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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1878
Page
1
A storied epic piece blends mythic imagery of Eden and a sailor’s encounter with danger at sea. Napoleon the Newfoundland saves captain Lancaster from a ravenous shark, then faces a life changing act by the captain who wounds the dog in a moment of remorse and vow for revenge.
A tale recounts an American brig shipboard dog named Napoleon, his owner Lancaster, and a captain who attacked the dog by cutting half its tail. The dog later saved Lancaster, provoking the captain’s punishment. The narrative shifts to the white shark, its size and ferocity, and a dramatic overboard incident as the crew races to rescue the captain while fearing sharks.
Brief items from Ironton and nearby towns include a planned sew ferryboat discussion at Ironton, the wharfboat overrun by rats, grain price reports from Adams county, and church lantern parties in Middleport. Also noted are a gubernatorial nomination in Arizona, dog registrations in Pee Pee township, gas project in Gallipolis, July Fourth plans, dog leash rules, a nine day camp meeting, births and deaths in Adams county, a music stand fundraiser, salt price fixing, forgery cases in Chillicothe, and a local jewelers’ attempted suicide with substantial liabilities and forged paper.
Reports from Constantinople claim Bulgarians in Roumelia are committing brutal acts against Mussulmans. General Todleben orders harsh repression. Three Bulgarians were executed at Dedengatch after being caught in the act. Roads to Bosnia described as overrun by robbers.
The New York Times criticizes the approach of defenders who stress technicalities over moral evidence in the Louisiana matter before the Potter committee. It analyzes credibility of Anderson and the roles of Sherman and Matthews, warning that party integrity hinges on rejecting implicated individuals and exposing fraud.
Samuel B. McLis,a Florida Returning Board member, testified about frauds in 1876 that would have favored Tilden if Alachua Leon and Jefferson counties had been excluded. He cited surreptitious Republican votes, damaged precinct returns, and altered county results in Archer and Richardson as evidence.
June 7 report cites Mr. Mc Mahon stating the Constitution and Revised Statutes require district vote lists and sealed certificates. He condemns the No 1 Kellogg certificate as noncompliant and details forged No 3 certificates and duplicates used in the electoral process.
In Scioroville on June 4 readers dispute the state capital. Some say Wheeling is current capital. others insist Charleston holds the title since 1869 with Wheeling as temporary until 1884. A popular vote last year chose Charleston as future permanent capital, though Wheeling remains until law changes.
The piece describes San Marino as the oldest republic and democracy on a rugged promontory near Italy with about 8,000 residents in twenty square miles. It notes its founding by a Roman citizen and its long, unbroken political stability through European turmoil. It also mentions Toledo workers seeking city aid for two thousand unemployed heads of families enduring hardship.
A narrator dismisses fears about government safety as alarmist and urges thorough exposure of fraud. They claim accountability will reassure bondholders and the public, insisting the demand for truth will be satisfied.
In an address on the Future of America the statesman argues a better theory than Emerson. The speech stresses that crime will not pay and outlines a condition for a stable society.
In Cleveland from May 28 to 31 the National Anniversary Meetings of Baptists were held with Rev. Clark attending as a delegate. The Bible and Publication Society reported vast publishing activity and $400 000 receipts. the American Baptist Home Mission Society highlighted work in North America and among Indians and African Americans with schools for colored ministers. The American Baptist Missionary Union detailed 140 missionaries and 700 native preachers, strong missions in Asia and Europe, and year receipts of $278,723. The Woman's Missionary Society noted a $50,000 annual output and new work streams. Overall measures showed 1005 associations, 24,602 churches, 2,116,969 members, with Brown University as oldest college and Ohio Baptists numbering 680 churches and 447 ministers.
The Webster community looks toward the Fourth with money concerns the topic. Local visits include John Stephenson and Miss Sallie Lloyd. Miss Ella Mittendorf departs for Cincinnati. Miss Sarah Gibson visits from Portsmouth. J F Mittendorf invites friends to a Fourth wedding. Henry Grady is ill. Teachers have secured positions for fall and winter. Local confectionery and shoe trades show dull and lively activity respectively.
Greener Kentucky reports the May 29 1878 adjournment of the infanticide trial of Susan McGraw with evidence complete. The prisoner is held on $500 bond for the October Criminal Court while defense and state prepare. The piece also notes Kentucky county election activity and party optimism in Geo W Biggs and J W Kounz. GREENUP.
A compact chronicle lists attempts on rulers including Duke of Modena, Crown Prince of Prussia, Queen Victoria, Napoleon III, Emperor Francis Joseph, King William of Prussia, Lincoln, Amadeus of Spain, and other monarchs, with notes on dates and outcomes up to a late Berlin incident.
In a New York paper a commentary asks why drowning men catch at straws while another paper notes they rarely, if ever, seek help or a straw. The discussion highlights disbelief that drowning individuals would request a straw, reflecting skepticism about such anecdotes.
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