American, many Southern Democratic papers display their 1880 tickets. Most show a Hendricks for President ticket with a prominent Southerner as Vice President.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes the once radiant aura surrounding the Returning Board has dispelled like morning mist. Members no longer sit as if on thrones and the mood has turned wary, prompting curiosity about the change from autumnal glory to current unease.
Special to Inquirer reports Secretary Sherman’s abrupt departure from the Treasury, seen as a move to blunt criticism of Hayes policy ahead of the Ohio convention. President Hayes disputes protracted prosecutions while Pitkin heads toward New Orleans to push Louisiana electoral fraud cases.
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