Yellow Fever Lessons From New Orleans and Norfolk
A historical letter from 1878 details General Butler and Colonel French’s accounts of suppressing yellow fever in New Orleans in 1862 and Norfolk in 1864. It describes strict quarantine, street cleaning, canal flushing, and environmental measures to curb contagion, plus observations on nonessential quarantine and the role of atmosphere in transmission.
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New Orleans
Norfolk
Butler
French
Louisiana
Washington
Star Department
Kren
Bury &Yst
Cuba
Giveston
Tex
Farrague
Forts
United States Navy
Ater
Farragut
Galveston
Oicere
Sterling
Pensacola
Pat Ueder
Emile Raili
New York
Texas
Nassau
Fosler
State Department
Lata
Atlantic
North Carolina
Elizabeth River
Newbern
Neuse
Petersburg
Moses
Shreveport
Gulf
Week and Their Cargoes Ship Movements This Week
The week saw delays due to west coast storms affecting freight. Cargoes include Speke Hall 207 cattle 226 sheep 700 cotton bales and 2000 boxes of bacon. Canopus 20 000 bushels corn 10 060 bushels wheat 2000 cotton bales. Averil West Hartlepool with 95 cattle 33 hogs 814 sheep and 20 414 bushels wheat 23 421 bushels corn. Istrian 25 000 bushels corn 2000 cotton bales 900 tons provisions 500 apples. Europe received 145 688 bushels wheat oats and corn. Mereur carried 18 791 bushels corn to England. Coastwise shipments totaled 11 258 bushels grain. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup praised for relief.
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Speke Hall
Canopus
Istrian
Atlas
Averil
Pr Bohemian
Averill
West Hartlepool
Ava
Europe
Washington Gossip on John Sherman and politics
Washington gossip notes Sherman dominant in Treasury and hints he may resign next summer to pursue Ohio governorship and 1881 Republican nomination. The piece frames him as a master of policy and politics, a potential threat to Grant, with speculation on timing and strategy in Ohio and beyond. It also includes brief society and public notices parts from the era.
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Washieton
John Sherman
the Treasury
Paet
General Grant
Sherman
Grant
Treasury
Jonesy
Himeself
Treasury Department
Salmon Chase
Chase
Boutwell
Tyro
Richardson
Morrill Sa
Hin
Hayes
Lal Sherman
Thurman
Ubio
Ohio
New York
Republican Party
Sherwan
Shurman
Senate
Conkling
Blaine
Seaman Beating Case Ends With Dismissal
Testimony showed Comstock, a poor seaman, was struck and kicked by the mate for scraping aloft in cold weather. Two sailors disputed the severity, while Commissioner Hallett ruled no case against the accused and ordered discharge.
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United States Commission
Ira
Hallett
Leroy S. Bridges
D. J. Ingraham
Ira A. Comswek
S Aid
Comstock
Comatock
Comasock
Tragic shooting leaves teen dead at Veazie
In Baxcor Maine a 17 year old, Frank McAlvery, was shot in the abdomen at a Bangor area late night ruckus near Haiaorn House. The shooter, Robert Geaton, was arraigned in Bangor jail after the fatal wound and pending $5000 bond.
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Baxcor
Veazie
Bangor
Frank McAlvery
Findler
McAlvery
Geaton
Bangon
Robert Geaton
Death of the Hungarian Robber King in Prison
The Szanos-Uivar prison in Hungary holds the death of Rosza Sandor known as the Robber King. Born 1813 at Szcjedin, he rose from banditry to national notoriety for raiding police and armies, aiding the poor, and courting danger. His life included multiple imprisonments, pardons, a three year trial, and a lengthy sentence before final death in prison.
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Hall Mall
Szanos-Uivar
Rosza Sandor
Hungary
Szcjedin
Kati
Kosza Sandor
Kossach
Sandor
Ind
Pelegyhasa
Gideon Raday
Limwood
Brown arraigned for murder in Jenks shooting
George H. Brown, jailed since December 25 after shooting John A. Jenks over his wife's seduction, was arraigned in the room of confinement. Judge Clapp waived examination. Brown pled not, or rather read the warrant, and was committed to await grand jury action. He declines family contact, suffers head pain, and faces possible life in prison. The incident appears premeditated, not insanity.
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Providence
R. L
George H. Brown
John A. Jenks
Brown
Clapp
Tod Brown
Kidnapping Tale Surfaces In Peoria Street News
Maggie Lahore reports being kidnapped on Fulton Street by masked men who carried her away in a sleigh and burned her bindings with flames and snow. A farmer found her the next day and she remains unconscious, with locals voicing skepticism but strong support for her claim.
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Peoria
Maggie Lahore
Pulton Street
Perished in the Flames at Kidder Stables East Orange
A fire at W. H. Kidder in East Orange New Jersey destroyed the stables two horses two carriages a new sleigh and harness sets. Two young men Milon Thatener and Charles Hatcher who worked for Kidder and slept upstairs were burned to death. The nearby Ward house also burned. Total loss about 15000 dollars fully insured.
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East Orange
N.J
W. IF. Kidder
Milon Thatener
Charleshatcher
Mr. Kidder
Three Men Blown to Atoms in Paterson Read-Rock Blast
An explosion at J. L. Rand's read rock works in Preakness Paterson N J destroys a frame building housing ninety pounds of glycerine. Three local men John Manley Charles Hansel and Ferdinand Marks were killed. Other structures damaged. Cause under investigation.
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Paterson
N. J
J. L. Rand
Read-Rock
Preakness
Bulding
John Manley
Charles Hansel
Ferdinand Marks
A Big Maul
New York reports J W Hull a curb stone brewer swindling Field and James brokers of 30000 in 444 percent bonds. He ordered the bonds yesterday, received them today, pretended to certify a check, and disappeared with the bonds.
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New York
J. W. Hull
Field & James
Dr Pierce's medicines praised for chronic cases
The piece argues penalties of laws are slow and doctors fail to relieve complex illnesses. It notes many remedies compete for patients, urges careful scrutiny of medical claims before treatment. Dr Pierce's Family Medicines are claimed to cure where others fail and a sanitarium is advertised.
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Pierce
Neatly
Potter Committee to Report in January in Washington
The Potter sub committee, including Potter and Cox, will travel to New Orleans Saturday to advance the inquiry. Mr. Stenger may join but avoids south travel due to private matters. He expects the cipher telegrams to be examined and a majority to push ahead with the investigation. The full report on the inquiry should be presented in early January.
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Nelson
Worcester
Lowell
Pierce
Haven
Everton
GLOBE
Hoar
Evens
Usher
The
Star
Tam
Congress
Washington Post
Grundy
Capitol Hill
Fitzroy
Legation
Sockett
Colonel Sockett
New Jersey
Sladensburg
Alexandria
Glymont
Belt Jine
Hertzoy’s
Mir. D
Mia Flintlock
Luther
Potter
Washington
Demoerst
Cox
New Orleans
Mr. Stenger
Stenger
Peter
Tilden
Danunary
Almanac and tea ads from Hostetter era in 1870s paper
The notice extols Hostetter’s Almanac as a century-old medical guide printed by Hostetter & Smith in Pittsburgh with vast production in multiple languages and a million-copy annual reach. It advertises free 1870 almanac copies via druggists. Also promotes GLone Tea Co offering China tea and dinner sets, inviting readers to request revised circulars and outlining seasonal imports from Formosa and Japan. A. HeTruenston & Co., Managers.
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Hostetter
Honvecter
Hostetter & Smith
Pittsburg
Penn
Glone Tea Company
Broad
Milk Street
Boston
Mass
Japan
A. HeTruenston & Co
Hop Bitters Promises Clear Skin and Bright Health
A woman extols Hop Bitters as a cure for clear skin and blooming health after her friend asks how to achieve it. The unnamed speaker claims it improved her appearance and vitality, presenting the product as a simple remedy.
Sales off Stocks at Brokers Board on Dec 30
Report by E D Bangs & Co lists rapid stock moves across rail and utility names. Notable entries include Boston Gas, Topeka and Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, New York New Haven, Denver Rio Grande, and Hartford and Eric, with varied quantities and price indications.
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Brokers’ Board
E. D. Bangs &O
Fist Board
Wimst Call
Boston Gas Company
Serereereeeee
Treat Falls Manufacturing Company
Topeka & Santa Fe Rail
Boston Hartford & the Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Topeka & Santa Rd
Boston & Maine
Chicago
Burlington Ney Railroad
DOG
San
Cleveland Railroad
Eastern Ra
Vba
Ershed
Coiscorsceer
Ratirond
Lake Cham
Lake Vere
Peevwesseeeeee Vreseeandi
Old Colony
Benessnd
Calumet & Fieeia Mining Company
Atch
Topeka & Sauia FeRd
Wicschis
Sabdads de Seswaseds
Aten, Lopelea &Sania
Union Pacine Ua
Uepe Hartford & Eric
New York & Newnel
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Denver & Rio Grande Ra
Market Report From December Incomes and Commodities
The notes cover beans ahead and varying prices for dairy products, coal, coffee, corn, oats, cotton, dry goods, eggs, fish, flour, fruit, and hay. Prices list New York and Vermont creamery quotes, eastern and western dairy values, and wholesale ranges for staple foods with careful attention to quality grades and regional differences. The report notes a quiet market sentiment in some sectors and steady demand in others.
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Butlerk
New York
Vermont
Franklin County
Cholee
Saée
Weasery
Choice
Cannes
Acadia Grate
Cumberland
Jaya
Maracaibo
Rio
Sueloe
Ality
Gomgre
Burhel
Uplands
Gulf
P. K
Georges Bank
Labrador
Shore
Commodity price notes from a late 19th century market page
The report lists diverse commodity prices and stock levels including Moasess birds, nails, naval stores, turpentine, pitch, resin, nitrate of soda, linseed oil, oil, palmitin, fish oil, petroleum, naphtha, provisions, pork, hides, salt, saltpetre, linseed, spices, spirits, sugar, Sicily sicil, tallow, tin, tin plates, wool and various grades. It records that demand remained steady or quiet in places, with specific quotes for each item and regional variations in price. Specific figures include 1224 Moasees on hand, turpentine and pitch prices, pork values around 7 8s 6d to 25 5s, and wool quotes for Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, California imports, among others.
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Bae
Cole
Western
Calcutta
Wallon
Lord O
Eeton
Sanohe
Labrador
Loalle
Prince's
Hove
Carolina
Sal
Sicily
Salen
Straits
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Prices and stock report from Brighton market week ending December 25
Brighton market notes show cattle totals 2040 for beef and 5800 for sheep and lambs with swine around 14,450. Eastern cattle 44 miles cows and northern cattle listed. beef cattle prices vary by quality with extra quality at 52206 50 per live hundred weight and poorer grades lower. Hides and tallow prices noted. trade described as dull with buyers scarce and cattle quality improving. Store cattle and milch cows reported with prices indicating modest activity and demand. Sheep and lambs from Maine and the West mainly for slaughter. hog trading given as 93 63/4 to 94 3/4 cents per pound live weight.
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Brighton
Weste Ot Atte
Brichton
Maine
West
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Ivery School
Everal
Courts of Justice
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HOP Bitters
Me'g CO
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O. P. Brown
Grand St
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F. W. Gardiner
Lynn
Massault
Relding & CO
Masonic Publishers
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Randolpa St
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