Americans Rout Brits In International Match
The great international contest between the American and British teams began last Thursday and continued Friday, with the Americans winning easily by ninety two points.
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Newspaper
Freeport Bulletin
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1877
Page
1
Burlington mayor absconds with 86000 in embezzlement
A. W. Parsons mayor of Burlington flees with 50000 from the bank and 36000 from the school board funds, totaling 86000. Embezzlement is described as epidemic among Republican officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Parsons
Burlington
Ex Gov Wa Gaston Nominated by Massachusetts Democrats
Ex Gov Wa Gaston was nominated by the Massachusetts Democrats for governor last week. His sole competitor in the convention was Chas P Thompson, known as the man who beat Butler. A strong anti fraud platform was adopted. Wm Plunkett, last year's candidate for lieutenant governor, was renominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Gaston
Massachusetts
Democrats
Chas. P. Thompson
Butler
Wm. Plunkett
British ships Avalanche and Forest collide in English Channel
A collision in the English Channel last week sank the Avalanche with 31 sailors and 63 passengers aboard, only three sailors saved. The Forest lost twelve crew members with the rest drowning. Both vessels were British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Channel
Avalanche
Forest
Gambuzarra Convicted in Paris Insult Case
Gambuzarra found guilty by a Paris court of insulting President MacMahon and sentenced to a fine and three months in prison. Proceedings were secret and the action provoked wide indignation in France. Gambetta seeks to delay enforcement until after the election to avoid arrest due to deputy privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamuzrra
Paris
MacMahon
France
Gambetta
The Markets Office of the Bulletin 1877
Cucasco reports mixed price moves across flour grain and oats with wheat and rye showing firmness. Pork and bulk meat values hold steady as provisions demand remains moderate and Laid in broadens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bulletin
Cucasco
Foreign News No Change at Plevna or Schipka
London telegraph reports delays blur dates in war dispatches after Gen Skobeloff’s defeat. No serious engagement since Wednesday, with the Russian commander’s forces beleaguered and beaten. Osman Pasha fortifies at Vrotza and maintains lines to Ployna while Romanian efforts to cut communications fail. Reports from Constantinople describe forts falling and Turkish reinforcements, with Suleiman Pasha and Mehemet Ali linking forces. Plevna bombardments continue as Turks gain ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Skobeloff
Daily News
Plevna
Dubrick
Orkanieh
Servia
Czarowitch
Trrstenik
Biela
Yabluna
Jolyabearave
Batin
Danube
Pyrgos
Lower Monestir
Jantra
Bonica
Lom
Sistova
Poredin
Skoleleff
Ragomag Ff
Imritinsky
Bhovanest
Col
Wellesley
Plevunce
Grivica
Ihe
Skobelot
Cdi
Iwo
Varastchagin
Constantinople
Suleiman Pasha
Hain Boghaz
Shumla
St. Nicholas
Gabrova
Schipka
Fort St.Nicholas
Suleiman Pash
Mehemeth
Burrell Bros. Grocery Boast Big Bargains in City
The ad claims Burrell Bros. offers the best regulated grocery in the city with superior bargains across all kinds of groceries. It invites readers to compare prices and see for themselves, urging shoppers to visit for big savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Bros
Centennial on Galena Street Adverts New Goods
More Important Goods from Paris arrive at Schmid and Merk Centennial on Galena Street. Tokay, Massas Wines, G H Mumms Co Champagne, and a full line of domestic liquors, ale, Milwaukee beer. Also advertised are Kip boots for men and ladies shoes at low prices with Giant and Mammoth Shoe signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Schmid & Merk
Galena Street
Paris
Tokay Massas
G. H. Mumms & ‘Co
Champaigne
Etter
Giants
Giant
Mammoth
Janes McNamara
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C. W. Tandy
TANDY
Unis
Alfred H. Wise
Cedar Springs Farm
Seplid&wiw
Stine
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Hatter
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