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Newspaper

Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1878

Page

2

Republican Committee names executive members and actions abroad

The piece lists appointed Republican Executive Committee members Hale Joyce Hiscock Page Foster Campbell and Hubbell plus Senators Allison Dorsey Bruce. It notes Diaz Government recognition by Minister Foster and various 1878 political and fiscal items including tobacco taxes, income tax, and federal campaign funding debates.

Republican Congressional Committee Hale Joyce Hiscock Page Foster Campbell Hubbell Allison, Dorsey Bruce

Turkish Ministry Formed and Reform Observance Advised

A new Turkish ministry was organized on the 18th with Sadyk Pasha as President of the Council and Interior Secretary, and Mollah Bey Shiek Al Islam as another official. The Sultan, in a khatt, advises Sadyk Pasha to observe the constitution and carry out reforms. Queen Victoria is linked to export of coastwise apparatus for torpedoes and related devices.

Sadyk Pasha Mollah Bey Shiek al Islam

Russia and Britain discuss withdrawal of troops from Constantinople

The Agence Russe reports Germany proposing Russian and British fleet withdrawals from Constantinople. London and St Petersburg accept a general principle of simultaneous withdrawal but face disputes over timing and safe positions. Fear grows of port closure or fortifications as foreign forces vanish.

Str. Petersburg Agence Russe Germany Constantinople St. Perensiina London St. Petersburg Besika Bay Adrianople Dardanelles England San Stefano Russia

Negotiations for Withdrawal From Constantinople

London reports discuss withdrawal of British fleet and Russian forces from near Constantinople with a focus on technicalities. A guaranty from the Porte on reestablishing the status quo if talks fail may be required, and a preliminary congress program is under negotiation.

London St. Petersburg Constantinople England Russia Porte Sr. Peterssure Agence Russe

Trial and trials and temperance at Columbus

The record notes Alfred Jones’s murder trial in Newark begun December 15. It covers Henrietta Wood’s freedom and suit verdict, prison breaks in Cleveland, and the State Temperance Christian Union’s Columbus convention with officers, resolutions, and next meeting in Dayton. Also mentioned are political resignations, a murder confession in Muskingum County, and various state legislative actions and appointments in Ohio.

Alfred Jones Newark U.S Cincinnati Henrietta Wood Kentucky Covington Robert Ward Lexington Ward Frank Tally Alias Allen William Joyce Thomas Boyle Charles Burns Woodward Mason New Cleveland State Temperance Christian Union Columbus Frank Baird J. St. J. Clarkson C. E. Rightmyer D. L. M. Ramy W. W. Wickman W. B. Chadwick W. H. Doane Dayton James Nevins John O’connor Ohio East Saginaw Mich Michigan State John O'Connor O’connor Gevs Young and Dennison Grosvenor Beatty Sherman Democratic Party John Griffin Stark County Protestant Episcopal Church Diocese of St. Paul’s Church W. W. Eltsspury Columbus Lunatic Asylum Dr. Firestone Wooster Jenkins Muskingum County Clark Dodd Baughman Roseville Mullock Sergt. Smalley Indiana Kansas Leonard B. Stroup Troy Township Geauga County Stroud Cuares Dimmitt Batavia Clermont County Ohio State Sabbath School Union Norwalk Buckeye Commercial College of Sandusky Register J. B. Bickley Bloomington

Florida official confessions reveal 1876 frauds in Hayes win

Secretary of State McLin and L G Dennis confess in writing to fraud schemes in 1876 that carried Florida for Hayes. Dennis details Archer Precinct frauds with 214 names on Archer’s return. McLin’s confession covers actions before the State canvassing board. Indictments against Dennis were nolle prosequied. McLin’s fate unclear.

Jacksonville Filla McLin Stearns L. G. Dennis Alachua County Florida Hayes Dennis Archer Bloxham Washington Alachua Levy

Formidable Mussulman Insurrection Faces Russian Forces

A PERA report says a large insurrection in the Mussulman region involves about 3000 Russian troops over 10000 square miles from Tater Bazaradjik to Gum aldschina and Tchermen. Daily cannon and musket fire near Tchermen, a costly clash near Dematica left 500 Russians dead, reinforcements from Adrianople reduced garrisons, and a mixed Russian Turkish commission was proposed to seek peace.

Lonpoy PERA Mussulman Tater Bazaradjik Philippopolis Gumaldschina Tchermen Dematica Adrianople Nicholas

Resumption bill approved to extend United States notes

The Senate Finance Committee reported a bill to amend the act on resumption of specie payments. It declares United States notes shall be receivable for bonds and duties after Oct 1 1878 and shall be reissued, with no retirement of 80 percent after that date. All incompatible laws are repealed.

Senate House Finance Committee Fom Mie Voorhees Banking Committee U. S. Treasury Fir Railroad Commission Committee of the Hole United States Hot Springs Arkansas Colorado Nevada Territories Treasury Department Internal Revenue Leonard Ways and Means James Shields Committee On Naval Affairs Secor & Co Nat. McKay Donald McKay District of Columbia Postoffice Glover New York Tri Ind U. S Blaine Northern Pacific Mitchell Windom Lamar Maryland Committee On Judiciary Treasury Cox N. Y Gen. Shields Ole Washington Senate Finance Committee Congress The

Tilton lectures in New Hampton Iowa amid private statement

Theodore Tilton spoke to a large New Hampton audience and declined interviews. He dictated a concise written statement denying involvement in Mrs Tilton's card publication and noting his daughters are in Germany with unspecified Brooklyn plans. He said he has not been in Brooklyn or New York recently and plans to sail after his lecture season.

New Hampton Iowa Theodore Tilton A. Babcock Brooklyn New York City Germany

Poison cake and revenge fire claim in Ork County barn blaze

A Lancaster paper details a suspected arson in Ork County near Marietta where the owner, blamed a suitor for his daughter, but insurance investigators proved the owner fired the barn. Later the daughter allegedly poisoned the suitor with cake, yet no action was taken and he remained with her.

Lancaster Ork County Marietta Register

Boston Belle Survives Engagement To a Western Suit

Boston society notes a leading belle of Tremont street narrowly ends an engagement to a western suitor. She will remain in Boston, retaining her refined standing and cherished ties to family and friends.

Boston Society Boston Tremont Street Miss B

Watchful care tale from St Albans Sunday school

A St Albans Vermont Messenger anecdote recounts a teacher explaining God as a caring father. A seven year old child quips that his father would not rush to help because he is too lazy, a remark that amused readers and was deemed true by the paper.

St. Albans

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