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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1878

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Contested Seats Case and Congressional Moves Reported

The record notes Robertson and Elam retaining seats in a contested election mix and Haraleon Shelly testimony. It covers tobacco tax cut to sixteen cents, fisheries award bills, House discipline during Butler dispute, and Senate actions including sessions, resignations, and appointments.

Robertson Elam Tases Alabama Haraleon Shelly Butler Cox Senate Wallace National Reform Association Congress

Bonnevilles Death and Indian Uprising Reports Across West

Gen B L Bonneville dies at Fort Smith Ark aged 85 as dispatches confirm widespread Bannock uprisings across Idaho Utah Nevada. Howard moves troops to Winnemucca road with a Bannock spy captured. Whites desert Silver City area. railroad strike rumors denied. Baseball results Chicago Milwaukee Boston Indianapolis.

Chicago Milwaukee B. L. Bonneville U. S Fort Smith Ark San Francisco Idaho Uta Nevada Pacific Slope Winnemucca Summit Howard Silver City Bannock Boston Indianapolis Noan Cuerry Harris Atkinson Robert Thompson Worley Goldsboro N. C

Michigan and Maine Republicans hold 1860s convention nominations

The Michigan convention at Detroit on the 13th nominated C L Croswell for governor Alonzo Sessions for lieutenant governor William Jenny Sr for secretary of state D B Pritchard for treasurer W S Latimer for auditor J M Nesmith for land commissioner G F Edwards for attorney general Otto Kerchner for superintendant H S Tarbell for public instruction ex senator Chandler chairman of the state central committee. The Maine Democratic convention met in Portland nominating Alonzo Gorcelon for governor and a Maine National ticket was discussed with Sturgeon predicting fielding candidates.

Detroit Chandler C. L. Croswell Alonzo Sessions William Jenny, Sr Gen D. B. Pritchard W. S. Latimer J. M. Nesmith State Board of Education G. F. Edwards Otto Kerchner Greenback Party Hayes Wheeler Republican Party North Carolina W. N. H. Smith S. A. Ashe J. H. Dillard Sturgeon National Party Maine Indiana Michigan Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Portland Alonzo Gorcelon House of Representatives United States

Quebec Strikers Fought by Artillery and Cavalry

A mob of strikers at Quebec was fired on by artillery and charged by cavalry. one killed and many injured as the clash ended with the mob returning to work. The report notes broader unrest across Europe with political resignations and movements.

D. H. Bailey Nashville Quebec George Hanover

Hawk Between Two Pigeons Says Halting Between Opinions

A boy replies after church that his text spoke of a hawk between two pigeons. The remembered line reads Why halt ye between two opinions. The mother considers the lesson and the boy’s effort.

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Russian Greek Church Claims Massive Global Presence

The church reports 38,602 churches including 12,860 chapels and oratories and 18,887 clergy members. It lists 29,000,000 women and 27,500,000 men among its members with last year’s income about 9,500,000 dollars.

Republican Convention at Cincinnati endorses Hayes platform

Ohio Republicans met in Cincinnati on the 12th. Judge Welch served as temporary chair, then William Lawrence was named permanent chair with J. M. Morris as secretary. Milton Barnes was nominated for Secretary of State and Judge White for Supreme Judge. Beatty and Grosvenor spoke as party lines were debated. The convention adopted the platform praising Hayes and criticizing Democratic governance, adjourned amid lively exchanges.

Cincinnati Welch A of Grant Committee On Permanent Organization William Lawrence J. M. Morris Lawrence Col Milton Barnes Judge White Board of Public Works L. Morton Butler John H. Lawrence Hamilton George Paul Peter Thatcher Judge West Committee On Resolutions Republic E Republican Party United States Congress Ohio South Randall Beatty Hayes Southern Grosvenor Henry Plummer Conroy Painesville John Blake Stockwell Morley Blake Miss Durban

Cincinnati libel suit dismissed and Halstead acquitted

The libel suit by Thomas C. Campbell against M Halstead and E Henderson city editor of the Commercial was dismissed for lack of proof of authorship. Halstead faced criminal charges and was acquitted after a jury verdict following a brief deliberation. The Senate confirmed C W Fisher as Postmaster at Bucyrus. Eureka Co operative Foundry Association works burned in Cincinnati causing $55000 in losses. War correspondent Janankius C McGann, born in Perry County, died in Constantinople. Cantonal nomination race between Steedman and Hurd heated up in Toledo Sunday Journal.

Cincinnati Thomas C. Campbell M. Halstead E. Henderson Mr. Halstead U.S. Senate C. W. Fisher Bucyrus Eureka Co-operative Foundry Association Janankius C. McGann London News Constantinople Perry County Toledo Sunday Journal Steedman Hurd

Mackenzie and Shafter Cross into Mexico Pursuit of Raiders

Galveston reports General Mackenzie and Colonel Shafter with a strong force crossed into Mexico about forty miles north of Eagle Pass to pursue raiders. They returned to Texas at night and requested reinforcements. Twenty cavalry companies with artillery and two Gatling guns were sent, with two experienced guides. Fort Clark believes the force may have re entered Mexico. The expedition includes fifteen days of rations and a heavy train.

Galveston Mackenzie Col. Shafter Mexico Eagle Pass Texas Fort Clark

Court Prevents Youth Mischief With Mercy and Mocking Tone

In a Detroit Free Press report a judge learns of two boys accused of vandalizing a resident’s door and yard. The judge reprimands them but grants mercy, warning that repeat offenses will face punishment. The owner, Mr Grott, shows leniency, though he hints at harsher measures if mischief continues.

Grott Mr. Grott

Porgies Haul Reflects Vast Coastal Fish Life

A Hartford Times report notes 6000 barrels of porgies were caught off Newport in a single day, signaling rich Atlantic shores with porgies mossbunkers and other fish. The piece compares sea life to a brutal survival of the fittest, with mills extolling whitefish oil and predatory blue fish driving surface behavior.

Newport Nineress Long Island Sounds Hartford

Yale Scholar Sees Revival Change in Song Service

Dr Barbour of Yale College compares present revivals with earlier ones and notes a shift to a more prancing song style. He remarks that men seem to dance into the kingdom of heaven as part of the new worship.

Barbour Yale College Kingdom of Heaven

Catholic Society Receipts Rise in Lyons Headquarters

The Catholic Society for the Propagation of the Faith reports 6,142,926 francs in receipts for the past year at its Lyons France HQ, up 211,976 francs from 1876.

Catholic Society For the Proagation of the Faith Lyons France

Congress opens as Bismarck named president amid secrecy

Reports from Berlin and London describe the opening phase of the congress with Prince Bismarck chosen as president on Count Andrassy’s recommendation. The Ottoman ambassador will represent Turkey as plenipotentiaries begin private talks to settle arrangements and Russia and Austria seek a working understanding.

Berlin Turkey Congress Bismarck Schouvaloff Andrassy London Constantinople Syria Roumelia Friends of Russia France Italy Austria Batoum Beaconsfield Bulgaria England Greece

Noyes Arrives in New York to Face Florida Vote Question

U.S. Minister to France E. F. Noyes arrived in New York and spoke with an Associated Press representative about his Florida trip. He said his purpose was to verify the state vote and whether Republican electors were chosen, denying any promises or rewards to board members. He planned to leave for Washington next morning and will visit Ohio before returning to France.

Senate House Claims Commission Voorhees Ind Peter Cooper Congress Eithews Select Committee Louisiana Ohio Indiana Illinois United States U. S. Supreme Court Oregon Pres Aif Riation International Monetary Conference Mger New York Pennsylvania Potter Matthews Finance Committee Kansas Pacific Railroad Committee On Privileges and Elections Hoar Kansas Pacific Road Pacific Railroad Commission E. F. Noyes U.S France Noyes Knapp Associated Press Florida McLin Gov. Hayes Paris Washington

Meeting of the Bar After a Lawyer's Death

A humorous reflection warns against pomp around a deceased lawyer noting rival attorneys push to publish eulogies and resolutions in daily papers, revealing what the community learns too late about the person.

Cincinnati

Wisconsin Legislature Refusal Cited in Divorce Debate

New Haven reports that a Wisconsin lawmaker ties refusal to grant divorces to a supposed mental instability saying a man seeking a wife is crazy. The remark highlights ongoing disputes over insanity as a ground for divorce amid varied legal interpretations.

Wisconsin Sariel New Haven

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