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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1877
Page
2
The Herald argues the Republican group risks internal rifts if the President remains aloof from party wishes and acts on personal views. It warns such a stance is unsustainable and could provoke estrangement within the party.
A secret consultation of Republican members of Congress occurred a day or two ago to discuss Southern policy and the President’s order affecting officeholders in politics, with the central question whether to endorse the administration. Reports say the President has weakened in his stance on officeholders.
General Boynton reports to the Cincinnati Gazette that some party organizers advocate bringing General Grant into the field for the next race. They argue solid South triumphs and Rebellion leaders' return will force the North to accept Grant to unify and win. The movement spreads among seasoned political operators.
The Cincinnati Gazette notes VOOGELER says Ohioans largely oppose forced resumption and favor a modification of the law. It argues the Cleveland Convention failure to address resumption aided the Republican defeat and stresses that the public views the current law as hindering inflation control with no compensating benefits.
The Bulletin reports Ohio voters cast 248,945 for West and 271,635 for Bishop in governor race, with 12,489 for bond and 4,835 for Prohibitionist Thompson. Bishop leads West by 22,680, and 11,609 votes separate Bishop from all rivals.
Trey and his fiancée plan to visit relatives thirty miles away. Facing two rail lines the couple debates a route and finally agrees to travel via the Q Road. The exchange reveals their preference for the darker tunnel over the Bline.
A Havana dispatch notes that Spanish troops captured the Cuban Republic President and several lawmakers. The report, if true, supports claims of a rebel government in decline, as Loyalist forces reportedly gain more members of the Patriot Government, though exact counts are unclear.
General Cassius M Clay, owner of a 2200 acre Kentucky estate, lives in a mansion with a fine library and paintings. In old age, he shares the house with an intelligent Russian adopted son. The former abolitionist now fears the future of the colored race and says freed people have not fared well and are dwindling.
A countryman questions the term ambush as a shopkeeper reads a dictionary aloud in the New York Graphic, defining ambush as lying in wait or concealing intent while the merchant pits the term against its practical misuse.
At 4:30 p.m. on the 10th in San Domingo City the public discovery of the remains of Christopher Columbus was staged in the Metropolitan Church. Archbishop and civic officials observed as the lead box was opened, revealing inscriptions in German Gothic letters on the inside cover.
Bishop Roque Coeshia announced that the recovered remains are those of Christopher Columbus. Bells tolled and guns fired from the fortress as crowds proclaimed the discovery's authenticity amid strong enthusiasm.
Philadelphia Bulletin correspondent notes delays in Paris and London reporting M Thiers death. Le Soir published no notice within hours, Times delayed until the second day, while U S papers carried extensive life review. The death was unknown in London shortly after it occurred, but widely known in the United States.
William T. Coleman recalls his old partner Edward Mott Robinson of New Bedford famed for sharp means to save money. Robinson boasted of proposing a $500 subscription to Democrats while he would pair Coleman with the opposing side, ensuring both parties paid nothing.
A March wager predicting a Democrat would vote against the House caucus nomination backfired as events yesterday cost a local man cigars and shattered faith in a Democratic break up. The bettor believed new Southern representatives would oppose the President’s policy, but the day’s outcome disproved the gamble.
In Criminal Court A Murray, sixteen, is found guilty of possessing stolen property firearms and ammunition and gets three years in prison. Tom Gallagher pleads guilty to larceny and receives a $1000 fine and six years. Gallagher helped sack Charles Brown’s gun store during the riot.
The county totals reveal Bishop ahead with 273213 votes to West 249031. Johnston 16703 and Bond 12515 also listed. President and Governor tallies from 1876 and 1875 provide historical context, noting declines from 1876 to 1877 and from 1872 to 1877.
The article describes weary Chinamen in San Francisco seeking gambling in clubs theatres and opium dens. It details beetle and quail betting in China and the popularity of dominoes among gamblers who settle bets outside the room to circumvent banking laws. Police raids have made officers a panic signal at club doors.
Judge Bay of St Louis endured facial neuralgia for years. Dr Hodgen first removed half the fifth facial nerve with temporary relief, then on Oct 7 at 3220 Chestnut St he removed two inches and collateral branches in a 15 minute operation. No pain since and prospects are favorable though a week homebound.
A Cincinnati Democrat recalls Bill Bishop as a strategic political manager who shaped Ohio to place his father on the governorship ticket. He explains Bishop coordinated Hamilton county support, funneled funds, and aligned delegates, hinting at a 1880 presidential ticket move.
The Boston Advertiser urges Republicans to uphold their party, quarrel only with enemies, support personally worthy candidates, and promote honest administration, sound morality, public order, and equal rights through the party apparatus.
The Engineer-in-Chief of Victoria reports a world tour on railway systems. He finds ordinary passenger cars inferior to English first class for long journeys due to lack of head and shoulder support and drafts. He notes nuisances from newsboys and hawkers but acknowledges American cars aid ticket collection and reduce delays.
Marshal Platner awaiting trial for horse stealing escapes after being allowed to visit a gravely ill daughter. His wife asks, a deputy sheriff and jail staff accompany him as he is handcuffed to a deputy. Platner slips away through an open window. search continues with no trace. Officers debate if the scene was a ruse or if the girl was genuinely sick.
In Manitoba last month Mrs. W. G. Livingston of Boyne drove off four bear cubs from a wheat field. One fled to a tree, while she fired twice with a loaded double barreled gun. After ammo ran out she used an ax handle to fend off the bear until dusk. Her husband returned with a rifle and the animal died at her feet weighing 120 pounds dressed.
The Webster family near Slaughtersville fell ill with violent retching after eating pickles. A Brine barrel held a dead copperhead, likely the poison source. The family is recovering. officials warn to seal pickle jars to prevent future bites from venomous snakes.
An Oregon newspaper recounts General Sherman visiting Albany where he greeted many young ladies. The story notes his reception was warm and that his son stood aside, described as cowardly and unused to war.
A steamer struck and passengers rushed to safety while a fat Dutchman tried to inflate a life-preserver. A bystander warned of a hole in the device, prompting the man to respond in halting German and decide to conserve his breath.
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