Maine Politics and Greenback Prospects in next Maine governor race
Portland dispatch reports stalwarts led by Hamlin and Blaine plotting to nominate Davis while Greenbackers back Joseph L. Smith for governor. A union with Democrats could tip legislature, with Smith gaining momentum as Republicans split. Penobscot and Waldo counties show Greenback strength. Ferrous figures anticipate Smith's rise and anti Republican coalitions shaping the September contest.
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Portland
Hamlin
Blaine
Lave
Maine
Thomas
Magees
Seoret
Penobscot
Joseph L. Smith
Waldo
Davis
Hannibal
Major Smith
Conant
Morrill
Hale
Smith
Kennebec Greenback Convention Elects Nominations
The Kennebec county Greenback convention at Gardiner drew 202 delegates for a robust gathering. D. H. Teing of Mount Vernon led the second senator ballot, with D. H. Thing declared nominated. Joseph L. Smith praised for governor. The platform urged laborer interests, endorsement of Portland’s 1870 principles, and a push to place candidates from industrial classes.
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Kennebec County
Gardiner
Downing
R. W. Black
Augusta
Sullivan
A.G. Andr Ws
A. P. Snow
Winthrop
H. J. Morrill
West Waterville
Alfred Weymouth
Clinton
D. H. Teing
Mount Vernon
Committee On
Gates
D. H. Thing
National
Greenback Party
Indorse
Portsland B
Portland
National Greenback Party
Joseph L. Smith
National Grenback Party
Kacu
J.M. Wien Hau
G. P. H. Jewett
Winn
W. Black
Robert Ashford
F. B. Eilis
J. H. True
B. Swift
J. R. Goodwin
B.F Abbott
A. L. Brown
Messie
Randall and Lurton
Alexander Troupe
New Haven Union
Troupe
Blaine County Democrats Back Novel Ticket in September
The president of the convention says the ticket will likely gain Democratic support in the county and secure a handsome majority in September, a novelty in Blaine's old county.
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Blaine
Old
Greenback surge sweeps Prospect district fight in Maine
In Prospect Me on June 28 the district including Somerset Kennebec and Lincoln counties with Knox share sees a Greenback rise challenging long time Republican J G Blaine representation. Greenback candidates gain votes since 1875 with Peter Cooper and Henry Munson earlier, now widening in several counties with Republicans canvassing schools and rallies. The fight centers on Lincoln and Kennebec where Greenbackers unite with Democrats risking a Republican legislature victory and governor election by securing close districts.
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Avgusba
J. G. Blaine
Somerset
Kennebec
Lincoln
Knox
Funnd Bimeek
Souo
Somerset County
Solon Chase
Peter Cooper
Henry
Munson
Joseph L. Smith
Cerbein
Lincoln County
LSZH
Someret
Kenieve
Lindsey
Atuy
Somers
Brapy
Owens Assaults Four Children in Fort Wayne Area
Jesse Owens a saloon keeper from Coeese fifteen miles away attempted to murder his four motherless children. He attacked his seven year old son tearing off an ear then stabbed a nine year old daughter and beat all four with a club until their bodies were a mass of wounds before he was arrested.
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Fort WayYst
Ind
Jesse Owens
Coeese
Hayes vetoes marshal bill as extra session unlikely
Washington dispatches report President Hayes sent a fifth veto to the House amid signals that no extra session will be convened this fall though a possible October session is hinted. Senate moves on adjournment sine die face delays as factions clash over silver and finance matters.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Conkling
West
Windom
Minneola
Beck
Congressmaun Bowman
Luther
Wasrminetoy
D. C
Lue Hose
Boston’s dark ways and baby farming exposed in sermon
Rev Henry Morgan preached at Revere Beach about Boston’s vice and a surge of baby farms in the city. A disguise inquiry showed a broker offering infants for adoption for fees, with scenes of neglect and arrest followed by a lenient judge.
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Henry Morgan
Revere Beach
Boston
Zephaniah
Jerusalem
Rostov
America
Ballyfarding
Lixwell
Explosion at Hoosac tunnel glycerine works kills two
North Adams Mass June 30 Professor Mowbray s glycerine works at the Hoosac tunnel West shaft were destroyed by a giant powder explosion at 1 pm Two men William Long and John Pierce were blown to atoms Five workers were at the scene others not present had just dined The losses include the building mica luse and wire-house with about 1000 in damage Long a Vermonter Pierce a North Adams resident with a large family
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Prof. Mowbray
Northh Adams
Mass
Mowbray
William Long
John Pierce
Simmons
Pell Gardner
George Marshall
Marshall
Long
Vermont
Pierce
North Adams
FE. J. Wilson
Benjamin Cook
John Guiley
John V
Boiler Explosion Kills Two On Missouri River Boat Clytie
A boiler on the government boat Clytie exploded four miles below Omaha on Friday. James Land of East Nebraska City and Herman Bell were killed, Isaac McKinney and W. McKinney of St Louis were wounded, with others severely injured. Captain N P Pinney was badly hurt. Major Cooley notes 150 pounds of steam ordered, gauge showed 140 at explosion.
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Nebraska City
Missouri River
Clytie
James Land
East
Herman Bell
Egineer
Isaac McKinney
W. McKinney
St. Louis
N. P. Pinney
Matt Pyle
Major Cooley
Hull Murder Case Sparks Clergy Debate Over Mercy and Punishment
June 30 report from New York details grand jury action against Charles Cox for the murder of Mrs. Hull. Clergy leader Mrs. Harford argues for life imprisonment for robbers and adulterers, while others doubt the prosecution’s story and note Purdy’s disappearance. Local officials deny Hull hired Purdy to kill. debate centers on punishment and justice.
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Primwbe Hanaford
New York
Chastine Cox
Hall
Alcott Purdy
Dr. Hull
William Hatfield
Hull
Podsbe Haraford
Jersey City
Lynchl
Walling
Woltman
Williams
Rollins
Purdy
Ats
Amazing balloon escape by acrobat L Estrange on Easter Monday
Melbourne Argus reports an extraordinary death defying ascent by acrobat L Estrange from the St Kilda road on the balloon Aurora. At a mile and three quarters altitude the gas burst and he parachuted to safety landing in a tree. He is bruised and has a sprained arm but plans another ascent if Aurora is repaired.
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Melbourne Argus
L’estrange
St. Kilda
Atchison, Lorpeka
Body Recovered From Charles S Rogers Wreck
Provincetown mass June 30 The wrecking sloop Abbie White arrived from the wreck of the schooner Charles S Rogers five miles south of Highland light in twelve fathoms of water. A decomposed body was brought in by Captain Olsen, about five feet nine inches tall, around forty five, with a check shirt denim pants Nova Scotia stockings and a full black beard.
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Mass
Abbie
White
Olsen
Claries
Rogers
Philadelphia
Highland Light
Nova Scotia
Determined to Die in Newburyport Area
Edwin W. Eaton of West Newbury, about twenty four, twice attempted suicide yesterday in Byfield. He first took laudaruw on Parker river banks, slept four hours, then ingested arsenic. though the house was in danger. He is determined to end life, suffering from the latest dose. The act stems from want of work, though recently employed caring for Mrs. David Jimery, ninety two, injured by a fall.
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Boston Journal of the
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Great River
Gulf of Mexico
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Gulf
Ehe Assurapee
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Senate
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Columbia
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Hudgon’s Bay
Lancaster Sound
Constanly
Newburyport
Mass
Edwin W. Eaton
West Newbury
Byfield
David Jimery
Allan's Anti-Fat Promises Quick Weight Loss Claims
A Baltimore style advertisement from February 11, 1878 promotes Allan's Anti-Fat as a vegetable remedy that reduces weight by two to five pounds per week by acting on stomach contents. It claims to cure dyspepsia and shanmatium and cites testimonials from SMITH DOOLYTTLE SMITH, wholesale druggists, Buffalo and Boston addresses.
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Allan
Boston
Mass
Botany Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Smith, Doolyttle & Smith
Ladies and Others Urged To Send Orders To John Medina
The Weekly Globe readers are advised to mail money and orders to John Medina of Boston, promising prompt handling and good bargains. Medina’s card appears in another column, and he is described as thoroughly reliable. A Louisiana Savings Bank Suspends in New Orleans on June 30 with liquidation.
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GLOBE
John Medina
Boston
Louisiana Savings Bank
New Orleans
Louisiana Savings Bank and Safe Depee Company
Europe
Boston Money and Stocks in June 28 1879
Boston finance notes report smooth local money market with abundant loanable funds and low demand. Clearing House rates slip to 3 percent. prime paper around 4 percent. dividend payments totaling about 9.45 million dollars expected July 1. New York funds easy at par to 10 cents per 1000 discount. stock market quiet with forecasts of dullness through hot weather. bond and bullion movements show England reserves rising to 57% and various U S and mining shares trading up or down across multiple companies.
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Lowell
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Hill
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Hartlet
Lyman
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Linen
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Crry
St. Jonerh & Council
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Burlington & Missouri
Nebraska
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Burington & Quincy
Cincinnati
Sandusky Cleveland
Detroit
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati & Lafayette
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York
New England
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Ogdensburg
Lake Champlain
Old Coloy
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Pullman Palace
Rutland
St Louis
Kansas City & Northern
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Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad
Iowa Railroad Land Company
Norwich & Worcester
Revere Beach & Lynn
Metropoltan Horse
Middle Ex Horse
South Boston Horse
Cambridge Horse
Cincinnati, Sandusky & Cleveland
Connecticut River
Ohio & Mississipt
W York Srice
Boston P Rovidence
Clinton
Dubuque & Minnesota
Lawrence & Southwestern
Kansas Pacific
New York & Boston Air Line
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Portland
Saco & Portsmouth
Union Pacific
Boston market notes June 28 farm goods and commodities
Commercial matters from Boston detail steady demand and price trends across apples beans butter cheese coal coffee corn cotton dry goods Hogs fish flour molasses oats oils and lard with modest gains in some dairy products and a generally quiet market for many staples. Prices vary by region, grade, and transport, reflecting a cautious but steady trading environment.
Market Report on Spices Spirits Sugar and Wools Prices
The market shows nutmegs in stronger demand with overall spice activity fluctuating. Spirits demand is moderate with crude and Bourbon prices around 160 to 1500 per gallon, new Holland rum at 1 23 per gallon. Sugar remains firm with refines selling around 9 39¢ and brown sugars firmer. Tallow and tan markets steady with minor variations. Wool prices vary by region with Ohio, Pennsylvania around 37 41 1/2 to 42 1/2 cents per pound and other states showing mixed levels.
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Ohio
California
Food and grain prices hold steady in New York market
Prices for flour and meal show little change with some grades weak on the advance. Provisions, pork and lard steady, beef, veal, and butter demand moderate. Grain sees quiet sales on the spot with No 2 white and red winter futures noted. oats and coffee markets described as steady to quiet.
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Franklin County
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Michigan
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Manila
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Boston Extra
Nod
Elaine
Houston
Maine Central
Jacksons
Davis
Jackson
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City aMippini
Southern Bakers
Spo's
Jane
Eve
Seady
Efimed
Live Stock Markets at Watertown and Brighton
Market reports show cattle numbers at Watertown 386, swine 8470, lambs and sheep 1770, with prices for beef and hides given. Brighton sale notes North American cattle steady to higher, Western cattle and sheep abundant for shipment to London and Liverpool, with prices on live weight and assorted stock categories listed.
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Gloucester Fish Market stock and prices update
Regular correspondence notes 36 arrivals from Georges with halibut and codfish totals, 8 from Western Banks and 9 from shore grounds. Mackerel supply remains large but demand weak, prices for large Georges cod firm while small fish demand down. Halibut, hake, cod, and various salt fish items listed with prices and market conditions. market glutted, some vessels discarded catches, few marketable orders remaining.
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Haddock
Georges Coa
Wallon
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