18 Oct 1877
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1877
Page
1
The dispatch reports Hus siana victory over Mukhtar Pasha on Monday with many guns and prisoners, driving Turks from the road to Kura. Moscow telegrams say Russians stormed the key to the Turkish position and after two hours, Mukhtar Pasha retreated toward Kars or Erzeroum.
Returns from seventeen counties awaited in Des Moines as gear leads in 75 counties with 36,896 majority while Trish trails by 3,188 in seven counties leaving Qicar with a net 33,745. Stubbs totals reach 15,944 across twenty nine counties and Jessup shows 4,290 with potential near 10,000 more.
The French legislative race Sunday yielded 325 Republicans to 191 Conservatives, signaling a shift from monarchy and despotism toward popular government. Gambetta and other noted figures were elected while McMahon faced defeat amid a broader push for republican suffrage and reform.
A letter to the Express from B L Basrenny defends Dr John A White of Oxrn Iowa against a previous charge. The writer asserts White worked hard for S M Yoran, disputes rumors of disloyalty, and notes White’s strong future prospects and influence in the county. Easterly corroborates White’s loyalty.
XLVth Congress opened with Randall chosen speaker by 149 votes to 132 for Garfield. Three Republicans from Pennsylvania abstained. Randall urged passage of decisive, policy aligned legislation. Senate composition and contested seats in Louisiana and South Carolina loom as key early issues.
A letter discusses value as a relation between goods and money, arguing money must reflect real value. It explains how gold and silver quantify value, and how changes in supply affect money's value relative to wheat and corn. The writer asks why government backed money should not adjust supply to business needs.
The article discusses stability in value with gold and silver as standard money, condemns paper money promises, and notes that wheat production in 1857 may reach 350 million bushels. It mentions foreign demand, trade imbalances, and political shifts as influencing economic mood and upcoming events at local expositions and venues. It also covers incidents of a street publication attack and the return of Doctor Jondan.
Des Moines reports a quieting of election excitement as Ohio voters denounce the administration of President Mayes. Republican leaders and the Capital City press show a political shift with the Policy and rebel affiliations drawing sharp opposition and a forecast of Republican strength advancing.
A Colorado Springs letter describes wonders from the Centennial state. It recounts a healer Dr Smith aiding a mute woman by prayer and song, plus a six foot petrified human figure found near Pueblo weighing 720 pounds with four foot arms. Barnum offered 20 000 for it if verified. The writer notes a four inch tail and questions Darwinian theory as it challenges descent ideas.
The Chicago Times compares the Towa Republicans to a possum on a summon tree and argues they cling to traditional roots despite reforms. It notes a 40,000 vote majority and a 90 seat joint legislative edge, with the party standing firm amid changing winds in Ohio and Iowa.
The November 1877 issue highlights new serials by several authors and concluding chapters in ongoing tales. It features a diverse lineup including Alaska sketches by I. W. Excroft, San Antonio resources by Mrs. Harner Prescott Sporrorp, yacht articles by T. Rowlinson Wannen, and Houdini-inspired pieces by Olive Logan. An autobiographical opening from Mrs. General Fremont and poems by multiple authors accompany illustrations and a bustling editorial section.
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