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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1877
Page
2
Van Wert Ohio morning issue dated Friday December 14 1877 includes brief notices and local items from the town. The excerpt presents a snapshot of the community page with concise updates and notices.
The Turkish Grand Council is reported to have resolved to carry on to the last extremity. Judging from current matters, it will not take a very hard day's march to reach that point.
PLevNA has fallen to Russian forces as Osman Pasa, a bold Turkish commander, tried to break through but was surrounded and wounded before surrendering. Russian circles celebrate a blow deemed damaging to the Turkish campaign.
The saloon-keepers of New York hail Mr Beech er who in his last Sunday sermon argued temperance zealotry and denouncing drinkers clashes with Christian spirit. Women sympathizers may confront him but the measure may be seen as deserved by some.
The latest report says the ex-candidate withdrew from a business venture and plans to devote the next year to maintaining his claim to the presidency. His abnormal tendencies have rapidly developed, but the period is described as a stage of political madness.
Grex. SHERIDAN testified before the House Military Committee on the Rio Grande situation. He stated there is no danger of war with Mexico and that current and soon to be stationed troops will preserve order. Army officers largely share this view. only war advocates fear conflict.
ITexry Warrerson argues Southern voters favor Democrats and may back slavery opponents in some cases. He claims the South would generally vote Democratic. The writer notes many Ohio residents agree with Watterson's view on the political mood.
General Miles tells Tribune Joseph is the best North American Indian, respects education and seeks civilization, while Sitting Bull is a perfect savage. Miles criticizes agency blunders, notes Nez Perces were wronged and learning English, and recalls two war maxims. He believes the latest outbreak was unnecessary.
The President renews nominations to the New York Custom House amid a protracted dispute with the Senate. New York Republicans favor General Merritt for the vacancy and oppose ousting unexpired term officers, signaling a broad partisan struggle with little anticipated gain for either side, as noted by the New York Tribune.
On November 28, Alfonso XIII reached his majority at twenty years old after a special enactment two years earlier. Wise men doubted the law altered his wisdom, and restraints were lifted gradually. Madrid celebrated the birthday as plans for his marriage to Mercedes of Montpensier were announced amid Spain’s unsettled empire.
The District Attorney reveals the new Custom House piers are hollow shells filled with cheap concrete. Contractors and Superintendent Walsh are named in the probe, with locals calling the fraud well connected and urging action.
In a morning court session a Kentucky judge condemned rapid verdicts saying half a dozen men had been convicted without any testimony being heard. The remark highlighted concerns over due process in the proceeding.
London reports Osman Pasha has surrendered unconditionally after a fierce melee at Plevna. Turkish defenses are said to be in Russian and Romanian hands, with heavy casualties and reports of cold and hunger among Turkish forces. European powers face a potential shift as The Times warns of a collapse of the Turkish campaign and calls for peace negotiations. American cotton goods receive praise from Manchester authorities, suggesting U S mills may compete with Lancashire in quality.
Crowds filled the Opera House as Judge Smith weighed a motion for continuance in the Rande case. Defense affidavits cited arrest effects, witnesses, illness, and insanity claims. State’s Attorney opposed. The judge granted a February term continuation. many witnesses arrived, then departed.
A midnight home invasion at Wm S Finney's three miles southwest of Mansfield results in the death of the 70 year old owner from a gun clubbing and serious injuries to his wife. James Finney and his wife are attacked as they investigate. A former employee, Edward Webb, is jailed amid strong evidence of guilt.
The Evening Journal reports a Charleston News and Courier editorial urging colored Republicans in Charleston to avoid backing the independent ticket in next week's municipal election. The piece argues defeat of the Democratic ticket by Black voters would rekindle old hostilities and reestablish the color line, risking state government control by Democrats.
A New York Graphic summary notes Gen. Grant told Americans in Paris that Hayes will soon discover who his friends are. He added that once Democrats reveal their hand in the political game the Republican party will align with Hayes heart and soul.
The Cincinnati Enquirer questions Arnold Green, Clerk of the Supreme Court, noting he works in Cleveland as a lawyer and only visits Columbus to draw his salary. It urges him to fulfill his official duties or resign from the office.
Chicago Inter Ocean reports a brutal day in Kemper County Mississippi where a Black man was hanged for murder. The piece claims judges, a sheriff, and three friends including a 13 year old boy and a young daughter were murdered in daylight by resorting to extra legal killing. The text asserts no law bans killing Republicans and that those responsible are protected by local power.
Indianapolis reporter quotes Hendricks denying any Tilden oath or presidency bid. He asserts Wheeler is sworn in as Vice President and will remain for four years, declaring the matter settled when Wheeler’s oath ended.
Elbridge F. Cabot of Enfield Connecticut died on Sunday after fearing hydrophobia from a cat bite last September. Despite doctors saying he had no symptoms, he became obsessed after hearing a report on Professor Alvergnat of Hartford. Cabot, 55, lived as a quiet bachelor with a reputation for honesty and kept the dying fear until his death. The cat was fifteen, cross, and ugly. no dog bite proof exists.
Moody and Sankey opened a series of meetings at Providence Rhode Island on Sunday drawing 2500 at Music Hall for the eight o'clock session the afternoon crowd overflowed and a throng filled the evening hall a horse car was thrown off the track injuring several while three churches overflowed. Needham and Cato began revival services at Newport Opera House the same day and also report large crowds and overflow meetings.
The Chicago Tribune warns of a Confederate and Bourbon war revival against the United States army as Congress returns. It says lawmakers aim to reduce the small standing army and plot to harass top officers to force retirement, enabling Democrats to shape a future military establishment free from Union heroes.
The Illinois State Journal reports a story from Washington alleging Huff, a moderate Democrat candidate for U S Marshal of Georgia, was forced to deny Republican links to have his claims considered and was ultimately defeated by Wade Hampton’s relative over suspected party proclivities.
The Toledo Blade predicts a Democratic Senate after March 4, 1879. It lists Republican incumbents due to leave office and Democratic terms expiring, notes a possible Republican gain in the House election, but says solid South likely prevents GOP control.
Gough Murphy Dio Lewis Mrs Van Cott and other temperance reformers call for a ban on alcohol sales at Capitol restaurants. They contend Washington lawmakers have proved unable to curb their appetites, leading to frequent scenes of intoxication among representatives.
Mr. Spofford, Librarian of Congress, is praised as a man of inimitable memory able to name any book and outline its contents on request. His quick guidance covers subjects across all literature, making him an inexhaustible source beyond any catalogue.
A new fashion called Theatre Parties brings groups to the same night performances sharing blocks of seats and boxes. Sets may attend multiple nights while supporting a favored performer, notably Miss Anderson, as readers note the social trend and its charm.
A West Side clergyman was summoned to minister at the dying bed of a prominent citizen. Asked if he was connected with a savings bank, the messenger said he was a trustee. The pastor hesitated but concluded that he should proceed to perform the rites.
In a New York Herald piece Tilden argues he was legally elected and should contest the presidency. He warns that denying the national vote undermines republican government and risks lasting bitterness among supporters and future generations.
The Dayton Journal discusses the 1876 presidential race with Sam Tilden challenging Hayes. It argues Democrats aim to oust Hayes and win a Senate to advance Tilden, hoping Conkling and Howe yield in this crisis amid public interest and Republican leadership critique.
A Confederate quarter of a dollar allegedly exists dated 1862 and bearing Jefferson Davis. A trusted witness saw it on the Alabama River and claims bids up to 25 dollars, though the owner refused to sell. The story notes the Confederacy had no mint and questions the coin’s origin.
The Toledo Blade mocks William Allen for feigning withdrawal from the Senate race while backing a candidate with no real chance. The tone charges him with inconsistency and insincerity, calling his efforts too thin and gauzy to matter in the canvass.
The Detroit Free Press notes six families in West Middletown Pennsylvania can march out sixty eight children on dress parade. The smallest family has ten members and the largest fifteen. It also cites that forty seven current Congress members are natives of Pennsylvania and forty nine are from New York with Ohio contributing the leaders.
Sheriff Frederick Billman will sell at Wiltshire three miles east in Mercer County on December 25 1877 between 1 and 2 pm the estate of Henry D Pierce including a bay horse bay mare mower and reaper with lease lien from William Henderson. Appraised value unknown. Cash terms. Attorney Alexander and Saltzgaber.
Corrected weekly listing of stock and prices from T S Gilliland, grain seeds flour feed wool butter eggs dressed hogs and other produce items. The ad details items such as beans corn cornmeal eggs flour buckwheat oats potatoes salt seeds and wool with price marks and unit measures.
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