Tarbox Talks on Massachusetts Democracy and State Politics
Ex congressman Tarbox visits Boston and shares his views on the national state split, the Faneuil Hall leadership, and Butler. He argues for separate state and national tracks, endorses Butler if chosen by his peers, and urges a reform of the Democratic Party to empower the rank and file rather than office seekers. He stresses Massachusetts can become Democratic with a break from old leadership and a bold, progressive organizing effort.
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Democratic Party
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Tarvox
Congress
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Tut Globe
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Senate
United States
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Grant
Sherman
Tux Goose
General Butler
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Thas
Priy
Judge Abbott
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Butler
Faneuil Hail Committee
Faneuil Hall
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Breckenriage Committee
Douglas
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Observaton
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Democratic Party of
War mouth doubts Republicans can win southern votes in 1880
Wermouth of Louisiana, at Long Branch, doubts the Republicans can secure any electoral vote from the South in 1880. Grant is seen as the Republicans’ chosen candidate for president, Bayard favored by Democrats. Tilden’s prospects appear slim as he endorses administration policies.
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New York
Warmouth
Louisiana
Long Branch
Grant
Reputicans
Bayard
Tilden
Hayes urged for 1880 by surprised observer
A observer notes President Hayes and his party were surprised that his supporters were not pressed harder for the 1880 presidency. He predicted that after harvest many African Americans would leave the South in large numbers.
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Hayes
South
War Declared as Ingersoll Attacks Hayes over Bennett Pardon
New York August 17 Colonel Bob Ingersoll declares war on President Hayes and the Republican Party for denying a pardon to D M Bennett convicted for sending questionable material through the mails. He cites petitions with over 20 000 names and says the liberal league will mobilize political power in Ohio to influence the election against Sherman and Foote while backing Ewing.
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New York
Bob Ingersoll
President Hayes
Republican Party
Hayes
D. M. Bennett
United States
Inwersoll
Bennett
Heywood
Mr. Eyes
Church
Nyvicy
National Liberal League
Elizus Wright
Boston
Astor House
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sherman
Fouter
Ewing
Liberal League
League
Ladies Straw Hats in New England Mills and Methods
A historical overview traces the rise of straw hats from a Providence milliner unraveling European bonnet braids to a vast New England industry. It covers regional centers, manufacturing processes from braiding to steam presses, machine sewing, bleaching, and varnishing, plus the scale of production, distribution, and the volatile fortunes of the trade.
United States Home and Dower Association Circular
The circular assures depositors in Washington of the association's ability to meet all obligations and notes substantial United States assets. It reports treasury activity including $25,815,500 redeemed by July and $75,000,000 in called bonds outstanding, with about $60,000,000 yet to be redeemed. It states confidence in operations amid depositors’ concerns and details on per cent bonds and reimbursements.
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Washington, D. C
United States Home and Dower Association
Chicago
Anager
United States
Treasury
The
Missoual
Kansas & Texa8
Chicazo, Burlingtom & Quingu Igsis
Kansas, Missouri
Texas Railroad Company
Messra
Robert C. Martin
James J. Higginson
Moses Williams, Jr
Dennison
Sherman
Texas
Comany
Boton
Rom
Sears
Treasury bond shifts to secure national bank circulation
The Treasury moves to secure bank circulation with interest bearing bonds as bonds are taken up and substituted slowly. A noticeable rise in daily withdrawals may extend the process to two months before full absorption. The law requires bonds to bear interest, affecting the remaining 13,000,000 tenforty bonds no longer bearing interest.
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Treasury
Umeas
The Irish Land Question and the Greenback Parallel
A Boston letter writer compares Ireland’s tenant revolt to America’s Greenback movement, arguing the latter reflects a broader class struggle. He asserts land and industrial power combine to keep workers in a ditch, urging for reform that benefits all people rather than elites.
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Ireland
America
GLOBE
Boston
Hospitaller Hall
Erin
United States
California
Denis Kearney
W. G. H. Smarr
Political Folly Persecution A Greenback Meeting Sermon
Congressman De La Matyr, a Methodist clergyman and doctor of divinity, spoke to a large crowd in Bangor at a Greenback meeting after being denied a pulpit in Portland and barred from a Bangor Methodist church. He preached to more than 1500 people despite rain, in a sermon described as free of politics, while clergy refused further announcements. The incident boosted the Greenback-Democratic ticket in the region.
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de la Matyr
Blaine
Bangor
Portland
le la Matyr
Senator Biaine
East Corinth
Maine
Isisine
Norombega Vail
Yellow Fever Case At Swinburne Island Hospital
A child of Jacob Lopelz from Edgewater Staten Island died at Swinburne Island Hospital after yellow fever was found in the village. The family and baggage were sent to the lower quarantine as excitement subsided.
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Swinburne Island Hospital
New York
Edgewater
Staten Island
Jacob Lopeiz
Swinburne Island
Lopelz
Tobacco Frauds of the Government expose Detroit firm
Customs inspectors from Toronto and New York with federal agents report Simpson & Co of Detroit swindled the government out of over 10000 dollars. Havana tobacco was replaced with domestic in a bonded warehouse, evading duties while genuine Havana left the country unaccounted. Local parties are suspected of involvement.
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Chubaco
Ill
Cox
Toronto
Jackson
New York
Hines
Kimball
Boston
Simpson & Co
Detroit
United States
Accco
Havana
Freight rate hike shifts grain away from Newark to Montreal
Merchants claim the east freight rate rise, agreed by the joint railway board, will divert grain from Newark to Montreal, reducing New York shipments this month and delaying revenue. Some railroads offer one year of freight on one route. In Chicago, bankers report New York offers to fund balances at higher rates, with Merchants National Bank posting 600,000 in bonds as collateral for oil loans on Wall Street.
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New England
New York
New Jersey
West
France
Italy
England
Germany
China
Boston
New Yorks
Rairoads
Newark
Montreal
Chicago
Lil
Merchants’ National Bank
Wall Street
Bank of England
London
ST. Louis
San Francisco
Archison
Torekaa & Santa FE
New Mexico
Railroad war nears culmination in Nebraska
The Union Pacific and Burlington and Missouri River Railroad clash reaches a turning point. Burlington issues circular blocking livestock moves from Kearney Junction to Plattsmouth for free, a 200 mile span, while Chicago bound rates stay at $50 per car, same as Council Bluffs.
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Curiaco
Union Pacific and
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad
Nebraska
Kearney Junction
Piattsmouth
Plattsmouth
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Lawrence
Souttern
St Joseph
Kansas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
New York
New England
Northers
Norwich
Worcester
Cloain
Ogdenshure
Lake Coampain
Colby
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Portsmouth
Veat Falls
Pueblo
Arkansas Valley
Rutland
Louis
San Franisco
Summit Beach
Union Pacific
Connecticut Iver
Astern
New Himpahire
Connecticu & Passumpsic
Cedar Rapids
Isasuet River Railroad
Iowa Railroad Line Company
Fitchburg
5Ichigan Central
Manchester & Lawreves
Pullman Palace Gar Company
Depot of Supplies Chosen for Fever Patients in Southwest
Caro Illinois August 17 The national board of physicians closed their meeting but did not release details Their decision designates Caro as a depot of supplies for fever infected areas in the southwest The board met in Washington this week
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Caro, Ill
National Board of Physicians
Asbington
Batted in the Head Incident At Vacant Lot
A report from Curricaco Illinois on August 17 describes boys playing ball when a pitcher struck another boy on the head with a heavy bat, causing a skull injury. Police arrested Kelly. George and Hogg are named in connection with the incident.
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Curricaco
Iil
Betyer
Veep Kely
George Oug
Kelly
Hogg Cunnui
Allan's Anti-fat Claims Notebooks from 19th Century Ad
A dated advertisement touts Allan's Anti-fat developed by analytical chemist J. O. Allan. It promises dramatic weekly weight loss of up to six pounds per person after months of divestization and trials, claiming universal success across hundreds of cases and selling through retailers.
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Ebsil
J. O. Allan
Allan
Finance and Markets Boston August 16 1879
Boston money and stocks show slight rate stiffening tied to New York weakness. Banks face reduced reserves and 4 percent bond calls, while government loans and prime paper adjust. United States bonds rally late week amid abroad shipments fear. Rail earnings and price moves in Boston market reflect a busy but unsettled week.
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New York
Treasury
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Beston
Bakers
Boston
Vanderbilt
Lake Shore
New York Central
London
United States
Couven
U.S. Ge
U.S
U .S
Commercial Matythas Boston Market Update
The August 16 market note reports a swelling Wool market with sales near 3.9 million pounds, firmer prices across sectors including Aides and Dry Goods, steady Cotton, and strong leather and copper activity. Apples, bran, butter, cheese, coal, coffee, corn, and variety of staples show mixed yet resilient demand, with ongoing price shifts and broad trade across Eastern and international markets.
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St.re
Powae
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lBadlic
Liig
Prince Ekaward Island
Lodgulse
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Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
Micofello
Indiana
Cunois
St. Louis
Caifornia
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Aelanie
Bush
London
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Malaga
Valencia
Rultana
Uttron
Turkey
Gage
Descriptive Market Update with Odd Mineral and Wool Notes
A fragmentary market report lists varying commodities including ore, quartzite, saltpeter, seeds, spices, spirits, sugar, coffee, tin, and wool. It mentions demand shifts, prices, and regional notes, with several named items and locales implied but mostly incomplete. The text blends mineral observations with broad commodity pricing across several sectors.
New York Markets Update of Wheat, Cotton and Provisions
New York markets report quiet flour and meal prices alongside firmer pork and quieter lard. Cotton futures edged higher with July to January closes noted, while grains show mixed movements and oats and Indian corn demand remains modest. Prices for sugar and coffee steady, with ocean freights and refined petroleum offering little activity.
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Wilmington
Western
Callon
Calcutta
Boston
Suadle
Rhode
New York
Aesota
Southern Bakers
Southern
Bee Advance
LS Pointe
Lara
Rio Colle
Rales
Maracaibo
Java
Mo'asa
Cuba
New Orleans
Musco
Etroleum
Liverpool
London
Eateam
Havre
Antwerp
Continent
Naples
Dublin
Kellast
Gloucester Fish Market weekly report from Gloucester
Correspondent reports arrivals from Georges, Grand Banks, and the Bay with totals of codfish, halibut, cusk, hake, mackerel and more. Prices key down with large Georges and shore fish, unsold stock around 4500 barrels, and varying pack quality noted along with byproducts and oils.
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Kosten Globe
Gloucester
Georges
Grand Banks
Echooner
Bulana
Guy
Hallibut
Newfoundland
Brighton's Live Stock Prices and Market Conditions
The Brighton market report for August 13 1879 records cattle 3405 sheep and lambs 4000 swine 7440 with Western cattle 2816 Eastern cattle 194 and Milch cows among notes. Prices for hides tallow calf skins and sheep skins listed, cattle trade described as improved with Western trains selling early and most high grade cattle at top quotations, Maine stock mainly Milch Cows. store cattle prices given and dairy ranges noted. Watertown figures for August 12 1879 show cattle 510 sheep and lambs 441 and swine 1000 price tiers for beef and milk cattle, plus detailed prices for calves, sheep skins and tallow with Vermont market impact noted.
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Brighton
Secona
Beevers
Maine
Watertown
Uxcen
Aigo
Vermont
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the Home and Dower Association
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Union Pacific Sinkin Funds
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African Shoe Tip Company
Lee McKay & Bigelow Heeling Machine Associaton
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