Various World and U S News From The Era
A digest of 1877 items discusses Batoum actions and Dovalais, whisky rumors in Cincinnati, Dox Cantos told to leave France, a Charley Ross reward, Russian moves near Kars, and Pennsylvania Democrats conceding to the Democracy. It notes Hungary war agitation, Austria’s watch, Beech Grove Trotting Association's June meet with $6000 premiums, and a dubious remark about the sanjak sherif in Mecca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove Trotting Association
Madison
United States
Beech Grove
Storm Ravages Mangiox Indiana Area Damages Church
A May cyclone struck Mangiox Indiana and nearby, destroying homes and fences. A brick church nine miles north collapsed during Dunkard service, killing one man and injuring several others. The event overwhelmed residents with devastation and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangiox
Ind
Turks Rally for Danube Campaign Amid War Flags
A Bucharest report notes 8,000 Russian troops of the twelfth division head toward Craiova, with 33 divisions in reserve. Turkish forces concentrate at Turtukia and Sistrova as a Danube crossing looms. A sacred flag, once a bed curtain of Aisha, is publicly presented by Sultan Abdul Hamid to rally the army for a holy war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohammed
Mecca
Ohio
Susan Anthony
Tartakis
Mstreyv
Amer
Pease
Lonpox
Bucharest
Krajova
Aluta
Slatina
Wallachia
Turtukia
Sistrova
Danube
Constantinople
New York Mercury
Aisha
God
Vienna
Ieam
Mussulman
Abdul Hamid
Sheik- El-Islam
Allah
Russians Attack the Terka Near Mare War News
London reports from Erzeroum that the Russian center drove Turks from Karadrbouran near Kars as Russia shows a serious movement on Western Bulgaria. Danube rose nine inches. Servians prepare offensives at Saitschar and Timok, fortifying Alexinatz Izvor. Turks station strong observation at Adlia. Vienna notes Serbians aim toward Noshia and Nich. Prince Milan to visit the czar at Ploesti amid Romania independence. Hungarians say action nears Austro Hungary. Roumanian independence stirs Bucharest news. Turks cross Danube above Nikopolis, three attempts to battery Islatz repulsed by Romanians.
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Terka
Mare
London
Erzeroum
Karadrbouran
Kars
Bulgaria
Danube
Saitschar
Timok
Alexinatz Izvor
Adlia
Servia
Vienna
Noshia
Nich
Prince Milan
Belgrade
Ploesti
Council of Ministers
Milan
Sergia
Pesth
Austro-Hungaria
Battle reports from Batoum and broader Balkan front
From the Daily Telegraph and Berlin dispatches a fierce cannonade is reported at Batoum as Russian forces reinforce for a major assault with 20,000 troops arriving from Ardahan while Ottoman batteries counter and Bashi Bazouks prepare for action. Berlin notes suggest Russia may seek British protection for routes if allowed to safeguard Romania Bulgaria Serbia Montenegro and Erzeroum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Daily Telegraph
Bateum
Batoum
Ardahan
Michael
Berlin
J. Petersburg
Constantinople and
Suez Canal
England
Russia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Vilayet
Erzeroum
Alarm Along the Texas Frontier as Lerdo Moves
General Ord travels from Texas to Chicago to confer with Sheridan about a suspected Lerdo incursion from Mexico. San Antonio notables report strong activity along the Rio Grande, with six hundred cavalry raised by Padre Vasques and shipments of arms arriving. Americans fear border violence if Lerdo bases supplies on U S soil while seeking to reclaim the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meek
St. Louis
General Ord
Texas
Chicago
General Sheridan
Mexico
San Antonio
Baker
Lerdo
Rio Grande
Escobedo
Padre Vasques
Ord
Sheridan
Citzens
Roumanian Women in Muddy Field Attire Spawns Debate
The passage notes women in thick sheep skin cloaks that resemble their husbands overcoats, making it hard to tell their gender. It mentions huge boots suited to mud, mocks the attire, and recalls praise of Roumanian women in song while wondering about their appearances under humble thatched roots.
General Howard Ends Valley Trouble With Montrey Ne Perce
A Portland dispatch reports General Howard has returned from Wallona Valley after resolving Indian troubles. The Montrey Nes Perces were compelled to return to their Reservation and agree to stay with their families. Troops are stationed throughout the valley to protect settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Portland
Howard
Wallona Valley
Montrey-Nes-Perces
United States
Southern Indiana Editors Meet in Columbus Ohio
The Southern Indiana Editorial Association gathered in Columbus Indiana on Friday the 18th in the Court House to elect officers. Leaders included Josiah Gwin as President F T Waldo as Vice President John D Lyle as Secretary and C E Wagner as Treasurer. The group planned by laws meet next in Madison September 14 and praised Columbus hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Editorial Association
Columbus
Ind
Isaac M. Brown
John D. Simpson
the Star
Josiah Gwin
New Albany Ledger-Standard
F. T. Waldo
Rising Sun Recorder
John D. Lyle
The
Columbus Democrat
Indianapolis
O. O. Stealey
J. N. Marsh
Indiana
Madison
Bissell House
Association
Dan Smith
Rialto
Dan
America
N.T. Carr
Congress
Lyle and Finney
Brown
Republican
Towit
Messrs
Gaff
Rush & Thomas
Conservatory of Music
Bissell Hotel
J.D. Lyle
Democrat
Bartholomew County
G. E. Finney
N. T. Carr
J. D. Lyle
Odd Fellow Nominations Parade in Indiana Grand Lodge
The Grand Lodge of Indiana I O O F closed sessions at Indianapolis naming candidates for Grand officers to be voted on at the November session. Nominations include Most Worthy Grand Master William Myers and several Grand Wardens, a Grand Secretary duo, Grand Treasurer T P Haughey, and Grand Representatives Leonidas Sexton with alternates Eldridge and Wise. Inquiries note a curious list of place-name variants and a busy St Louis birth scene with a four-brood birth and a one-armed watchman father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Indiana I. O. O. F
Indianapolis
Wm. Myers
Anderson
Enoch Cox
Delphi
D. W. Lafollette
New Albany
W. P. Wilson
Richmond
Will Cumback
Greensburg
J. E. Barrett
Knightstown
A. C. Daily
Lebanon
J. Zeller
Connersville
B. F. Foster
Fadenponte
John Sanders
Wm. M. French
T. P. Haughey
Grand Lodge United States
Leonidas Sexton
Rushville
Job Eldridge
Logansport
Platt J. Wise
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
Anthony Dean
Dean
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Facp
Dovalais
Cincinnati
Dox Cantos
France
McMahon
Bauxon
Charley Ross
Pennsylvania
Thomas A. Hendricks
Hungary
Austria
Bremark
Varzin
William
Biz
Morton
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hayes
Boxer
U.S
Halstead
Mouch
Asean
G. M.D
Brown Bown
Toledo
Morton W
Nikopolis
Islatz
Mrong
Vance
Tschurukson
New York
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Bismarck
the Graphic
Washington
David Dudleyield
Samuel J. Tilden
White House
Edward King
Jassy
Boston Journal
Codwell
Madison Daily Evening Star
J. D. Simpson
Madison Herald
J. J
Jones
Citizens of
Vernon Banner
C. E. Wagner
Cooper
Maj. Simpson
New Albany Ledger
Standard
Courier-Journal
Telegram
Stealey
Maj. Cover
North Vernon
J.N. Marsh
Lyle
Maj. J. D. Simpson
Soukgoom-Kale
Sukhoum-Kale
Sukum-Kaleh
Sougkum-Kle
Sugluno-Kaleh
Sutam-Kalah
Takum-Kaleh
Sughum-Kaleh
Sukun-Kleh
Tugkum-Kale
Mr. Hayes
Radical Party
Memphis Appeal
Dem
West
Louisville
Madison Courier
William Ward
N. W. Sun
Herod
Boston Advertiser
Terre Haute
George Seipp
Simeon Stogdell
Justices of the Peace
Columecs
Curcinnati
Ile
East Linger
Weekly Courier-Journal
Clay Township
Barthtolomew County
Peter
Blessing
Tee. Perers Pile, Inc
Diana
Bartholom Court
September County
Thomas J. Merritt
James Lenon
Keyes, & Smith
Bartholomew Circuit
GaBriel E. MrLiEr
Farid
the Merchant Tailoring Department
George M. Gilbert
Griffith's Block
National Bank
Nentral
Dar
Wanort
Beadvillages
Tustrac
Weil
Indiana State Music
Central Conservatory of Music
WM. E. Bates
Tillman F
Iw County
Sheriff’s Sale
Bartholomew Ciruit Court
Mary C. Clark
Francis J.crum
George L. Clark
Martha C. Clark
Jane A
John Bull
BULL
Main
Lounvaiz
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