Capitol gossip and ventilation reform in Congress
Washington notes on the Potter committee probes, cabinet corruption whispers, and Yellow Fever quarantine plans. Loring presses for drastic ventilation reform in the House to replace a stagnant, unhealthy chamber. Gloucester fishermen win support as Washington negotiates treaty fishery clauses. The week ends with Senate and House maneuvering over awards, tariffs, and minister Seward hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
State Department
Committee of
House
Samuel J Tilden and the 1880 presidential outlook
The New York correspondent argues Tilden is unpolished yet honest, a just man whose restraint offends reformers. He cites Tilden’s record as New York governor lowering taxes by $8 million yearly, fighting rings, and earning public trust despite personal unpopularity. He notes competing party leaders push aside Tilden for 1880, while bankers, merchants, and jurists remain Tilden’s strongest base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Portland Eastern Argus
Mr. Tilden
Dix
Tilden
Liden
Govervor Yates
Ilinois
Fessenden
Maine
Thurman
Bayard
Hendricks
Church
Eight Hour Law Enforcement Faces Senate Verdict
Massachusetts arrivals include an aunt of the Boston navy yard urging senate passage of the act to enforce the eight hour law just passed by the House. Mr Hunt, who aided last winter, believes the bill will clear the senate before session end, with many senators convinced of its justice and others wary of public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston Navy Yard
Senate
House
Hunt
Luther
A Beautiful Girl Falls in Love With a Convict
A Jefferson City romance ends at the penitentiary gates as a young woman, traveling from afar, falls for a released convict. She writes him daily, arranges marriage in Jefferson County, and plans to start anew in New York, but an officer arrests him on an indictment before they can wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier
Jefferson City
United States Marshal’s Department
St. Louis
Vadge
Philadelphia
State Penitentiary
Ganger
Jefferson Cty
New York
Foud
Bedesta
The Phair Case New Trial Hearing Opens in Rutland
The Vermont supreme court hears John P. Phair’s bid for a new trial after reading prior testimony. Strong affidavits from Downing and others corroborate a dramatic sequence linked to a death sentence and a late reprieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Supreme Court
John P. Phair
Pierpont
Barrett
Royce
Powers
Stewart
E. J. Ormsbee
Lawrence
Veary
Eddy
Bellows Falls
J. McCall
Boston
Great
Republic
Phair
Mra. Frieze
Rutianud
Tht Glone
Ue Gloer
M. D. Downing
Providence
Downing
GLOBE
Fairbanks
Law of
Vermont
Fuil
Affidavits detail Downing and Phair train meeting claims
Testimony outlines Downing's account of meeting a man from Rutland on a Providence train and Phair's corroborating statements. Affidavits from M. C. Perry Colonel Taylor Edwin M. Bacon and others describe publication plans and Phair's prison interview detailing a Providence lodging house, a landlord, a dog, and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.C. Perry
John P. Phair
Phair
Rutland
Providence
Boston
Vermont
Downing
Charles H. Taylor
Boston Globe
E. OC. Carrigan
Globe
M. D. Downing
Fairbanks
Edwin M. Bacon
Ths Glose
E. C. Carrigan
Beard
Associated Press
New York
Sid
Spalding
Wood
Carrigan
Yo L. Beard
Alexander Stone
Esta
William H, Wice
False and Fair on the Railroad Monte Scam
William McMills, Rochester produce dealer, travels to New York with potatoes when a blonde woman and her father lure him into monte. The duo, posing as a daughter Julia and father Joshua Scrucker, cheat him of $1800 via a series of games on a halted train. The conman, known as Texas Jack, fled at a way station. the woman, "Blonde Madge," remains at large with uncashed or stopped checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam McMills
Rochester
N. Y
New York
Oswego
Ulster
Joshua Scrucker
Buffalo
Trousseau
Julia
Mr. MceMills
McMills
Monte
Granger
Mr. McMills
Papa
Maynard Rifle Match at Walnut Hill Sees Wind Challenge
The seventh Maynard match drew many rifle enthusiasts to Walnut Hill amid strong winds and dull light that hindered high scores. Despite poor conditions, competition remained active with numerous re entries and prominent shooters like Captain W. H. Jackson and James Wemyss Jr among the top marksmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Hough
W. H. Jackson
Apt
James Wemyss, Jr
W. M
H. Tyler
J. Nicouis
Piens
Hhefer
H. E. Jepson
H. Wham
Ssveerreeseee
Boston Money and Stocks Review February 1 1879
The Boston money market shows no rate improvement with paper scarce and loans at 3 to 5 percent, collateral loans 3 to 4 percent, bank loans at 2 percent, and New York funds at a premium. Stock market activity is lively with vast sales, wide price fluctuations, and strong undertone. U S bonds, mortgages, and municipal securities show steady to higher prices. Bank shares advance for some, while manufacturing and rail shares move with varied gains and losses amid widespread market engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Bank of Commerce
Atlantic
Howard
State
City
Eagie
Kirst Ward
Shawmut
Suffolk
Tremont
Loo
Exchange
Metropolitan
Union
Webster
Shoe & Leather
Everett
Revere
Union National
Weymouth
First National
Salem
Northboro
Warren National
Peabody
Great Falls
Borg Washington
York
Lawrence
Lyman
Bales
Appleton
Cocheco
Laconia
Lancaster
Saltoon Falls
Franklin
Flint
Heston Belting Company
Lowell Machine Shop
Monadnock
Atchison
Atchison & Nebraska
Boston & Albany
Hoston
Clinton
Fitch
Cedar Rapids & Iowa Land Company
Luc-L
Detroit, Lansing & Northern
Over & Rio Grande
Eastern
Ertoroute Lly
Kansas City
Topeka
Northern
Norwich & Worcester
Oldensburg
Lake Champlain
Old Colony
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Balmore
Ome
Portlana
Saco & Portsmouth
Pueblo & Arkansas Water
Pullman Palace
Cambridge Horse
Portsmouth
Great Falls & Conway
Republican Valley
Union Pacific
Vermont & Canada
Parauolisen Horse
Union Horse
Summit Branch
Highland Orse
Nashua & Rochester
Boston
Revere Beach & Lynn
Market rates for fruits dairy and goods from a 19th century listing
Saturday evening prices show apples at eight to nine, beans and corn prices firm, butter and cheese quoted from New York Vermont and Western dairies with creameries and dairy packed options. Freight and coal costs noted with wide ranges for coal types and metals. Fruits including Malaga Raisin, lemons, oranges, currants and prunes sold in boxes and cases with Latin names and prices, dry goods demand up, eggs at 23 to 28 cents, fish and herring prices listed, with hogs and hides markets dull but steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Naval
Carolina
Louisiana
Rangoon
Basie
Calcutta
New York
Vermont
Franklin County
Yale
Cumberland
Java
Maracaibo
Mocha
Rio
Valle
St. Domingo
Georges
Hake
Haddock
Shore
Labrador
Eastport
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigun
Indiana
Iitneis
Wintow
Australia
Welbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Liverpool
London
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Sail
C. F. E. Fyruit
Malaga
Loose Muscatel
Valencia
Sultana
Citron
Turkey
Smyrna
Virginia
Wilmington
Uruguay
Texas
East India
Brighton Market Report for Week Ending January 29
The Brighton market shows varied cattle and livestock prices. Western cattle quality similar to last week with limited sales, beef prices 450 to 525 per cwt live weight. shipping oxen and Milch cows listed, but overall demand modest. Swine and sheep numbers small, hog prices up to 44 per pound live weight, few store cattle and cattle trade subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Cattie
Norbert Cattie
Maine
Liverpool
Sunk in the Chesapeake Adamantine Lost with All Hands
The schooner Adamantine from Baltimore bound for the Potomac river with oysters sank in the lower bay. Captain Horace Baker and nine crew members perished. a lone crewman was seen on a mast waving for days before dying. Bodies recovered and buried. vessel wreck located near Smith Island. Suspected to have collided with the Express wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Potomac River
Horace Baker
Smith Island
Baker
Express
Frightful Mortality in Brazil From Smallpox
A Rio Janeiro letter dated January 4 reports dire smallpox deaths in Fortaleza between December 1 and 20, totaling 21,473, amid famine across provinces. It notes Brazil will not lease public ground for any American exhibition and samples would incur duties, reflecting harsh conditions and government stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
New York
Rio Janeiro
Fortaleza
Simall-Pox
Dyspepsia Remedies and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters
Dyspepsia is common and many remedies exist, but Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is praised as a superior eradicant. It is said to eradicate dyspepsia with certainty and promptitude and also acts as a tonic and stimulant for secretion and urinary health, with many supporters vouching for its efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hostetter
South Boston Flats and a New York and New England plan
The New York and New England Railroad Company weighs purchasing the Boston and Albany land at South Boston, with a one year state lease at $6000 and a renewal option. They would assume a $130,000 filling contract for 15 acres, build a 500 by 145 foot dock, and possibly a large elevator between piers, aiming for a total cost under $400,000 for purchase, sea walls, and piers. The piece then shifts to a theological aside about counterfeit medicine and endorses Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a standard remedy for scrofula, bronchial irritation, and stubborn coughs, claiming rapid stomach, liver, and blood benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Bangs & Co
First Board
First Call
Topeka & Santa Fe Ratas Teietele
Topeka & Santa Fe
Aten
Toeka & Santa Fe Inc
Denver & Rio Grande Ra
Clinton & Quincey
Hartford & Erie
Jia Colony
New Mexico
Teterere
Giag
Ateh
Nebraskn Ras
Kansas Pacific
Boston & Maine
Boston & Providence
Burlington
Repu Valley
Eins Tin
Cleo
New York
New England
Northern Railroad
Lake Tham
Deeree
Philadelphia, Wit
Baltimore
Quincy Mining Company
Fedont
Hartford & Erie Railroad
Cedar Rapids & Iuwa Lend
Lad
TeelenAsy
Old Colony
Boston
Boston Helting
Pueblo & Arkansas
Boston & Providence Rd
Detroit, Lansing & Northern
South Boston
New York and New England Railroad Company
Boston and Albany Road
New York and
Boston and Albany
Pierce
South America
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Alabama
Loring
Sunday Globe
Washington, D. C
Potter Committee
Iwe
Congress
Post Office
Naval Committee
Robeson
Committee
Whitthorne
Ways and Means
Robbins
Seward
Conkling
Tuck
Geneva
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Treasury
Congressman Loring
Samuel J. Tilden
Garcelon
Angels of Light
Mr. Blank
Dr. Bath
Krxp Sr
Supreme Court of Vermont
Lea
Stone
Thomas Hanley
Fintiip Matat
Plattsburg
Brandon
Barnum
Pharr
Joseph White Makea
Berwick House
Ruatland
Puasir’s
Leavitt
Kutland
Castight
Frieze
Phair Leavitt
Arlick Calet
Calet
McLaughlin
Vergennes
Aurilla Brooks
Hayes
Brooks
Provi
Dence
Rvutuannd
Marshall D. Downing
Koston
Orffice
Bulletin
Pnatt
Mr. Downing
Walnut Hil
Finance and Commerce
Boston Money and Stocks
Review OF the
State Street
United States
U. S
U.S
Coudod
Secere
Couvon
Bank of England
Savings Banks Notes
Savigs Banks
Charlestown Five Cents
Dorchester Savings
Boston Savings Bank
Kmigrant Savings Bank
Franklin Savings Bank
Home Savings Bank
tMercantile Institution For Mechanics Savings Bank
Ewburyport Five Cents Savings Enilnave South sHoston Savings Bank
Eeeere
Brighton Five Cents Savings Bank
Burlington & Missouri
Chicago
Burlington Quincy
Denver & Rio Grandeis
Detroit
Lansing
Harford & Erie
St. Joseph
Council Bluffs
Topeka & Western
New
Dubuque
Minnesota
Framingham & Lowell
Middlesex Horse
Kalamazoo
South Haven
Brookline Land
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Copper Falls
Duncan
Osveola
Quincy
Ridge
Silver Islet
Topeka and
Santa FE
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Denver and
Rio Grande
Old Colony and Newport Railroad
Boston, Clinton, Fitchburg and
New Ledford Ball
Californa Mining
San Francisco
Dulness
Mesers
C. Fe, Fuller & Co
Ophir
Sierra Nevada
Market Hall, Dutt Pxtoee
Mesars Stone & Downer
Northern Belle
Yellow Jacket
Justice
Tis
Challenge
Imperial
Michican
California
Boston Market
India
American
Gie
Ballane
Chesapeake
Adamantine
Scott & Gon
Ree Row
Gunisfallen
Nassac Card Co
Nassau
Jaé
Imane
L.ladden
East Lincoln
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