The Yellow Scourge in New Orleans and Havana Reports
In New Orleans officials report weekly yellow fever deaths, ongoing cleanup efforts, and a $10,000 federal donation aiding relief. Disturbances arise from concerns over germ theory and sanitation, while Memphis and New Orleans districts remain the focus of national health surveillance and port interactions with Cuba. A Havana report highlights vessel traffic and the peril of commercial exchange.
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New Orleans
C. B. White
Auxiliary Sanitary Association
Sanitary Association
Magazine Street
St. Cuaries Street
Morrison Shelton
Eloise Walker
Second Street
Laurel Street
Westier
Miles
Charity Hospital
Board of Health
Herrick
General Hood
Memphis
Washington, D. C
Chaille
United States Sanitary Commission
Havana
National Board of Teaith
Cuba
United States
Cuban
National Board of Healtth
Teno
National Board of Health
Memhis
Auson E. Miles
Adolph Waltrecht
A. Clifford
Pauline Whitehead
Lulu Attwood
Mamie Lecou
Ir Nk W. Dub
Aaitie Walker
Frank Watson
D. Owen
Charles Berkely
Ilia Houck
James
Prefledge
British Commissioners Arrive in New York for Agriculture Inquiry
A twenty member British commission arrives in New York to study agriculture across Great Britain Continental Europe and America. Notables include the Duke of Luccleuch and Robert Powerson. Clare Sewell and Albert Pell, prominent farmers, arrived in Montreal en route to the United States.
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Agricultural Comision
New York
Great Britain
Europe
America
Duke of Luccleuch
Robert Powerson
Luis
England
Clare Sewell
Norfolk
Albert Pell
South Leicestershire
Montreal
Appeals for Archbishop Purcell Debt Relief in Catholic Churches
In Roman Catholic churches circulars from Cardinal McCroskey urged a collection on the third Sunday in September to help Archbishop Purcell of Cincinnati pay debts. Pastors were asked to open private subscription lists during the two weeks prior for the same purpose. Secretary Evarts to Ottawa for a brief visit with the marquis of Lorne and Princesa Louise, no official significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purcell
New York
Cardinal McCroskey
Purcell of
the Tribune
Washington
Evarts
Windsor
Marquis of Lorne
Princesa Louise
Ottawa
Cincinnati Exposition Opening Prep Under Way
Crxorrxartt O September 8 reports Cincinnati prepared for a grand Exposition opening on Wednesday with elaborate decorations and a large industries parade said to be among the biggest in the nation. Also notes a growing oyster trade to Europe and Paterson works building engines for Brazil Costa Rica and Cuba. A jail escape occurs in Kentucky as four prisoners flee. Michael O Donnell, six, fatally burned in New York by matches and a San Francisco race result summary follows election day outcomes with the mayor elected by workingmen.
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New York
Michael O’donnell
S&t. Louis
San Francisco
Altrouzha
Pueblo
Arkansas Valley
California
Rices
Orthenders
Walch
Sierra Nevada
UNION
Reaka
Totel
Joint Union Winge
Consolidated Virginia
Kullaon
India
Alta
Silves
Is, D. Banga & Co
State Streas
First Board
Hamilton Manufacturing Co
Kansia City
Law & So
Wrbeei
Hart, & Mine
Ceees
Duscene Uus Ras
Paenio & Ark Vailey Ra
Eee
Kau
Lexas
St Louie
Kau City
Kan
St. Do &C.B
Oor
Bur. & Mo
Neb) Ltd
Vailey Itd
Chicaga
Quincy
Latesenena
Chicago
Duo
Cin and Nashus
Lowell Rd
Ola Colony
Calumet & Hecla Mining
Top
Santa Fe
New England
San
Oley
Lochonan, Ciyncinnati
Lat Re
Lake Champ Ra
Local Officials and Elections Mentioned in Party Ticket Text
The passage lists various candidates and offices including sheriff suditer treasurer tax collector public administrator surveyor district attorney city and county attorney police judge one supervisor five board of education members and railroad commissioner. In the city district Republicans elect sensors recorder coroner county clerk superintendent of schools streets eleven supervisors seven board of education members and a state board of equalization member with re election of Congressman Davis. Superior judges elected are manual on tickets of all parties.
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Board of Education
State Board of Equalization
Davis
Impressive Obsequies of the Late Fire Commissioner Chamberlin
The funeral of Captain David Chamberlin, late chairman of Boston's board of five commissioners, drew a large procession from his Dwight street home to the Columbus Avenue Universalist Church. Knights Templars, firemen, veterans, and Masons attended. Rev. Dr. A A Miner led services with a hymn and sermon praising his public service and family devotion.
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Boston
David Chamberlie
Dwight Street
Columbus Avenue
Joseph Warren Commandery
Knights Templars
Boston Fire Department
Grese
Veteran Fireman's Association of Boston
Jonn
Camrell
Massachusetts Charitabie Mechanic Association
Joseph F. Paul
Massachusetts Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons
Aolding
Kegan
Peters
A. A. Miner
Captain Chamberlain
Miner
Fall from 1879 dies: tribute at funeral of prominent citizen
The obituary notes the death of David Chamberlin on September 4 1879 aged 56 years 7 months. A large funeral in Roxbury featured a rich flora display a wreath from the Mechanics Charitable Association and emblems from several civic groups. Ex-mayor councilmen and other officials attended plus sculptor Martin Milmwore. The procession moved to Mount Hope cemetery with city bells tolling and services inside the church drawing hundreds of mourners.
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Board of Engineers
Mechanics’ Charitable Association
Hest
Fire Department
Joseph Warren Commandery
Hose Company 6
Board of the Commissioners
Third District
Wightman
Stebbins
Hayden
Wiles
Tucker
Harris
Brown
Bowker
Morrison
Fitzgerald
Martin Milmwore
Joseph I. Ryan
L. Foster Morse
Hughes
D. A. Flynn
Roxbury
Mount Hope Cemetery
Benjamin F. Smith
City Hall
M. P. Kennard
Final Casting of General Thomas Statue Completed
The General Thomas statue was finished at Bureau Brothers & Heaven foundry in Philadelphia on Friday. Erection is planned for October in Washington at Vermont and Massachusetts Avenues, atop a 16 foot granite pedestal with bas-reliefs. The bronze figure, a golden tone, portrays a stern yet soldierly countenance in a tail uniform with major general epaulets.
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General Thomas
Bureau Brothers & Heaven
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Vermont
Massachusetts
Witll
Peneral
Naval cadets to study at Royal Naval Academy
Richard Gatewood of Virginia and F I Bowles of Massachusetts, top Naval Academy cadets, were approved to attend the Royal Naval College at Greenwich. They will join as private students to study naval engineering and architecture without the usual exam, entry via graduation certificates. They enter the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmxetor
D. C
Richard Gatewood
Virginia
Naval Academy
F. IT. Bowles
Massachusetts
Royal Naval College
Greenwich
England
Warewood
Bowles
Navy Department
Department of State
Ealand
Our Manufacturers of Cotton Goods to Compete for Africa Trade
The navy department has received many applications from cotton goods manufacturers and cleaners seeking samples to Africa. Commodore Schleyeit sent twenty four samples with English prices, suggesting U S firms could undercut. A printed list of goods and prices will be provided, samples sent as stock allows. Most items are bright red or gaudy colors, in high demand in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McCrary
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
Harian
Joe Bradley
Waite
Cvartes Devens
David Key
Grast
Tennessee
Carl Schurz
Berlin
Richard W. ‘Thompson
Terre Haute
Navy Department
Pete
Washington
Africa
Eng
Schayeidt
Ticonderoga
England
United States
Acadia
Gus Coan
Cimberind
Java
Maracaibo
Rio
Cresta Rica
Kolta
Lugot
Lloni
Ber Nas Eenastians Deuman F
Priten
T. Domingo
St. Domino Rustic
Lima Wood
Ll4galte
Lawrie
Kaward Ialand
Cabinet Aspirations Echo Gilded Era Politics
The article cites Jobo Sherman and William Maxwell expressing openly their ambitions for the presidency. Sherman desires a lawful or de facto win, while Maxwell seeks honest, fair election, touting character, intellect, labor studies in Europe, and imposing oratory to bolster support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jobo Sherman
United States
Europe
Republicans of Massachusetts Celebrate Birth of the Party
A Massachusetts Republican mass meeting at Mechanics Hall Worcester is planned for September 15 to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the party. Speakers include Henry Faxon Frank Bird and others while the party boasts achievements in Union victory abolition of slavery and national unity. The notice urges Republican solidarity and future triumphs under state committee leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Commipror
BuaTrox
Massachusetts
Mechanics’ Hall
Worcester
Republican Party
Butler
Bas
Senate
Great Britain
Fders
Congress
Danvers and
Henry Faxon
Frank Bird
Frank Sanovoru
Parker, Chandler
Nathan Appleton
Adin Thayer
A. W. Beard
Elen F. Stone
Epw. H. Haskell
Boston Money and Stocks Weekly Finance Summary
Boston Money and Stocks notes a week of generally lower money rates with 4 to 7 percent ranges, New York funds near par, and a tepid local market. Bank statements show decreases in loans and reserves, while guidance suggests rates may stay near current levels into year’s start. Gold shipments from England and London markets influence sentiment. stocks, bonds, and rails show mixed but resilient activity amid broader economic weakness and anticipation of future price firmness.
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State Street
Banis
United States
New York
I.oans
Aperie
England
Newark
London
Kansas Pacific
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Chicago
Pant
Minnesota
Bank of England
Lxonange
Boston
Geal
Europe
New York Weekly Review
Stock Exchange
Eigo Exchange
Gowen
Jud Lathrop
Erica
Lase Sbre
Michigan
Cranger
Chicgo
St. Paul
Live Stock Market at Watertown and Brighton 1879
Live stock at Watertown market shows good Northern cattle and fat hog demand with prices steady to firm. Sheep and lambs down from last week as 8626 head reported. Western poultry mixed. Brighton market notes larger supply, prices fall from prior levels, strong demand for oxen and calves, store cattle steady to softer amid dull trade.
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Ping
Do AX
Minne O Ap
Southern Bakers
Southern
BOCK
Choiwe Western
Hyures
Westin
Baltimore
Maracaipo
Cuba
Caba Pt
New Orleans
Molasees Crades
Lotto
St. Domino
Ab Cve
Barre
Lbs Prime
Stearias
Ghac
Glasgow
Briscol
Dushal
Ise
Brest
Retina Petroleum
Hamburg
Watertown
Brighton
Mather
Nem
Canada
Vermont
Nord
Brichton
Liverpool
London
Woking
Ocler
Suies
Lpr
Enroye
Ingenious Bed-Trap in Central Park
A New York police officer, by accident in Central Park, found a clothesline across a road tied five feet up. It bore tiny hooks and fish bait at intervals to snare birds. He removed it and brought it to the station for investigation, and a sharp lookout will be kept for the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Ramps & Northern
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
Athough
New York
Chicago & Rock Island Railroad Company
Antil Nex
Juna
Lusu
Burlington, C
Dar Rapids & Northern Road
Chcago & Rock Island Company
Archison, Topeka & Santa FE
Tee Aera
Eeeeree Senses Sreevene Eee
Seseseeveves
Enna Eens
ASTE
Cserrersenen Resestoers Peer Eere
Central Park
Weekend Trade Outlook Reflects Growing Activity
Saturday evening notices rising trade activity across dry goods and textiles with early season strength in cotton and woolen fabrics. Wood, hides, and general produce show steady or firm pricing as manufacturers ramp up output and buyers stock up, while some sectors report tight supply and cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Iran
Flour Abd Rated Moderately Active Upward Tendency
A brief note assesses Flour Abd as moderately active with an upward tendency in favorability or popularity, indicating improving performance or reception. The source page fragment emphasizes a positive trajectory and general audience appeal.
Gloucester Market Report on Codfish Halibut and Mackerel
The Gloucester market reports 18 arrivals from Georges with about 60,000 dollars worth of codfish and 10,000 pounds of halibut. Ranks arrivals total 12 8 with about 550,000 pounds of goats and 40,000 that of cod. Mackerel scarce after a large wave. prices for various fish and shellfish are listed, with Black Island mackerel at 20 5 barrels and Block Island mackerel offerings noted. Market closes with wide-ranging prices for halibut, haddock, cod, pollock, and other goods, plus notes on picks, culls, and packed barrelling.
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Wilmington
Western
Calcutta
Valion
Lord Ojoul
Boston
Whale
Guy
Sigc
Callon
Vermont
Bode Islam
Jersey
Norfolk
City and Western
City and Wetern
Carolina
New Orlcans
Rangoon
Bali
I Pricwa
Bourpon
Kyre
Zeeland Kum
Imenned Suvare
A.ainet
Londa
SU Mac
Sicily
Ameri
Vallow
Straits
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsip
Michigan
Oregon
Kosten Globe
Georges
Lengui
Seguin
Boone Talacd
Bay of St. Lawrence
Leora
Georges Casteb
Merhim
Haddock
Holiont
Rae Hationr
Extraordinary Drawing in Havana Seeks 18000 Tickets
Royal Havana drawing scheme lists prize tiers in pesos with caps of 50000 and 100000, plus many smaller prizes. Two ordinary drawings monthly provide large totals, with ticket prices in wholes and fractions. N. Bere and Emilia Cadge, Madrid, handle distribution and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otleriles
Royal
Havana
Panigh
God Tivksts
Fuchs
Madrid
Oth Lote
Yublsa
al Ee
al Ee Drawn By He ‘Ickts That Have Been 8 Nt To Me From Maretand
Korirth
Emilia M. Cadger
Ion J
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Tenn
Secretary Evarts
Adlee Lorne
Louise
Cincinnati Expos
Crxorrxartt
Cincinnati
New Yor
Jersey City
N. J
Paterson
Brazil
Costa Rica
Passaic
Crxersnall
Cynthiana
Cal
David Chamberlin
Gunkhkal Thomas
The
Royal Naval Academy
the Republican Quarterly
G. G. Crocker
Empire State
the Union
Texas
North Carolina
Maine
New Hampshire
Verimont
Rhode Island
Connecrook
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbia
France
Corsica
Alsace
Lorraine
Washington Monument
Washington National Monument
J. H. McLaughlin
Ascension Church
USLA
Casey 'O
Philips (Congregational) Church
Josep F. Lovering
Untwarian Soiety
Grand Chaplan
Grand Army
BE. P. Wilson
Loverioy
Hepworth
Lovering
Oston
Unitarian Society
Psstor
R. Lovering
Courch
Courting
Joan
Ruth
Jobo
Carter
Finance and Commerce
Boston Money and Stocks
Review OF the Week
Specie and Exchange
United States Bonds
C. B
Sseeresereese Snes
Couvon
Coudon
Amoskeag
Boston Beltine Company
Appleton
Jackson
Rolli
Atlantic
Franklin
Lancaster
Missouri
Kansas
Unione
Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Creane
Progres
Denver & Rio Grande
Ogdensburg
Lake Champlain
UBTO
Rccecevassersteeerseesspenereeneete
Revere
Seeeeesesesensessss Blsgt
Sean Newereee
York & New England Railroad
Hartford & Eri
Clark
MOR Sentinels Snsixeeins
Hartford Eviemonde
Atchison & Nebraska
Enirtag
Norwich
Old Coloy
Lake Coampain
Sile
Portlane
Saco & Pousa
alls _ies
Connecticut River
Connecticut & Passumpsec
Cambridge
Cheshire
Denver & Ioirande
Fortscott & Gulf
Indianapols
Cincinnati & Lafayette
Iowa Falls & Sioux Chiy
Middlesex Horse
Portsmavuch
Great Falls & Conway
Summit Branch
Worcester & Nashua
Winatsimmer
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe
Burlington & Missour
Nebraska
Hareford & Erie
Reller
Kansas City
St. Joseph & Conneil Bluffs
Pueblo & Arkansas Val
Union Pacific
Wade
Connecticut & Passumpsic
Michigan Central
Rutland Railroad
Boston Albany
Boston & Lowe
Air Line
Landind Mining
Boston Land
Boston Water Power
Ethan Mathews
Keere
Alumnet & Hecla Mina Company
Duncan
Shiver
International
Oneeola
Boylston M
F. & M. Lus Co
Llo
Franklin County
Howest
Dairies
Choice
Alote Northern
Ereneat
Wentery Bovery
Buah
Shorts
Nova Sevota
Polock
Boone Bay
Wisconsin
Micalean
Indiana
St. Louis
Canfornia
Weqnove
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Adelane
Haltymore
Medina
Asto India
Bena
Cortiomt
Rockland
Boston Market
Gare Weil
Busbei
NEW York Markets
Gloucester Fish Market
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