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Columbus Democrat

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1877

Page

2

Friday May 18 1877 Editors visit and regional tensions

The issue notes the editors among readers, reports ex Governor Henphers returning from California, and hints at possible conflict with Mexico. It mentions Batoum fighting, Turkish grievances over Russian warships in U S waters, Packard's figures on the Louisiana case, Russian crossing of the Danube, and a looming battle near Kars. Governor Williams faces backlash over an act tied to city clerical influence. Oliver is urged to beware patronage and senatorial succession, with Voorhees alleged to be in line for a Democratic successor two years older.

Oliver the Voorhees Packard Hayes The Tribune Bossier Catahoula Claiborne Franklin Iberia Livingston St. Landry Tangipahoa New Orleans General Assembly Louisiana Haven Wheeler Bartholomew County Indiana Flatrock Towit Tom Stone Flatrock River Franklin Ferry Gale Norman Tunis Quick John William John Harper Harper Tillman F. Everroad Stanaifer

Dare to Do Right Movement Brings Temperance Rally

A Monday night courthouse meeting drew about 250 to 300 people to organize a temperance revival akin to the Dare-to-do-Right Red Ribbon Murphy movement. The Washingtonian approach returns to moral suasion, rejecting sectarian or political aims, urging conscientious temperance work and widespread public support.

The Democrat Olumbus Eprrok Court House

Sanjak sheriff outvieled as courts furl in Hazailton county

A curious note from Hazailton Ohio reports the sultan’s plan to unfurl the Sanjak sherif coinciding with local courts furling their own Sanjak sheriff. Jail guests were booted in boorish fashion prompting Sanjak outrage. Governor Williams faces Southern criticism for appointing State House Commissioners amid regional divides. Terre Haute hosts the Indiana Sunday School Union convention June 26 to 28. Buatne foes resist Southern policy. Packard Pinkston referenced as Congress awaits action.

Hazailton County Ohio The Indiana Sunday School Union Terre Haute

Battle at Batoum and Balkan politics stir hour

The Telegraph reports a fierce battle at Batoum with Ottoman forces defending high ground against a large Russian attack. Eyewitnesses praise Ottoman conduct though losses were significant on both sides. Separately, Louisiana vote disputes are used to argue over Hayes electors and party strategy amid Republican tensions.

Campaign moves unfold amid Romanian defense on home soil

The Telegraph's Bucharest dispatch reports Grand Duke Nicholas visiting Lonovoy and confirms a campaign proceeding as planned. Romanian forces hold defensive positions within their territory while Russian troops cross the Danube at eight points and press forward.

Lonovoy Bucharest Grand Deke Nicholas Danube

Temperance Meeting Held in Columegus Indiana May 14 1977

The Democrat reports a temperance gathering in Columegus Indiana on May 14 1977 called by Rev. Mr. Cotton. Frank Jones chaired J B Reeves secretary and a guest address by Jnc A Rippeto of Indianapolis followed by remarks from Rev. Cotton and Rev. Palmer. A pledge supporting abstinence was signed by 122 attendees and the group planned to meet again May 16.

CoLumegus Ind Cotton Frank Jones J. B. Reeves Jnc. A. Rippeto Indianapoli Palmer

Saloon keeper urged to prosecute after dog attack

Mr. E. E. Frost, a passenger conductor on the J. M. & J. railway, was yesterday bitten by the same vicious dog that injured the messenger for the school board a few days earlier. The dog is owned by the keeper of a saloon opposite the Courthouse, and the public urges prosecution for allowing such a dangerous animal to run at large.

E. E. Frost J. M. & J. Railway Sentinel 11Th

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