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Defiance County Express

Location

Defiance, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1878

Page

3

Congressional notes and party battles from late March in 1877

Senate and House actions cover bills on Life Saving Service, railroad receivers, and mail communications. Contested elections Acklin vs Field resolve in the House. War costs, silver and mint notes, and foreign expeditions are debated. Leaders announce adjournments, appointments, and investigations as Congress benches key finance and trade measures.

Senate House of Representatives U. S Acklin- Darrall Darrall Cox Ohio Acklin House U. S. Supreme Court U. S. Ecourt Stephens Hewitt N. Y Bacon Bagley Baker Ballou Banks Bisbee Blair Bliss Briggs Campbell Chittenden Clattim Clark N. J Crapo Visi Nison Dwight Eames Eric Evans Field Freeman Frye Garfield Gibson Hale Hardinberg Harris Mass Han Meritt Himbertrd Jaton Jonce Tatnard Tardeey Lockwood Iating McCbok Metcalf Morse Muller O'Neill Peddie Potter Quinn Reed Rice Kinson Ross Schleicher Sinnickson Stalin Tenger Stewart Swann Veeder Wait Ward Warner Watson Williams Mic James Gordon Bennett Congress North Pole Military Academy United States Board of Trade Sdoonien Army Ferry Mich Thurman Commissioner of Agriculte Commerce Committee Chalmers Miss Hayes South Butler Europe

Grange backs repeal of Resumption Act and free banking

The State Grange of Tennessee advocates repeal of the Resumption act and supports free banking and the payment of nation funds.

Tennessee

Russians occupy Pirot. war in the Balkans extends to San Stefano

Reports from the Danube to the Balkans place 22 000 sick and wounded Russians in hospitals. Russian forces seize Pirot and Ak Palanka while negotiations over Constantinople hinge on surrender terms. Gen Gourke advances with 30 000 to San Stefano as peace terms remain disputed.

Danube Balkans Pirot Ak Palanka Pera Constantinople San Stephano Turkey Russia Peru Gourke San Stefano St. Petersburg

Dexter Savings Bank attempt ends in cashier death

The attempted robbery at Dexter Savings Bank led to cashier J. W. Barron’s death after being gagged and tied with a rope in the vault. Burglar-proof security and a Yale time lock failed to deter the crime, as the assailants fled with less than one hundred dollars amid intense public uproar in Portland.

J. W. Barron Dexter Dexter Savings Bank J.W. Barron The National Bank Mr. Barron Savings Bank Yale Portland Boston Globe

Judge Denies New Trial For Thomas C Anderson

In New Orleans on February 23 Judge Whitaker overruled Andersons motion for a new trial and upheld the verdict, finding it supported by the evidence. On February 25 Anderson faced sentencing to two years at hard labor with costs, receiving a suspensive appeal and noting the jurys mercy recommendation. A motion to transfer Wells Kenner and Cassanave to the U.S. Court was filed for later hearing.

New Oaleans Whitaker Thomas C. Anderson New Orgreays Anderson Wells, Kenner and Cassanave U.S

British Policy at Gallipoli and Dardanelles Spotlighted

Northcote announced in the Commons that Russia will not occupy Gallipoli or the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles and Britain will not land troops there. Madrid lit up over Cuba insurrection ending, Callao tidal wave wrecks and eight drownings, Parma dynamite blast kills six, Curia reports Tientsin disaster killing nearly 3,000 refugees.

House of Commons Northcote Russia Gallipoli Dardanelles England Madrid Callao Cardinal McCloskeyy Rome Parma Lord Derby House of Lords India

Black Georgia voters own land and property in sizable figures

The report notes 84,164 Black voters in Georgia who own 457,635 acres of land and 1,199,725 dollars in city property, totaling 5,389,276 dollars in assets. The figures portray a growing economic presence among the Black population in the state.

Georgia

Rooster Keeps Smooth Feathers by Carrying His Comb

A light joke noting that a rooster keeps his feathers neat because he always carries his comb with him. The punchline rests on a pun about the bird’s comb and grooming.

National Party Holds First National Convention in City

The first National Convention of the National Party met today with twenty eight states represented. Delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois and Indiana attended led by Judge Francis M Hughes. The platform called for national monetary reform free coinage of silver equal treatment for all debts and broad taxation and public land distribution to settlers. Delegates adopted resolutions opposing the silver bill and pledged to run only national party faithful regardless of old party lines.

United States Congress Hayes Senate Gardiner Davis Grant Theo. Mosher, Jr Mosher Presipent Hares O. R. Heath J. M. Gregory Ilinois Sovthwick Guraing Treasury Williamson New Orleans Northrup U.S South Carolina Smith Mobile W. 8. King Minnesota Pacific Mail Don Co m Lizzie Sherman Cleveland Sherman Secretary of the Treasury Winooski Wis Lucretia Toothaker McDonald August Althorp Billy Doe Indiana Indianapolis Hendricks National Bank U. S Republican Party John G. Shanklin Mahlin D. Manson William Fleming Thomas W. Woolden J. H. Smart Brandt Minnesota House of Representatives Hall A. S. Barnes & Co Newark Epo National Party Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois Francis M. Hughes Vuersas Wuereas Republican Democratic Party National Pee Greenback Party Wuerreas China F. Cary Trevellick Blanton Duncan Selby Kentucky Emerson Bane Beaumont New York

Cardinal Pecci elected Pope Leo XIII at Vatican

Cardinal Gioachino Pecci, Pontifical Camerlengo, is elected pope and takes the name Leo XIII. He appears at the Vatican and delivers a benediction as crowds cheer while the cardinalate praises his learning dignity and virtue.

Sacred College Cardinal Gizzi Cardinal Pecci Rone Gioachino Pecci Pontifical Camerlengo Leo XIII Cateronia Vatican Holy Father Consulvi Pius VII Holy See Naples Rome

Robbers board south-bound train at Allen Station

A six-man gang boarded the Central Railroad south-bound express car at Allen Station near Dallas and looted about 2500 dollars after overpowering the crew. Messenger Thomas fought back, firing at robbers and possibly killing one. The masked bandits fled on horses as police pursued them toward a northeastern route.

Galveston Tex Dallas Central Railroad Allen Station Thomas W. Apperson Quinlan

Debt draining church trip ends in a chase scene

Brother Kimball tackles a tiny Iowa church in debt and clears the furnace, pew cushions, hymn books, organ tuning, robes, tax title, chandelier, front fence, and pastor salary. The tale ends with Kimball fleeing the building and vowing to demand a certified statement next time. In Adair Kentucky, Rev S Dunbar, a constable, ejects disorderly worshippers and escorts them to jail.

Kimball Iowa Ebenezer Brother Kimball Mr. Kimball Woman's Aid Society Brother Deacon Ophiltree Sexton Burlington Hawk-Eye

Jury Acquits Coulter in Newark Murder Case

The Newark jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Coulter murder trial. In Columbus a Joint Legislative Committee adopted a plan to have the State take immediate possession of the canals. Perry Bowshar faced insanity defense in Chillicothe murder trial. The Poe Guards named in Columbus honor of Rep Poe. Prohibition conventions and state politics fill headlines with nominees and platform planks. Ohio veterans of Mexico met in Columbus and urged pensions for survivors. State Penitentiary reforms, indictments, and legislative actions continued across the week. Governor race and local trials also feature in this roundup.

Coulter Newark Joint Legislative Committee On Public Works Public Works Board of Public Works Perry BowsHear McVey Supreme Court W. F. Ross Miami County Delmont Locke Lawrence County Friends of Reform Beer Congress Dramshops W. H. Foster J. W. Sharp Gideon T. Stewart Thomas Edmondson A. A. Stewart Ohio Association of Mexican Veterans Columbus Young George W. Morgan T. L. Young A. J. Robertson A. H. Brown O. W. Langdon H. Reynolds John C. Groom Alexander Leckey United States Mexico Congress State Grange Treasury Rheinheimer Cleveland New York Benjamin Smith Dayton Bellefontaine

Ohio Legislature Debates Quail Protection and Soldier Graves Bill

In the Senate on the 20th petitions opposed to Perkins School bill and favoring quail protection were presented. A bill to require Township Assessors to count soldiers unmarked graves was discussed along with several local measures. The Partial Appropriation bill was reported and referred. A Drainage Commission to study wetland drainage was authorized for Governor appointment and report. Debates over Longview Asylum continued without action. In the House petitions and bills continued, including amendments to militia law raising payments.

Senate Longview Committee On Benevolent Institutions Reform School For Boys Ohio Congress House O’connor Cleveland Columbus Dayton Athens Tax Commission Conference Toledo Dempey Dalzell O'Connor Journal of the House

The Cremated Lady in Wasaietos

Ashes of Mrs. Jane Pitman removed from Dr Le Moyne cremating furnace after last Friday burial. The retort cooled, no odor, ashes about two quarts with few bone fragments. Ashes boxed and to be sent to Mr Pitman in Cincinnati.

Wasaietos Jane Pitman Dr. le Moyne Pitman Cincinnati

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