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Newspaper
Columbus Democrat
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1877
Page
2
The article notes Randall elected speaker and Harlan named Supreme Court justice to succeed Davis. It reports Russian victories and Plevna prospects, Hayes policy doubts, and the President's brief message to Congress. It mentions Morton’s move to Indianapolis, and various quips about public figures and trends of that week.
A jumble of editorials and comments rails at political bias and counterfeit bills. The Jacksonian and Albany Ledger discuss perceived partiality toward Clerk Adams and the Hayes administration while critics in Nashville dismiss local columns.
A verbose old column debates the meaning of transpire and occurrence in language and argues that a fight on Monday night was not an occurrence but rather a waged event linked to whisky. The piece recalls Bishop’s Ohio election prediction and notes sparse newspaper mail deliveries from the Madison Star and Ledger Standard.
RanxpAt declares plans to form committees with the sole view of best serving the country's interests. He says he will not pandor to the wishes of members or their friends, aiming for unbiased governance.
From Tucson dispatches El Paso county is in mob possession with Americans fleeing to the city. Judge Howard who killed Louis Cardis fled to Mesilla. Sheriff and troops plan to quell the uprising as four companies may be needed and Judge Blake advances from Fort Davis to restore order.
A two hour engagement at Aladja Dagh led to Mukhtar Pasha’s flight toward Kars as Russians pursued. Turkish losses included prisoners and cannons, with provisions captured. dispatch from Constantinople places the clash at Aladja Dagh. The report notes multi front Russian attacks and ongoing assessments of the battle outcome.
In a stern appraisal the article accuses George Robeson of lax naval finances and shows how millions more were spent than the appropriations. It notes Robeson’s records and doubts the Navy Department’s handling under his tenure. Secretary Thonypeon is portrayed as rigorous in exposing these excesses.
A Kansas City board of trade meeting adopts a memorial urging Congress to repeal the resumption act unconditionally, restore silver on its previous basis, stop currency contraction, and make Treasury notes legal tender for all debts except those payable in coin. Washington reports note party discipline in Speaker contest and treasury appropriations for 1878.
James Berry died at 1 o clock in Mexico Missouri from wounds inflicted by Sheriff Glasscock during arrest. He confessed to participating in the Big Springs express car robbery and named Colling as planner. Berry said he and others rode 200 miles together before splitting into two man squads. His partner Andrew went to Chicago. Berry leaves a wife and six children and had strong Callaway county connections.
The piece argues Hayes could reverse his errors if backed by leaders like Schurz and Evarts but warns he will drift to the Democratic party without support. It claims the party, if loyal to him, will suffer alongside him.
The President hints at a forthcoming batch of appointments for Senate confirmation. He says Republicans will show faith in his trust and policy. He implies several southern Democrats will be named, and Ben Wade will choke with rage upon reading the list.
The sentence suggests Hayes and his party might interpret the Ohio vote as rejection of his policy and a call for reform, implying a potential revival of Republican standing if address the perceived wrongs.
Non interference of officials with elections is a good thing, but it will give the other party the offices. The practical effect of pacification will be a position in the rear for the Republican party.
The Com pas nington reports Speaker Randall will nominate the standing committees on Monday or Wednesday next.
In Paducah Kentucky the report notes Hayes shifted allegiance to the Democratic Party just in time for its current political maneuvering. The article highlights the political realignment and its implications for local contests and party strategy.
Local notices report Carlisle expects a new bank. Cumback lectures in Jeffersonville on November 2. Murphy sponsors $330 for three lectures in Fort Wayne. Plymouth potatoes sell for 15 cents a bushel. Jeffersonville express office discontinued. Evansville gets a new evening paper. Greenwood canning factory closes this week. Hanover College boys plan a monthly paper or magazine. Wolf commits suicide by laudanum in Morriston. Two thousand cattle winter on Moses Fowler estate in Benton County. Indiana Red Men hold grand council at Muncie. Rushville fire company makes a five-square ladder raise in under an hour. Laporte Citizens Bank suspends with about $70,000 liabilities. suspension temporary. Potential poetic note on Gallant City Blues in Star. Lee Jones found guilty of murder in Bloomington trial. An alligator captured in the Ohio at Evansville. Pacification era noted among southern northerners. Chauncy Rose kinship inquiry receives no will guidance. Jeffersonville visit by Charley Ross’s father discussed by Courier-Journal. Charley Ross searcher emphasizes ongoing pursuit.
John Conley, the Battle House night watchman, slipped on brass stair strips and toppled over the balusters into the yard below. Several men, including Mr. Soto and Babcock, aided by gripping his wrist and coat, lifting him to safety just as exhaustion and peril threatened his fall.
A set of student answers shows misconceptions: the ecliptic described as circling the earth, elephants as rhododendrons in South America, and plants and animals distribution implying instinct as vertical. Also noted are misstatements about the Alpine river system and weather predictions linked to compass points, reflecting misunderstandings in geography and meteorology.
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