01 May 1877
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1877
Page
1
A broad dispatch outlines Russian advances in Asia Minor and near Kars with reports of bridge building over the Danube and continued Turkish resistance. It notes Turkish naval movements, Austrian inspection plans, and heavy Russian and Circassian reinforcements at critical Danube locations while warning of impassable Dobrudscha roads and ongoing mobilization in Europe.
The Rettymo steamer under Hobart Pasin ran the Galatz blockade near the river batteries with lights out. A Romanian rocket signaled discovery but the Admiral fired once and the vessel slipped close to shore and escaped to the Black Sea. The Times notes possible British neutrality in Russia's claims and a fracture in European concert.
Foreign dispatches report the Holy See improving under care but warned against over exertion and fatigue. In Rome, pilgrims from Savoy led a 300-strong delegation while others arrive, signaling ongoing religious travel amid cautious official guidance.
Reports say Attorney General Puinceda will present Tweed's statement before the Senate panel. Tweed has named Jule H Strahan as counsel in place of Townsend. A separate note reports Bree steps in a Philadelphia suit seeking over 150 million in claims tied to York avenue properties and Beckville holdings. A roof collapse at the Post Office injures several, with fatalities feared. A bishop consecration at St Patrick's Cathedral elevates Rev Lancaster Spalding to bishop of Peoria. Three hundred thousand dollars in gold coins shipped to Europe and another 300k prepared for tomorrow's sailing.
The Weather Indications from Wasmdon D C on May 1 predict winds from northwest to northeast for the Upper Lake Region excluding Lake Huron, shifting to the east, with clear or partly cloudy skies. Temperatures rise slightly and the barometer remains nearly stationary or falls slowly.
Saturday night the large farm house of Wm. Schenck in Rock County was totally burned with losses around 6000 dollars. The partnership of Watrous & Kotehin, owners of the Fond du Lac Commonwealth, has been dissolved as Mr. Watrous retires.
A garbled May report notes rumors of a pay inspector's clerk in disguise. a Velocipede shipwreck near Racine with three presumed dead. warrants issued for execution in Luzerne and Carbon counties for the Molly Maguires. remains found at the Southern Hotel ruins in St Louis. Lafayette railroad blockade reports show no change.
May 1 The Union Banking Company at 1810 Chestnut Street closed its doors after discovering cashier Jun A Hil, 18.2, is a defaulter for over 25000. The bank goes into liquidation under an assignee and deposits will be paid in full. Blaine remains chairman of the Republican State Convention in Augusta Me. Public debt figures show reductions in age requirements and currency redemptions with detailed totals.
In Wisconsin eight inches of snow fell at the end of April, boosting river water for log driving. Companies report varying progress as crews attempt to move logs from factors such as Big Rib River and Willow Creek. Disputes over boating rights and charter claims between Bosworth & Hiley and Stevens Point Boom Company add tension, while a fire at W Felch’s house caused no insurance coverage.
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