U S Exports Rise Sharply In Fiscal Year 1879
United States manufactured exports totaled 127,102,608 dollars for the year ending June 30 1879, up from 87,916,559 dollars in 1870. Major increases occur in agricultural implements books and paper carriages copper drugs hemp iron and steel oils oils spirits tobacco and wood products. Sewing machines and firearms show declines.
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Six days New York pedestrian contest Astley Belt results
The six day race for the Astley Belt in New York ended Saturday with Rowell at 580 miles and Merritt 515. Hart 482 and Weston 455. Gate receipts about 75060 dollars. Rowell to take over 20060 dollars.
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West Cumberland
James B. Dunn
Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church
Stonewall Jackson
Gloucester
Wendell Phillips
Greenback
United States Court
Samuel J. Tilden
McCosh
Princeton College
Trenton
Young Gunn
Bridgewater
Woodhull
Claflin
Dover
N. H
Rowell Wins Bid to Take Belt Back to England in Walk
The New York walking match ends with Rowell completing 530 miles at 8:33 PM amid cheering crowds as Merritt carries the British flag and Rowell the Stars and Stripes. The finish draws 10,000 inside and outside the garden, with police present as bets and excitement surge. Rowell to receive about 30,000 from profits, half the belt earnings, while eight of thirteen contestants reach 450 miles or more.
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Badeences
Accia
MO Raviols
Wan Ee
Asvou
Sun
J. D. Astrey, Bart
M. P
O’leary
Murder in Maine at West Cumberland Farmyard
A cold blooded killing occurred in West Cumberland near Portland as farmer Joseph A. Low was murdered in his barn after a fair and dance. Entry shows possible theft motive, with evidence of familiarity with the home and plan. Funeral drew thousands. investigation notes local family tensions but no clear suspect.
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Joseph A. Low
Low
Prince
Shaw
Mr. Low
Lowe
Weston
Westbrook Seminary
Cumberland Farmers’ Club
Social Life in London of Woodhull and Claflin Arrives
A London friend details Victoria C. Woodhull and Tennie C. Claflin now living at 47 Emperors Gate in South Kensington. The account claims both ladies will soon marry into British aristocracy, each to a titled, wealthy husband, reshaping their social status in Europe.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
Tennie C. Claflin
United States
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Emperor’s Gate
Sam
New York
Texas
Court Journal
Victoria C
Delta Kappa Epsilon to Convene in Hanover
The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity holds its first Hanover convention October 23 and 24 with delegates from about thirty colleges from Maine to California and Michigan to Mississippi. A public meeting October 24 at College church will be presided by Hon. J. W. Fellows of Manchester. J DeWitt Warner of New York will read a poem and Edward Atkinson of Boston will deliver an oration on the Unlearned Profession.
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Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
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College Church
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Manchester
J. DeWitt Warner, Esq
New York
Edward Atkinson
Boston
Quarantine for schooner William Conners at Norfolk
The schooner William Conners capt Morrissey, 15 days from Hayti for New York, arrived in Norfolk and was placed in quarantine. All crew are sick with malignant fever except the captain and one colored man. The mate Thompson died after anchor, and one or two others may die. Proper food and medical care provided.
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William Conners
Morrissey
Hayti
New York
Thompson
Northwestern extends Sheboygan and Fond du Lac line
Chicago September 27 The Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad has been purchased by the Northwestern Railroad Company and will be extended from Princeton to Kirie as an extension of its lines. This acquisition creates a valuable outlet for the purchasing read.
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Northwestern Railroad Company
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Kirey
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Boulder Moved to Mark Site
Frederick, Virginia, September 27. A large white quartz boulder from the mining region near the wilderness was moved today and placed to mark the spot associated with Stonewall Jackson. The ceremony drew local residents and officials who spoke on the historical significance of the memorial.
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Fredericksburg
Stonewall Jackson
Great Dover Fire and Deadwood Destruction Report
Gloucester Mass reports a morning fire that destroyed fifteen buildings starting from Rogers street with total losses near $100,000. Dover New Hampshire suffers a major fire in Law’s Block area causing about $28,000 in damage and $46,000 insured. Deadwood losses are noted as uncertain amid confusion, with multiple firms reporting significant total risk in the Black Hills.
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English Forces Prepare Assault on Cabul Amid Afghan Resistance
Detailed advices from Simla report that the British march on Cabul is ready with a Shatargardan Pass approach. The force includes cavalry, artillery, and multiple infantry regiments, facing a large Afghan army as snowblocks the road. Ameer Yakoob Khan and his party, escorted by Gen. Damud Shah, seek audience near camp at Kushi where Cabul remains in a state of anarchy. Gen. Roberts has arrived at Kushi.
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Yakoob Khan
Gen. Baker
Damud Shah
Gen. Roberts
Brunswick Cotton Manufacturing and Bank Audit Findings
The first cotton factory in Maine and second in the United States was erected at Brunswick by the Brunswick Cotton Manufacturing Company incorporated March 1809. Mr. Piper, the bank expert, has completed his report for Dexter Savings Bank, confirming Barron’s irregularities after reviewing all bank transactions from the start.
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United States
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Brunswick Cotton Manufacturing of
Piper
Dexter Savings Bank
Barron
Deaths and accidents dot Vermont notices and fair report
Henry C Smth of Fairlee dies from lockjaw after losing a finger and thumb in a sawing accident. Harry Hedgcock of Passumpsie travels to New Port to see Pinafore, falls from a trestle into Lake Memphremagog, but rescues himself and wins ten dollars in damages. A grinder at Pasumpsic pulp mill explodes, 1000 pounds with 250 pounds breaking through the roof, three workers unharmed. The Franklin County Agricultural and Mechanical Society holds its 14th annual fair at Sheldon with Gov. J Gregory Smith delivering the Central Vermont Railway address. weather dampens but exhibit improves.
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Fairlee
Harry Hedgcock
Passumpsie
Newport
Lake Memphremagog
Passumpsic
Franklin County Agricultural and Mechanical Society
Sheldon
J. Gregory Smith
St. Albans
Tammany Ring Faces Hurdles in Key Suits and Cox Case
In New York suits against the Police Commissioners seek a mandamus to appoint Tammany inspectors of elections. Judge Westbrook eases the order while Judge Choate denies Tilden a bill of particulars for delay. Also reported: British force movements in Simla and Cabul vicinity, a Hoard of deeds found on Twenty sixth Street, Cox seeks bill of exceptions, and pilots for postal pay rise controversy.
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Tilden
Chastine Cox
New York
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Tammany Committee
Police Board
Westbrook
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United States District Court
Choate
Samuel J. Tilden
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Shakiri
Khelati Ghilzai
Cabul
Herat
Supreme Court
Cox
Congressman Townshend
Congress
New York Post Office
James Ryan
Brooklyn
James Kelly
John Williams
Lizzie Owen
National Bank of Troy
H. M. Gallaher
New Haven
Hanson Place Baptist Church
Produce Exchange
Cental
Pierce & Beyans
Fall meeting set by Dartmouth Athletic Association in October
The Dartmouth Athletic Association plans its fall gathering for October 1 and 2. The report lists multiple local happenings from frost damage to crops in valleys, a 17 year old Mrs Rhodes at Manchester Reform School with three marriages, and other regional notices including legal, civic, and social items.
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Dartmouth Athletic Association
Rhodes
New Hampshire Reform School
Manchester
Lebanon
Funeral of the Victim as Suspected Son Remains Missing
In Abington Massachusetts on September 28 funeral services were held for Justin L. Gunn at his brother in law John A Floyd’s residence. Gunn’s wife, who arrived late, described a troubled relationship and said he visited Pittsfield recently but would not trust Henry alone on the Bridgewater farm. She noted Henry had provided money to Gunn. The scene drew many visitors but few new facts emerged, reinforcing evidence against Henry, who remains a suspect.
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O’leary
Engelhardt
Baltimore
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E Justin L. Gunn
Bridgewater
John A. Floyd
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Gunn
Pittsfield
Henry
van Allen
Hills
New Haven
Dexter L. Lounsbury
Christ Church, Stratford
Williams
Sylvester Clarke
Weston
Bedell
Ohio
Shelton
Wallingford
Lou
Frederick Harvey
Muddy Creek
New York State
Dominion of Canada
Niagara
Edward Decourci
Lambton
Memphis
Board of Health
Bristol
Nevada
George Stackpole
Webster
Stackpole
Maine
Philadelphia and
Reading
Douglassville
Isaac Young
Alexander Young
David Davidhaser
Advance in Card Rates Shifts Iron Industry Pulse
Pittsburg Sep 27 The Iron Association raised card rates to three cents, pleasing puddlers and signaling a wider move in iron profits. Most firms still run old contracts through October, with manufacturers facing higher puddling costs on steel sold at two and a half cents. A month may bring clearer terms and potential fall and winter benefits for producers.
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Iron Association
Amalgamated Union
Memphis Health Report Logs Thirteen New Cases
Memphis reports thirteen new cases, including three white and ten colored, with names such as John A. Stinette George Pless and Mollie McDonald. Six interments are listed by undertakers including Alfred B. Watkins George Jerome Richard B. Lawrence Thomas A. Dobbs Jerome Van Ordst and Dolly Rogers. Five more people received nurses today from the Howards.
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John A. Stinette
George Pless
Mollie McDonald
Alfred B. Watkins
George Jerome
Richard 8. Lawrence
Thomas A. Dobbs
Jerome van Ordst
Dolly Rogers
Board of Health
The
Howards
Alfred
Grant Visits City For Arts and Public Events
General Grant toured the Stock Exchange and Mint in San Francisco then attended the California Theatre to see Pinafore to a packed house. He spoke briefly at a welcome address and later joined a soldiers and sailors camp-fire at the Pavilion. He met Hawaiian residents and observed a fire patrol drill, with a quiet day ahead and a plan to dine with J C Flood.
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California Theatre
Comly
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H. W. Severance
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Gen. Grant
Marcus Whiteley hanged for murder at Pocahontas Ark
Marcus H. Whiteley was hanged Friday in Pocahontas Arkansas for the murder of Duke Sumner. Other items note skiffs escaping Memphis daily, a Charlotte murder case deemed insane, and various trials, robberies, and accidents across the region.
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Ark
Duke Sumner
Greenville
Miss
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H.C. Secrest
Charlotte
N.C
McCosh
College of New Jersey
Prenton
James Wyatt Stone
Washington, D. C
Clark Brown
West Winchester
Ont
Tobin & Co
Concordia
Schooner Katherine Royal Missing Off Glace Bay
Halifax reporting that schooner Katherine Royal owned by Capt. Alexander Bondrot left Glace Bay August 16 for Boston and has not been heard since. Six crew are believed lost as the vessel foundered. New York dispatch adds bark Emma L. Partridge abandoned at sea on a Liverpool to Matanzas voyage. Partridge and crew reached Turks Island, then New York, aboard brig Tubal Cain.
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