President urged renewed civil service reform and foreign policy
The message urges Congress to resume civil service commission work with just merit tests, limits on political action by officers, and protections for public servants. It reports peaceful foreign relations, copyright disputes, and plans for transatlantic cables, fisheries, and trade, plus Alaska governance, Indian policy, and fiscal guidance.
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Mescalero Agency
New Mexico
Victoria
Simal
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Virginia
Carlisle
Penn
Interior Department
Pacific Slope
Forest Grove
Oregon
Department of the Interior
Hayes urges Congress on District of Columbia needs
President Hayes urges rapid federal action to reclaim Potomac marshes and repair decayed streets in Washington District. He asks Congress for appropriations to fund district infrastructure and schoolhouse needs, arguing national responsibility for the capital’s welfare. Signed December 1 1879 from the Executive Mansion.
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Congress
District of Columbia
Potomac
Federal Treasury
United States
Rutureronp B. Hayes
Tornado Hits Louisville Wrecks Warehouses and Homes
A tornado and heavy rain struck southeastern Louisville at 6 am. It ripped roofs from Alfred Lewis and Philip Belmer homes, toppled a warehouse at Laval Crystal Spring distillery, damaged the stadium grandstand, and left Brownstown and Germantown severely ruined with debris and destroyed structures across streets and yards. Street debris filled Meehan and Cane Hill areas as storm swept from Fourth street to Cane Hill.
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Cane Hill
Stuart Binson
Fishback
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Brownstown
Alfred Lewis
Philip Belmers
Tompkins’ Icehouse
Second
Third Streets
Laval Crystal Spring
First Street
Meehan Street
Preston
Shelby
Germantown
Interviews With Prominent Democrats On Presidential Favorites
Chicago November 30 Interviews with leading Democrats reveal preferences for a Seymour Hendricks ticket with Parker or Davis as alternatives. Doolittle supports Seymour Hendricks while warning against Grant third term influence. Other considered names include Bayard Harrison Shepard Trumbull Palmer Thurman and Field Man.
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Chicago
James R. Doolittle
Seymour
Hendricks
Grant
Parker
New Jersey
David Davis
Harrison
Bayard
Davis
Henry M. Shepard
Til and Hendricks
Sam Randall
Judge Fieldman Trumbull
John M. Palmer
Senator Thurman
Judge Trumbull
Grant Club Membership Joke Deceives General Grant
The Grant Club in Pittsburg sent a mock invitation with a by law stating members pay ten dollars to fund Grant's renomination. General Grant replied from Galena acknowledging the humor and noting the club’s aim to elect him again, revealing the stunt was an unintentional error.
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William T. Lindsay
Grant Club
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Lindsay
Sik
Kearney Convicted of Carrying Concealed Weapo in SF Court
Denis Kearney was convicted in the San Francisco police court on November 22 of carrying a concealed weapon. He faces sentence next Monday after arguing that police approval allowed him to carry. He denounced the decision and warned of arming himself if convicted.
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Police Court
San Francisco
Denis Kearney
Point Bank
Money Made Rapidly in Wall Street Since 1873
An affidavit reports immense profits from small investments via Thatcher Belmont & Co in New York. George A. Payne swore he invested 25 dollars and received 97263 dollars in two weeks. The notice promotes margin trading and free information from the firm, claiming quick money in grain and stocks and urging readers to contact the public exchanges and bankers.
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George A. Payne
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New York City
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County of New York
J. B
Duane Street
N.Y
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Belmont
Bankers
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Broad Street
New York
Boston Money Market Shows Stiff Rates in 1879
Boston money market remains firm with bank loan rates at 7 percent and prime paper scarce. New York stock activity stays volatile as Vanderbilt transfers and market bears press prices, while week-end prospects hint bulls may regain strength. Local bonds and railroad shares reflect mixed gains amid broader European gold shipments outlook.
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Boston Market NotesStrong buyer tone in raw and manufactured goods
Commercial matters report a persistent market uptrend for staples led by wool and leather with remaining strength in cotton hides and metals. Boots and shoes gain vitality as manufacturers secure large orders. dry goods demand remains active with higher prices. apples, beans, corn, cheese, and coal show varied but firm movement amid a generally buyer-friendly outlook.
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New forr Markets Flour and Meal Prices and Market Report
Saturday market report lists flour and meal descriptions with varied prices, futures, and receipts. It covers grain like wheat and oats, provisions notes on pork, bacon, and dressed hogs, plus prices for beef cattle, sheep, and poultry at Brighton and Water Town markets.
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Gloucester Fish Market weekly report from regular correspondent
Gloucester stock traders report a week of scarce Georges and Bank codfish with about 34 000 pounds halibut and 65 000 pounds codfish traded. Fresh halibut unavailable. mackerel supply limited. several vessels sail to Grand Manan. prices listed for large Georges codfish and bank cod.
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