Sherman Blaine meeting ends in chaos at Preble House
Port Carp July 28 The visit of Secretary Sherman to Maine yielded dramatic talk and sharp clashes with Senator Blaine over the 1878 campaign. The pair argued over tax figures and southern votes amid rivals’ barbs, ending in a physical scuffle interrupted by a World correspondent. A bus scene later described a runaway carriage injuring no major figures.
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Goodby
Betti
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1861
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First National Bay
Portland
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Memphis
Little Rock
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Pepe
Sabine Farm
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Greenbackers
Portand Evening Republican
Senator Blaine
Congressman Reed
Live Stock Exportation Growth and Practices at the Port
The article outlines a growing livestock export business from the port to England with $2,000,000 invested. It details government inspected shipments, officer fees, crew wages, feed and water regimes, insurance practices, voyage durations, and notable shippers like Colwell, Lingham and O'Rien, Ducne, and Hathaway & Jackson. It notes profits, losses, and the roles of Nelson Brothers and Brighton abattoir supplied cattle and sheep.
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H. W. Jordan
Esco
Liverpool
Loudon
Insurance Company
Eng
Roddick
Montreal
William Colwell
Lingham & O’ Rien
ML Ducne
Jackson & Hathaway
G. H. Hammond & Co
Brighton
Nelson Brothers
Messrs. Hathaway & Jackson
Beecher Preaches Regeneration Boldly at Highland Grove
The Rev Henry Ward Beecher spoke on being born again and a new life during a Sunday gathering at Highland Lake Grove attended by about 3500. He argued conversion starts personal renewal, not a communal plan, and urged individuals to lift themselves toward a higher life. The sermon mixed wit with sharp critique of superficial piety and drew strong audience reaction.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Highland Lake Grove
Questa
Thomas Barry
Boston
Alexander Boyd
Mary A. Lavermore
George Hathaway
New York and New England Railroad
E. E. Snow
Providence
Pawtucket
Put, Dain
Tilton
Mr. Bercher
Mr. Beecher
Nicodemus
Lauguter
Beecher
President weighs canal routes in Panama inquiry plan
Washington July 27 The president considers appointing a board of patent officers from the army navy and coast survey to inspect all Isthmian routes for a canal and report ASAP to Congress. The move mirrors the Paris canal congress data and may yield a special message with results and related papers.
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Washington
Army
Navy
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Central America
Panama
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Ammen
Menocalus
Paris
National Associated Press
Inter
Financial matters from State Street July 26 1879
Reports from the Money Market show easing conditions with banks delaying larger moves. Rates for prime paper and bank loans eased, dividends due in Boston area total 2 530 068, while bond markets and foreign exchange show mixed signals and potential for future strength as crops develop.
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Aixiat
L. & Cros HY
Washinxtor Street
Mass
Wall
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Commercial MAtters Show Steady Trade and Mixed Markets
Saturday edition notes no major improvements in leading departments yet warns of improving activity after vacation. Wool and cotton goods hold firm, prints hard to move, while dry goods show cautious optimism. Apples and beans prices listed. butter, cheese, and flour markets mixed with steady demand for several staples. Metals, coal, and oils show variable activity, with cranberry and fruit markets revealing abundant apples and steady pea prices. Overall tone is cautious, with expectations of stronger activity as markets reopen.
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United States
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Coudon
U .S
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Choice
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Beat Factory
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Clourteia
Cumberland
Searche Co
Tragic Jersey City Malpractice Death Revealed
Addie Allen a 26 year old woman died after a malpractice attempt to conceal pregnancy. An undeveloped child was born last night a baby thrown into the Hackensack river to hide the shame. An autopsy confirmed the facts and police expect arrests.
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N. J
Addie Allen
Jersey City Heights
Addie
New York
Hackensack
Allan's Anti Fat Ad Promises Rapid Weight Loss
A 1878 Buffalo notice extols Allan's Anti Fat as a safe vegetable remedy for dramatic fat loss. The letter claims users shed two to five pounds weekly, with one testimonial noting a twenty five pound loss and intent not to regain. The piece targets druggists and proprietors.
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Powell & P. T
Promoters Rally for Oceanic Canal Project Across Nations
The prominent figures pushing the question nationwide vow to safeguard U S interests in the vast canal scheme. They stress strong advocacy will ensure the United States receives full protection and benefit from the undertaking.
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Oceanic Canal
Uni
United States
Wool market notes price shifts and demand
Market report shows varied wool prices with Michigan fleece at 35 to 3 cents, delaine at 40 to 44 cents, medium unwaded at 27 to 33 cents, California spring at 20 to 21 cents, and higher grades at 45 cents. Foreign wool remains scarce while domestic receipts decline markedly.
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Michigan
California
New York Markets on Flour Cotton and Provisions
The New York market notes little price change across flour and meal with weak spots in new winter wheat. Cotton spots lower with futures slipping and major sales around 85,460 bales. Provisions show pork higher, lard up, bacon steady, and butter steady. Wheat futures firm on red winter demand, with extensive bid levels for No 2 Milwaukee and No 2 red winter.
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Gloucester Fish Market Week Upon Georges and Grand Banks Arrivals
Regular report from Gloucester on weekly fish arrivals including 50 Georges codfish and 40,000 tbs halibut from Georges Bank, 12 ships with 425,000 tbs halibut from Grand Banks, 4 from Western Banks with 110,000 tbs codfish, and 17 shore grounds with 300,000 tbs cod and cusk. Mackerel catches show good stock but slower demand. prices quoted for various species. Overall outlook: mackerel plentiful with potential for a large season, while prices drift lower on some items.
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Live Stock Markets at Brighton and Watertown 1879
Market reports from Brighton and Watertown detail cattle, sheep, lambs, and hog prices, stock totals, and trends. Cattle numbers rose slightly, beef demand remained strong, and Maine and northern stock were expected to grow with the season. Prices for beef and store cattle show modest variation. sheep, lambs, and hog values held firm amid regional trade patterns.
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