Southern planters gain in New Orleans cotton convention
Delegates from cotton exchanges in New Orleans urged tare changes in cotton bagging and coverings, with sentiment favorable to planters. The convention unanimously supported a 16 pound tare on bagging against 24 pounds on coverings, marking progress in the ongoing planters’ contest amid monopoly pressure. The note also hints at overlapping state education debates and compulsory schooling trends affecting colored children in Delaware and southern states.
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Date Trust
New Orleans
theSouth
Kansas Farmers Propose Home Market Wheat Laws
A Mississippi Valley wheat growers convention will meet in St. Louis on Oct 1 to discuss profit in wheat raising. Kansas farmers attend with a proposal to regulate wheat production by law to raise the home market price, opposing English price controls.
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Mississippi Valley Wheat Growers
Farmers’ Federation
St. Louis
Kansas
England
Chicago plans bold Tampa air link to lure trade from New York
A Chicago prospecting party found a harbor near Tampa Florida and promise rail links to connect with Chicago. They claim capital is pledged to build missing segments and make Chicago the distribution center for Central and South American products and West Indies goods. The scheme aims to divert tropical fruits and coffee trade from New York.
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Windy City
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Central America
South America
West Indies
Signs of Democratic ideas spreading across the nation
The piece notes growing belief in Democratic policies beyond New England, with Western states like Iowa showing shifts in opinion on tariffs and economic policy. It cites reports of dissatisfaction with the disparity between low selling prices and high purchasing costs, signaling a broad political shift.
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New England
Canada
West
Iowa
Republican farmers and tariff talk in party platform
A New York Times correspondent notes Republicans complain about high prices while Democrats mock them. The Republican State convention tried to counter by pledging future farmer protection equal to industry needs, but the nation may reject another tariff shift as sentiment shifts beyond prior protections.
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New York Times
Baltimore cruiser praise and American shipbuilders debate
The Journal tries to credit English designers for the Baltimore’s success while the piece argues American builders deserve the credit and supports Secretary Whitney's choice to buy plans abroad. It notes the Spanish rejection and political posturing, warning against the Journal’s biased view.
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Post
Baltimore
Reformer Attacks Navy Yard Patronage and Captain Folger
A column criticizes partisan politics at navy yards under Hospson and Chandler and praises Secretary Tracy for backing Captain Folger at Washington ordnance shops. Folger dismisses politics, asserting he runs the yard to serve the government with 1200 workers and a monthly payroll above $60,000, challenging party hacks and the “Boys” system.
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Hospson
Chandler
Navy Department
Charlestown
Brooklyn
Portsmouth
Tracy
Washington
Ordnance Shops
Folger
Whitney
Witney
Gorman
Maryland
Harrison
Captain Forces
Hippolyte tightens grip in Haiti as syndicate rumors swirl
Despatches dated Sept 11 report Hippolyte solidifying authority in Haiti with potential control of government. Rumors of an American syndicate backing his presidency and exclusive rights to railways and banks prompt cautions on foreign investment and U.S. backing. Debates accuse inflexibility toward blacks migrating from the South and warn against risky ventures.
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Hayti
Hippoyre
Gonaives
Hippolyte
Leotriste
Black Republic
Hippoyee
Tortuga Island
State Department
Hipppolyte
Haiti
Hippolyrr
United States
Washington
Forcer and Will Hope for Continued Official Support
The statement expresses hope that the Secretary Tracy will maintain firm official support for Forcer. It emphasizes ongoing reliance on formal backing and the expectation of continued endorsement from the secretary.
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Forcer
Tracy
Poor Negro Resolutions From Indiana Colored Convention
A Indianapolis colored Baptist convention declares leadership shortages and endorses Horace Greeley’s land migration policy while urging presidential recommendation. The piece contrasts religious reform with political ironies and notes the Journal’s skeptical editorial stance on Democratic caucus rhetoric.
Questionable Massachusetts centenarian mortality figures arise
The report on Massachusetts centenarians faces scrutiny as deaths are tallied from family claims rather than independent examination. Many ages are likely exaggerated, especially among foreign born individuals, with errors common among the poor and ignorant claiming extreme longevity.
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Massachusetts
Centenarians and the frailty of extreme longevity
The writer discusses the uncertainty in centenarian statistics, noting errors from duplicate names and unreliable parish records. It cites Harvard graduates reaching a century, questions links to intelligence, mentions CHueurreux and Kotyoxki, and reflects that few centenarians inspire optimism about the mind accompanying long life.
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Me. Thoms
Harvard College
Flouriens
Burron
Home field edge in Boston Nine’s wins raises questions
The Herald presents a table showing Boston’s 48 wins in 65 home games and 25 wins 24 losses in other cities. It questions whether home support, visiting team disadvantages, or other factors drive the disparity as travel and diet affect players and discipline. The note urges managers to consider these subtle influences on outcomes.
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Herald
Boston Nine
Bostons
Inj Uries
Searle
Reunion of First Maine Cavalry in Boston Sparks Stallion Race Interest
The First Maine Cavalry reunion in Boston coincides with the eve of a major stallion race. Veterans likely linger to watch the Pine Tree State’s entry compete against a Michigan horse. The race was postponed to Monday to allow a dry track and better conditions.
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First Maine Cavalry
Boston
Pine Tree State
Michigan
Mutiny and fever on English bark Jane Law
Dr. Burgess of the Marine Hospital service reports to Surgeon General Hamilton that the British bark Jane Law cleared to New York after a Sept 12 health certificate showing the crew well except the mate who was convalescing from yellow fever. He notes a mutiny on Sept 12 at Ut vyana and a sailor taken ill with fever before sailing.
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Washington
Burgess
Marine Hospital Service
Havana
Cuba
Hamilton
Jane Law
New York
Ut Vyana
Symptons
Deteriorating Tremont elm and Common neglect prompt concerns
A Boston reader laments repeated elm pruning on Tremont street and broader Common neglect. He cites unsafe paths on the Cormon and gravel erosion, insufficient benches, vandalized seating, and calls for restoring the historic parkways, keeping the plank walk, and protecting trees amid urban decline. A side note relays a cryptic tombstone incident at King's Channel burying ground and an earnest letter offering to serve as pensions commissioner.
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Fremont Street
Park Square
West Street
Park Street
Doogue
Tremont Street Mall
Hughes Explains Attitude on Tom Brown Reprint
Letter from Thomas Hughes published in the London Times details disputes with Ginn & Co over an American edition of his book. He recalls that he declined consent to alter the work and to write a memoir, noting miscommunications and efforts to influence U.S. copyright views.
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Tom Brown
Thomas Hughes
London Times
the Times
Messrs. Ginn & Co
New York
Messrs. Ginn
Messrs. Macmillan
Messrs
Gina
England
Ian
United States
Wool duties spark consumer woes warned in editorial
A Providence Journal editorial argues that higher duties on woollen goods will mainly burden consumers, with the public urged to consider the impact on clothing costs while national wool growers push for increased tariffs.
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National
Wool Growers’ Association
Providence Journal
Life too short The Post urged to indicate any criticism
The Boston Journal rep urges The Post to show when the Journal has carped at Secretary Whitney. It says the Journal has praised the good points of his administration. It argues the Post would have avoided a blunder with more careful, regular self critique.
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Whitney
Pere Sar Odina
Boston Journal
Democratic Hopes in Iowa Platform at Sioux City
The Iowa Democrats at Sioux City adopted a bold platform marking sound doctrine and explicit statements. The New York Times notes the party’s unity and a weakening Republican presence, suggesting a chance to win the Northwest stronghold.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Northwest
N. Y
Mary Stuart at Park Theatre Charms Large Audience
Mme Janauschek gives a powerful Mary Stuart with moving pathos and piercing glare in a performance noted for dramatic high points especially the third act. Chaplin as Burleigh and Stuart as Mortimer earn praise. Ida Burrows impressed but appeared young for Elizabeth.
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Janauschek
Mary Stuart
Park Theatre
Mme. Janauschek
Schiller
Wallenstein
Wilhelm Tell
Fiesko
Don Karlos
Elizabeth
Jananschek
Mary Suart
Burleigh
Mary
Leicester
Chaplin
A. H. Stuart
Mortimer
Ida Burrows
New Hampshire Pharmacy Association Holds Annual Session
The New Hampshire Pharmacy Association wrapped up its annual meeting in Manchester. Officers elected include President George W. Underhill Concord, vice presidents Edward H. Currier Manchester and 8 Howard Bell Derry, secretary Charles B. Spofford Claremont, and treasurer Frank A. James Manchester. Delegates were chosen for the American and Massachusetts and Rhode Island associations, with next year’s gathering set for Weirs on the second Tuesday and Wednesday in September 1830.
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N. H
New Hampshire Pharmacy Association
George If’. Underhill
Concord
Edward H. Currier
Howard Bell
Derry
Charles B. Spofford
Claremont
Frank A. James
A.D. Smith
Ned FE
Sleeper
Laconia
Charles 5. Swafford
J. Irvine Hoyt
Penacook
Nelson
Whitman
Nashua
American Pharmaceutical Association
E. H. Currier
J. Perry Kittredge
Wittman
J. Irving Hoyt
Pena
Weirs
Manchester Druggists’ Association
Lake Massabesh
Notable European Tour News and World Letters
The Rev Dr Lorimer returns to Chicago after Europe. Browning reportedly has thirty new poems for his forthcoming volume. Montefiore diaries will soon be published in London. Adolf Henselt is said to be dying at Warmprunn in Schlesian Germany. Amherst President Seelye improves but will rest from duties after college work begins. Rossetti issues a new account, Dante Gabriel Rossetti as Designer and Writer. Jefferson Davis grows infirm, declines Confederate Veterans meeting in Mississippi Oct 15. Manning family return from Europe. Exeter Manufacturing fills president post with William J Dale Jr. The next Lord Mayor of London will be Sir Henry Isaacs, a Hebrew, with festivities moved to Monday after Nov 9 Sabbath.
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Lorimer
Chicago
Europe
Browning
Sir Moses
Lady Montefiore
London
Adolf Henselt
Warm Prunn
Sehlesian
Germany
Seelye
Amherst
William M. Rossetti
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
House of Life
Jefferson Davis
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Mississippi
Manning
Mary Manning
Various Quaint Anecdotes and Noted Sidelights
A collage of brief minded jests and observations cites fear of mice and signs of wit as a London observer recalls hints of windstorm terror. It notes linguistic quibbles over Idaho spelling, wealth lists in Chicago, balloon mishaps, and a long Russian lawsuit settled by arbitration alongside social vignettes from Empress Eugenie and artists.
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Tanner
Treasury
Windom
Joaquin Miller
Washington
Sir Edwin Arnold
London Times
Apia
Boston
Emerson
Colorado
Wyomine
Wyoming
Philip Armour
Chicago
Oregon
Georgia
Myra Clark Gaines
Lart
London Cementiaedaes
Eugenie
Bangor in sunshine at last from rainy Maine verse
A poem praising Bangor Maine as a sunny reprieve amid worldwide rain, contrasting damp cities with Penobscot Valley brightness. The speaker vows to visit Bangor, urging locals and readers to abandon waterproofs and umbrellas and to enjoy fashionable streets, light, and festive air on Sept. 1 by Asba G. Woolsen.
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Jersey
Paris
Tropic Isles
Italy
Spain
Maine
Penobscot
Broadway
Asba G. Woolsen
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Horace Greeley
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