22 Dec 1877
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1877
Page
1
A playful家庭 verse recounts hanging a baby’s stocking by the chimney to await Santa. Grandma’s stocking is borrowed to fulfill a small baby’s needs, with a note to Santa proclaiming the infant’s arrival and blessing. The rhymed plan imagines filling the toe with goodies and the baby’s wonder.
The London Times cautions against assuming inevitable war over the Eastern question. Erzeroum is reportedly safe for now and Balkan moves remain strategic. Snow worsens conditions. Cretan insurgents push for annexation by Greece or Britain. Prince Charles of Roumania receives the iron cross. Servians say they severed Turkish lines between Nis and Leskovatz. Rumor of a papal conclave in Frent denied at Rome.
Leading Cincinnati lawyers join Bartlett Smith of Columbus in a suit to recover 650000 alleged gambled away by bank employees. W. C. Faxton and Frank McClellan were implicated but not prosecuted. Three suits target Huffman Callender Weaver and Dockwell for 15000, 15000, and 35000 respectively. Callender holds 75000 or 100000 in his wife's name. Sheriff seizes defendants' property amid a highly charged case.
Teeference aims to raise 250000 dollars to pay off Rev Dr Tying Jr s Madison Avenue Church debt in New York begun by Edward Kimball of Chicago last Sunday. Thus far 159 98 has been raised, prompting questions about church extravagance versus true religious devotion.
Kate Grafton faces ruin as her brother coerces her into a marriage with Bryce Mifflin to shield their mother’s memory. Thornton Peale learns of the plot and Kate’s secret love, while a dying wish and a confession threaten to upend her arranged betrothal. Thwarted by heartache, she clings to hope that her true love will yet prevail.
The N S Sun reports on England’s hesitant stance as Russia presses Turkey. It argues Britain must act decisively to check Russian aggression, criticizes Gladstone’s policy, and notes possible ministry dissensions with Parliament due next month.
A mass meeting at White's Hall endorses remonetizing silver with free coinage to gold standard. Resolutions urge Senators to adopt unlimited silver coinage at 4124 grains per dollar, warn of gold concentration and revolutions, and condemn the Resumption Act. Ex Senator Hitchcock and General Torbirt discussed. Baltimore Gazette notes civil service reform guidance.
The New York Sun is accused of partial praise and partial neglect in New York appointments history. The Balto Gazette argues for independent Democratic action against unworthy choices and praises Senator Bayard for a staunch stance on election fraud and prudent confirmations.
Miss Fanny Davenport described her Detroit accident during a dainty rest and rehearsals in a pink blue boudoir. She recalled falling during Vesta as Poshu mia and bleeding but continuing to perform as Lady Teazle. Her physician says with care she can appear again soon without lasting injury.
Marysville California December 11 appeal describes Frank Blue in town on a fine day when a child asked if he was Old Santa Claus. Blue, snowy headed, explained he was not Santa but his uncle and gave ten cents for candy. The waif departed with belief in Santa.
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