War in the xasn and Bulgarian princedom terms unfold
Dispatches describe Russia and Turkey signing a peace protocol at Adriano with terms including the creation of a Bulgarian principality, war indemnity or territorial compensation, and expanded Romanian and Balkan autonomy. Reports note Austrian invitations to a Vienna conference, Russian gains in Constantinople, and wide alarms in London over Russian moves and British reactions. The text mentions Ottoman reforms, Danubian evacuations, and emboldened Romanian actions amid European power tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allunston
Dhinal Wa Pleened
Tuska
Frzoronin
Hillstein
Austria
France
Italy
Embottd
Ruseia
Turkey
Adrianofo
Bulgaria
Montone
Bosnian
Horge- Vink
Darda- Hox
Danubian
Erzercum
Ruslan
Janz
London
Vienna
Kolyes
Ruan
Itussia
Gladstone
Bir
House of Commons
Constantinople
Rebels Join Forces in Cape Town Stand Against Ad Aggression
A report notes figures ready to join Kygiind elrin opposing aggrandizement from Cape Town, with troops advancing into the Turkish Quat. The piece threads through European diplomacy, Ottoman matters, and recent civil unrest, citing officials and leaders in St. Petersburg and London, while detailing Atlantic storms, ship sinkings, and a string of political and legal developments across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
South Africa
St. Petersburg
England
Lord Derby
Washington Notes on coin law and debt figures
The Third Assistant Postmaster General cites a joint resolution of July 22, 1876 to deny Prado dollars as legal tender and notes proposals for silver certificates. It lists export and import values for 1877, railroad land grants extensions to the Northern Pacific, and a February public debt statement detailing total debt, currency holdings, and redemption assets. A treasury theft report adds another mysterious loss of 1,800 dollars from the Redemption Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Mowers, Booth and Morgan
Bureau of Statistica
United States
Washington
Houro Hok
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Qoaah
Lonbuly
Bpoolul Depoutta
Dore
Jabra Aoeed Gia Sat Puta
Teres
Treasury
Treasury Department
Political Points On Louisiana Bargain Allegations
An interview with Charles Foster of Ohio discusses alleged bargaining before the electoral count. Conference participants deny a formal bargain. A leaked jotter favored withdrawing troops and protecting Nicholls Government but was not signed. Visiting statesmen met informally to consider the Louisiana situation and aid the Returning Board. Maryland delegates favor opening congressional inquiry into the electoral question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Foster
Ohio
Worntley
Ihe
Ellis of
Hager
Trouyn
Maj
Burke
Nicholls
Lautesiana
Hiemponcu
Nicholla
Louisiana
Returning Board
Congress
Wadlington
Jim
Senate
Committee On
Maryland House of Delegates
Montgomery Blair
Executions Edge Several States in January Murders
A string of hangings occurred on Friday in St. Louis Molino New York and Cincinnati for brutal killings including a barkeeper in a low theater. The article lists numerous bank failures and business liabilities across cities while discussing a Supreme Court petition about jurisdiction and constitutional questions related to transfer of cases and color prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoro
Baltimore
Charley Réas
Christian’ K. Rosa
Charley
Harry Genet
New York
James R. Oxgood & Co
Hurd & Houghton
Borton
Brooklyn
Augustus M. Turney
Bank of North America
New York City
Turney
Wo Sre
Pacific
Lawrence
Wintram Wiennns
St. Louis
A. Ve Taawrence
Missouri
Joseph Woods
Molino
N. Y
Philip Watson
Cincinnati
Althof, Bergman & Co
Topeka Bank and Savings Institute
Topeka
Kan
Eli Parsons
Eli Parsons, hate and clotheing, ‘“oloilo,” Chioy Cooley, _Palmer & Co
Dubuques Town
National Bank
Fort Scott
Flist National Bank
Kanna City
the ‘Commercial National Bank
Kansas City
Paping Furnituro, Company
Peoria
Youngs Smith & Co
Nugay
Toward
Buelling & Co
Conl Douera
Bouton
Onumont Savings Bank
Union City
Pas Labilition
St Louis
Providence
ivDetemaNly
Pawtucket
Ouisiana Wéturping Board
Bradley
United States Supreme Court
United States Court
Tustle
Oircutt
Oryan Court
Tustion Bradley
American Exhibit at Paris and Quebec Mob Incident
Commissioner McQuidrick reports the American display at Paris will be creditable though space limits kept many items out. Wheat and other grains totals are listed, with rye and barley also shown. An infuriated mob burned an effigy at Quebec Parliament and damaged windows over railway policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Canada
McQdimick
Paria
Quebec
Metropolis Steamer Metropolis Loss Recited by Alcorn
James F Alcorn, former navy officer, recounts the sinking of the steamer Metropolis after a leak near the rudder trunk. The vessel struck, lightened to prevent sinking, and beached with lifeboats destroyed. Passengers and crew faced waves and ruin, some leaping or burying beneath the wreck. A dingy survived as a beacon of hope for six or seven men who seized the chance of safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolia
James F. Alcorn
Navy
Kotting
Gotting
Charles Heaman
Passonpora
Funding national debt by home bonds proposed
Fortylিবার The House debated funding the national debt with home bonds convertible into currency. Polk and Baker figures dominated the floor as records were debated and an investigation ordered. Senate actions included petitions on tariffs and a cabinet for Industry and proposed bills on proxies, banking, and a direct presidential vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitway
Hovev
Phillips
Thora
Polk
Minsouri
Mgr. Bakar
Indang
Namers
Rimary
Longone
Baker
Ellsworth
Michigan
Laker
Hoss
Senate
Davis
Committee On Judiciary
United States
Dawes
Spencer
National Pacific Railroad
Tng Telegraph Company
Batndors
Paria
Wloners
Bayard
Henate
Housa
Tha T House
Navy
Southard
Milla
North Carolina
Widdle
Hoxton
Ellaworth
HenaTs
Conkling
New York
Wallace
Treasury
Bryton
Ef A
Senate and House Move on Silver and Rail Bills
A lengthy legislative summary notes bills on railroad completion delays, relief for famine China petitions, a toll bridge project, and a military appropriations measure. Senate discussion covers silver remonetization, wool duties, and relief for insolvent banks. House action centers on California contested seats and a short debate on a minting and silver policy bill, with final confirmation of Henry W. Hilliard as Minister to Brazil.
The Bland Silver Bill Passed and Amended by Senate
The text shows the Bland Silver bill as passed by the House, amended by the Senate Committee on Fines, with brackets and italics indicating inserted and struck language. It enacts free coinage of standard silver dollars weighing 4124 grains, to be legal tender at nominal value for debts, with provisions for minting, bullion deposits, and treasury purchase of silver bullion up to specified monthly limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On
United States
Treasury
Vripay
State Agricultural Society
Itis
General Assembly
Bute
College For the Blind
Renato
Committee On Federal Relations
Missinsippi
Sioux County
Tariff Revision Moves Toward Simplification and Trade Boosts
Washington dispatch summarises a House Ways and Means sub committee tariff bill as reducing and simplifying duties with a shift to specific rates where possible. The plan lowers average rates by about 20 percent, keeps wines cigars and similar items unchanged, cuts overall articles to about 600, and aims to reduce collection costs from 7.25 million to under 3 million. Official figures project revenue of 164.046 million from six year import averages, against 188 million last year. Public reaction is sought before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoner
Joseph W. Tuston
United Ainted
Inlio
Thomas Acimeon
Pennsylvania
Ognen
Rio de Janeiro
Ernest L. Oppenheim
New York
United
States Conadd
Chattenburg
Edward Whiedler
Tntornal Royormé
Arkmana
Ways and Means Committee
Tronxo
Wood
House Judiciary Committee
Lynda
Frye
Butler
Conger
Lapham
Knott
Tartridge
Bronger
McMahon
Culberson
Farris
Virginian
Charley A. Truffee
Minnesota
Chippewa Agency
John W. Doug Ines
Yankton Agency
Dakota
Ramon Ely
Pawive
Indian Territory
Philemon DB. Iunt
Kentucky
Kiowa and Comanche Agency
House Committee On Education and Labor
House
Washington
Associated Prova
Treasury
tHnat Actic
Beating Back a Mad Horse by Gentle Means
The text narrates a dubious method to calm a runaway or insane horse by inducing jealousy in a man with his wife as cue. It lists crude devices and warns against whipping, urging gentle handling to avoid worsening the animal’s madness. It reflects outdated, unsafe beliefs in animal training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noord
Secrets of the Polar Circle Howgate Expedition Bill Endorsed by House Panel
A House Committee on Naval Affairs endorses the Howgate Polar Expedition bill. The report argues polar exploration yields global knowledge essential for commerce and navigation. It details concurrent Arctic ventures by England, Nordenskjold, and others, urging a long stay and international scientific oversight under the National Academy of Sciences. It recommends passage with funding of 60,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Committee On Naval
House of Representatives
Arctic Circle
England
Nares
Poal
Greenland
Sweden
Nordenskjold
Polar
Norway
Gobring's Strait
Tolland
Commany
Arctic Exploration Society
Wig
Nations
Academy of Sciencen
Causes of Consumption and Ventilation in Public Spaces
Statistics link consumption deaths to population indoors with warm, poorly ventilated rooms. Women more affected due to indoor time. air quality in churches, theaters, and factories criticized. Advocates pure air, open windows, and ventilation ordinances to curb the deadly disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Pelaris
Denver Nevo
Missouri Congressman Buckner Narrows National Bank Circulation
Congressman Buckner of Missouri has introduced a House bill to regulate national bank circulation. The plan would issue treasury notes redeemable in 4 percent U.S. bonds, up to outstanding bank circulation, to retire national bank notes in installments until surrendered or exhausted. Bonds would be issued and redeemed at 6 percent interest, with currency used to buy U.S. bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationale
Buckner
Missouri
R. Yidlow
Treasury
United States
Treasury to call bonds under Refunding act for coin needs
Buckner says the measure may pass the Banking and Currency Committee after referral. The bill grants the Secretary of the Treasury power to call at home or abroad any of the three classes of bonds authorized by the Refunding act to raise gold for meeting coin interest that may be due against the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Buckner
Banking and Currency Committee
Des Moines Letter on 1877 Iowa Legislature Debates
Des Moines letter from Dra Motes on Feb 4 1877 reports legislative activity and proposed bills. Topics include medical practice licensing itinerant doctors penalties for concealed weapons reforms to death penalty juries grand juries tax collection timing and state rail and land matters. Adjournment delays and visiting committees to inspect state institutions are noted with emphasis on reforms and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dra Motes
Senate
Board of Examinera
Amith
Connell Blut
Hue
United States
District of Towa
Supreme Court
Mlary
Wit and humor from a damaged era of satire
A jumble of quips and anecdotes from a late period humor column. The piece highlights oral wordplay, social foibles, and rustic dialect with a mix of prosaic witticisms. It references education, manners, dress, law, and poverty through scattered phrases and caricatured lines.
England Turkey clash over early US Turkey trade treaty
In an interview, Hon. B J Morris former American minister at Constantinople says England opposed the first US Turkey commerce treaty and the Black Sea trading concession. He attributes world trade opening to Russia and argues England seeks to close the Dardanelles, believing Constantinople is safer with fleets nearby than blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Morris
Philadelphia
Constantinople
Ingland
United States
Turkey
Russia
Black Sea
England
Dardanelles
Moon vision tale from a Brooxixy man
A Brooxixy man asserts tele scopic eyesight sees the moon as a silver globe while Adi Grigging counters that the moon often appears as two silver globes. The account reads as a curious, uncertain claim and a pushback about the alleged phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adi Grigging
O. Panod
The Babes in the Wood by Ktwet Lynn
A grieving grandmother recalls loss and hardship as a young couple celebrates marriage. The speaker laments troubles, teething babies, and busy life, imagining heavenly comfort while recalling a line about babes in the wood. The poem blends sorrow with hopeful resilience amid family care.
Treaty with Samoa Ratified by Senate and Harbor Grant
The United States Senate ratified a Samoan treaty of amity and peace. It is signed by Benor Ti Miumen, Samoan ambassador, and Mr Evarts for the United States. The pact grants exclusive use of Pago harbor for coaling, establishing a protectorate over the islands in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoan Islands
Pacific Ocean
United States Senate
Benor Ti
Miumen
Mr. Evarts
United States
Pago
North West Missionary View on Canadian Border Depredations
A fragment notes Reverend Corbin as a U S commissioner discussing a Sitting Bull mission with Canadian officials. It asserts that if a Canadian Indian crosses the border and commits depredations in the United States, the Dominion Government will be responsible for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol. Corbin
United States
Berthytt Ae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ins
Xasn
Peneral Foreign News
Kygiindelrin
Faluo
Mdent
Adrianople
Pashia
Boon
Bly
Tord Bunconsfeld
Joy and
Allance
Dus
Fabru
Branni Maria Mastat-Vorrotti
Horlat
Leo XII
Pius IX
Ware- W
DP. Smith
Chomut Strout
Streot
Boston
Atlantic
Feland
Balonging
Ohegun
Pipting
Conoy Island
Eg Disastora
Wert
Gen. Milox
Tongue River
Bronx
West
Chicago
Academy of Music
J. Milow
Grand Opera Toure
J. Barnum
Miles
Barnum
J. Madison Wally
Louisiana Returning Board
Jurroot
New Orleans
Ucrcy
J. Madison Wells
Vntle
Tnadner al
Brownsville
Texar
Hon
Nestor Maxon
M. de la Pena
Lossie Taylor
Atchafalaya River
Louisiaia
Vox
M. D
Pena
Lowsie Taylor
Washington Notes
Metropolis
Ferry
Poatellevs
Poat Roads
Bellsnal Tor Ouse Purposen
Sfousk
Northern Pacific Railroad
Mr. Hewitt
Congram
China
Minalasipp River
Atefapits
Atata
Union
Weonzspay
Minos
Verry
Brice
Mississippi
Davia
Tinois
Thurman
Mr. Thurmdan
Mr. Kornan
Kenatar Chrintiancy
Auyers
United Stated
Bininn
Mlato
Johnston
Virginia
Phero
Nedalon
Stenry W. Hilliard
Alabama
Alabama,to Vo Mintetero
Brazil
Moxarsa
Matthews
Moar
Burnsiie
Christian
Hotay
Thee House
California
Pachecova
Wigginton
Dong Dobute
Cainant
Balby Morgoy
Ukraine
Legislative Prooaodinga
New York State
Pints
Danbury
Michigan University
Tularke
Min
Galt
Macauray
BY Ktwet Lynn
Hal
Alghing
Ilal
Walt
Atul
Yraua Ayter
Crandilla
Granthua
Tellane
The
Heavenly Home
Holt
Cone
Evis
Kray
Ana Edie
Samoa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!