War news and political clashes from the Balkans to Washington
Reports from the front recount Ottoman losses and Russian casualties after Plevna. Osman Pasha is captured as Elena is reoccupied. Mediation talks fail as Germany and Austria reject direct talks, while Britain hesitates. Senate fight over Wade confirms and a Texas border clash prompts federal troop appeals. Incidents include Osceola mob actions and El Paso crisis developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tue Czar
St. Petersburg
Osman Pasha
Plevna
Erzercum
Bogot
Vladmir
Metchka
Krasna
Osaan Pasua
Porte
T.hough
Elena
Tur Sultan
Russia
Turkey
Italy
Germany
Austria
England
Col
Wellesley
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Senate
Conkling
New York
Gordon
Georgia
Zribne
Wade
Third
Thurman
Dh. Conkling
Blaine
Hill
Rio Grande
el Paso County
Tex
Texas
Hayes
Osceola
Mississippi
National Butter, Cheese and Egg Association
Northwestern Dairyman’s Association
Chicago
Tammany Ring
New York City
Chamberlain
Peter B. Sweeny
Hibert A. Woodward
el Paso
Judge Howard
Atkinson
McBride
Gov. Hubbard
Secretary of War
Escobedo
New Orleans
Col. Young
Lieut. Bullis
Cabinet Crisis and Global Unrest Report
Parliament prorogued to January 17. France forms a full cabinet led by Dufaure. Germany increases naval support to Nicaragua while Crete faces insurrection. Italy plans a new government, the Pope approves a royal marriage. Cuba sees Francisco Pedes become president as Maximo Gomez leads forces. Two earthquakes shake Western Canada as Haiti faces a widening revolution and Baez falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
M. Dufaure
Council
M. de Marcera
Interior
M. Waddington
M. Bordoux
Gen. Borel
Admiral Pothnau
Marine
Leon Say
M. Teisserene de Bort
M. de Freycinet
Luvorttantt
Besica ‘Bay
Nicaragua
Crete
Italy
Spain
Mercedes
Cuba
Trancisco Cespedes
Maximo Gomez
Canada
Haiti
Baez
Resignations and appointments noted in legislative and military circles
Hon G E Lorrie resigns from the Court of Claims bench while Senator Busine plans a Hot Springs visit to purge malaria, with ex- secretary Robeson accompanying. Also, 2 Jooun WaGannerr elected for the 20th time as B and O railroad president. Gen Grant in Italy. operatic manager Jacob Gray dies at midlife. Senate confirms Richard McCormick as Commissioner General to Paris Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Lorrie
Court of Claime
Busine
Arkansas
Robeson
Jooun WaGannerr
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Gen. Grant
Italy
Jacob Gray
United States Senate
Richard McCormick
Arizona
Joux I’. Driaas
Congress
Michigan
D'AURELLE DE _ PALATINES
France
James BaLnaminn
Edinburg
Big financial failures and corporate reorganizations in early reports
Newark Savings Institution failed with 11 million in deposits. J D Easter Co and Adriance Robbins Co and James Leahy also failed. Marsh Harvester Co assigned for creditors after Easter failure. Continental Telegraph Organization formed with 10 million capital to connect New York and major cities. Springfield Savings Bank suspended and Henry Greenenaum Co bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
New York
Adriance, Robbins & Co
James Leahy
Tre Taunton
Mass
Chicago
J.D. Baster & Co
Tus
Continental Telegraph Company
United States
J. D. Easter & Co
Marsh Harvester Company
de Kalb, Ill
Springfield (l
Henry Greenenaum & Co
Cutcaco
Deadwood
D. C
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Campaign Slander Follows Dr Pierce Senate Bid
A campaign issue centers on Dr. St V Pierce as opponents publish bogus analyses of his medicines to damage his Senate candidacy. A Buffalo Commercial excerpt from Oct 23 1877 lauds his honesty and public benefit while noting rivals use misleading claims for political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. V. Pierce
Buffalo Commercial
Dr. Pierce
Congressional Extract from Wepneaway December 12
Senate res: consider state of law on presidential election results and best method for electing and term durations. Dawes reports against using Senate character for women to advocate sixteenth amendment. Davis introduces militia resolution. Senate amends Deficiency bill. conferenced. Matthews silver question debated. Senate executive session. House: Morrison scolds Speaker over vacancies. Stephens bills ironclad repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warris
Colorado
Tuunsday
hrNnatTe
Cameron
Wisconsin
David T. Corbin
South Carolina
Dawes
Arctic
Voorhees
Matthews
Messrs
Bayard
Allison
Hill
Davey
Meek
Senate
Mesarg
Buller
Wale
Patterson
Turnay
Secretary of the Interior
Committee On Civil Service
Hereford
Conference
Edmunds
Mexico
Rio Grande
Conkling
Hamlin
Tone
Jones
Nevada
Pennsylvania
Eaton
Maxey
House
Wood
Thurman
Gordon
Roscoe Conkling
John B. Gordon
Senante
Legislative Journal
Senator Gordon
Georgia
Senator Conkling
New York
H. Hamlin
M. W. Ransom
Timothy 0
Wepneaway
United States
Committee
Davis
West Virginia
Ailver
Morrison
Stephens
New Steamship Motive Concept and Noted History Text
The New York Evening Mail describes a steamship model using sea motion to power a vibrating keel system. A review extols Ridpath's United States history as elegant, readable, and richly illustrated, praising Jones Brothers & Co. for publishing a distinguished school book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church and
Barclay Streets
New York Evening Mail
United States
J. C. Ridpath
Pertals
Irving
Tupper
Jones Brothers & Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dickens for Children Series Sets Twelve Character Portraits
A twelve volume edition highlights beloved Dickens child characters such as Smike Little Nell and The Boy Joe presented in the author's language. The first volume Tittle Paul from Dombey and Son is issued in Darley illustrated binding with other volumes to follow. Post paid heat editions start at $1.00 with subscriptions to the New York Tribune or the Independent option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Smike
Nicholas Nickleby
Little Nell
Old Curiosity Shop
David Copperfield
Joe
Pickwick Papers
Tittle Paul
Dombey and Son
Darley
New York Tribune
The
Independent
Joan R. Anderson
Hartford
Conn
The Celebrated Vienna Rolls and Home Remedies Ad
An old advertisement touts Vienna rolls from Doonry's Yeast Powden with a recipe offer for a three cent stamp. It promotes Rheumatism cures by Durang's Internal Medicine and Bursery's Cocoaine hair product. Also mentions Helphonstine Bentley druggists and a Cajun style publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doonry’s Yeast Powden
Doonry & Brotuen
New York
Rheumatism relief touted by Stomach Bitters cure
Scientific pathologists link rheumatic pains to an abnormal acrid blood element. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is promoted as a blood deparfent that expels impurity and alleviates pain and feverish symptoms. Claims include success for rheumatism neuralgia gout and counteracting malaria with endorsements from practitioners and a testimonial from the General's wife. Send for circular from Helphenstine & Bentley in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
United States Army
Durang
Helphenstine & Bentley
Washington, D. C
Matchless Wood Tag Plug BACCO Advert
CHEW The Celebrated Matchless Wood Tag Plug BACCO from The Pioneer Tobacco Company urges readers to obtain THE Cardaco uEDGER from news depots. Leisure Hours offers a 16 page family paper with stories poetry and sketches free for three months plus chromes. Send fifteen cents for Wetaps to cover mailing. J L Patten & div 162 William Street New York advertise high earnings and double value promotions with prizes and agent pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Tobacco Company
New York
Boston
Chicago
J L. Patten_& div
William Street
Market Report from Chicago and St. Louis Trading Posts
A dense market page lists farm commodities and livestock with prices for wheat corn oats rye and bran along with cattle and hog quotations. Prices appear for No 2 and No 3 spring wheat, No 2 corn, oats and rye, and various cattle categories including choice graded steers natives cows and heifers with related hog l Prices and product notes reflect mixed bid activity across Chicago and St Louis markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Theeree Mess
Bobeevweerens
Burren
Gerber
ST. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
HE News
General Foreign News
American Electrical Society
Northwestern
Woman's Foreign Mission Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
National Council Union League of America
Philadelphia
Minus
Northwest
Indian Affairs Toolk
Ile
Financial and Industral
Bosroy
Charleston
Congressional
Helphonstine & Bentley
Tun Colcano Lepgrr
West
Edson Bros
General Sherman
Cardaco
Toledo
Waueat
Detroit
Mae Ewer
Carrrie—Best
Fey
Milwaukee
N. B
Broadway
SQ Conta
Young
Volks World
P.O
Young Folks World
Winter Street
Boatan
Lings
Mildred
Mary J. Holman
Lyle
West Lawn
Sempest
Sunshine
the Great Regulator
Simmons
Alexander
Hrraxt Warner
Zeilen & CO
Jackson
C. A. Jackkson & CO
Petersburg
Betsey Bobbet
Josiah Allen
Samantha
American Publishing CO
Wilson Sewing Machine
Wueisen
Cal
Bes
Burnett
Kalliston
Joseph Burnet & CO
Gale
Weber
Western Depot
Keith Bros
Royal Byie LN
G Powarr LO
W. EF. Sempli, & Co
Vernon, O
Fiva
Olte
Netacrétia
Toledo Slade
Triumph
Outfit & Press
Rotary
Bend
Id. W. Watson
Cornhill
Alex, Frothingham & Co
Wall Street
Bae
Mos & Map
Kel Ogug
Ikenudnall Co
Sas
Ravalia Cerna
Neeg al Imate
Ran — Beatty
Andy M
L. A. Webster
Steigelman & Lizth
Celebry Factor
Church & Co
Mlustratea Ustratea
Sungaray
U.S
Phievis
Kidder
Washington, D
Lear Dery
Aly
East
Washington Street
Beard
Merri
Smith
Arthur
Iyi
Artic
T.S. Arthuryta
Mome
Sendle Ford
Virginia I
Arun
Hutterah
Monnet
Terus
Agana
Seling Crayne
Pitiey
Tfporu
J. i Rostou
FAS LP
KEEP
ICEEP
Mhs, &i Cz
Kemp Manufac Company
Mercor Street
National Publishing CO
Chlesg
UosseseTios
Pulmona Saved
Dager
Wooster Street
New Yurnon O.N.U
Man
TEN LUCK_& CO
Auburn
N. Y
State St
Holiday Music Books
Strauss
Zion
Johnson's
Perkins
IOKS
Oliver Dits
C. EH. Ditson & Co
Broadway, N.Y
COO
J. E. Ditson & Co
Chestnut St
Phila
Baltimont, Md
W. H. Clark
Monterey Street
Alleghany
Arevina
Ofan Lees Town
AB. A. A. Dinsmore
Russel Street
Vecetine
BH. R. Stevens
Esa
U. L. Pettengill, Finn
M. Pettengill &Co
State Street
South Berwick
Moe
H. R. Stevens
Esc
Thomas E. Moore
Portsmouth Co
Boston, Mass
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