22 Jul 1876
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1876
Page
1
A sprawling weather summary outlines rain and temperature patterns across the South Atlantic Gulf States Middle States and Ohio Valley with barometer shifts and easterly to southerly winds. Political notices report New York market moves, party campaigns and local editorials from Marietta Nashville and Columbus plus commentary on the capital question and Missouri governor nominees.
A long dispatch from Washington and Georgia recounts grasshopper swarms in White and nearby counties, with farmer reports across Bartow, Cartersville, Marietta, and Golgotha areas. Commissioner Jones warns destruction before breeding, while local papers describe damage to clover, corn, and cotton, and note various responses. The exchange includes a July 1875 letter from O A Alexander urging action and a July 1876 summary of sightings and efforts.
Glascow grain merchants Jno Athaya & Co failed with liabilities not yet computed. In London the iron trade fears, with plan to convert Cleveland iron into a limited company. Glasgow mill workers face wage cuts feared to spread. Spanish cortes prorogued to November, ex Queen Teabella to be received at Santander. Thunderer disaster death toll 40. Noted chess author Lowenthal dead. Absconding Montreal jeweler stole 50,000 in jewelry. Dom Pedro safely aboard Russia arrives at Queenstown with emperor and empress of Brazil.
Reports from the war seat detail the Servian priest Doutchetch routing Turkish regulars after a seven hour engagement near Rodosinje, while telegrams claim a Turkish victory. Montenegro's forces reportedly gain heights at Mostar as Russian signals hint at decisive action. In Bucharest and Constantinople, political and military moves flagged, amid a widespread note of upheaval and fires.
The Philadelphia Times reports on plans to dispose of the main building and machinery hall after the exhibition. Officials hope railroad firms will buy and remove materials, valuing them at about half their cost, while financial success hinges on achieving a favorable sale and repaying the 1,500,000 to the U.S. Treasury.
Poughkeepsie Eagle notes Sunday heat reaching 104 in shade at Stony Clove Notch in the Shandaken range. Travelers report frosted breath and a rugged rocky pool scenery as July proves extraordinary in the Catskills.
Special Dispatch reports from Waseineron claim Grant’s health is deteriorating under heat and fast living. A physician attributes fatigue to heavy smoking and daily stimulant use, suggesting the president’s irritability and dismissals of top officials reflect a deep strain and possible impairment.
The president, described as morose and impetuous, left for Deer Park with Secretary Fish to escape city pressures from Congress. If the strain continues, Senator Ferry’s chances for chief magistrate may improve. return anticipated Monday.
Dispatches from July detail Red Cloud agency Indians marching north, leaving about 300 women and children behind. Reports claim 66 killed at Crook's Rosebud fight and about 280 at Custer. Crook's force prepares to join Memitt's command, while mail to Red Cloud agency is routed with military escort.
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