Lan Alert Bulletin Friday Morning May 4 1877
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1877
Page
2
Fr. Wayne Rejects Water Works Proposition in Attay City
Fr Wayne votes against a proposal to fund water works in Attay City. The decision follows local debate on municipal infrastructure and public utility improvements. Community groups urged council support while opponents warned of costs and taxation impacts.
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Wayne
Attay Cily
Contest Over Democratic Senate District Convention
A Victoria dispatch reports a July or August Democratic senatorial convention for the district amid a bitter controversy sparked by the Roman Catholic Bishop's sharp critique of public schools. San Francisco papers note the heated debate occupying newspapers.
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Victoria Dispatch
San Francisco
Phillippic
Debt reduction in April totals 4.3 million as year gains exceed 59 million
Public debt fell by 4 315 009 in April with ten month reduction surpassing 59 million. The secretary Sherman noted the debt stood at 2 070 358 617 20 dollars on Tuesday morning.
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Sherman
Ex Governor Noyes Named Minister to France
The Philadelphia Times notes ex Governor Noyes of Ohio as Minister to France. It praises him as an ardent partisan and gallant soldier, a top campaigner, and a clever man whose appointment should please the party’s fervent politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Times
Noyes
Ohio
France
Cannibal Europe War Quotation From Jefferson Letter
In a Monticello letter dated June 1 1822 Thomas Jefferson compares the Rus sia Turkey conflict to a kite and snake fight. He argues for the Quaker path of peace and suggests America profit from European desolation by “milking the cow” while Russia and Turkey clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
John Adam
Europe
Russia
Turkey
Causes of the Eastern war cited by the New York Tribune
The New York Tribune argues that since the fall of the Eastern Empire Russia seeks rightful heirship and supports the Greek Church. It contends Russia’s sympathy for Christian subjects under Turkey is politically advantageous yet rooted in the nation’s deepest faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Russia
Czesar
Jussia
Turkey
War effects in the United States oil war and grain prices
A Washington dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette notes Caleb Cushings view that the war will bring great good but avoids large flour advances, citing speculative demand. It details price movements: flour up about 25 percent, wheat similar, corn up 20 percent, cotton volatile, rice up 0.25, petroleum down, wool slight, opium and Turkish prunes up, and a higher gold premium influencing markets. The article estimates South losses at 20 million dollars and notes widespread war-induced shifts across breadstuffs, fibers, and foreign goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati Gazette
Caleb Cusshing
Turkey
JAS. W
A.P. Linn
Ohio
Cey
South
Spain in Trouble as Queen Isabella Rules Court
Spain faces a political crisis with ex-Queen Isabella and Christina directing court life. Maria Mercedes, cousin to the King, is chosen as bride for Alfonso though the king reportedly resists. Cuba’s last army’s heavy losses threaten the island, while taxes, debt, and famine strain the country under Ultramontane Catholic rule with little reform hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Isabella
Christina
Alfonso
Maria Mercedes
Duke de Montpensier
Cuba
Muddle Deepens as France Presses Egypt Policy
The Cleveland Leader notes France protests against sending troops to the Sultan and blocking Egyptian funds for Turkish war costs. The Khedive’s son explains the situation while Britain plans to send army and fleet to occupy Egypt. Investors’ bonds and the Suez Canal are watched as a broader European war risk grows.
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Cleveland
France
Egypt
Khedive
England
Suez Canal
Great Britain
Russia
Neutrality Rules and Russia in Wartime Ports
A dispatch argues U S neutrality limits allow Russian ships in American harbors only under strict conditions. It discusses Geneva and Washington treaty principles on contraband, commercial ventures, armament restrictions, and the risk to private cargoes in wartime.
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A. O
N. Y. Tribune
Turkey
Russia
Washington
United States
Geneva
Great Britain
Senate
New Haven
President Hayes backs party over new names amid Southern policy
The President told a friend he would not abandon the Republican name or its principles. He stressed pacifying the South to aid the freed people and to sustain the party, insisting he serves his country best who serves his party. He recalls early anti slavery support and favors steady policy over opposition. The future will decide the exact path.
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Washington
Republican Party
Congress
Garrison
Phillips
South
Hayes
Calamity and arrests ripple through Mississippi and Montreal
A Mississippi murder and mob violence tale unfolds with John W. Gully killed in Kemper County, Judge Chisholm and son wounded, and whispers of Rush the alleged killer. In Montreal a fire at the Novelty Works traps and kills nine including firemen, while suspicions of arson loom.
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Jackson, Miss
John W. Gully
Kemper County
Benjamin Rush
Chisholm
Congress
Gilmer
Rosenbaum
Hopper
Son
de Kalb
Sccoba
Miss Chisholm
Dr. Rosser
Rush
Arkansas
Montrereal
Montreal Novelty Works
Stabian Street
Patton
Michael Barry
William Perry
Richard Schonles
Thomas Higgins
Alderac Beauchamp
St. Lawrence
Main Street
George Lynch
Antoine Ders
Pierre Hamil
Joseph Parker
Chief Patton
John Livingstone
John Nolan
Charles Reddy
William Furgeson
Isreal Bishop
Edward Stolleng
Charles Buies
Benjamin Harrison
Alferd Holtby
J. Bullmen
Novelty Company
Spencer’s
Edward Follensbee Noyes a Civil War hero and Ohio governor
Edward F. Noyes born in Haverhill Massachusetts in 1832 rose from printer boy to major colonel of the 39th Ohio Infantry. He led at New Madrid Island No 10 Corinth Parker's Cross Roads and Resaca. He lost a leg at Ruff's Mills and later served as Cincinnati city solicitor and Hamilton county probate judge before becoming governor of Ohio in 1871. He played a key role in Hayes's presidential nomination in Cincinnati.
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New York Tribune
Edward Follensbee Noyes
France
Haverhill
Massachusetts
Morning Star
Dover
New Hampshire
Kingston Academy
Rockingham County
Dartmouth College
Cincinnati
M. E. Curwen
Cincinnati Law School
Thirtyninth Ohio Infantry
Missouri
Pope
New Madrid
Island No. 10
Halleck
Corinth
Farmington
Groesbeck
Noyes
Iuka
Parker’s Cross Roads
Forrest
Perspect
Tennessee
39Th
Ohio
Atlanta
Resaca
Dallas
Kenesaw Mountain
Ruff’s Mills
Hooker
Camp Dennison
Hamilton County
George W. McCook
William Allen
Hayes
Ben. Wade
Editor Reveals Ingersoll Prejudice Origins
The Chicago Advance editor cites known circumstances behind Mr. Ingersoll's strong anti religion biases. He argues these details, while not excusing him, would shockingly demonstrate how Christians should practice religion in business and social life with Christlike spirit.
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Chicago Advance
President Hayes stays focused on business amid party talk
The New York Tribune notes President Hayes continues to attend strictly to business as new and old parties debate, while he remains silent on party rhetoric. The piece underscores his insistence on governance over partisan fray and his engagement with ongoing national issues.
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New York Tribune
Hayes
Crop report from Ohio to Missouri shows good wheat and corn prospects
The Blade surveys about 300 sites across five states and finds unusually strong wheat prospects with little winter kill. It notes widespread corn planting preparations, less oats sowing than expected, and generally good meadows and hay. Apples and small fruits face hail damage in some areas, while peaches may be partial in Indiana Illinois and Missouri though Michigan reports are discouraging.
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Toledo
The
Blade
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouria
Missouri
Metcalfe Holds Seat After Court Ruling in St Louis
In St Louis on April 24 a Court of Appeals decision upheld Metcalfe as the Republican winner of the Congressional contest. Earlier, changes altered figures in the County Clerk's office to favor Frost the Democrat. Metcalfe's writ pursues a certificate based on true returns, with the Circuit Court and appellate ruling against Frost's challenge.
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St. Louis
Court of Appeals
Metcalfe
Frost
Circuit Court
Congress
Frost Party
Sturgis House Landlord Committed Suicide Over Debt
Andrew J. Hand landlord of the Sturgis House one of the city’s largest boarding houses died by self administered morphine in beer with his wife. a note to her blamed financial difficulties for the act.
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Fr. Wayne
Andrew J. Hand
Sturgis House
Meteorite lump found near Jay weighs two tons
A fragment of the great meteor that passed Northern Vermont weeks ago was found near Jay embedded four feet in the ground. Described as resembling iron ore lava and soapstone, the piece is said to weigh about two tons and may be the largest aerolite ever discovered in the country.
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Vermont
Jay
Death of Gov. Wm. G. Brownlow in Knoxville
Gov. William G. Brownlow died in Knoxville at 2 05 PM after sudden illness. He had shown better health recently, was conscious to the end, and the funeral is set for Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Wm. G. Brownlow
King of Terrors
Swindlers Use Counterfeit $2 Bills in Barroom Scam
The New York World reports a three-man scheme where Smith hands Jones a genuine $2 bill and a diary records its numbers. Jones fronts a $1 payment, while Robinson distracts, letting the cashier give change for a $1 bill with the $2 bill hidden in the till. The con proceeds through the night, netting about $50 per good night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
Jones
Robinson
Hampton's Perfidy and South Carolina's Partisan Move
Governor Wade Hampton’s party lines tighten as Democrats in the South Carolina Legislature push to eject Republicans and consolidate power. The move includes dismissals and demands that President grant clemency for Hamburg and Ellenton case figures. Bazouk Butler, long tied to Confederate apologia, appears poised to win a U.S. Senate seat within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Cleveland
Wade Hampton
Chamberlain
South Carolina
Hamburg
Ellentown
Palmetto Party
Bazouk Butler
United States
Massive Lookout Mountain rock gullies toward cliff fall
A 100 by 25 foot section of Lookout Mountain is detaching from the ledge near the toll-gate spring. The fragment weighs about 6 000 tons and, if it falls, will plunge roughly 1 200 feet. The event would be a spectacular sight. Some U S army officers wish to travel overseas to witness the combat, reportedly among first experiences for some.
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Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga
President's wife abstains from wine at state dinners
Rochester Express notes the New York Evening Post praise for the President’s wife in refusing wine at state functions. It lauds temperance as a model for Washington society, arguing simple living in the White House curbs extravagance and corruption.
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Rochester Express
New York Evening Post
Executive
Washington
White House
No emetic works for Irishman in Dublin
An Irishman tells a physician that emetics failed him in Dublin as the medicine would not stay down for five minutes. He implies the issue is stubborn digestion rather than the drug’s efficacy.
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Dublin
Slew Advertisements and War Memoir Promotion
Advertisement for Slew's Organization Campaigns and Battles by Thomas B. Van Horne with Major General George H. Thomas materials. U.S.A. Library Edition in two volumes with atlas maps, cloth or sweep bindings, popular edition with map, pricing and mail offer. Endorsements from General Hooker and General Sherman.
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George H. Thomas
Thomas B. van Horne
U.S.A
Gvo
Morocco
W. T. Sherr
Probate Notice of Multiple Administrators and Executrices
In Van Wert County Ohio probate court names renamed persons who filed accounts for settlement. Administrators and executors include G M Saltzgaber administrator of J T Craig estate for second and final. Ann R Thomas executrix of Fare Those estate for first partial. William Masters Jr executor of Peter Harter estate for second and final. Richard Jarvis administrator of W R Owens estate for second partial. David Smith administrator of Kalaman Feasel estate for first partial. Rosina Wistner administratrix of Albert Wistner estate for first and final.
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van Wert
Ohio
G. M. Saltzgaber
J. T. Craig
Ann R. Thomas
Fare
William Masters, Jr
Peter Harter
Richard Jarvis
W. R. Owens
David Smith
Kalaman Feasel
Rosina Wistner
Albert Wistner
Ohio Legal Texts and Statutes Catalog
A catalog listing an array of legal titles and practice guides for Ohio including Swan and Critchfield Revised Statutes to 1860 Sayler's Statutes 1860 75 Wash Pleading and Practice Raff's Guides Matthews Partnership Hanover Law of Bargain Sale and Warranty of Livestock with prices.
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Swan and
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