Plevna siege and Balkan war rumors surge in press
Reports describe Turkish forces under Osman Pasha and relief attempts by Chevket Pasha amid a widening Russian investment. Telgrams cite encirclement around Plevna, 120000 Russians, field telegraphs, and potential days to hold. Congress debates army size while broader Europe teeters on war.
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Ninborg
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Erzeroum
Vratza
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Sofia
Osnovichers
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Bulgaria
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Aln
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Skobeleff
Columa
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Paris Journal notes resignation withdrawal amid cautious French debates
The Paris Official Journal reports Da Broglie ministry withdrew resignations at President MacMahon's request while preserving function. Britain’s Beaconsfield urged Turkey to fight on and protect Eastern interests. French deputies show restraint. Grevy gains extraordinary authority to maintain order. Pope's life feared. A harsh gale hits Britain and Belgium. Germany presses Belgium on protectorate terms. European governments urge conciliation between republicans and monarchists.
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MacMahon
Barl Beaconsfield
Turkey
England
Chamber of Deputies
Duke de Broglie
M. Grevy
British Isles
Tus Pall Mall Gazette
Germany
Belgium
Europe
France
Diplomatic Moves and Notable Appointments
An official reception is planned for Gen Grant by the Spanish Government. Henry Saxnpeorm is nominated as Minister to Belgium. Joan Wrrisn of Philadelphia is confirmed as Minister to England. Con W. C. Gooprer of Kentucky named Minister to the Netherlands. John B. Stevens of Maine confirmed as Minister to Norway and Sweden. Stanley, the Merald explorer, with 120 followers, arrives at the Cape of Good Hope.
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New York Herald
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Washington
Kenneth Rayner
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United States
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Chaffee
Pacific Railroad
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Nez Perces
Joseph
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Saxnpeorm
Belgium
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Jisa
Philadelphia
Benale
England
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Stanzey
Cape of Good Lope
General Pars Cincinnati Southern Bridge Sets Test Record
The Cincinnati Southern bridge over the Onis River was recently completed and tested. The 520 foot main span withstood a load over 700000 pounds, producing a deflection under two inches, and the result was deemed entirely satisfactory.
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The Origin of Postage Stamps Story
A 19th century tale recounts Rowland Hill as he witnessed poverty and a forged postage charge at an inn. A postman paid a shilling for a letter from two poor siblings who invented free correspondence, sparking Hill to rethink mail pricing and postal service foundations.
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England
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William Grace
King James
Aista
Seth W. Fowle & Sons
OG Harrives Avenue
Beeston
Maze
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy Promised to Cure Rheumatism
An advertisement claims Durang's Rheumatic Remedy will positively cure rheumatism on any patient. It offers one dollar per bottle, six for five dollars, and is sold by druggists. Circulars available from Helphenstine Entley Druggists in Washington D C.
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Paul
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Maiden Lane
Munoz
Clarke
Providence
R.J
Malaria Counteracted by Hostettex Bitters Promises
The article extols Hostettex's Stomach Bitters as a preventive against malaria and its complications in Latin America and temperate regions. It praises stomach, liver, and bowel relief, nervine steadiness, digestion, and sleep, while advertising reduced 1878 prices and agents terms. It lists other remedies and endorsements from several individuals and firms.
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Markets Chart Mixed Prices Across Cities
New York and Chicago market listings show varied figures for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and livestock. Prices for pork, lard, hogs, cattle and sheep appear with regional figures from Detroit and Toledo as well.
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