Weston Walks to Astley Belt Victory in London Showdown
The American Weston wins the great walking match in London, beating Brown and setting a new long distance record. He covers 543 miles in 140 hours 30 minutes, and 550 miles in 141 hours 54 minutes, earning cheers and a challenge to defend the belt in New York. Rowell and other contenders prepare for the next Astley belt contest in New York with Weston favored.
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America
Weston
Brown
Agricultural Hall
Bin
Weton
Panchot
United States
Ennis
Hinlan
Dan Ward
Jono A Agney
Jobo Astley
Columbia
Rowell
New York
London
O'Leary
John Astley
Atlantic
Waikea
Walki Og
P.i
O’ Leary
O’leary
Tours
John Agury Ado Weston
Astley
Hazael
Sir John Astley
Royal Humane Society
Edward Payson Weston Wins Astley Belt in Chicago Match
Edward Payson Weston achieves an overwhelming victory in the six day international pedestrian match at Chicago, defeating England’s long-distance champions. The American’s triumph, following his earlier feats of 116 miles in 24 hours and 500 miles in 144 hours, highlights the rise of American prowess in long-distance walking and prompts renewed debate over English skepticism and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Wiliam Perkins
Weston
Islington
London
Oy A. Clark
Efton
Ueir
Polo and
Rowell
Charles Rowell
Cambridge
Howell
Wiles
London Mac Uy
Newman
Martin
Taylor
Lim
Vaushan
O'Leary
Illiam Howse
Peter Crosland
James Miles
Brixton
Manchester
Kng
Crossland
Waikwe
John Astley
D Wes O'Leary
Sir John Astley
Agricultural Hall
Atlantic
Edward Payson Weston
Low
W.ston
America
Portland
Chicago
Eson
United States
Longsten Oxperis
Westen
Damel O’leary
O’ Leary
Beard the Lion
The Actor’s Wardrobe at Sutro Stage Manager Scramble
Virginia Chronicle reports comedic fixer Needles seeks costume help for Sutro's dramatic season. He barters a clean collar and shirts from a friend, plus a mismatched vest, coat, and old pants, while the benefactor jokes about loans and piano gifts as Needles cites a three dollar daily salary and modest savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needies
Sutro
Virginia Chronicle
Mr. Needles
Preere
Soby Mackay
Sharop
Washington
Untamed Horse Powers Through Storms and Race
A frontiersman recalls riding a lightning-fast horse named Lim across rain storms and near-hurricane winds. He claims the horse outran sound, crossing town in moments and staying dry while hail filled the wagon. The tale ends with an ad urging summer boarders in Boston.
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Civeinyall Enquirer
Lim
Jie
Virginia City
Meadow Creek
Meadow
Prince Imperial of France Killed in Zululand Affair
Telegraphic reports from Cape Town Cape Vincent and Lonpox describe the death of the Prince Imperial while leading a reconnoitring party against Zulus. His body will be carried to England as Bonapartist leaders meet in Paris to discuss the imperialist party fate and Eugénie reacts with grief at Chislehurst.
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England
Lowpox
Cape Town
Cape Vincent
Prince Imperial
Lonpox
Carey
Zuius
Zulva
Stat
Cetewayo
Eugenie
Loxpox
France
Sydney
Lospex
Camaen
Chisel- Suret
Cassis
Boulogne
Brouch M. Rouver
Camden House
Duchess of Mouchy
M. Rouber
M. Rouher
Paris
Imperial
Lune
Chiselhurst
St. Mary
Camden Boure
London
Princess of Wales
Gazette de France
Zululand
Prince Victor
Napoleon
Cassagnac
Hhis Journal
le Pays
Loess
Empire
Jerome Napoleon
le Lempa
Arisinus
M Rouher
Jerome
Napoleon Eugene Louis
Napoleon III
Count de Montijo
Viret
Crimea
Lews
Saarbruck
Sedan
Bie
Natal
GLOBE
Secretary Sherman Plans Silver Export Opportunity
The article argues for shipping silver dollars abroad to balance excess domestic supply. It notes treasury and bank vaults fill with silver, while demand from Chip a and Japan grows as Europe’s silver surplus wanes. Export would boost U S control over Eastern Asia and Western Europe trade while silk crops are weak and foreign demand high.
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Sherman
Spain
Chipa
Japan
Europe
Asia
Far East
Philadelphia
North American
United States
Aazeelte
Boston Banks Report Surplus Declines Slightly
The sixty one national banks of Boston show paid in capital of 52,296,300 dollars and a current surplus of 10,823,138 dollars, down from 10,823,631 dollars in the prior return, reflecting a drop of 493 dollars. undivided profits are noted but not specified.
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Boston
Financial figures show rising expenses and profits
The report totals receipts of 2,668,427 versus 1,667,858 in April, with current expenses and taxes at 281,725 up from 61,820, plus 8,155 for premiums and interest. Together with expenses, the total is 698,880 and the surplus and undivided profits reach 13,481,565.
Murdoch to Return to the Stage in Coming Season
James E. Murdoch, a veteran actor and elocutionist living in Cincinnati, plans a summer program for his pupils and neighbors and may resume stage engagements in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, Louisville, with possible trips to San Francisco. If he proceeds, he would mark the fiftieth anniversary of his professional debut.
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Murdoch
James E. Murdoch
Cincinnati
School For Scandal
London Assurance
New York
Boston
Philadepuia
Chicago
Clocippau
St. Louis
Louisville
San Francisco
Lbus
Budh
Forrst
Gus Adams
Jack Scott
Parsons
Tess
Hmiet
Mirabie
Alfred Evelyn
Lick Dashell
Mae
Atchison
Topeka & Santa Fe
Boston & Albany
Boston & Lowell
Boston & Maine
Revere Beach & Lynn
Bur
Missouri
Nebraska
Buriington & Quincey
Vincinnat
Sandusky & Clevelau
Detroit
Lansing & Northern
Denver
Rio Grande
Eastern
Fort Scott & Gulf
Indianapolis
Cncinnati & Lafayette
Kansas City
Lawrence & Southwestern
Kansas Pacific
Michigan Central
Kansas & Texas
New Lane
Northern
Ordenabure & Lake Champlain
Kausasey & Northern
Union Painte
St. Lows
San Ico
Francisco
Vermont
Angale Oe
Nashua
Top
Santa Ve Rd
OUU Avoh
Topeka
Santa Beta
Gos
Libby
Kansas
Texas
Duc
b.Uu
Neuds
Pueb & Ark
Chiu
Dun & Minn
Eastern Railroad
Missour Kain
New
Kenia
Pshel Pee
Nha
Naomi
Bur & Quincy Cmon
St Louis
Kan City
Topska & Santa Fe
Hartford & Erie Railroad
Ces
Kansas & Texas Ra
Kansas A
Poebio
Arkansas Val
Money and stock notes from Boston market June 21 1879
Finance and commerce report dull note brokers as loans on U S bonds fetch 3 percent and good stocks 4 to 5 percent. New York funds near par to 124 discount. U S bonds recover after bear attack. treasury to redeem 6 20 bonds 1867 1868 without rebate. London money easy. Boston securities show strength with multiple railroads and mining shares climbing. Kansas Pacific and Missouri Texas bonds noted for gains.
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State Street
Evernun
United States Treasury
United States
New York
Secetary of
the Treasury
Washington
Althou
Sherman
Couvon
U_ S&S
Bank of England
London
Boston
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Lhos
Boston Clique
Kansas Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe
Denver & Rio Grande
Marreford
New Enciand
Cetenaburs
Lake Champlain Tis
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Sinking Fund
Burlington & Mis
Ouri
Fortsco & Gulf Ta
Bay City
Michigan Central Railroad
Grand River Valley Railroad
Tirst Mortage Sa
Florence
Old Colony Railroad
Vermont & Massachuseus Railroad
Logat Sandusky City & Indiana Railroad
Marquette & Ontonagon Railroad
Lillinois Grand Trunk
Erst
Connecicut& Passumpsie Rivers Railroad
Detroit
Lansing & Northern
Commercial prospects and markets show cautious revival
A summary of mid-June 1879 market activity notes falling sales in leading articles but firm prices and cautious optimism for a revival in the fall. July expected to be quiet, with stronger activity forecast in August. Reports cover apples, beans, butter, cheese, coal, corn, oats, hemp, hides, iron, lumber, molasses, oils, and live stock, with varied demand and current price ranges across regions Brighton Watertown and surrounding markets.
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Avturon
U Ual
New York
Vermont
Cholee Fanklin County
Choices
Creameres
Oye
Este
Cumberland
Java
Maracaibo
Laia
Rio
Rveth
Prince Howard Taland
Lstyelse
Wisconsin
Innesota
Choice Bakers
Ohio
Michigan
Iniiana
Danois
St. Louis
Minnesota
Wester
Timothy A
Manila
Rio Grands
Nos Ayres
Corrientes
Tampico Atecca
Bania
Cape No Hope
Brighton
Slaughter Co
Dl'ec
Buffalo
Cape de Verde
Sige @ Ib
Rockland
Western
Calcutta
Boston
Elaine
Foulton
Maine
Dave
Sheey
Lamos
Brixton
London
Liverpool
West
Crighton
St Etheldreda Chapel Opens in Holboro After Three Centuries
After three centuries the Roman Catholic chapel in Ely place Holboro London dedicated to St Etheldreda born 630 in Suffolk is set to open for high mass mid June the feast of Etheldreda Cardinal Manning will preach the first sermon. The building has a history including a 1668 consecration noted by Evelyn and past uses by the National Society and the Welsh church before its 1874 purchase by the Roman Catholic church.
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Ely Place
Holboro
London
Eth
Ldreda
Arura
Suffol
Lily Cathedral
Etheldreda
Manning
Evelyn
Vatican and French relations amid concordat tensions
The nuncio Mgr Meglia reports Vatican instructions on church state ties with France as it battles the episcopate. The pope seeks Concordat adherence by Paris while avoiding a Vatican Republican split. Also notes Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery promises voice restoration for hoarseness and throat ailments.
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Mgr. Meglia
Holy See
Vatican
Itane
Pierce
Market Report Shows Higher Prospects for Old Potatoes
The market for old potatoes has grown firmer with indications of higher prices. Provisions show pork in fair demand and meats steady with prime, mess, and extra clear sales. Spices and spirits demand steady. wool and rice see firm to unchanged prices amid steady jobbing activity.
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Ea Losi
Louisiana
Rangoon
Saier
Bomshe
Mae
Ben
Sicily
Ard Co
Delune
California
Tafemani
New Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vernia
Lom
New York Market Notes on Flour Cotton and Grains
New York reports a depressed market with mixed prices for flour and meal and firm cotton. Grain prices show oats and corn steady to weak while wheat futures drive some movement. pork and lard remain steady with modest futures activity. Commodities across staples reflect tight supply signals and regional trade notes.
Ocean fish arrivals and prices from Georges Bank report
The Gloucester KRegular Correspondence reports 33 Georges Bank arrivals with codfish and halibut totals, 18 from Grand Banks, 12 from shoreline grounds, and 20 mackerel arrivals. Prices per barrel or hundredweight are listed for fresh, pickled, salted, and processed seafood, including codfish, haddock, halibut, cusk, hake, pollock, mackerel, and related products, with notes on market demand and quality.
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Kregular
Kosten Globe
Gloucester
Grand Banks
Boston
Georges Una
Beast Steattat Reid Ce
Newfoundland
Labrador
Haddock
Georges Connie Booth
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Edward Pay
Mark Swan
Boston Daily Globe
Napoleon IV
Prince
Boston’s National Banks
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Blanche
Aline Montaland
Leontine Massin
Tris
Dora
Sara Bernhardt
Biavche Pierson
Charles Reade
Zola
Charles Warner
Pat
Warner
Henry Irvng
O Irving
Amy Rowelle Ano
New York Dramatic News
Harpocrates
Reade
L'Assommoir
Bages
Gerveise
Gervaise
Virginie
Io Love
Amy Roselle
Gevasse
Ada Murray
Rone
Gaiety & Correspondent
Mlle Bernhardt
Spe Ia
Clarkson
Karpe
Gerad
Septmonts
Duke
Sestmonts
Mrs. Clarkson
Ceemony
Mrs
Bernhardt
Finance and Commerce
Boston Money and Stocks
Review OF the Week
United States Bonds
Lil
Beaton Beiting
Lowell
Great
Continental
Hamilton Woollen
Lyman
Sua
Ints
Atchizon
Santa Fh
Serereseense
H. A. Risley
Friends of the Road
Anv Emilar
Atcnlson
Santa Fe
Sandusky
Cleveland
Railroads
Boston Water Power
Boston Land
Brookline Land
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Franklin
Central
Sliver Islet
Sullivan Silver Mining Company
Iowa Railroad Land Company
Lewis Wharf Company
Globe Nal
New England Mortgage Security Company
Brokers’ Board
Hange & Jo
Atevoet
pOaRry
Boston Market
Watertown
Dacta
Westerday
Weq
Stern
City
Southern
Auegast
Hwestern
Ole
S&s
Utverns
New Yorks
Erain
Stean
Agen
U.S
Wili Magnity
Iisue
Anderson & CO
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